User manual
Table Of Contents
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A User Manual
- Table of contents
- Special features
- Getting started
- Apps
- Settings
- Access Settings
- Connections
- Sounds and vibration
- Notifications
- Display
- Device maintenance
- Lock screen and security
- Screen lock types
- Clock and information
- Biometrics
- Google Play Protect
- Find My Device
- Security update
- Install unknown apps
- Secure Folder
- App permission monitor
- Secure startup
- Encrypt SD card
- Set up SIM card lock
- View passwords
- Security update service
- Device administration
- Credential storage
- Advanced security settings
- Accounts
- Accessibility
- Other settings
- Getting help
- Legal
Lock screen and
security
Secure your device and protect your data with Lock
screen and security settings.
Screen lock types
The various Screen lock types offer high, medium, or
no security. Choose from the following: 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).
1.
From
Settings, tap Lock screen > Screen lock
type and tap a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN,
or Password).
2.
Tap On/Off to enable showing notifications on
the lock screen. The following options are
available:
• Hide content: Enable to hide the content of
notifications.
• Notification icons only: Enable to hide
notification details and show only the icon.
• Transparency: Adjust the transparency of
notifications.
• Auto-reverse text color: Reverse the color of
notification text automatically based on the
background color.
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.
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