Fingerprints & security

GENERAL

Fingerprints Allows you to set up fingerprint impressions that will unlock your phone's screen, allow access to content, and/or allow you to pay using your device.

NOTE

If your phone doesn’t have a default payment app, go to Play Store and search for available payment apps.

Content lock Allows you to set a lock type (password or pattern) for your Gallery and Capture+ files. Once set, you can change it and backup your account from here.

ENCRYPTION

Encrypt phone Allows you to encrypt your phone data for security. Each time you turn on your phone, a PIN or password will be required to decrypt your data.
Encrypt SD card storage Allows you to encrypt or decrypt external microSD card data. Encrypted data is not accessible on other devices.

SIM CARD LOCK

Set up SIM card lock Allows you to lock your SIM card with a PIN. After it’s set, you can change it from here.

PASSWORDS

Password typing visible Enable this option to briefly show each character of the password as you type it so you can see what you’ve entered.

PHONE ADMINISTRATION

Phone administrators Allows you to view and selectively deactivate phone administrators.
Unknown sources Enable this option to allow installation of non-Play Store apps.
Verify apps Enable this option to disallow or warn before installation of apps that may cause harm to your phone.

CREDENTIAL STORAGE

Storage type Displays the current storage type.
Certificate management Allows you to manage your security certificates.
- Trusted credentials Shows system root CA certificates and user added CA certificates.
- Install from storage Allows you to install a secure certificate from storage.
- Clear credentials Deletes user added secure certificates and related credentials.

ADVANCED SETTINGS

Trust agents Allows you to view and selectively deactivate Trust agents.
Screen pin Tap the switch at the top of its screen to toggle it On or Off. On allows only the current app to be used. This is helpful when allowing children to use your phone.
Usage access for apps Allows you to enable or disable the apps that can view your phone’s app usage.