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Other settings : Security & location : Lock and unlock phone
Set screen lock
Screen lock options
When you set a screen lock, each time you turn on your phone or
phone.
No lock:
•
None: This gives no protection, but you can quickly access your home screen.
•
Swipe: Swipe
Lock:
•
Pattern: Draw a pattern on a grid.
•
PIN: Enter a four to sixteen digit numeric code. Longer PINs are more secure.
•
Password: Enter four to sixteen letters, digits, or symbols for the password. A long, strong password is the
most secure option.
When you're using any of the 3 locks, you can also unlock with your
automatically unlock
in certain conditions.
Set or change screen lock
1.
Go to
Settings
> Security & location.
2.
Touch Screen lock and select the type of lock you want.
Some lock options aren't available if you added a
Hide your password or pattern
You can hide your password or pattern to prevent others from viewing it when you unlock your screen.
For passwords:
1.
Go to
Settings
> Security & location > Advanced.
2.
Turn Show passwords off
For patterns:
1.
Go to
Settings
> Security & location.
2.
Touch
.
3.
Turn Make pattern visible off
Quickly tighten lock screen security
Unlocking with the
fingerprint sensor
and minimize when you need to enter your PIN, pattern, or password. But sometimes you need to trade
convenience for more security. You can temporarily tighten locks and prevent lock screen notifications.
To set it up:
up. This prevents accidental dialing but doesn't secure the phone.
.
.
and setting up
wake the
fingerprint sensor
VPN
or a work (corporate) email account to your phone.
automatic unlocking
make it easier to keep your phone secure
screen, you'll be asked to unlock your
and set your phone to
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