Samsung SM-G6100 User Manual page 31

Basics
Lock screen
Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and
automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period.
To unlock the screen, press the Power key or the Home key and swipe in any direction.
Changing the screen lock method
To change the screen lock method, launch the Settings app, tap Lock screen and security →
Screen lock type, and then select a method.
When you set a pattern, PIN, password, or fingerprint the screen lock method, you can protect
your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device. After setting the
screen lock method, the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it.
• S wipe: Swipe in any direction on the screen to unlock it.
• P attern: Draw a pattern with four or more dots to unlock the screen.
• P IN: Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen.
• P assword: Enter a password with at least four characters, numbers, or symbols to unlock
the screen.
• N one: Do not set a screen lock method.
• F ingerprints: Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen. Refer to
recognition for more information.
You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code
incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit. Launch the Settings
app, tap Lock screen and security → Secure lock settings, and then tap the Auto
factory reset switch to activate it.
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