Lock Screen and Security
Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings.
Set a Screen Lock
It is recommended that you secure your device using a Screen lock.
1.From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2.Tap Lock screen and security > 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: Create a pattern that you draw on the screen to unlock your device. This option provides medium security.
•Password: Create a password for unlocking the screen. This option provides high security.
•None: Do not lock the screen.
•Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition to unlock the screen. This option provides medium to high security.
•Irises: Use iris recognition to unlock the screen.
3.Select your notification preferences, if you choose a secured lock screen option:
•Tap On/Off to enable or disable showing notifications on the lock screen.
• PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen. | • | Hide content: Enable to hide the content of |
This option provides medium to high security. |
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