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Samsung Galaxy Tab S3

Android 7.0
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Turn use of lock code on or off

The lock code prevents others from accessing the contents of your tablet (such as pictures and messages). When the lock code is turned on, it needs to be used every time you turn on your tablet and when it has been in sleep mode.

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press Lock screen and security.
Press Fingerprints.
Press CONTINUE.
Press the required lock code and follow the instructions on the screen to create an additional lock code.
Follow the instructions on the screen to create the code using your fingerprint.
Press the required setting.
Press DONE.
Press the Return key.
Press Screen lock type and key in the current lock code.
Press None and follow the instructions on the screen to turn off use of lock code.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Find "Lock screen and security"
    • Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press Lock screen and security.
  • 2
    Create lock code using a fingerprint
    • Press Fingerprints.
    • Press CONTINUE.
    • Press the required lock code and follow the instructions on the screen to create an additional lock code.
    • Follow the instructions on the screen to create the code using your fingerprint.
    • Press the required setting.
    • Press DONE.
    • Press the Return key.
  • 3
    Turn off use of lock code
    • Press Screen lock type and key in the current lock code.
    • Press None and follow the instructions on the screen to turn off use of lock code.
  • 4
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.