Samsung Galaxy S8 - Manual (Page 182)

Settings 175
Set a Screen Lock
It is recommended that you secure your device using a
Screen lock.
1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.
2. Tap Settings > Lock screen and security >
Screen lock type and configure a screen lock:
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Swipe: Swipe the screen to unlock it.
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Pattern: Create a pattern that you draw on the
screen to unlock your device.
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PIN: Select a PIN to use for unlocking the screen.
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Password: Create a password for unlocking the
screen.
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None: Do not lock the screen.
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Face: Use facial recognition to unlock your
device.
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Fingerprints: Use fingerprint recognition to
unlock the screen.
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Iris: Use iris recognition to unlock the screen.
3. Select your notification preferences, if you choose a
secured lock screen option:
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Tap On/Off to enable or disable showing
notifications on the lock screen.
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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. Choose a screen lock option:
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Smart Lock: Unlock your mobile 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: Set your secure lock
functions such as Secured lock time and
Smart lock. A secure screen lock is required for
this feature.