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Timeout
Sets the time delay before the screen is locked when turned off.
Use Tactile Feedback
When enabled, the phone vibrates as feedback while drawing the
unlock pattern, entering PIN numbers, or entering the password.
Disable USB debugging mode
Disable USB debugging mode while the screen is locked. This is
necessary when device encryption is enabled.
1. Press and then tap (
Settings
)
Location and security
.
2. Tap the
Disable USB debugging mode
checkbox to create a
checkmark.
Set up SIM Card Lock
Prevent another user from using your SIM card to make
unauthorized calls or from accessing information stored on your
SIM card by protecting the information using a PIN code.
1. Press and then tap (
Settings
)
Location and security
.
2. Tap
Set up SIM card lock
.
3. Tap
Lock SIM card
, enter your SIM PIN code, then tap
OK
.
Note:
You must activate SIM card lock in order to change your SIM PIN code.
To change an existing SIM Card PIN:
1. Tap
Change SIM PIN
.
2. Enter the old SIM PIN code and tap
OK
.
3. Enter the new SIM PIN code and tap
OK
.
4. Re-type the new SIM PIN code and tap
OK
.
Visible Passwords
Displays the phone password as you type it instead of displaying
an asterisk (*) in place of each character.
1. Press and then tap (
Settings
)
Location and security
.
2. Tap
Visible passwords
to activate this feature.
Device Administration
Activating this feature allows Google to administrate your phone in
a way similar to IT security settings on a corporate PC. This can be
beneficial if your phone is lost or stolen. The phone can be
“deactivated” or “restricted” from a remote location.
1. Press and then tap (
Settings
)
Location and security
.