Lock screen and security, 112 lock screen and security, Options – Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge User Manual
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Settings
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Lock screen and security
Options
Change the settings for securing the device and the SIM or USIM card.
On the Settings screen, tap
Lock screen and security.
The available options may vary depending on the screen lock method selected.
• Screen lock type: Change the screen lock method.
• Show information: Change settings for the items displayed on the locked screen.
• Unlock effect: Select an effect that you see when you unlock the screen.
• Fingerprint: Register your fingerprint to the device to secure the device or sign in to your
Samsung account. Refer to
for more information.
• Device security: Scan for and remove malware from the device. You can also activate the
real-time scanning feature to block phishing attacks and malicious websites.
• Find My Mobile: Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature. This feature can
help you locate your device if it is lost or stolen. You can also access the Find my mobile
websit
o track and control your lost or stolen device.
• Unknown sources: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown
sources.
• Other security settings: Configure additional security settings.
Fingerprint recognition
In order for fingerprint recognition to function, your fingerprint information needs to be
registered and stored in your device. After registering, you can set the device to use your
fingerprint for the features below:
• Screen lock
• Web sign-in
• Verify Samsung account
• Pay with PayPal
This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.