Encrypt Sd Card; Make Passwords Visible; Device Administrators - Samsung SPH-L710 User Manual

Important! Password screen lock protection represents the highest level of security;
therefore, you must set up a screen lock password in order to use phone
decryption. For more information, see
1. Press >
2. Tap Encrypt device and read the general encryption information.
3. At the Encrypt phone prompt, tap OK. Your phone will restart.
4. Unlock the phone. The data on your phone is encrypted and your phone will restart
again. The icon is displayed on the top bar of your display showing that your data is
encrypted.

Encrypt SD card

Prevent another user from using your SD card to make unauthorized calls or from accessing
information stored on your SD card by protecting the information using a password. When
enabled, your phone will ask for a password each time you use the phone. Using this option you
can also change your SD card PIN number.
Important! Password screen lock protection represents the highest level of security;
therefore, you must setup a screen lock password in order to use SD card
encryption. For more information, see
1. Press >
2. Tap Encrypt external SD card.

Make Passwords Visible

When enabled, this feature allows you to view the text being entered into a password field as
you type it. Many times, other apps insert an asterisk (*) as you type. This can cause issues and
confusion. What if you mis-typed the password or used the wrong case? When enabled, you
can see your entry. This feature is enabled by default.
Disable Visible Passwords
1. Press >
2. Tap Make passwords visible (to remove the checkmark on the option).

Device Administrators

Activating this feature allows Google to administrate your phone in a way similar to IT security
settings on a corporate PC. This would be beneficial in the case that your phone was lost or
stolen. The phone could be "deactivated" or "restricted" (through administration) from a remote
location.
Settings
and tap Settings > Security.
and tap Settings > Security.
and tap Settings > Security.
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Screen Lock.
Screen Lock.