Basics

None: Do not set a screen lock method.

Fingerprints: Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen. Refer to Fingerprint recognition for more information.

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 or mobile 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.

Notification panel

Using the notification panel

When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notification panel and view the details.

To open the notification panel, drag the status bar downwards. To close the notification panel, swipe upwards on the screen.

You can open the notification panel, even on the locked screen.

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