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Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0) - Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0) - Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock

Here's how to change the SIM PIN for your Galaxy Tab A (8.0) or turn it on or off.
  • 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

An unlock pattern is created to access the device.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Lock screen
    .
  3. From the right pane, tap
    Screen lock type
    .
    If presented, enter the current PIN, password, or pattern.
  4. Tap
    Pattern
    .
  5. Draw an unlock pattern (connecting at least 4 dots) then tap
    Continue
    .
  6. Draw the same pattern again then tap
    Confirm
    .
  7. To disable screen lock:
    Tap 'Swipe' or 'None'.

Pin

A PIN is created to access the device.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Lock screen
    .
  3. From the right pane, tap
    Screen lock type
    .
    If presented, enter the current PIN, password, or pattern.
  4. Tap
    PIN
    .
  5. Enter a numeric PIN (4 to 16 digits) then tap
    Continue
    .
  6. Re-enter the numeric PIN then tap
    OK
    .
  7. To disable screen lock:
    Tap 'Swipe' or 'None'.

Password

A password is created to access the device.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Lock screen
    .
  3. From the right pane, tap
    Screen lock type
    .
    If presented, enter the current PIN, password, or pattern.
  4. Tap
    Password
    .
  5. Enter a password (4 to 16 characters, including at least one letter) then tap
    Continue
    .
  6. Re-enter the password then tap
    OK
    .
  7. To disable screen lock:
    Tap 'Swipe' or 'None'.