
Lock Screen
Secure your device and protect
your data with Lock Screen
settings.
Set a Screen Lock
It is recommended that you secure your device
using a Screen lock.
1. From a Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
.
2. Tap
Lock screen
.
3. Tap
Screen lock
to select a screen lock and
level of security:
•
Swipe
: Swipe the screen to unlock it. This
option provides no security.
•
Pattern
: Create a pattern that you draw on
the screen 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.
•
Fingerprint
: Use fingerprint recognition
to unlock the screen. This option provides
medium to high security.
•
None
: Never use a Lock screen.
4. Select your notification preferences, if you
choose a secured lock screen option:
•
Show content
•
Hide content
•
Do not show notifications
5. Choose a screen lock option:
Swipe Only
•
Phone shortcut
: Display a phone shortcut on
your Lock screen.
•
Unlock effect
: Set the visual effect used when
unlocking the screen.
•
Help text
: Show help information on unlocking
the screen on the Lock screen.
Pattern Only
•
Pattern type
: Select a pattern type.
•
Make pattern visible
: Display the pattern as
your draw it.
•
Vibration feedback
: Vibrate when the unlock
pattern is entered incorrectly.
PIN, Pattern, Password and Fingerprint Only
•
Lock automatically
: Screen locks 5 seconds
after screen automatically turns off.
•
Lock instantly with power key
: Screen locks
instantly when locked with the power key.
All Screen Lock Types
•
Dual clock
: Display a dual clock on your Lock
screen when roaming.
•
Clock size
: Select the size of the clock that
is displayed on your Lock screen.
•
Show date
: Display the date on the
Lock screen.
•
Camera shortcut
: Display a camera shortcut
on your Lock screen.
•
Owner information
: Show owner information
on the Lock screen.
•
Additional information
: Display Weather
information or the step count when Pedometer
in S Health is turned on.
•
Secured lock time
: Lock the screen after
10 minutes of inactivity. (Not on Swipe.)
Settings
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Lock Screen