Samsung Galaxy J7 SM-C710F/DS SM-C710FZDDXXV, SM-C710FZKDXEV, SM-C710FZKDXXV Lock screen, Changing the screen lock method, PIN, None, Swipe, Pattern, Settings, Password, Screen lock type, Lock screen and security

Basics

Lock screen

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.

To unlock the screen,

•Press the Power key and swipe in any direction.

•When the screen is off (while using the Always On Display feature), hard press the Home key and swipe in any direction.

Changing the screen lock method

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

When you set a pattern, PIN, password, face, or fingerprint 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.

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