Security, Device Administration, Encrypt Your Data, Locate a Lost Device

Secure your device and protect your data with Security settings.

Device Administration

1.From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

Warning: Enabling installation of third-party applications can cause your device and personal data to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.

Encrypt Your Data

Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device each time you power it on or encrypt the data on a memory card (not included) each time it is connected.

1.From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2.Tap Security for options:

Note: Make sure your battery is charged more than 80 percent. Encryption takes an hour or more.

Locate a Lost Device

Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be deleted remotely.

Note: You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use Remote controls.

1.From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

2.Tap Security > Remote controls and follow the prompts to set up Remote controls.

Receive an Alert When Your SIM Card Is Changed

Prevent unauthorized changes to your SIM card by being alerted whenever an app or service attempts to change data on your SIM card.

1.From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

Go to the Find My Mobile Website

1.From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.

•To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com.