Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 LTE

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 LTE

Turn use of lock code on or off - Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 LTE

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The lock code protects the contents of your tablet from unauthorised use. When the lock code is turned on, it needs to be keyed in every time you turn on your tablet and when it has been in sleep mode.

Step 1 of 16

Find "Screen lock"

Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your tablet.
Press the settings icon.

Step 2 of 16

Find "Screen lock"

Press Device.

Step 3 of 16

Find "Screen lock"

Press Lock screen.

Step 4 of 16

Find "Screen lock"

Press Screen lock.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 LTE
Step 5 of 16

Select option

You can create several types of lock codes. The following steps show two examples:
Create lock code using a pattern, go to 2a.
Create lock code using a PIN, go to 2b.

Step 6 of 16

2a - Create lock code using a pattern

Press Pattern.

Step 7 of 16

2a - Create lock code using a pattern

Press and drag a point to connect at least four points.

Step 8 of 16

2a - Create lock code using a pattern

Press Continue.
Repeat the selected lock code to confirm.

Step 9 of 16

2a - Create lock code using a pattern

Press Confirm.

Step 10 of 16

2a - Create lock code using a pattern

Key in a four-digit PIN and press Continue.

Step 11 of 16

2a - Create lock code using a pattern

Key in the PIN again and press OK.

Step 12 of 16

2b - Create lock code using a PIN

Press PIN.

If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. You can get the PUK by dialling 191 from a Vodafone mobile phone. If you're using a land line, you need to dial 03333 040 191.
Please note:
If the wrong PUK is entered ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.
Step 13 of 16

2b - Create lock code using a PIN

Key in the required lock code and press Continue.

If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. You can get the PUK by dialling 191 from a Vodafone mobile phone. If you're using a land line, you need to dial 03333 040 191.
Please note:
If the wrong PUK is entered ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.
Step 14 of 16

2b - Create lock code using a PIN

Key in the lock code again and press OK.

If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. You can get the PUK by dialling 191 from a Vodafone mobile phone. If you're using a land line, you need to dial 03333 040 191.
Please note:
If the wrong PUK is entered ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.
Step 15 of 16

Turn off use of lock code

Press None.

Step 16 of 16

Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1. Find "Screen lock"

Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your tablet.
Press the settings icon.
Press Device.
Press Lock screen.
Press Screen lock.

2. Select option

You can create several types of lock codes. The following steps show two examples:
Create lock code using a pattern, go to 2a.
Create lock code using a PIN, go to 2b.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 LTE

3. 2a - Create lock code using a pattern

Press Pattern.
Press and drag a point to connect at least four points.
Press Continue.
Repeat the selected lock code to confirm.
Press Confirm.
Key in a four-digit PIN and press Continue.
Key in the PIN again and press OK.

4. 2b - Create lock code using a PIN

Press PIN.
If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. You can get the PUK by dialling 191 from a Vodafone mobile phone. If you're using a land line, you need to dial 03333 040 191.
Please note:
If the wrong PUK is entered ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.
Key in the required lock code and press Continue.
If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. You can get the PUK by dialling 191 from a Vodafone mobile phone. If you're using a land line, you need to dial 03333 040 191.
Please note:
If the wrong PUK is entered ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.
Key in the lock code again and press OK.
If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. You can get the PUK by dialling 191 from a Vodafone mobile phone. If you're using a land line, you need to dial 03333 040 191.
Please note:
If the wrong PUK is entered ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.

5. Turn off use of lock code

Press None.

6. Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.