Lock screen and security, Screen lock types, Set a secure screen lock

Settings

Lock screen and security

You can secure your device and protect your data by setting a screen lock.

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Screen lock types

You can choose from the following screen lock types that offer high, medium, or no security: Swipe, Pattern, PIN, Password, and None.

Set a secure screen lock

It is recommended that you secure your device using a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password). This is necessary to set up and enable biometric locks.

1.From Settings, tapg Lock screen > Screen lock type and tap a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).

options are available:

•Icon only: Show only notification icons with no details on the lock screen.

•Details: Display notification details on the lock screen.

•Transparency: Set the transparency value of notification cards.

•Auto-reverse text color: Reverse the color of notification text based on the background color.

•Hide content: Do not show notifications in the Notification panel.

•Notifications to show: Choose which notifications to show on the Lock screen.

3.Tap Done to exit the menu.

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