Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Enable or Disable Auto Factory Reset Feature in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

When you're using one of screen lock types with secure lock settings(pattern, PIN, password, or fingerprints), you can enable the auto factory reset feature to have your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge automatically resets to factory settings if you or others attempt to unlock the phone incorrectly 15 times. This feature will give you two advantages: 1) it will provide you an easier way to factory reset your phone when you forget your screen lock method than if you have to do so manually from the recovery mode, 2) it will prevent unauthorised people from accessing or using information saved in your phone when it lost or stolen.


How to enable or disable the auto factory reset feature?
You can do so by using the following steps:

1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap to go to the settings menu.
   
   
2. Scroll down the screen to find Lock screen and security and then tap it.
   
   
3. Tap Secure lock settings.
   
   
4. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Auto factory reset to enable or disable this option. When the switch turns blue , means the auto factory reset feature is enabled and your phone will perform factory reset automatically if you or others attempt to unlock the phone incorrectly 15 times. Please note that performing factory reset will delete all data, including files and downloaded apps.
   
   

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Enable or Disable Lock Instantly with Power Key Feature in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

When needed, you can enable the lock instantly with power key feature to assign the power key as the screen lock key so when you press this key, it will not only turn off the screen backlight, but also instantly lock the screen. It comes handy when you need to quickly secure your phone from unauthorised access without you have to wait until the current automatic screen lock delay is over.


How to enable or disable the lock instantly with power key feature?
Assuming that you use one of the screen lock types with secure lock settings(pattern, PIN, password, or fingerprints), you can turn on or off this feature by using the following steps:

1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap to go to the settings menu.
   
   
2. Scroll down the screen to find Lock screen and security and then tap it.
   
   
3. Tap Secure lock settings.
   
   
4. Tap the ON/OFF switch next to Lock instantly with power key to enable or disable this option. When the switch turns blue , means this feature is enabled and the Power key has been assigned as the screen lock key so you can turn off and instantly lock the screen at the same time by pressing the Power key.
   
   

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Adjust Automatic Screen Lock Delay in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

When the screen turns off automatically after the screen timeout is over while you use one of screen lock types with security lock settings(PIN, password, pattern, or fingerprints), your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge will lock the screen automatically after the current automatic screen lock delay is over for security reason. When needed, you can adjust the delay to a shorter period if you concern with the security issue or to a longer period for convenient access to your phone.


How to adjust the automatic screen lock delay?
You can do so by using the following steps:

1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap to go to the settings menu.
   
   
2. Scroll down the screen to find Lock screen and security and then tap it.
   
   
3. Tap Secure lock settings.
   
   
4. Tap Lock automatically and then select from the following options:
   
   • Immediately: select this option to automatically lock the screen once the screen is turned off automatically.
   • 5 seconds
   • 15 seconds
   • 30 seconds
   • 1 minute
   • 2 minutes
   • 5 minutes
   • 10 minutes
   • 30 minutes
   
5. The automatic screen lock delay has been adjusted.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Disable App Shortcuts on Lock Screen in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

By default, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge displays two app shortcuts on the lock screen, the Phone app at the bottom left corner and the Camera app at the bottom right corner, so you can quickly access those apps when you need to make a call or take a picture. But, if you don't like the idea of using lock screen to access apps or just want to clean up your lock screen, you can easily remove one or both of those app shortcuts.


How to remove app shortcuts from the lock screen?
You can do so by using the following steps:

1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap to go to the settings menu.
   
   
2. Scroll down the screen to find Lock screen and security and then tap it.
   
   
3. Tap Info and app shortcuts.
   
   
4. Tap App shortcuts.
   
   
5. To remove the left shortcut from the lock screen, tap Left shortcut and then slide the ON/OFF switch to the left to turn off this feature. When the switch turns gray, means the left shortcut is disabled and removed from the lock screen.
   
   
6. Tap the Back key to return to the previous screen.
7. To remove the right shortcut from the lock screen, tap Right shortcut and then slide the ON/OFF switch to the left to turn off this feature. When the switch turns gray, means the right shortcut is disabled and removed from the lock screen.
   
   
8. Press the Power key twice to go to the lock screen and see the changes.
   
   

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Use Owner Information Feature on Lock Screen in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

Owner information is a feature in Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge that can be used to display your personal information, e.g., your name, alternative phone, email address, etc., on the lock screen. It can be a simple way that can be taken to help you easily find your phone when it lost because that information can help the one who find your phone to easily know how to contact you without having to unlock your phone's screen, especially if you're using one of screen lock types with secure lock settings(PIN, password, fingerprints, or pattern) as the screen lock method.


How to use the owner information feature on the lock screen?
You can do so by using the following steps:

1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap to go to the settings menu.
   
   
2. Scroll down to find Lock screen and security and then tap it.
   
   
3. Tap Info and app shortcuts.
   
   
4. Tap Owner information.
   
   
5. Write the desired information you want to show on the lock screen and then tap Done button.
   
   
6. Press the Power key twice to go to the lock screen and you'll see the owner information is displayed below the date/time.
   
   

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Change App Shortcuts on Lock Screen in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

By default, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge uses swipe as the screen lock type and displays two app shortcuts at the bottom of the lock screen, the Camera app in the right corner and the Phone app in the left corner. When needed, you can change those default app shortcuts to your favourite apps so you can easily and quickly access those apps even when the screen is locked.


How to change the application shortcuts on the lock screen?
You can do so by using the following steps:

1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap to go to the settings menu.
   
   
2. Scroll down the screen to find Lock screen and security and then tap it.
   
   
3. Tap Info and app shortcuts.
   
   
4. Tap App shortcuts.
   
   
5. To set the app shortcut you want to display at the bottom left corner of the lock screen, tap Left shortcut and then select the required app. As the example, we'll select the Music player app.
   
   
6. To set the app shortcut you want to display at the bottom right corner of the lock screen, tap Right shortcut and then select the required app. As the example, we'll select the Internet app.
   
   
7. Press the Power key twice to go to the lock screen and see the changes. The shortcut of the Music player app is displayed at the bottom left corner of the lock screen and the shortcut of the Internet app is displayed at the bottom right corner of the screen.
8. To access the selected app from the lock screen, tap and hold the app shortcut and then drag it out the circle. If you have change the screen lock type from swipe to other method, e.g., PIN, password, etc., you have to perform the screen lock type before you can open the app.
   
   

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Enable or Disable Screen Lock Sounds Feature in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

If lock screen in your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is turned on and the sound profile is set to sound mode, you can enable the screen lock sounds feature to have your phone plays a click-like sound when you're pressing the Power key to instantly lock the screen and performing the current screen lock type to unlock the screen.


How to enable or disable the screen lock sounds feature?
You can turn on or off this feature by using the following steps:

1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap to go to the settings menu.
   
   
2. Scroll down to find Sounds and vibration and then tap it.
   
   
3. Scroll down the screen and then tap the ON/OFF switch next to Screen lock sounds to enable or disable this option. When the switch turns blue , means the screen lock sounds feature is enabled and your phone will play a sound when you're locking and unlocking the screen.
   
   

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge: How to Change Screen Lock Type in Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

By default, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge uses swipe as the screen lock type which mean you just need to swipe your finger on the lock screen to unlock it. However, there are some screen lock types available that you can use when you want to use other method to unlock the screen or give more protection for your phone from unauthorized users by using a screen lock type with secure lock functions, e.g., PIN, password, fingerprints, etc.


How to change the screen lock type?
As the example, we'll change the screen lock type from the default(swipe) to PIN by using the following steps:

1. On any screen, swipe down the top of the screen to open up the notification panel and then tap to go to the settings menu.
   
   
2. Scroll down the screen to find Lock screen and security and then tap it.
   
   
3. Tap Screen lock type.
   
   
4. Select PIN.
   
   
5. Enter 4 digit PIN numbers you want to use and then tap Continue button.
   
   
6. Re-enter your PIN number to verify it and then tap OK button.
   
   
7. Select the required display option for notifications on the lock screen. There are three options available:
   
   • Show content: select this option if you'd like your phone shows notifications and its contents on the lock screen. This option is enabled by default
   • Hide content: Select this option if you'd like your phone shows notifications without its contents on the lock screen.
   • Do not show notifications: select this option if you'd like your phone doesn't show any notification on the lock screen.
   Once done, tap Done button.
   
   
8. Here, you'll be asked whether you want to turn on and use fingerprints as screen lock type as well as your PIN. You can tap Later button to setup this feature later, or tap Setup button to use and start registering your fingerprints. If you select to setup fingerprints, follow the on-screen instructions to complete configurations.
   
   
9. Press the Power key twice to go to the lock screen.
10. To unlock the screen, swipe your finger on the screen followed by entering your 4 digit PIN numbers and then tap OK button.