User Manual

Lock screen and security
You can secure your device and protect your data by setting a screen lock.
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.
Biometric locks are also available to protect access to your device and sensitive
data on your device. For more information, see Flexible security on page33.
Set a secure screen lock
It is recommended that you secure your device using a secure screen lock (Pattern,
PIN, or Password).
1.
From Settings, tap Lock screen > Screen lock type and tap a secure screen
lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).
2. Tap to enable showing notifications on the lock screen. The following
options are available:
• View style: Display notification details or hide them and show only an icon.
• Hide content: Do not show notifications in the notification panel.
• Show on Always On Display: Display notifications on the Always on Display
screen.
3. Tap Done when finished.
4. Configure the following screen lock options:
l Smart Lock: Unlock your device automatically when trusted locations or other
devices have been detected. Asecure screen lock is required for this feature.
l Secure lock settings: Customize your secure lock settings. A secure screen lock
is required for this feature.
l Always On Display: Enable the Always On Display screen. For more
information, see Always On Display on page32.
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