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Samsung Galaxy A70

Android 9.0

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I can't start my phone

Turn use of phone lock code on or off

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.

Press the settings icon.

Press Lock screen.

Press Screen lock type.

Press Fingerprints.

Press Continue.

Press the required phone lock code and follow the instructions on the screen to create an additional phone lock code.

Follow the instructions on the screen to create the phone lock code using your fingerprint.

Press Done.

Press the indicators next to the required settings.

Press the Return key twice.

Press Screen lock type and key in the current phone lock code.

Press None.

Press Remove data.

Press Remove.

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1
Find "Fingerprints"
- Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
- Press the settings icon.
- Press Lock screen.
- Press Screen lock type.
- Press Fingerprints.
2
Create phone lock code using a fingerprint
- Press Continue.
- Press the required phone lock code and follow the instructions on the screen to create an additional phone lock code.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to create the phone lock code using your fingerprint.
- Press Done.
- Press the indicators next to the required settings.
- Press the Return key twice.
3
Turn off use of phone lock code
- Press Screen lock type and key in the current phone lock code.
- Press None.
- Press Remove data.
- Press Remove.
4
Return to the home screen
- Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

Did this solve your problem?

The phone lock code is turned on

Turn use of phone lock code on or off

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.

Press the settings icon.

Press Lock screen.

Press Screen lock type.

Press Fingerprints.

Press Continue.

Press the required phone lock code and follow the instructions on the screen to create an additional phone lock code.

Follow the instructions on the screen to create the phone lock code using your fingerprint.

Press Done.

Press the indicators next to the required settings.

Press the Return key twice.

Press Screen lock type and key in the current phone lock code.

Press None.

Press Remove data.

Press Remove.

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1
Find "Fingerprints"
- Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
- Press the settings icon.
- Press Lock screen.
- Press Screen lock type.
- Press Fingerprints.
2
Create phone lock code using a fingerprint
- Press Continue.
- Press the required phone lock code and follow the instructions on the screen to create an additional phone lock code.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to create the phone lock code using your fingerprint.
- Press Done.
- Press the indicators next to the required settings.
- Press the Return key twice.
3
Turn off use of phone lock code
- Press Screen lock type and key in the current phone lock code.
- Press None.
- Press Remove data.
- Press Remove.
4
Return to the home screen
- Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

Did this solve your problem?

Your phone is locked to Telstra

The SIM is faulty

Your SIM has been permanently blocked

The entered PIN is incorrect

Your phone is network locked to another operator

You're asked to key in the PUK