Lock Screen And Security - Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge User Manual

Lock Screen and Security

Secure your device and protect
your data with Lock Screen and
Security settings.
Set a Screen Lock
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security > Screen lock
type to select a screen lock and level of security:
•
Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This
option provides no security.
•
Pattern: A screen unlock pattern is a tap
gesture you create and use to unlock your
device. This option provides medium security.
•
PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the
screen. This option provides medium to high
security.
•
Password: Create a password for unlocking
the screen. This option provides high security.
•
Fingerprint: Use fingerprint recognition
to unlock the screen. This option provides
medium to high security.
•
None: Never use a Lock screen.
3. If choosing a secured lock screen option, select
your notification settings:
•
Show all content
•
Hide sensitive content
•
Do not show notifications
Settings
Apps >
DRAFT
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY
Screen Lock Options
•
Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when
unlocking the screen. (This option is available
with Swipe only.)
•
Show information: Show the dual clock, or
information such as the weather information,
on the lock screen.
•
Secure lock settings: Set the following
secure lock functions:
-
Lock automatically: Set the time after
the screen is turned off to enable the
screen lock.
-
Lock instantly with power key: Tap the
ON/OFF switch to enable or disable locking
the screen immediately when pressing the
Power key.
-
Smart Lock: Set your phone to stay
unlocked when you have trusted devices
connected or when it's in a trusted place.
Note: Options vary based on the screen lock type.
Fingerprint
Use fingerprint recognition as an alternative to
entering passwords in certain apps.
You can also use your fingerprint to verify your
identity when logging in to your Samsung account.
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