Verizon G2 manual Security

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Access to my location: Tap the Access to my location switch to toggle it On or Off. On allows applications that have asked your permission use your location information.

LOCATION SOURCES

GPS & Verizon location services: Checkmark to enable your phone’s standalone global positioning system (GPS) satellite receiver to pinpoint your location to within an accuracy as close as several meters (“street level”). Actual GPS accuracy depends on a clear view of the sky and other factors.

Wi-Fi & mobile network location: Checkmark to use information from Wi-Fi and mobile networks to determine your approximate location that is used while searching in Google Maps and other applications. When you checkmark this option, you’re asked whether you consent to sharing your location anonymously with Google’s location service.

Security

Use the Security menu to configure how to help secure your phone and its data.

ENCRYPTION

Encrypt phone: Allows you to encrypt the phone to keep it secure. After encryption, a PIN or password needs to be entered each time you power the phone on.

SIM CARD LOCK

Set up SIM card lock: Allows you to set if you want to require a PIN to be able to access the SIM card. And, if set, allows you to change the PIN.

PASSWORDS

Password typing visible: Checkmark to briefly show each character of the password as you type so that you can see what you enter.

PHONE ADMINISTRATION

Phone administrators: Displays the list of administrators, allowing you to deactivate device administrators.