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Security
Settings
SIM Card Lock
Lock your SIM card by requiring a PIN.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
.
2. Tap
Security
>
Set up SIM card lock
>
Lock SIM card
and enter the PIN. Select
Change SIM PIN
to change the PIN.
View Passwords
Display password characters briefly as you type
them.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
.
2. Tap
Security
>
Make passwords visible
to turn
the feature on.
Security Update Service
Automatically receive security updates.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
.
2. Tap
Security
for options:
•
Security policy updates
: Automatically or
manually check for security policy updates.
•
Send security reports
: Send security reports
to Samsung via Wi-Fi for threat analysis.
Credential Storage
Manage your security certificates. If a certificate
authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or
for some other reason you do not trust it, you can
disable or remove it.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
.
2. Tap
Security
for options:
•
Storage type
: Select a storage location for
credential contents.
•
Trusted credentials
: Display certificates in
your device’s ROM and other certificates you
have installed.
•
Install from device storage
: Install a new
certificate from storage.
•
Clear credentials
: Erase the credential
contents from the device and reset the
password.
Advanced Security
Protect your device with these advanced security
options.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
.
2. Tap
Security
for options:
•
Trust agents
: (Only available when a secure
screen lock is set.) Set screen lock type to
use.
•
Apps with access to usage data
: View which
applications can access your device’s usage
history.
•
Smart Lock
: (Only available when a secure
screen lock is set.) Set your phone to stay
unlocked when you have trusted devices
connected or when it’s in a trusted place.