Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7" User Manual
Unknown Sources
Enable installation of non-Google Play applications.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security >
Unknown sources to enable this option.
Warning: Enabling installation of third-party
applications can cause your device and personal data
to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.
applications can cause your device and personal data
to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.
Encrypt Your Device
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
device each time you power it on.
device each time you power it on.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Encrypt
device.
3. Tap Encrypt device and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your device.
Encrypt SD Card
Require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your
memory card (not included) when you first access it
after powering on your device.
memory card (not included) when you first access it
after powering on your device.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Encrypt
SD card.
3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to
encrypt all data on your memory card.
Other Security Settings
View Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type
them.
them.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Make passwords visible to turn the
feature on.
feature on.
Security Update Service
Automatically receive security updates.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings for the following Security update
service options:
service options:
•
Security policy updates: Automatically or
manually check for security policy updates.
manually check for security policy updates.
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Automatic updates can also be limited to
only when your device is connected to a
Wi-Fi network.
only when your device is connected to a
Wi-Fi network.
•
Send security reports: Use Wi-Fi to send
security reports to Samsung for threat
analysis.
security reports to Samsung for threat
analysis.
Device Administration
Manage your device administrators and application
installation privileges.
installation privileges.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Other security
settings > Device administrators.
•
Tap Android Device Manager to allow it to
lock or erase a lost device.
lock or erase a lost device.
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