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.
Encryption
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:
•
Protect encrypted data: Encrypt all data on
your device.
•
Encrypt external SD card: 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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Find My Mobile
Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your
device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be
deleted remotely.
► To access your device remotely,
visit findmymobile.samsung.com.
Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and
enable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings .
2. Tap Security.
3. Under Find my mobile, the following options are
available:
•
Remote controls: Lock and erase your data
remotely if your device is lost or stolen.
•
Go to website: Launch the Find My Mobile
website.
•
Reactivation lock: Use your Samsung
account to stop anyone from reactivating your
device without your permission.
Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type
them.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings .
2. Tap Security > Make passwords visible to turn
the feature on.
Apps >
Apps >
Security