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Security
Settings
Security
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:
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Phone administrators: Add or remove
administrators for your phone.
•
Unknown sources: Enable installation of
non-Google Play applications.
•
Verify apps: Block or warn before installing apps
that may cause harm.
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:
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Tap Encrypt phone and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your device.
•
Tap Encrypt external SD card to enable the
encryption on SD card data that requires a
password be entered each time the microSD
card is connected.
Note: Make sure your battery is charged more than 80
percent. Encryption takes an hour or more.