Lock Screen And Security - Samsung Galaxy S6 User Manual

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
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.
•
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
Settings
Apps >
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Screen Lock Options
The following screen lock options display:
•
Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when
unlocking the screen. (This option is available with
Swipe only.)
•
Show information: Show the dual clock, or
information such as the weather information, on
the lock screen.
After setting a Pattern, PIN, Password, or
Fingerprints screen lock type, additional options are
available:
•
Secure lock settings: Set the following secure
lock functions:
▪
Make pattern visible: Display the pattern as
you draw it. (This option is available with Pattern
only.)
▪
Lock automatically: Set the time after the
screen is turned off to enable the screen lock.
▪
Lock instantly with power key: Tap ON/OFF
to enable or disable locking the screen
immediately when pressing the Power key.
▪
Smart Lock: Set your phone to stay unlocked
when you have trusted devices connected or
when it's in a trusted place.
Note: Options vary based on the screen lock type.
Lock Screen and Security