Samsung Galaxy A53, User Manual

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Start using your phone > Lock or unlock your phone
Lock or unlock your phone
Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. 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. By
default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out.
From Settings, tap Lock screen, tap Screen lock type, and then select a screen lock type (Pattern, PIN, or
Password).
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Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the screen lock.
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After you’ve set the lock, tap the switch next to Notifications at the top to enable notifications on the Lock
screen. The following options are available for customization:
Icon only: Show only notification icons with no details on the Lock screen.
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Details: Display notification details on the Lock screen.
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Transparency: Adjust the desired transparency for notifications by using the slider.
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Auto-reverse text color: Reverse the color of notification texts based on the current background
color.
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Hide content: Do not show notifications in the Notification panel.
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Notifications to show: Choose which notifications to show on the Lock screen.
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Show on Always On Display: Display notifications on the Always On Display screen.
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3.
Once you’ve adjusted the notification settings, return to the Lock screen settings page to 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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Secure lock settings: Customize your secure lock settings. A secure screen lock is required for this
feature.
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Always On Display: Enable the Always On Display screen.
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4.
For more information on adjusting Lock screen settings, please see our guide (
"https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00078955/" ) .
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