Samsung GALAXY TAB A User Manual

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75 Lock Screen and SecuritySettingsFind My MobileProtect your device from loss or theft allowing yourdevice to be locked, tracked, and for your data to bedeleted remotely.► To access your device remotely,visit findmymobile.samsung.com.Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account andenable Google location service to use Find My Mobile.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings.2. Tap Lock screen and security >Find My Mobile.• If you are not logged in to your Samsungaccount, tap Add account and follow theprompts.3. The following options are available:• Remote controls: Tap to activate or deactivateRemote controls, which allows you to accessyour device remotely.• Google location service: Tap to activateor deactivate Google location service. Thisservice must be on in order to find yourdevice.Unknown SourcesEnable installation of non-Google Play applications.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings.2. Tap Lock screen and security >Unknown sources to enable this option.Warning: Enabling installation of third-partyapplications can cause your device and personal datato be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.Other Security SettingsEncrypt Your DataRequire a numeric PIN or password to decrypt yourdevice each time you power it on.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings.2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other securitysettings.• Tap Encrypt device and follow the prompts toencrypt all data on your device.• Tap Encrypt external SD card and follow theprompts to encrypt data on your SD card.View PasswordsDisplay password characters briefly as you typethem.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings.2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other securitysettings > Make passwords visible to turn thefeature on.Security Update ServiceAutomatically receive security updates.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings.2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other securitysettings > for the following Security updateservice options:• Security policy updates: Automatically ormanually check for security policy updates.• Send security reports: Send security reportsto Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis.