Lock Screen And Security - Samsung Galaxy S6 User Manual

Lock Screen and Security

Choose a method for unlocking
your screen. Different Screen
Locks have different levels of
security and options.
Set a Screen Lock
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Lock screen and security.
2. Tap 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 choosing a secured lock screen option, select
your notification settings:
•
Show all content
•
Hide sensitive content
•
Do not show notifications
Settings
Apps >
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Screen Lock Options
•
Show information: Show the dual clock, or
information such as the weather information,
on the lock screen.
•
Unlock effect: Set the visual effect used when
unlocking the screen. (This option is available
with Swipe only.)
•
Secure lock settings: Set your secure lock
functions such as Auto lock, Lock instantly
with Power key, and Smart lock. (This option is
available only with secure locks, like PIN and
password.)
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Smart Lock: Set your phone to stay
unlocked when you have trusted devices
connected or when it's in a trusted place.
Note: Options vary based on the screen lock type.
Lock Screen and Security