Samsung Galaxy TabA - Lock Screen and Security; Screen Lock and Device Security

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Lock Screen and SecuritySettings
Choose a method for unlocking
your screen. Different Screen
Locks have different levels of
security and options.
Set a Screen Lock
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
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.
•
None: Never use a Lock screen.
3. If choosing a secured lock screen option, select
your notification settings:
•
Show content
•
Hide content
•
Do not show notifications
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.
•
Make pattern visible: Show the pattern as
you draw it on the lock screen. (This option is
available with Pattern only.)
•
Secure lock settings: Set the following
secure lock functions:
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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.
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Smart Lock: Set your tablet 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.
Device Security
Configure security for your tablet.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps >
Settings.
2. Tap Lock screen and security >
Devicesecurity.
3. Tap the ON/OFF switch to activate KNOX active
protection on your tablet.
Lock Screen and Security