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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition)

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Turning use of lock code on my tablet on or off

If you want to prevent others from accessing the contents of your tablet (such as pictures and messages), you need to turn on the lock code. Once done, it needs to be keyed in every time you turn on your tablet.
Please note: the lock code doesn't protect your tablet against unauthorised use. Your SIM is protected by turning on your PIN.

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1. Find "Screen lock"

Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your tablet.
Tap the settings icon.

Tap Device.

Tap Lock screen.

Tap 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.

3. 2a - Create lock code using a pattern

Tap Pattern.

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

Tap Continue.
Repeat the selected lock code to confirm.

Tap Confirm.

Key in a four-digit PIN and tap Continue.

Key in the PIN again and tap OK.

4. 2b - Create lock code using a PIN

Tap PIN.

Key in the required lock code and tap Continue.

Key in the lock code again and tap OK.

5. Turn off use lock code

Tap None.

6. Return to the home screen

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.