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
It is recommended that you secure your device
using a Screen lock.
1. From a Home screen, tap
> Personal.
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
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option provides no security.
Pattern: Create a pattern that you draw on
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the screen to unlock your device. This option
provides medium security.
PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the
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screen. This option provides medium to high
security.
Password: Create a password for unlocking
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the screen. This option provides high security.
None: Never use a Lock screen.
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Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition
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to unlock the screen. This option provides
medium to high security.
3. Select your notification preferences, if you
choose a secured lock screen option:
Show content
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Hide content
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Do not show notifications
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4. Tap Set up to set up and use fingerprints to
unlock the device in addition to a PIN, pattern, or
password. Tap Later to skip fingerprints setup.
Settings
Apps > Settings
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5. Choose a screen lock option:
Info and app shortcuts: Display a dual clock,
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or information such as the weather, on the
Lock screen.
Notifications on lock screen: Show
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notifications on the Lock screen.
Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock
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functions such as Secured lock time and
Smart lock. This option is not available with
Swipe.
Note: Options vary based on the screen lock type.
Fingerprints
Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to
entering passwords in certain apps.
You can also use your fingerprint to verify your
identity when logging in to your Samsung account.
Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique
characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the
security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint
sensor confusing even small areas of two different
fingerprints is very low. But in rare cases, the
sensor may recognize a fingerprint that is similar
to a registered fingerprint.
Lock Screen and Security