Samsung Galaxy A16 5G - Security: Lock Screen and Security; Screen Lock Types; Set a Secure Screen Lock

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Lock screen and security
You can secure your device and protect your data by setting a screen lock.
Screen lock types | Account security | Lost device protection | Google Play Protect |
Security update | Auto blocker | More security settings | Permissions used in the last 24
hours | Permission manager | Additional privacy controls | Samsung Privacy | Google
Privacy | Location | Safety and emergency
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: 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:
•
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 using facial recognition.
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Notifications to show: Choose which notifications to show on the Lock screen.
3. Tap Done to exit the menu.
Settings