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Lock Screen and Security
Secure your device and protect
your data with Lock Screen and
Security settings.
Lock Screen
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
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.
• 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.
• None: Never use a Lock screen.
3. If choosing a secured lock screen option, select
your notification settings:
• Show content: Show content, which may
include personal information, on the lock
screen.
• Hide content: Show only notifications on the
lock screen.
• Do not show notifications: Do not show
content or notifications on the lock screen.
Settings
Apps >
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4. Choose a screen lock option:
• Show information: Show the dual clock,
weather information, or Owner information on
the lock screen.
• Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when
unlocking the screen. (This option is available
with Swipe only.)
• Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock
functions such as Lock automatically, Lock
instantly with power key, and Smart lock.
(This option is not available for Swipe.)
Note: Options vary based on the screen lock type.
Device Security
Configure security for your phone.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security >
Device security.
3. Tap ON/OFF to activate KNOX active protection
on your phone.
Apps >
Lock Screen and Security
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