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Samsung Galaxy J3 V / J3 (2016) - Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock

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Samsung Galaxy J3 V / J3 (2016) - Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock

Here's how to set up, change or disable the screen lock option (e.g., password, pattern, etc.) for your Samsung Galaxy.
  • If using Microsoft Exchange / Corporate sync, some screen lock options (e.g. Face unlock, Pattern, PIN) may be unavailable.
  • These steps can also be utilized to change your current screen lock setting.

Pattern

A pattern is created then utilized to access the device.
  1. From a Home screen, tap
    Apps
    Settings Settings icon
    Lock screen and security
    .
    These instructions apply to Standard mode only.
  2. Tap
    Screen lock type
    .
    If presented, enter the current PIN, password or pattern.
  3. Tap
    Pattern
    .
  4. Draw an unlock pattern (connecting at least 4 dots) then tap
    CONTINUE
    .
  5. Re-draw the pattern then tap
    CONFIRM
    .
  6. If prompted, select one the following then tap
    DONE
    .
    • Show content
    • Hide content
    • Do not show notifications
  7. To disable the screen lock, tap 'None' or 'Swipe'.

PIN

A PIN is created then utilized to access the device.
  1. From a Home screen, tap
    Apps
    Settings Settings icon
    Lock screen and security
    .
    These instructions apply to Standard mode only.
  2. Tap
    Screen lock type
    .
    If presented, enter the current PIN, password or pattern.
  3. Tap
    PIN
    .
  4. Enter a numeric PIN (4 to 16 digits) then tap
    CONTINUE
    .
  5. Re-enter the numeric PIN then tap
    OK
    .
  6. If prompted, select one the following then tap
    DONE
    .
    • Show content
    • Hide content
    • Do not show notifications
  7. To disable the screen lock, tap 'None' or 'Swipe'.

Password

A password is created then utilized to access the device.
  1. From a Home screen, tap
    Apps
    Settings Settings icon
    Lock screen and security
    .
    These instructions apply to Standard mode only.
  2. Tap
    Screen lock type
    .
    If presented, enter the current PIN, password or pattern.
  3. Tap
    Password
    .
  4. Enter a password (4 to 16 characters) then tap
    CONTINUE
    .
  5. Re-enter the password then tap
    OK
    .
  6. If prompted, select one the following then tap
    DONE
    .
    • Show content
    • Hide content
    • Do not show notifications
  7. To disable the screen lock, tap 'None' or 'Swipe'.