Settings
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Storage
View memory information for your device and memory card, or format a memory card.
On the Settings screen, tap
General
→
Storage
.
Formatting a memory card permanently deletes all data from it.
The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the specified
capacity because the operating system and default apps occupy part of the memory.
The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device.
Security
Change settings for securing the device.
On the Settings screen, tap
General
→
Security
.
•
Encrypt device
: Set a password to encrypt data saved on the device. You must enter the
password each time you turn on the device.
Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an
hour to encrypt your data.
•
Encrypt external 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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Remote controls
: Set the device to allow control of your lost or stolen device remotely
via the Internet. To use this feature, you must sign in to your Samsung account.
–
ACCOUNT REGISTRATION
: Add or view your Samsung account.
–
Use wireless networks
: Set the device to allow location data collection or to
determine the location of your lost or stolen device via Wi-Fi.
•
Go to website
: Access the Find my mobile website (
findmymobile.samsung.com
). You
can track and control your lost or stolen device from the Find my mobile website.