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When you’re using any of the 3 locks, you can also unlock with your fingerprint sensor and set your phone to automatically unlock in certain
conditions.
• Set or change screen lock
• Go to Settings > Security & location.
• Touch Screen lock and select the type of lock you want.
Some options aren't available if you added a VPN or a work (corporate) email account to your phone.
Hide your password or pattern
You can hide your password or pattern to prevent others from viewing it when you unlock your screen.
For passwords:
Go to Settings > Security & location > Advanced.
Turn Show passwords off
. For patterns:
Go to Settings > Security & location.
Touch
.
Turn Make pattern visible off .
Quickly tighten lock screen security
Unlocking with the fingerprint sensor and setting up automatic unlocking make it easier to keep your phone secure and minimize when you
need to enter your PIN, pattern, or password. But sometimes you need to trade convenience for more security. You can temporarily tighten
locks and prevent lock screen notifications.
To set it up: