Galaxy A5 (2017)Changing 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 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 PIN.
  7. 7 - Enter your PIN.
  8. 8 - Tap CONTINUE.
  9. 9 - Confirm your PIN.
  10. 10 - Tap OK.
  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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