Lock Screen And Security - Samsung Galaxy S7 edge 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
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: Create a pattern that you draw on
•
the screen to unlock your device. This option
provides medium security.
Settings
Apps > Settings.
PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen.
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This option provides medium to high security.
Password: Create a password for unlocking the
•
screen. This option provides high security.
None: Do not lock the screen.
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Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition to
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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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