SecurityConfigure options for securing information on your phone.EncryptionYou can encrypt accounts, settings, downloaded apps and their data, media, and other files.After encryption, you must enter the PIN or password you set each time you turn on your phone.You can also encrypt information stored on an optional installed memory card (not included).Encryption may take an hour or more to complete. Start with a charged battery, and keep thephone on the charger until encryption is complete. Interrupting the encryption process mayresult in the loss of some or all data.1. Press and touch > Settings > More tab.2. Touch Security, and then touch an option: Encrypt device: Touch Set screen lock type to start, and then follow the promptsto encrypt information. Encrypt external SD card: Touch Set screen lock type to start, and then follow theprompts to encrypt information.PasswordsUse the Make passwords visible setting to briefly display password characters as you enterthem into password fields.1. Press and touch > Settings > More tab.2. Touch Security, and then touch the check box beside Make passwords visible toenable or disable the setting.Device AdministrationSome applications, such as Corporate email, may require you allow access to your phone bydevice administrators in certain circumstances, such as if your phone is lost or stolen.Some features a device administrator might control include:● Setting the number of failed password attempts before the phone is restored to factorysettings.● Automatically locking the phone.● Restoring factory settings on the phone.Settings 171
