Security, Device Administration, Encryption

Secure your device and protect your data with Security settings.

Device Administration

Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges.

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

2.Tap Security for options:

•Device administrators: Add or remove device administrators.

•Unknown sources: Enable installation of non-Google Play applications.

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

Encryption

Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your tablet 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:

•Encrypt device: Encrypt all data on your device.

•Encrypt SD card: Encrypt data on a memory card (not included).

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