Lock Screen - Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual

Lock Screen

Choose settings for locking and unlocking the phone.
For more information about using the lock and unlock
features, see "Securing Your Phone" on page 21.
From the Settings screen, under Personal, touch Lock
screen. The following options are available:
• Screen lock: Touch one of the following options to select it as
your custom screen lock/unlock method:
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Swipe: When enabled, you unlock the phone by swiping your
finger across the screen. This is the default screen lock, and
offers no security.
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Motion: When enabled, you unlock the phone by touching and
holding on the screen and tilting the phone forward. Touch the
option for more information and a demonstration of the motion.
This screen lock offers no security.
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Face unlock: When enabled, you unlock the phone by looking
at the screen. This option offers low security, because someone
who looks similar to you could unlock the phone. Touch the
option for more information, and to set up Face unlock.
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Face and voice: When enabled, you unlock the phone by
looking at the screen and speaking. This option offers low
security, because someone who looks and/or sounds similar to
you could unlock the phone. Touch the option for more
information, and to set up Face unlock.
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Pattern: When enabled, you draw a pattern, which you create,
on the screen to unlock the phone. Touch the option, then follow
the prompts to create or change your screen unlock pattern.
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PIN: When enabled, you enter a numeric PIN (Personal
Identification Number), which you create, to unlock the phone.
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Password: When enabled, you enter an alphanumeric
password, which you create, to unlock the phone.
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None: Disable all custom screen lock settings, to use the default
swipe unlock screen.