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Turn use of lock code on or off

The lock code protects the contents of your tablet from unauthorised use. When the lock code is turned on, it needs to be keyed in every time you turn on your tablet and when it has been in sleep mode.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7
  • 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.
    • Create lock code using your fingerprint, go to 2c.
  • 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
    2c - Create lock code using your fingerprint
    • Press Fingerprints.
    • Press CONFIRM.
    • Key in a password and press CONTINUE.
    • Key in the password again and press OK.
    • Press the required setting.
    • Press DONE.
  • 6
    Turn off use of lock code
    • Press None.
  • 7
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.