Device Guides
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8
How to
Turn use of lock code on or off
The lock code prevents others from accessing the contents of your tablet (pictures, messages etc.). 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.
List view
Find "Screen lock type"
Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top the screen.
Tap the settings icon.
Tap Lock screen.
Tap Screen lock type.
Create lock code using a pattern
Tap Pattern.
Slide your finger across the screen to connect at least four points and tap Continue.
Repeat the selected lock code and tap Confirm.
Tap the indicators next to the required settings.
Tap the Return key.
Turn off use of lock code
Tap Screen lock type and key in the lock code.
Tap None.
Return to the home screen
Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top the screen.
Tap the settings icon.
Tap Lock screen.
Tap Screen lock type.
Tap Pattern.
Slide your finger across the screen to connect at least four points and tap Continue.
Repeat the selected lock code and tap Confirm.
Tap the indicators next to the required settings.
Tap the Return key.
Tap Screen lock type and key in the lock code.
Tap None.
Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
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