Settings
Lock screen and security
You can secure your device and protect your data by setting a screen lock.
Screen lock types | Google Play Protect | Security update | Find My Mobile | Find My
Device | Install unknown apps | Encrypt or decrypt SD card | Set up SIM card lock | View
passwords | Device administration | Credential storage | Advanced security settings |
Permission manager | Samsung Privacy | Google Privacy | Location
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. For more information, see Biometric security.
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 screen > Screen lock type and tap a secure screen
lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).
2.
Tap
to enable showing notifications on the lock screen. The following
options are available:
•
Icons only: Show only notification icons with no details on the lock screen.
•
Details: Display notification details on the lock screen.
•
Hide content: Do not show notifications in the Notification panel.
•
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:
•
Smart Lock: 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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