Galaxy A5 (2017)Using a Pattern Lock

Your device can be secured using a pattern that you draw on the lock screen. No one will be able to get into your device without knowing the pattern. If you forget your pattern you will have to reset your device and you will lose any information that is not backed up.

Your device can be secured using a pattern that you draw on the lock screen. No one will be able to get into your device without knowing the pattern. If you forget your pattern you will have to reset your device and you will lose any information that is not backed up.

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 the Home screen, drag down the Notification panel.
  1. 1 - From the Home screen, drag down the Notification panel.
  2. 2 - Tap the Settings icon.
  3. 3 - Scroll to Lock screen and security.
  4. 4 - Tap Lock screen and security.
  5. 5 - Tap Screen lock type.
  6. 6 - Select Pattern.
  7. 7 - Enter your Pattern.
  8. 8 - Tap CONTINUE.
  9. 9 - Confirm your Pattern.
  10. 10 - Tap CONFIRM.
  11. 11 - Tap DONE.
  12. 12 - 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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