Android Tablets For Dummies, 3rd Edition

Chapter 20

Android Tablet Security

In This Chapter

Adding or changing a screen lock

Setting a secure screen lock

Locating a lost tablet

Erasing your tablet’s data

Creating accounts for others

Setting up a child’s account

In the last century, you didn’t need to log in to your computer. Banking and shopping were done in person. And passwords were used only to keep girls out of the boys’ fort. Things today are different. Security is vital. Passwords are necessary to secure your personal information for all your online personas.

Lock Your Tablet

If you keep anything important on your Android tablet or you have multiple users on the same tablet or you access a corporate email account, you need Lock screen security. I’m referring to more security than the simple swipe screen lock.

Finding ...