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Samsung Galaxy J3 V / Galaxy J3 (3rd Gen.) - Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock

2026-10-23 00:16:46.005

Samsung Galaxy J3 V / Galaxy J3 (3rd Gen.) - 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 Galaxy J3 V / Galaxy J3.
  • If using Microsoft Exchange / Corporate sync, some screen lock options may be unavailable.
  • These steps can also be utilized to change your current screen lock setting.

Pattern

A pattern is used to unlock the screen.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
    These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Lock screen
    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. Draw the same pattern again then tap
    Confirm
    .
  6. From the Notifications screen, tap the
    switch
    to turn notifications on Switch on or off Switch off.
    When turned on, do the following:
    1. Tap
      View Style
       then select the desired option (e.g., Detailed, Icons only, Brief).
    2. Tap
      Hide Content
       to turn on or off.
  7. Tap
    Done
     (at the bottom).
  8. To disable the screen lock, tap 'None' or 'Swipe'.
    If prompted, review the notification regarding device protection then tap
    OK
     to confirm.

PIN

A 4-16 digit PIN is used to unlock the screen.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
    These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Lock screen
    Screen lock type
    .
    If presented, enter the current PIN, password, or pattern.
  3. Tap
    PIN
    .
  4. Enter a numeric PIN then tap
    Continue
    .
  5. Re-enter the numeric PIN then tap
    OK
    .
  6. From the Notifications screen, tap the
    switch
     to turn notifications on Switch on or off Switch off.
    When turned on, do the following:
    1. Tap
      View Style
       then select the desired option (e.g., Detailed, Icons only, Brief).
    2. Tap
      Hide Content
       to turn on or off.
  7. Tap
    Done
     (at the bottom).
  8. To disable the screen lock, tap 'None' or 'Swipe'.
    If prompted, review the notification regarding device protection then tap
    OK
     to confirm.

Password

A 4-16 alphanumeric password is used to unlock the screen.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
    These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Lock screen
    Screen lock type
    .
    If presented, enter the current PIN, password, or pattern.
  3. Tap
    Password
    .
  4. Enter a password then tap
    Continue
    .
  5. Re-enter the password then tap
    OK
    .
  6. From the Notifications screen, tap the
    switch
    to turn notifications on Switch on or off Switch off.
    When turned on, do the following:
    1. Tap
      View Style
       then select the desired option (e.g., Detailed, Icons only, Brief).
    2. Tap
      Hide Content
       to turn on or off.
  7. Tap
    Done
     (at the bottom).
  8. To disable the screen lock, tap 'None' or 'Swipe'.
    If prompted, review the notification regarding device protection then tap
    OK
     to confirm.