Lock Screen; Screen Lock; Lock Screen Options - Samsung Galaxy SIII User Manual

LOCK SCREEN

Configure settings for locking the screen, to improve security.

Screen Lock

Choose a screen lock, to dim and lock the screen.
1. Press
and then tap
2. Tap Lock screen > Screen lock.
3. Choose settings:
Swipe: When enabled, you unlock the device by swiping your finger across the screen. This
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is the default screen lock.
Face unlock: When enabled, you unlock the device by looking at the screen. This option
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offers low security, because someone who looks similar to you could unlock your device.
Tap the option for more information, and to set up Face unlock.
Face and voice: When enabled, you unlock the device by looking at the screen and speaking.
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This option offers low security, because someone who looks and/or sounds similar to you
could unlock your device. Touch the option for more information, and to set up Face and voice
unlock.
Pattern: When enabled, you draw a pattern, which you create, on the screen to unlock the
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device. Touch the option, and then follow the prompts to create or change your screen unlock
pattern.
PIN: When enabled, you enter a numeric PIN (Personal Identification Number), which you
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create, to unlock the device. With PIN screen lock, you can also set the With swipe lock and

Lock screen options.

Password: When enabled, you enter an alphanumeric password, which you create, to unlock
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the device.
None: Disable all custom screen lock settings, to use the default swipe unlock screen.
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Lock Screen Options
When you have a screen lock set, you can set Lock screen options. Available options depend on the
type of screen lock.
Multiple Widgets
When Multiple widgets is enabled, more than one widget can be displayed on the lock screen
Settings
> Settings > My device.
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