Settings

Security

Change settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.

On the Settings screen, tap Security.

Encrypt device: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device. You must enter the password each time you turn on the device.

Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an hour to encrypt your data.

Encrypt external SD card: Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card.

If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled, the device will not be able to read your encrypted files. Disable this setting before resetting the device.

Remote controls: Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account.

ACCOUNT REGISTRATION: Add or view your Samsung account.

Use wireless networks: Set the device to allow location data collection or to determine the location of your lost or stolen device via Wi-Fi or mobile networks.

SIM change alert: Activate or deactivate the Find my mobile feature which helps locate the device when lost or stolen.

Go to website: Access the Find my mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com). You can track and control your lost or stolen device from the Find my mobile website.

Set up SIM card lock:

Lock SIM card: Activate or deactivate the PIN lock feature to require the PIN before using the device.

Change SIM PIN: Change the PIN used to access SIM or USIM data.

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