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Samsung Galaxy J3 V / J3 (2016) - Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock

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Samsung Galaxy J3 V / J3 (2016) - Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock

Here's how to set up, change or disable the screen lock option (e.g., password, pattern, etc.) for your Samsung Galaxy.
  1. Tap the
    Apps icon
     .
  2. Navigate:
    Lock screen and security
    Screen lock type
    .
    If presented, enter the current PIN, password or pattern.
  3. Do one of the following:
    • Set up Pattern
      1. Tap
        Pattern
        .
      2. Draw an unlock pattern that connects at least 4 dots then tap
        CONTINUE
        .
      3. Re-draw the pattern then tap
        CONFIRM
        .
      4. If prompted, select a notification option then tap
        DONE
        .
    • Set up PIN
      1. Tap
        PIN
        .
      2. Enter a numeric PIN that's 4 to 16 digits then tap
        CONTINUE
        .
      3. Re-enter the numeric PIN then tap
        OK
        .
      4. If prompted, select a notification option then tap
        DONE
        .
    • Set up Password
      1. Tap
        Password
        .
      2. Enter a numeric password that's 4 to 16 characters then tap
        CONTINUE
        .
      3. Re-enter the password then tap
        OK
        .
      4. If prompted, select a notification option then tap
        DONE
        .
    • Disable Screen Lock
      1. Tap 'None' or 'Swipe'.