Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

I can't turn on my tablet - Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

Cause 8 of 10: The lock code is turned on

The lock code is used to protect your tablet from unauthorised use. When the lock code is turned on, it needs to be entered every time you turn on your tablet.

Solution: Key in the lock code. You can now turn off the lock code. If you've forgotten the lock code, contact the tablet manufacturer for assistance.

Step 1 of 20

Find "Screen lock"

Press the menu icon.

Step 2 of 20

Find "Screen lock"

Press Settings.

Step 3 of 20

Find "Screen lock"

Press Security.

Step 4 of 20

Find "Screen lock"

Press Screen lock.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

Step 5 of 20

Choose option

Choose one of the following options:
Create lock code using swipe, go to 2a.
Create lock code using a pattern, go to 2b.
Create lock code using a PIN, go to 2c.
Create lock code using a password, go to 2d.
Turn off use of lock code, go to 2e.

Step 6 of 20

2a - Create lock code using swipe

Press Swipe.

Step 7 of 20

2b - Create lock code using a pattern

Press Pattern.

Step 8 of 20

2b - Create lock code using a pattern

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

Step 9 of 20

2b - Create lock code using a pattern

Press Continue.
Repeat the selected lock code to confirm.

Step 10 of 20

2b - Create lock code using a pattern

Press Confirm.

Step 11 of 20

2b - Create lock code using a pattern

Key in the required PIN and press Continue.

Step 12 of 20

2b - Create lock code using a pattern

Key in the PIN again and press OK.

Step 13 of 20

2c - Create lock code using a PIN

Press PIN.

Step 14 of 20

2c - Create lock code using a PIN

Key in the required lock code and press Continue.

Step 15 of 20

2c - Create lock code using a PIN

Key in the lock code again and press OK.

Step 16 of 20

2d - Create lock code using a password

Press Password.

Step 17 of 20

2d - Create lock code using a password

Key in the required lock code and press Continue.

Step 18 of 20

2d - Create lock code using a password

Key in the lock code again and press OK.

Step 19 of 20

2e - Turn off use of lock code

Press None.

Step 20 of 20

Exit

Press the home icon to return to standby mode.

1 Find "Screen lock"

Press the menu icon.

Press Settings.

Press Security.

Press Screen lock.

2 Choose option

Choose one of the following options:
Create lock code using swipe, go to 2a.
Create lock code using a pattern, go to 2b.
Create lock code using a PIN, go to 2c.
Create lock code using a password, go to 2d.
Turn off use of lock code, go to 2e.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

3 2a - Create lock code using swipe

Press Swipe.

4 2b - 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 the required PIN and press Continue.

Key in the PIN again and press OK.

5 2c - Create lock code using a PIN

Press PIN.

Key in the required lock code and press Continue.

Key in the lock code again and press OK.

6 2d - Create lock code using a password

Press Password.

Key in the required lock code and press Continue.

Key in the lock code again and press OK.

7 2e - Turn off use of lock code

Press None.

8 Exit

Press the home icon to return to standby mode.

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