Lock Screen and Security
Secure your device and
protect your data with Lock
Screen and Security settings.
Set a Screen Lock
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
2. Tap Lock screen and
security > Screen lock type
to select a screen lock and
level of security:
•
Swipe: Swipe the screen
to unlock it. This option
provides no security.
•
Pattern: A screen unlock
pattern is a tap gesture
you create and use to
unlock your device. This
option provides medium
security.
Settings
•
PIN: Select a PIN to use
for unlocking the screen.
This option provides
medium to high security.
•
Password: Create a
password for unlocking
the screen. This option
provides high security.
•
Fingerprints: Use
fingerprint recognition to
unlock the screen. This
option provides medium to
high security.
•
None: Never use a Lock
screen.
3. If choosing a secured lock
screen option, select your
notification settings:
•
Show content
•
Hide content
•
Do not show notifications
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Lock Screen and Security