Security - Samsung Galaxy Note Edge User Manual

Security

Secure your device and protect
your data with Security settings.
Device Administration
Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings .
2. Tap Security for options:
•
Device administrators: Add or remove device
administrators.
•
Unknown sources: Enable installation of
non-Google Play applications.
Warning: Enabling installation of third-party
applications can cause your device and personal data
to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.
Encrypt Your Data
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
device each time you power it on or encrypt the
data on a memory card (not included) each time it is
connected.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings .
2. Tap Security for options:
•
Tap Encrypt device and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your device.
•
Tap Encrypt external SD card to encrypt data
on a memory card (not included).
Note: Make sure your battery is charged more than
80 percent. Encryption takes an hour or more.
Settings
Apps >
Apps >
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Locate a Lost Device
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
deleted remotely.
Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account
and enable Google location service to use Remote
controls.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings .
2. Tap Security > Remote controls and follow the
prompts to set up Remote controls.
Receive an Alert When Your SIM Card
Is Changed
Prevent unauthorized changes to your SIM card by
being alerted whenever an app or service attempts
to change data on your SIM card.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings .
2. Tap Security > SIM change alert and follow the
prompts.
Find My Mobile Web Page
► To access your device remotely,
visit findmymobile.samsung.com.
Prevent Others From Reactivating
Your Device
Stop others from reactivating your device after it has
been reset remotely.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings .
2. Tap Security > Reactivation lock to enable
the feature.
Apps >
Apps >
Apps >
Security