Settings
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Security Settings
The Security settings menus let you set encryption options, password visibility, administrator settings, and
credential storage options.
Security Settings Overview
Many security settings are dependent on Screen lock settings, SIM lock settings, etc. The following table
outlines the settings available through the Security settings menu:
Security Setting
Description
Encrypt & Decrypt data
Encrypt the data in your phone and an optional SD card installed in your
phone.
Set up SIM card lock
Set up a PIN to lock your phone's SIM card (may not be available on your
device).
Make passwords visible
Allows you to see the password as you type.
Reset password
Allows you to set or change the password for performing device reset and
factory data reset.
Device administrators
View or turn off device administrators
Unknown sources
Allow or deny installation of apps from sources other than the Google
Play store app
Storage type
Allows you to see the supported credentials storage type.
Trusted credentials
Display trusted CA certificates
Install from SD card
Allows you to install encrypted certificates from the SD card.
Clear credentials
Clear all the credentials on your phone.
Trust agents
Manage trust agents for features like Smart Lock.
Screen pinning
Turn on to keep your current screen in view on your phone. Learn how to
use screen pinning.
Apps with usage access
Manage what apps have access to app-usage data on your device.
Access Security Settings
Before using any features that require location assistance, you must enable your phone’s location
services.