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Manage Screen Lock Settings - LG G Pad 8.3 LTE

2026-10-22 21:14:21.245

Manage Screen Lock Settings - LG G Pad 8.3 LTE

Here's how to configure the screen lock settings for your G Pad 8.3.
Depending upon the screen lock type (e.g. Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, etc.), the available options may vary.
  1. From a Home screen, tap
    Apps
     .
  2. From the Apps tab, tap
    Settings
    Settings icon .
  3. Tap
    Lock screen
     Lock screen icon .
  4. When using Swipe:
    • To change the swipe effect:
      1. Tap
        Screen swipe effect
         .
      2. Tap the preferred effect (e.g., Light particle, Mosaic, etc.).
  5. When using Knock Code:
    1. Tap the squares in a pattern to set your code then tap
      Done
       .
    2. Tap the squares in the same pattern then tap
      Confirm
       .
    3. Choose a Backup PIN or tap
      Skip
       .
  6. When using Pattern:
    1. To change the pattern effect:
      1. Tap
        Pattern effect
         .
      2. Tap the preferred effect (e.g., Dewdrop, Balloons, etc.).
    2. Tap
      Hidden pattern
       to enable or disable.
      Requires screen tap to display Pattern entry field when enabled.
    3. Tap
      Make Pattern visible
       to enable or disable.
      Enabled when a check mark Check Box icon is present.
  7. When using PIN:
    1. Tap
      Hidden PIN
       to enable or disable.
      Requires screen tap to display PIN entry field when enabled Check Box icon
    2. Tap
      Random PIN entry
       to enable or disable.
      Entry keypad displays numbers in random order when enabled Check Box icon (checked).
  8. When using Password:
    • Tap
      Hidden password
       to enable or disable.
      Password entry field hidden when Check Box icon (checked).
      The password entry field is hidden until the screen is tapped.
  9. To change the Lock screen background:
    1. Tap
      Wallpaper
       .
    2. From the Set wallpaper prompt, tap Gallery Gallery icon or Wallpaper gallery.
    3. Select the preferred image then tap
      Set wallpaper
       .
      When selecting an image from the Gallery:
      1. Tap the appropriate album.
      2. Tap the preferred picture.
      3. If prompted with Complete action using, tap the preferred Crop photo or Crop picture then tap Always or Just once.
      4. Adjust the cropping frame as desired then tap
        OK
         .
  10. To change the app shortcuts on the Lock screen:
    1. Tap
      Shortcuts
       .
    2. Tap the appropriate shortcut.
    3. From the list of apps, tap the preferred app.
      Tap Delete shortcut to remove the item from the Lock screen.
    4. Tap
      Weather animation
       to display on lock screen.
      Enabled when a check mark Check Box icon is present.
  11. To display contact info on the Lock screen:
    1. Tap
      Contact info for lost phone
       .
    2. Tap
      Always on Lock screen
       to enable or disable.
      Enabled when a check mark Check Box icon is present.
    3. Enter or edit the information to display then tap
      Save
       .
  12. To change the lock delay:
    • Tap
      Security lock timer
       then select the preferred duration (15 sec, 2 min, etc.).
  13. Tap
    Power button instantly locks
     to enable or disable.
    Enabled when a check mark Check Box icon is present.