Lock Screen And Security - Samsung Galaxy S7 User Manual

Lock Screen and Security

Secure your device and protect your data with Lock
Screen and Security settings.
Set a Screen Lock
It is recommended that you secure your device using a Screen lock.
1. From a Home screen, tap
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: 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.
•
None: Never use a Lock screen.
•
Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition to unlock the screen.
This option provides medium to high security.
Settings
Apps > Settings.
178 Lock Screen and Security