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Security
Locks, passwords, and protecting your data
There are several types of locks, PINs, and security features that you can use to help protect the data on your device.
If you use your device for work, your organization might have security rules in place. The organization might require you to
enter a password to unlock your device or might prevent you from using the Smart Lock feature.
Screen lock
A screen lock helps prevent someone else from unlocking your device and accessing your data. When you set up a screen
lock, you set whether the screen lock must be entered to turn on the device.
Some security features, such as Picture Password and Smart Lock, require that you set up a screen lock before you can set
up the feature.
There are several types of screen locks to choose from. Each type is designed to provide a different level of security.
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Password: A secure password can contain letters, numbers, and symbols. A password is designed to be a strong screen
lock that is difficult for someone else to figure out.
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PIN: A PIN must contain a minimum of four numbers. The more numbers there are in your PIN, the more secure your
screen lock.
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Pattern: A pattern is a continuous line that connects four or more dots on a grid. You trace your pattern to unlock your
device.
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Swipe: A swipe gesture can unlock your device.
Picture Password
The Picture Password feature lets you unlock your screen using a unique number and picture combination that you create.
To unlock your screen, you move a number grid and align a number (that you choose) over the specific location (that you
choose) on a picture (that you also choose). A picture password provides a convenient way to unlock your device and is
difficult for someone else to figure out.
Before you can set up a picture password, you must set a screen lock that uses either a password or a PIN. If you enter your
picture password incorrectly five times, your device prompts you to enter your screen lock password or PIN to unlock your
screen.
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