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| Samsung Pass| Secure Folder| Private Share| Install unknown apps| Encrypt or
decrypt SD card| Password for factory data reset| Set up SIM card lock| View
passwords| Device administration| Credential storage| Advanced security settings |
Permission manager| Controls and alerts | 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.
NOTEBiometric 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:
•
Icon only: Show only notification icons with no details on the lock screen.
•
Details: Display notification details on the lock screen.
•
Transparency: Set the transparency value of notification cards.
•
Auto-reverse text color: Reverse the color of notification text based on the
background color.
•
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.
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