Using a Password Lock

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus on Android 7.0.0

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 1/12

    From the Home screen, drag down the Notification panel.

    The indicator is towards the top.
  2. Step 2/12

    Tap the Settings icon.

    The indicator is in the top right.
  3. Step 3/12

    Tap Lock screen and security.

    The indicator is in the bottom left.
  4. Step 4/12

    Tap Screen lock type.

    The indicator is towards the top.
  5. Step 5/12

    Tap Password.

    The indicator is in the center.
  6. Step 6/12

    Enter your password.

    The indicator is in the bottom right.
  7. Step 7/12

    Tap CONTINUE.

    The indicator is in the bottom right.
  8. Step 8/12

    Confirm your password.

    The indicator is in the bottom right.
  9. Step 9/12

    Tap OK.

    The indicator is in the bottom right.
  10. Step 10/12

    Tap DONE.

    The indicator is towards the bottom.
  11. Step 11/12

    Tap LATER.

    The indicator is in the bottom left.
  12. Step 12/12

    You've completed the steps!

    There are no indicators associated with this step.

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