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Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 edge - Manage Screen Lock Settings

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Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 edge - Manage Screen Lock Settings

Here's how to manage the lock screen settings for your Galaxy S7 / S7 edge.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
    These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings
     Settings icon >
    Lock screen and security
    .
  3. From the Phone security section, tap
    Secure lock settings
    .
    If presented, enter the current PIN, password, or pattern.
  4. Configure any of the following:
    Depending upon the screen lock type, the options presented may vary.
    • Make pattern visible
      Tap to to turn on Switch on or off Switch off.
    • Lock automatically
      • Immediately
      • 5 seconds
      • 15 seconds
      • 30 seconds
      • 1 minute
      • 2 minutes
      • 5 minutes
      • 10 minutes
      • 30 minutes
    • Lock instantly with power key
      Tap to to turn on or off.
    • Auto factory reset
      Tap to to turn on or off.
    • Lock network and security
      Tap to to turn on or off.