Settings
Google Device Protection
When you sign in to a Google Account on your device and set a Lock screen, Google Device Protection is enabled. This service protects your phone from unauthorized factory data resets by requiring your Google account information to verify your identity. For more information, visit samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00083965.
Enable Google Device Protection
Adding a Google Account to your device and setting a Lock screen automatically activates Google Device Protection.
Disable Google Device Protection
To disable Google Device Protection, you can either remove all Google Accounts from the device or remove the Lock screen.
To remove Google accounts:
1.From Settings, tap Accounts and backup > Manage accounts > [Google Account].
2.Tap Remove account.
To remove a secure Lock screen:
1.From Settings, tap Lock screen > Screen lock type.
2.Tap either Swipe or None.
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