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Lock screen and security
You can secure your device and protect your data by setting a screen lock.
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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.
NOTE Biometric locks are also available to protect access to your device and
sensitive data on your device. Learn more:
Set a secure screen lock
It is recommended that you secure your device using a secure screen lock (Pattern,
PIN, or Password). This is necessary to set up and enable biometric locks.
1. From Settings, tap
lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).
2. Tap
to enable showing notifications on the lock screen. The following
options are available:
• Show content: Show notifications in the Notification panel.
• Hide content: Do not show notifications in the Notification panel.
• Show content when unlocked: Show notification content when the screen is
unlocked.
• Notifications to show: Choose which notifications to show on the Lock screen.
3. Tap Done to exit the menu.
4. Configure the following screen lock options:
• Extend unlock: Unlock your device automatically when trusted locations or
other devices have been detected. A secure screen lock is required for this
feature.
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