Lock Screen and Security
Choose a method for
unlocking your screen.
Different Screen Locks have
different levels of security
and options.
Set a Screen Lock
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Lock Screen and security.
3. Tap Screen lock type to select a
screen lock and level of security:
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Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock
it. This option provides no security.
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Pattern: A screen unlock pattern is
a tap gesture you create and use
to unlock your device. This option
provides medium security.
Settings
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4. When you choose a secured lock
screen option, select a notification
setting. Tap Show content, Hide
Apps >
content, or Do not show notifications,
and then tap DONE.
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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.
Lock Screen and Security