Use A Screen Unlock Pin; Use A Screen Unlock Password - Samsung Galaxy S7 edge User Manual

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
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
next to Make pattern visible to turn it off.
Note: To change your unlock screen pattern, from home, tap Apps
and Security > Screen lock type.

Use a Screen Unlock PIN

1. From the Screen lock type menu, tap PIN.
2. Enter a PIN, tap Continue, re-enter your PIN, and tap OK to save the setting.
 The screen lock is set

If you fail to enter the correct PIN after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30
seconds before you can try again.

Use a Screen Unlock Password

1. From the Screen lock type menu, tap Password.
2. Enter a password with at least 4 characters, including at least one letter, tap Continue, and then
enter your password again to confirm it.
 The screen lock is set.

If you fail to enter the correct password after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30
seconds before you can try again.
Important: To protect your phone and data from unauthorized access, it is recommended that you use
the screen unlock password (highest security). It is also recommended that you frequently change your
password to ensure the safety of your phone and personal data.
Personal Settings
> Lock Screen and Security > Secure lock settings, and then tap On/Off
> Settings > Lock Screen
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