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Settings
Lock screen and security
You can secure your device and protect your data by setting a screen lock.
Screen lock types
| Googl
e Play Protect
| Find M
y Mobile
| Find M
y Device
| Secur
ity
update
| Insta
ll unknown apps
| Encry
pt or decrypt SD card
| Set up
SIM card lock
| View
p
asswords
| Devic
e administration
| Crede
ntial storage
| Advan
ced security settings
|
Permi
ssion manager
| Send d
iagnostic data
| Samsu
ng Privacy
| Locat
ion
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.
NOTE Biometric locks are also available to protect access to your device and
sensitive data on your device. For more information, see Biometric security.
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 S
ettings, 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.
• Notifications to show: Choose which notifications to show on the Lock
screen.
3. Tap Done to exit the menu.
4. Configure the following screen lock options:
• Smart Lock: Unlock your device automatically when trusted locations or
other devices have been detected. A secure screen lock is required for this
feature.