Samsung Galaxy S7 User Manual

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97 Lock Screen and SecuritySettingsProtect Encrypted 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 > Protectencrypted data and follow the prompts toencrypt all data on your device.Encrypt SD CardRequire a numeric PIN or password to decrypt yourSD card (not included) when you first access it afterpowering on your device.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings.2. Tap Lock screen and security > EncryptSD card.3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts toencrypt all data on your memory card.Other Security SettingsSIM Card LockRequire both your SIM card PIN and your ordinaryscreen lock type when unlocking the device.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings.2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other securitysettings > Set up SIM card lock and follow theprompts.3. Tap Lock SIM card to enable the feature.4. Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN.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.- Automatic updates can also be limited toonly when your device is connected to aWi-Fi network.• Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to sendsecurity reports to Samsung for threatanalysis.Device AdministrationManage your device administrators and applicationinstallation privileges.1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >Settings.2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other securitySettings > Device administrators.• Tap Android device manager to allow it tolock or erase a lost device.