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Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 5G

Android 13
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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 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 Next.
Press the required lock code and follow the instructions on the screen to create an additional lock code.
Press Register.
Follow the instructions on the screen to create the lock code using your fingerprint.
Press Done.
Press Screen lock type and key in the additional lock code you created earlier.
Press None.
Press Remove data.
Press Remove.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Find "Screen lock type"
    • Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press Lock screen.
    • Press Screen lock type.
  • 2
    Create lock code using a fingerprint
    • Press Fingerprints.
    • Press Continue.
    • Press Next.
    • Press the required lock code and follow the instructions on the screen to create an additional lock code.
    • Press Register.
    • Follow the instructions on the screen to create the lock code using your fingerprint.
    • Press Done.
  • 3
    Turn off use of lock code
    • Press Screen lock type and key in the additional lock code you created earlier.
    • Press None.
    • Press Remove data.
    • Press Remove.
  • 4
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.