Lock Screen And Security; Screen Lock Types - Samsung SM-G970UZKAXAA User Manual

Settings

Lock screen and security

You can secure your device and protect your data by setting a screen lock.

Screen lock types

You can choose from the following screen lock types that offer high, medium, or no
security: Swipe, Pattern, PIN, Password, and None.
Biometric locks are also available to protect access to your device and sensitive
data on your device. For more information, see Flexible security on page 33.
Set a secure screen lock
It is recommended that you secure your device using a secure screen lock (Pattern,
PIN, or Password).
1. From Settings, tap
lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).
2. Tap to enable showing notifications on the lock screen. The following
options are available:
• View style: Display notification details or hide them and show only an icon.
• Hide content: Do not show notifications in the notification panel.
• Show on Always On Display: Display notifications on the Always on Display
screen.
3. Tap Done when finished.
4. Configure the following screen lock options:
Smart Lock: Unlock your device automatically when trusted locations or other
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devices have been detected. A secure screen lock is required for this feature.
Secure lock settings: Customize your secure lock settings. A secure screen lock
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is required for this feature.
Always On Display: Enable the Always On Display screen. For more
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information, see Always On Display on page 32.
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