Basics
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Lock screen
Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and
automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period.
To unlock the screen,
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Press the Power key and swipe in any direction.
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When the screen is off (while using the Always On Display feature), hard press the Home
key and swipe in any direction.
Changing the screen lock method
To change the screen lock method, launch the
Settings
app, tap
Lock screen and security
→
Screen lock type
, and then select a method.
When you set a pattern, PIN, password, face, or fingerprint the screen lock method, you can
protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device. After
setting the screen lock method, the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it.
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Swipe
: Swipe in any direction on the screen to unlock it.
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Pattern
: Draw a pattern with four or more dots to unlock the screen.
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PIN
: Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen.
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Password
: Enter a password with at least four characters, numbers, or symbols to unlock
the screen.
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None
: Do not set a screen lock method.
