How to change lock screen password on samsung phone

You can set up a screen lock to help secure your Android phone or tablet. Each time you turn on your device or wake up the screen, you’ll be asked to unlock your device, usually with a PIN, pattern, or password. On some devices, you can unlock with your fingerprint.

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Set or change a screen lock
Screen lock options
How to set up or change the lock screen on your Samsung phone
How to remove the lock screen on your Samsung phone
How to set a screen lock on your Google Pixel and other Android phones
How to remove Screen Lock on your Android phone
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How do I change my Samsung lock screen Password?
How do I change my lock screen Password?

Important:

Some of these steps work only on Android 10 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
Some of these steps require you to touch the screen.

Set or change a screen lock

Important: To ensure your automatic and manual backups are encrypted with your screen lock, use a PIN, pattern, or a password. Learn how to back up or restore data on your phone.

Open your phone's Settings app.
Tap Security.
- If you don’t find “Security,” go to your phone manufacturer’s support site for help.
To pick a kind of screen lock, tap Screen lock.
- If you’ve already set a lock, you’ll need to enter your PIN, pattern, or password before you can pick a different lock.
Tap the screen lock option you’d like to use. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Screen lock options

No lock

None: Your phone stays unlocked. This gives no protection, but you can get to your Home screen quickly.
Swipe: Swipe your finger across your screen. This gives no protection, but you can get to your Home screen quickly.

Standard locks

Pattern: Draw a simple pattern with your finger.
PIN: Enter 4 or more numbers. Longer PINs tend to be more secure.
Password: Enter 4 or more letters or numbers. A strong password is the most secure screen lock option.

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March 9th, 2022

When it comes to keeping personal information on your phone safe, setting up a lock screen is an essential step. If you're not sure how to create one on your Android™ phone, we're here to help.

At Asurion, we help people learn more about their technology every day. From keeping your phone running like new to hidden laptop features you should be using, we make sure you get the most out of the devices you rely on. Here’s a guide from our experts to set up, change and remove a lock screen on your Samsung Galaxy®, Google Pixel™, and other Android phones.

How to set up or change the lock screen on your Samsung phone

Go to Settings > Lock Screen > Screen lock type. From there, you’ll have several different lock screen options to choose from:

Swipe: This lock type allows you to swipe in any direction on your screen to unlock your phone.
Pattern: If you choose to unlock your phone this way, you'll draw a pattern on a 3-by-3 grid of dots.
Pin: A PIN lock is a four-digit code. Be sure to pick a sequence of numbers you can easily remember.
Password: The highest level of security for your phone. Your password will need to be unique, memorable and contain 7 characters with at least one letter.

Select whichever security method you prefer and follow the onscreen prompts to set up.

You’ll also see options to turn on additional Biometrics features: Face recognition or Fingerprints. On select older Samsung® models, Iris Scanner (S8/S8+) or Intelligent Scan (S9/S9+) may also be available.

Face recognition: Allows you to unlock your phone and verify yourself in apps simply by holding your face directly in front of your phone screen.
Fingerprints: Quickly and easily open your phone with a touch of your finger.
Iris: Scan your eyes to ensure only you are able to see what’s on your phone.
Intelligent Scan: Authentication that combines both Iris and Face recognition technology to unlock your device.

If you choose to use any of these advanced security features, follow prompts onscreen, or go to Settings > Biometrics and security for additional customization options.

How to remove the lock screen on your Samsung phone

Tap Settings > Lock Screen > Screen lock type.
If prompted, enter your current lock screen code.
Tap None.

If you're using a company phone, you may need to have your administrator turn off any corporate locks, such as Samsung Knox™ Manage.

How to set a screen lock on your Google Pixel and other Android phones

Steps for setting up or changing the screen lock on your Google Pixel or another Android phone are simple.

How to set a screen lock PIN

Tap Settings > Security > Screen lock. If prompted, enter your current lock screen code.
Tap PIN, then enter a PIN.
Tap Next, enter the PIN again, then tap Confirm. If prompted, select which content you want to display on the lock screen, then tap Done.

How to set up screen lock swipe

Tap Settings > Security > Screen Lock. If prompted, enter your current lock screen code.
Tap Swipe > Delete to remove device protection.

How to set up screen lock pattern

Tap Settings > Security > Screen Lock. If prompted, enter your current lock screen code.
Tap Pattern, enter a pattern, and tap Next > Confirm. If prompted, select which content you want to display on the lock screen, then tap Done.

How to set a screen lock password

Tap Settings > Security > Screen Lock. If prompted, enter your current lock screen code.
Tap Password, then enter a password.
Tap Next, confirm your password, then tap Confirm. If prompted, select which content you want to display on the lock screen, then tap Done.

How to remove Screen Lock on your Android phone

Tap Settings > Security > Screen Lock.
If prompted, enter your current lock screen code > None > Delete.

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