Galaxy Watch Active 2Changing Lock screen security

Setting up a lock on your device will help keep your information secure. A screen lock will prevent others from getting into your device unless they have the necessary credentials. If your device is requesting a PUK code, you need to contact your carrier to unlock your device. Removing your security lock will allow anyone the ability to unlock your device.

Setting up a lock on your device will help keep your information secure. A screen lock will prevent others from getting into your device unless they have the necessary credentials. If your device is requesting a PUK code, you need to contact your carrier to unlock your device. Removing your security lock will allow anyone the ability to unlock your device.

Steps List - Interactive list of steps. Select a step to read its corresponding text, and to see its Product Image and the Indicators necessary to complete the step.

Current Step: 1 - From a watch face, drag down the Quick settings panel.
  1. 1 - From a watch face, drag down the Quick settings panel.
  2. 2 - Tap the Settings icon.
  3. 3 - Scroll to Security and privacy.
  4. 4 - Tap Security and privacy.
  5. 5 - Tap Lock.
  6. 6 - Tap Type.
  7. 7 - Scroll to PIN.
  8. 8 - Tap PIN.
    • Note: For this tutorial, we're showing how to set up a PIN. You can select a different type of security, but steps may vary based on what you choose.
  9. 9 - Enter your PIN.
    • Note: Your PIN must be at least 4 numbers long.
  10. 10 - Confirm your PIN.
  11. 11 - You've completed the steps!

Product Image and Indicators - Image of the current step and indicators demonstrating the interactions necessary to complete the step.

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