Basics28Lock screenPressing the Power key turns off the screen and locks it. Also, the screen turns off andautomatically locks if the device is not used for a specified period.The screen is locked with Swipe, the default screen lock method.Press the Power key or the Home key and swipe in any direction to unlock the screen.To change the screen lock method, on the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen andsecurity → Screen lock type, and then select a method.When you set a pattern, PIN, or password for the screen lock method, you can protect yourpersonal information by preventing others from accessing your device. After setting thescreen lock method, the device will require an unlock code whenever unlocking it.• Swipe: Swipe in any direction on the screen to unlock it.• Pattern: Draw a pattern with four or more dots to unlock the screen.• PIN: Enter a PIN with at least four numbers to unlock the screen.• Password: Enter a password with at least four characters, numbers, or symbols to unlockthe screen.• None: Do not set a screen lock method.If the unlock code is forgotten, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it.
