Lock Screen and Security

Secure your device and protect your data with Lock Screen and Security settings.

Screen Lock Types

The following Screen lock types are available:

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Swipe

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Pattern

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PIN

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Password

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None

Set a Secure Screen Lock

It is recommended that you secure your device using a secure screen lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password).

To set a secure screen lock:

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .

2. Tap   Settings > Lock screen and security >

Screen lock type and tap a secure screen lock

( Pattern , PIN , or Password ).

3. Tap On/Off to enable showing notifications on the lock screen. The following options are available:

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Hide content : Enable to hide the content of notifications.

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Notification icons only : Enable to hide notification details and show only the icon.

4. Tap Done when finished.

5. Configure the following screen lock options:

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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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Secure lock settings : Customize your secure lock settings. A secure screen lock is required for this feature.

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Biometric Locks

The following biometric lock types are available:

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Face recognition : Use facial recognition to unlock your device. For more information, see

“Face Recognition” on page  49 .

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Fingerprint scanner : Use fingerprint recognition to unlock the screen. For more information, see

“Fingerprint Scanner” on page  50 .

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Iris scanner : Use iris recognition to unlock the screen. For more information, see

“Iris Scanner” on page  51 .

Lock Screen and AOD

Settings

Configure display settings for the Lock screen.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .

2. Tap   Settings > Lock screen and security for options:

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Information and FaceWidgets : Set a roaming clock, FaceWidgets, or Contact

Information to display on the Lock screen and

Always On Display screen.

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Notifications : Select which notifications to display on the Lock screen and Always On

Display screen.

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App shortcuts : Select which apps to open from the Lock screen.

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Samsung Pass

Use Samsung Pass to access your favorite services with biometric data. You must sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung Pass.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .

2. Tap   Settings > Lock screen and security >

Samsung Pass .

3. Follow the prompts to sign to your Samsung account and add your biometric data.

Find My Mobile

Protect your device from loss or theft allowing your device to be locked, tracked, and for your data to be deleted remotely. You must sign up for a Samsung account and enable Google location service to use

Find My Mobile.

► To access your device remotely, visit findmymobile.samsung.com

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1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .

2. Tap   Settings > Lock screen and security >

Find My Mobile .

3. Enter your Samsung account password or, if you are not logged in to your Samsung account, tap

Add account and follow the prompts. The following options are available:

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Remote controls : Activate or deactivate Remote controls, which allows you to access your device remotely.

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Google location service : Activate or deactivate

Google location service. This service must be on in order to find your device.

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Send last location : Allow your device to send its last location to the Find My Mobile server when the battery falls below a certain level.

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Unknown Sources

Enable installation of non-Google Play applications.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .

2. Tap   Settings > Lock screen and security >

Unknown sources to enable this option.

Warning : Enabling installation of third-party applications can cause your device and personal data to be more vulnerable to attacks by unknown sources.

Secure Folder

Lock your private content and apps to enhance security.

You must sign in to your Samsung account in order to use Secure Folder. You must also set a secure lock for your device.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .

2. Tap   Settings > Lock screen and security >

Secure Folder and follow the prompts to secure content on your device.

App Permission Monitor

Get notified when permissions you select are being used by apps running in the background.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .

2. Tap   Settings > Lock screen and security >

App permission monitor .

3. Tap On/Off next to the apps you want to be notified about when they use certain permissions.

Secure Startup

Protect your device by requiring a numeric PIN, pattern, or password to be entered before it starts up.

You must have a secured screen lock for this option to be available.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .

2. Tap   Settings > Lock screen and security >

Secure startup and select an option.

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Encrypt SD Card

Protect your SD card by encrypting its data.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .

2. Tap   Settings > Lock screen and security >

Encrypt SD card .

3. Tap Encrypt SD card and follow the prompts to encrypt all data on your memory card.

Set Up SIM Card Lock

Require your SIM card PIN to unlock and use your

SIM card.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .

2. Tap   Settings > Lock screen and security >

Other security settings > Set up SIM card lock and follow the prompts.

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Tap Lock SIM card to enable the feature.

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Tap Change SIM card PIN to create a new PIN.

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View Passwords

Display password characters briefly as you type them.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .

2. Tap   Settings > Lock screen and security >

Other security settings > Make passwords visible to turn the feature on.

Security Update Service

Automatically receive security updates.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .

2. Tap   Settings > Lock screen and security >

Other security settings for the following Security update service options:

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Security policy updates : Automatically or manually check for security policy updates.

Automatic updates can also be limited to only when your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network.

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Send security reports : Use Wi-Fi to send security reports to Samsung for threat analysis.

Device Administration

Manage your device administrators and application installation privileges.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .

2. Tap   Settings > Lock screen and security >

Other security settings > Device administrators .

3. Tap an option to enable it as a device administrator.

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Credential Storage

Manage your security certificates. If a certificate authority (CA) certificate gets compromised or for some other reason you do not trust it, you can disable or remove it.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .

2. Tap   Settings > Lock screen and security >

Other security settings for the following options:

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Storage type : Select a storage location for credential contents.

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View security certificates : Display certificates in your device’s ROM and other certificates you have installed.

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User certificates : View user certificates.

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Install from device storage : Install a new certificate from storage.

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Clear credentials : Erase the credential contents from the device and reset the password.

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Advanced Security

Settings

Use these options to configure advanced security settings.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps .

2. Tap   Settings > Lock screen and security >

Other security settings for the following advanced options:

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Trust agents : Perform selected actions when trusted devices are connected.

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This option is only displayed when a lock screen is enabled. For more information, see 

“Set a Secure Screen Lock” on page  187

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Pin windows : Pin an app on your device screen, preventing access to other features of your device.

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Usage data access : View the applications that can access your device’s usage history.

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Notification access : View the applications that can access notifications you receive on your device.

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Do not disturb permission : View which apps have permission to change the Do not disturb settings.

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