Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5
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.
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You can create several types of lock codes. The following steps show two examples:
Create lock code using a pattern, go to 2a.
Create lock code using a PIN, go to 2b.
1. Find "Screen lock"
Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your tablet.
Press the settings icon.
Press the settings icon.
Press Device.
Press Lock screen.
Press Screen lock.
2. Select option
You can create several types of lock codes. The following steps show two examples:
Create lock code using a pattern, go to 2a.
Create lock code using a PIN, go to 2b.
Create lock code using a pattern, go to 2a.
Create lock code using a PIN, go to 2b.
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.
Repeat the selected lock code to confirm.
Press Confirm.
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.
5. Turn off use of lock code
Press None.
6. Return to the home screen
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.