Security – Samsung SM-T537VYKAVZW User Manual
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Security
The Security settings allow you to determine the security
level for your device.
Encryption
To require a numeric PIN or password to decrypt your device
each time you power it on or encrypt the data on your SD
card each time it is connected:
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings
➔ Security.
2. You must first set up a screen lock type, if you have not
already done so. For more information, refer to “Screen
3. Touch Encrypt device. For more information, read the
displayed help screen.
4. Touch 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.
Tip: Make sure your battery is charged more than 80 percent.
Encryption may take an hour or more.
Set Up SIM Card Lock
To prevent another person from using your SIM card from
accessing information stored on your SIM card, you can
protect the information by using a PIN code.
When enabled, your device asks for a PIN number each time
you use the device. Using this option you can also change
your SIM PIN number.
1. From a Home screen, touch
Apps ➔
Settings
➔ Security ➔ Set up SIM card lock.
2. Touch Lock SIM card, enter your SIM PIN code, then
touch OK.
Note: You must activate Lock SIM card before you can
change your SIM PIN code.
To change your SIM PIN code:
1. Touch Change SIM PIN.
2. Enter your old SIM PIN code and touch OK.
3. Enter your new SIM PIN code and touch OK.
4. Retype your new SIM PIN code and touch OK.