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Keep your personal information safe and secure inside your device.
Watch this video to learn some basic security techniques for your Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus from T-Mobile.
To begin, touch Apps from any home screen.
Then find and select Settings.
Next touch Location and security.
One great way to help secure your device is to set up a screen lock.
To set one up, touch Configure screen lock.
Then select a screen lock type.
For this example we will create a pattern lock.
For the pattern lock, touch Pattern.
Then read the onscreen instructions and touch Next.
Now draw your pattern by touching a dot and then dragging your finger along.
Note that you must connect at least 4 dots.
Touch Continue when you are satisfied with your pattern.
Now redraw your pattern and touch Confirm when complete.
Now that you have a screen lock, make sure that your timeout is set to a short interval.
This setting will make sure that the device locks immediately, or shortly after the screen has turned off.
Touch Timeout.
Then select an option like 5 seconds, or Immediately.
There are many other more advanced security options available on your Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus.
Like device encryption, SIM card locks, and setting up a password to protect your credentials.
Be sure to explore each of these options to help secure your device.