Settings
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Lock screen and security
Options
Change the settings for securing the device.
On the Settings screen, tap
Lock screen and security
.
The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected.
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Google Play Protect
: Set the device to check for harmful apps and behavior and warn
about potential harm and remove them.
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Find My Device
: Activate or deactivate the Find My Device feature.
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Security update
: View the version of your device’s software and check for updates.
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Google Play system update
: View the Google Play system version and check for updates.
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Encrypt 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.
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Other security settings
: Configure additional security settings.
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Screen lock type
: Change the screen lock method.
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Smart Lock
: Set the device to unlock itself when trusted locations or devices are
detected. Refer to
for more information.
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Secure lock settings
: Change screen lock settings for the selected lock method.
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Contact information
: Set the device to show contact information, such as your email
address, on the locked screen.
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Notifications
: Set how to show notifications on the locked screen.
