Lock Screen And Security - Samsung Galaxy S7 G930V 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.
•
PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the
screen. This option provides medium to high
security.
Settings
Apps > Settings.
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Password: Create a password for unlocking
the screen. This option provides high security.
•
None: Never use a Lock screen.
•
Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition
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
•
Hide content
•
Do not show notifications
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.
Lock Screen and Security