Security Settings; Device Administration; Encryption - Samsung galaxy note 3 User Manual

Security Settings

Configure options for securing information on your phone.

Device Administration

Some applications, such as Corporate email, may require you allow access to your device by device
administrators in certain circumstances, such as if your device is lost or stolen.
Some features a device administrator might control include:
Setting the number of failed password attempts before the device is restored to factory settings.
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Automatically locking the device.
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Restoring factory settings on the device.
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Configure Device Administration Options
1. From home, tap
2. Tap Security, and then tap an option:
Device administrators: Tap to view, enable, or disable device administrators.
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Android Device Manager: When enabled, Android Device Manager can lock or erase
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a lost device.
Unknown sources: Enable your phone's ability to install apps from sources other than
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Google Play store.

Encryption

You can encrypt accounts, settings, downloaded apps and their data, media, and other files. After
encryption, you must enter the PIN or password you set each time you turn on your phone. You can
also encrypt information stored on an optional installed memory card (not included).
Encryption may take an hour or more to complete. Start with a charged battery, and keep the device
on the charger until encryption is complete. Interrupting the encryption process may result in the loss
of some or all data.
1. From home, tap
2. Tap Security, and then tap an option:
Encrypt device: Tap Set screen lock type to start, and then follow the prompts to encrypt
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information.
Encrypt external SD card: Tap Set screen lock type to start, and then follow the
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prompts to encrypt information on an optional installed memory card (not included).
Settings
Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab.
Apps > Settings > GENERAL tab.
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