Other Security Settings - Samsung GALAXY CORE Prime User Manual

Other Security Settings

Change other security settings, such as those for
security updates and credential storage.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings to access the following options.
Encryption
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Encrypt device: Require a numeric PIN or
password to decrypt your device each time
you power it on. Follow the prompts to encrypt
all data on your device.
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Encrypt external SD card: Encrypt data on a
memory card (not included).
SIM card lock
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Set up SIM card lock: Use this option to set
up your password when one is first required or
change your current password.
Passwords
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Make passwords visible: Display password
characters briefly as you type them.
Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on.
Security update service
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Security policy updates: Automatically or
manually check for security policy updates.
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Send security reports: Send security reports
to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis.
Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on.
Device administration
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Device administrators: Manage your device
administrators and application installation
privileges.
Tap ON/OFF next to Android Device
Manager to allow it to lock or erase a lost
device.
Credential storage
Manage your security certificates. If a certificate
authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or
for some other reason you do not trust it, you
can disable or remove it.
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Storage type: Select a storage location for
credential contents.
Settings
Apps >
75
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View security certificates: Display certificates
in your device's ROM and other certificates
you have installed.
•
Install from device storage: Install a new
certificate from storage.
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Clear credentials: Erase the credential
contents from the device and reset the
password.
Advanced Security Settings
Use these options to configure advanced security
settings.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings and scroll down for the following
Advanced options:
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Trust agents: Perform selected actions when
trusted devices are connected. (This option is
available only with secure locks, like PIN and
password.)
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Pin windows: Pin an app on your device
screen, preventing access to other features of
your phone.
•
Usage data access: View the applications that
can access your device's usage history.
•
Notification access: View the applications
that can access notifications you receive on
your phone.
Note: To view Trust agents, set up a secured screen
lock (like pin, password, or pattern). For more
information, see Set a Screen
Apps >
Lock.
Lock Screen and Security