How To Use Security Settings – Samsung Galaxy Tab S

Jul 21, 2014

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Learn how to use security settings on your Samsung Galaxy Tab S. Change settings for securing the device. On the Settings screen, tap General > Security.

Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device. You must enter the password each time you turn on the device.

Note: Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an hour to encrypt your data.

Encrypt external SD card: Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card.

Note: If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled, the device will not be able to read your encrypted files. Disable this setting before resetting the device.

Remote controls: Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account.
ACCOUNT REGISTRATION: Add or view your Samsung account.
Use wireless networks: Set the device to allow location data collection or to determine the location of your lost or stolen device via Wi-Fi or mobile network.
SIM change alert: Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate the device when lost or stolen.
Set up SIM card lock:
- Lock SIM card: Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before using the device.
- Change SIM PIN: Change the PIN used to access SIM or USIM data.
Make passwords visible: Set the device to display passwords as they are entered.
Device administrators: View device administrators installed on the device. You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to the device.
Unknown sources: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources.
Verify apps: Set the device to allow Google to check the apps for harmful content before installing them.
Security policy updates: Set the device to check and download security updates.
Send security reports: Set the device to automatically send the updated security reports to Samsung.
Storage type: Set a storage type for credential files.
Trusted credentials: Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various apps.
Install from device storage: Install encrypted certificates stored on the USB storage.
Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password.

About device

Access device information, edit the device name, or update device software.

On the Settings screen, tap General > About device.

Note

This guide will work on all Samsung Galaxy Tab S’s; including Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5.

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Android, Galaxy, Galaxy Tab S, Samsung, Security, Settings

Amarnath Natarajan

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