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Lock Screen and Security
Settings
Lock Screen and Security
Secure your device and protect your
data with Lock Screen and Security
settings.
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.
•
Fingerprints
: Use fingerprint recognition to
unlock the screen. This option provides medium
to high security.
•
None
: Never use a Lock screen.
3. If you choose a secured lock screen option, select
your notification settings:
•
Show content
•
Hide content
•
Do not show notifications