Samsung Galaxy Tab

Samsung Galaxy Tab

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Activate or deactivate lock code

If the lock code is activated, it needs to be keyed in when you turn on the device. Follow these instructions to activate or deactivate the lock code.

Step 1 of 17

Press Applications.

Step 2 of 17

Press Settings.

Step 3 of 17

Press Location and security.

Step 4 of 17

Press Set screen lock.

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Step 5 of 17

Choose one of the following options:
Create lock code using a pattern, go to 2a.
Create lock code using a PIN, go to 2b.
Create lock code using a password, go to 2c.
Deactivate lock code, go to2d.

Step 6 of 17

Press Pattern.

Step 7 of 17

Press and drag a point to connect at least four points.

Step 8 of 17

Press Continue.
Repeat the lock code.

Step 9 of 17

Press Confirm.

Step 10 of 17

Press PIN.

Step 11 of 17

Key in the required lock code and press Continue.

Step 12 of 17

Key in the lock code again and press OK.

Step 13 of 17

Press Password.

Step 14 of 17

Key in the required lock code and press Continue.

Step 15 of 17

Key in the lock code again and press OK.

Step 16 of 17

Key in the lock code.
Press None.

Step 17 of 17

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

1. Find "Set screen lock"

Press Applications.
Press Settings.
Press Location and security.
Press Set screen lock.

2. Choose option

Choose one of the following options:
Create lock code using a pattern, go to 2a.
Create lock code using a PIN, go to 2b.
Create lock code using a password, go to 2c.
Deactivate lock code, go to2d.
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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 lock code.
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. 2c - Create lock code using a password

Press Password.
Key in the required lock code and press Continue.
Key in the lock code again and press OK.

6. 2d - Deactivate lock code

Key in the lock code.
Press None.

7. Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

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