Other Security Settings, Advanced Security Settings

Other Security Settings

Change other security settings, such as those for security updates and credential storage.

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

2.Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings to access the following options.

•Encrypt device: Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device each time you power it on. Follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your device.

•Set up SIM card lock: Use this option to set up your password when one is first required or change your current password.

•Make passwords visible: Display password characters briefly as you type them.

Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on.

•Security policy updates: Automatically or manually check for security policy updates.

•Send security reports: Send security reports to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis.

Tap ON/OFF to turn the feature on.

•Device administrators: Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges.

Tap ON/OFF next to Android Device Manager to allow it to lock or erase a lost device.

Manage your security certificates. If a certificate authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or remove it.

•View security certificates: Display certificates in your device’s ROM and other certificates you have installed.

•Clear credentials: Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password.

Advanced Security Settings

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

2.Tap Lock screen and security > Other security settings and scroll down for the following Advanced options:

•Trust agents: Perform selected actions when trusted devices are connected. (This option is available only with secure locks, like PIN and password.)

•Pin windows: Pin an app on your device screen, preventing access to other features of your phone.

•Usage data access: View the applications that can access your device’s usage history.

•Notification access: View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your phone.

Note: To view Trust agents, set up a secured screen lock (like pin, password, or pattern). For more information, see Set a Screen Lock.