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Settings : Security & location : Lock and unlock phone
Set a screen lock
You can set up a screen lock to secure your phone. Each time you turn on your phone or
you'll be asked to unlock it.
Set or change screen lock
1.
Go to
Settings
> Security & location.
2.
Touch Screen lock and select the
Some lock options aren't available if you added a
phone.
Tip: After you set up a pattern, PIN, or password, you can
phone with the fingerprint sensor.
Screen lock types
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
automatically unlock
Unlock your screen automatically
If you're using a PIN, password, or pattern, you can:
•
Stay unlocked when
•
Stay unlocked at a
•
Stay unlocked when
Tips:
•
You can swipe up from anywhere on the screen when unlocking. You don't need to touch the
icon.
•
Some of these options aren't available if you added a
your phone.
type of lock
up. This prevents accidental dialing but doesn't secure the phone.
in certain conditions.
connected to a device,
specific
location.
holding or carrying
you want.
VPN
or a work (corporate) email account to your
set up fingerprint security
unlock with your fingerprint
like your car audio system.
your phone.
VPN
or a work (corporate) email account to
turn on the
to unlock your
and set your phone to
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