Motorola moto e5 go User Guide - Page 25
Encrypt your phone, Your privacy, App safety, Location, Passwords, Apps from Google Play
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Encrypt your phone Caution: If you forget your encryption code, you cannot recover the data stored on your phone or memory card. Encrypting your files can take an hour or more. Leave your phone plugged in, and be careful not to interrupt the process. Encryption protects the accounts, settings, apps, and files on your phone, so that people cannot access them if your phone is stolen. You shouldn't need to use this feature, but to encrypt your phone you require a PIN or password whenever you turn on your phone, swipe up > Settings > Security & location > Encryption & credentials > Encrypt phone. Your privacy Location Some apps, such as Maps, request your location in order to provide information, like directions or helping you find a nearby gas station. »»To turn location on or off: Swipe up > Settings > Security & location > Location. »»To see which apps have access to your location, tap App-level permissions. Passwords Your phone briefly shows password characters as you type. To turn this off, swipe up > Settings > Security & location and tap Show passwords. App safety Apps from Google Play™ Get music, movies, books, apps, games, and more. Find it: Play Store Apps from the Internet You can get apps from other online app stores using your browser. Tip: Choose your apps and updates carefully, as some may impact your phone's performance-see Choose carefully. Note: When installing an app, make sure you read the alerts that tell you what information the app will access. If you don't want the app to access this information, cancel the installation. To let your phone install apps that are not on Google Play, swipe up > Settings > Apps & notifications > Advanced > Special app access, then tap Install Unknown apps and choose which sources are allowed. Choose carefully Here are a few tips: »»To help prevent spyware, phishing, or viruses, use apps from trusted sites, like the Google Play. »»Check the app's ratings and comments before installing. If you doubt the safety of an app, don't install it. »»Apps use up memory, data, battery, and processing power-some more than others. If you're not happy with how much memory, data, battery or processing power an app is using, uninstall it. »»Monitor children's access to apps to help prevent exposure to inappropriate content. »»Certain apps may not provide completely accurate information. Take care, especially when it comes to personal health. Protect your phone