Samsung Galaxy Tab A8

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8

Android 13

I can't start my Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Android 13

Cause 2 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 12

Find "Screen lock type"

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

Step 2 of 12

Find "Screen lock type"

Press the settings icon.

Step 3 of 12

Find "Screen lock type"

Press Lock screen.

Step 4 of 12

Find "Screen lock type"

Press Screen lock type.

Step 5 of 12

Create lock code using a pattern

Press Pattern.

Step 6 of 12

Create lock code using a pattern

Slide your finger across the screen to connect at least four points and press Continue.

Step 7 of 12

Create lock code using a pattern

Repeat the selected lock code and press Confirm.

Step 8 of 12

Create lock code using a pattern

Press the indicators next to the required settings.

Step 9 of 12

Create lock code using a pattern

Press the Return key.

Step 10 of 12

Turn off use of lock code

Press Screen lock type and key in the lock code.

Step 11 of 12

Turn off use of lock code

Press None.

Step 12 of 12

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 pattern

Press Pattern.
Slide your finger across the screen to connect at least four points and press Continue.
Repeat the selected lock code and press Confirm.
Press the indicators next to the required settings.
Press the Return key.

3 Turn off use of lock code

Press Screen lock type and key in the lock code.
Press None.

4 Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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