Use A Screen Unlock Pattern - Samsung Galaxy S7 User Manual

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Fingerprints
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Important: To protect your phone and data from unauthorized access, it is recommended that you
use the highest security level available (Password or Fingerprint protection). It is also recommended
you frequently change your password to ensure the safety of your phone and personal data.
Access Screen Lock Settings
1. From home, tap Apps
The lock screen and security menu opens.
2. Tap Screen lock type.
The Screen lock settings menu opens.
Use Swipe to Unlock the Screen
From the Screen lock type menu, tap Swipe to save the setting.
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The screen lock is set.

Use a Screen Unlock Pattern

1. From the Screen lock type menu, tap Pattern.
2. Draw the screen unlock pattern by connecting at least four dots in a vertical, horizontal, or
diagonal direction. Lift your finger from the screen when finished.
The phone records the pattern.
3. Tap Continue.
4. When prompted, draw the screen unlock pattern again, and then tap Confirm.
The screen unlock pattern is saved.
5. Enter a backup PIN, tap Continue, re-enter the PIN, and tap OK to save your screen unlock
pattern.
The screen lock is set.
If you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen after five attempts, you will be
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prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again.
Note: If you do not want the unlock pattern to display on the screen when you unlock it, from home,
tap Apps > Settings
tap On/Off next to Make pattern visible to turn it off.
Settings Personal Settings
> Settings > Lock screen and security
> Lock Screen and Security
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> Secure lock settings, and then
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