Lock screen

Basics

Pressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off and automatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period.

The screen is locked with Swipe, the default screen lock method.

Press the Power key or the Home key and swipe in any direction to unlock the screen.

To change the screen lock method, on the Apps screen, tap Settings →Lock screen and security →Screen lock type, and then select a method.

When you set a pattern, PIN, or password for the screen lock method, you can protect your personal information by preventing others from accessing your device. After setting the screen lock method, the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it.

•Swipe: Swipe in any direction on the screen to unlock it.

•Pattern: Draw a pattern with four or more dots to unlock the screen.

•PIN: Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen.

•Password: Enter a password with at least four characters, numbers, or symbols to unlock the screen.

•None: Do not set a screen lock method.

•You can unlock your device’s screen remotely from the Find My Mobile website (findmymobile.samsung.com) using your Samsung account. To use this feature, the device must be connected to a Wi-Fi network and you must sign in to your Samsung account.

•If the unlock code is forgotten, you will not be able to use the device if you do not reset it. Samsung is not responsible for any data loss or inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes.

•You can set your device to perform a factory data reset if you enter the unlock code incorrectly several times in a row and reach the attempt limit. On the Apps screen, tap Settings →Lock screen and security →Secure lock settings and tap the Auto factory reset switch to activate it.

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