Galaxy J3 PrimeChanging 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.

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 - From the Home screen, drag down the Notification panel.
2 - Tap the Settings icon.
3 - Scroll to Lock screen.
4 - Tap Lock screen.
5 - Tap Screen lock type.
6 - 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.
7 - Enter your PIN.
- Note: Your PIN must be at least 4 numbers long.
8 - Tap CONTINUE.
9 - Confirm your PIN.
10 - Tap OK.
11 - 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.
12 - Tap DONE.
13 - You've completed the steps!

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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.

From the Home screen, drag down the Notification panel.

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

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