Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 5G

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 5G

Android 12.0

I can't start my Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 5G Android 12.0

Cause 5 of 7: The lock code is turned on

When the lock code is turned on, it needs to be entered every time you turn on your tablet.

Solution: Turn off the lock code.

Step 1 of 16

Find "Screen lock type"

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.

Step 2 of 16

Find "Screen lock type"

Press the settings icon.

Step 3 of 16

Find "Screen lock type"

Press Lock screen.

Step 4 of 16

Find "Screen lock type"

Press Screen lock type.

Step 5 of 16

Create lock code using a fingerprint

Press Fingerprints.

Step 6 of 16

Create lock code using a fingerprint

Press Continue.

Step 7 of 16

Create lock code using a fingerprint

Press the required lock code and follow the instructions on the screen to create an additional lock code.

Step 8 of 16

Create lock code using a fingerprint

Follow the instructions on the screen to create the lock code using your fingerprint.

Step 9 of 16

Create lock code using a fingerprint

Press Done.

Step 10 of 16

Create lock code using a fingerprint

Press the required settings to turn them on or off.

Step 11 of 16

Create lock code using a fingerprint

Press the Return key.

Step 12 of 16

Turn off use of lock code

Press Screen lock type and key in the additional lock code you created earlier.

Step 13 of 16

Turn off use of lock code

Press None.

Step 14 of 16

Turn off use of lock code

Press Remove data.

Step 15 of 16

Turn off use of lock code

Press Remove.

Step 16 of 16

Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1 Find "Screen lock type"

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press Lock screen.
Press Screen lock type.

2 Create lock code using a fingerprint

Press Fingerprints.
Press Continue.
Press the required lock code and follow the instructions on the screen to create an additional lock code.
Follow the instructions on the screen to create the lock code using your fingerprint.
Press Done.
Press the required settings to turn them on or off.
Press the Return key.

3 Turn off use of lock code

Press Screen lock type and key in the additional lock code you created earlier.
Press None.
Press Remove data.
Press Remove.

4 Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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