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Galaxy Tab A8

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8

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Turning use of lock code on or off

The lock code protects the contents of your tablet from unauthorised use (such as pictures and messages). 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.

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Step 1 of 12

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.

Press the settings icon.
Press the settings icon.
Step 2 of 12

Press the settings icon.

Press Lock screen.
Press Lock screen.
Step 3 of 12

Press Lock screen.

Press Screen lock type.
Press Screen lock type.
Step 4 of 12

Press Screen lock type.

Press Pattern.
Press Pattern.
Step 5 of 12

Press Pattern.

Slide your finger across the screen to connect at least four points and press Continue.
Slide your finger across the screen to connect at least four points and press Continue.
Step 6 of 12

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

Repeat the selected lock code and press Confirm.
Repeat the selected lock code and press Confirm.
Step 7 of 12

Repeat the selected lock code and press Confirm.

Press the indicators next to the required settings.
Press the indicators next to the required settings.
Step 8 of 12

Press the indicators next to the required settings.

Press the Return key.
Press the Return key.
Step 9 of 12

Press the Return key.

Press Screen lock type and key in the lock code.
Press Screen lock type and key in the lock code.
Step 10 of 12

Press Screen lock type and key in the lock code.

Press None.
Press None.
Step 11 of 12

Press None.

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
Step 12 of 12

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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