Lock Screen; Screen Lock - Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual

Lock Screen

Configure settings for locking the screen, to improve security.

Screen Lock

Choose a screen lock, to dim and lock the screen.
1. Press
2. Choose settings:
 Swipe: When enabled, you unlock the device by swiping your finger across the
screen. This is the default screen lock, and offers no security, but you can set special
lock screen options.
 Motion: When enabled, you unlock the device by holding a thumb or finger on the
screen and tilting the device forward. Tap the option, and then tap Learn about tilt
for more information.
 Face unlock: When enabled, you unlock the device by looking at the screen. This
option offers low security, because someone who looks similar to you could unlock
your device. Tap the option for more information, and to set up Face unlock.
 Face and voice: When enabled, you unlock the device by looking at the screen and
speaking. This option offers low security, because someone who looks and/or
sounds similar to you could unlock your device. Touch the option for more
information, and to set up Face and voice unlock.
 Pattern: When enabled, you draw a pattern, which you create, on the screen to
unlock the device. Touch the option, then follow the prompts to create or change
your screen unlock pattern.
 PIN: When enabled, you enter a numeric PIN (Personal Identification Number),
which you create, to unlock the device. With PIN screen lock, you can also set the
With swipe lock and Lock screen options.
 Password: When enabled, you enter an alphanumeric password, which you create,
to unlock the device.
 None: Disable all custom screen lock settings, to use the default swipe unlock
screen.
Settings
and then tap > Settings > Lock screen > Screen lock.
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