I can't turn on my tablet

Turn use of lock code on or off

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0
  • 1
    Find "Screen lock type"
    • Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your tablet.
      Press the settings icon.
    • Press Lock screen and security.
    • Press Screen lock type.
  • 2
    Select option
    • You can create several types of lock codes. The following steps show three examples:
      Create lock code using a pattern, go to 2a.
      Create lock code using a PIN, go to 2b.
  • 3
    2a - Create lock code using a pattern
    • Press Pattern.
    • Press and drag a point to connect at least four points.
    • Press CONTINUE.
      Repeat the selected lock code to confirm.
    • Press CONFIRM.
    • Key in a four-digit PIN and press CONTINUE.
    • Key in your PIN again and press OK.
    • Press the required setting.
    • Press DONE.
  • 4
    2b - Create lock code using a PIN
    • Press PIN.
    • Key in the required lock code and press CONTINUE.
    • Key in the lock code again and press OK.
    • Press the required setting.
    • Press DONE.
  • 5
    Turn off use of lock code
    • Press None.
  • 6
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.