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Samsung Galaxy A21 - Manage Screen Lock Settings

2026-10-22 20:14:46.57

Samsung Galaxy A21 - Manage Screen Lock Settings

Here's how to configure the screen lock settings for your Galaxy A21.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
    These instructions only apply to the default Home screen layout.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Lock screen
    .
  3. Tap
    Secure lock settings
     then enter the current PIN, password, or pattern.
    If unavailable, enable a secure screen lock.
  4. Configure any of the following:
    Depending upon the screen lock type, the options presented may vary.
    • Tap any of the following to turn on On switch icon or off Off switch icon :
      • Make pattern visible
      • Lock instantly with Side key
      • Auto factory reset
      • Lock network and security
      • Show Lockdown option.
    • Auto lock when screen turns off
      • Immediately
      • 5 seconds
      • 15 seconds
      • 30 seconds
      • 1 minute
      • 2 minutes
      • 5 minutes
      • 10 minutes
      • 30 minutes