Using a password Lock

Samsung Galaxy J3 Prime on Android 8.1.0

Your device can be secured with a password making it so no one can get into your device without entering your password. If you forget your password you will have to reset your device and you will lose any information that is not backed up.

  1. Step 1/13

    From the Home screen, drag down the Notification panel.

    The indicator is towards the top.
  2. Step 2/13

    Tap the Settings icon.

    The indicator is in the top right.
  3. Step 3/13

    Scroll to Lock screen.

    The indicator is towards the bottom.
  4. Step 4/13

    Tap Lock screen.

    The indicator is towards the left.
  5. Step 5/13

    Tap Screen lock type.

    The indicator is towards the top.
  6. Step 6/13

    Tap Password.

    Note: For this tutorial, we're showing how to set up a password. You can select a different type of security, but steps may vary based on what you choose.

    The indicator is in the center.
  7. Step 7/13

    Enter your password.

    Note: Your password must be at least 4 characters long.

    The indicator is towards the right.
  8. Step 8/13

    Tap CONTINUE.

    The indicator is towards the right.
  9. Step 9/13

    Confirm your password.

    The indicator is towards the right.
  10. Step 10/13

    Tap OK.

    The indicator is towards the right.
  11. Step 11/13

    Select a notification preference.

    Note: Tap Hide content to prevent the content of emails, texts and other notifications from appearing on the Lock screen. You'll be notified that you have a new message, but not shown what the message contains.

    The indicator is towards the right.
  12. Step 12/13

    Tap DONE.

    The indicator is towards the bottom.
  13. Step 13/13

    You've completed the steps!

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