Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016)

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016)

Android 6.0

How to guides

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 used every time you turn on your tablet and when it has been in sleep mode.

Step 1 of 12

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.

Step 2 of 12

Press the settings icon.

Step 3 of 12

Press Lock screen and security.

Step 4 of 12

Press Screen lock type.

Step 5 of 12

Press Pattern.

Step 6 of 12

Slide your finger across the screen to connect at least four points and press CONTINUE.

Step 7 of 12

Repeat the selected lock code and press CONFIRM.

Step 8 of 12

Press the required setting.

Step 9 of 12

Press DONE.

Step 10 of 12

Press Screen lock type and key in the current lock code.

Step 11 of 12

Press None.

Step 12 of 12

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1. 1. Find "Screen lock type"

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press Lock screen and security.
Press Screen lock type.

2. 2. Create lock code using a pattern

Press Pattern.
Slide your finger across the screen to connect at least four points and press CONTINUE.
Repeat the selected lock code and press CONFIRM.
Press the required setting.
Press DONE.

3. 3. Turn off use of lock code

Press Screen lock type and key in the current lock code.
Press None.

4. 4. Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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