Turn screen lock on or off

You can lock the tablet screen and keys to avoid activating your tablet by mistake.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0
  • 1
    Select option
    • Select one of the following options:
    • Turn screen lock on or off, go to 1a.
    • Select time for automatic screen lock, go to 1b.
  • 2
    1a - Turn screen lock on or off
    • To turn on the screen lock:
    • Briefly press On/Off.
    • To turn off the screen lock:
    • Briefly press On/Off.
    • Slide your finger across the display.
  • 3
    1b - Select time for automatic screen lock
    • Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your tablet.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press Display.
    • Press Screen timeout.
    • Press the required period.
  • 4
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.