Lock - Encrypt Device; Lock Device; Unlock Device; To Unlock - Pattern - Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual

2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap Display.
4. Tap Screen timeout.
5. Tap 15 seconds.
6. The keypad will automatically lock after the phone experiences 15 seconds of inactivity.

Lock - Encrypt device

The Galaxy S III is a Samsung Approved for Enterprise (SAFE) device, a feature that includes device encryption. Enabling the
device encryption feature encrypts accounts, settings, downloaded applications (and their data), media, and other files.
Important: Before encrypting your device, charge your battery to 80% or higher and attach your phone to a charger because
encryption can take an hour or longer. If your phone runs out of battery power during encryption, you may lose data.
To enable device encryption, follow these steps:
1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap Security.
Note: You must enable a Screen lock password that contains at least 6 characters and 1 number to enable device
encryption. If necessary, follow the next 4 steps.
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If necessary, change your current password to contain at least 6 characters and 1 number.
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4. Tap Encrypt device.
5. Tap Encrypt device again.
6. Enter your password and tap Next.
Important: the Encrypt device operation can take an hour or longer and is irreversible. If you interrupt the operation, you
will lose data.
7. If desired, tap Fast encryption check box to select and enable.
8. Tap Encrypt device once more.
9. Follow any additional prompts.

Lock device

Device lock causes the device to lock when you turn it off. When you turn the device back on, you must enter a password.
1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap Screen lock.
4. Tap one of the following options:
Note: You may also tap to select Motion, Face, or Face and voice. However, these options provide little or no security.
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None: To turn off device lock.
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Unlock device

To unlock the device, follow these steps:

To unlock - pattern

Tap Screen lock.
Tap Password.
Enter your password containing at least 6 characters and 1 number and tap Continue.
Enter your password again to confirm and tap OK.
Tap Next.
Tap and drag you finger in the desired pattern.
Tap Continue.
Redraw the pattern.
Tap Confirm.
Enter a backup PIN and tap Continue.
Enter the backup PIN again and tap OK.
Enter the desired number combination.
Tap Continue.
Re-enter the number combination.
Tap OK.
Enter the desired password.
Tap Continue.
Re-enter the password.
Tap OK.