Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5

You can't start up your phone - Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5

Cause 2 of 5: The phone lock code is turned on

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

Solution: Turn off the phone lock code.

Step 1 of 14

Find "Screen lock"

Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your tablet.
Press the settings icon.

Step 2 of 14

Find "Screen lock"

Press Device.

Step 3 of 14

Find "Screen lock"

Press Lock screen.

Step 4 of 14

Find "Screen lock"

Press Screen lock.

Step 5 of 14

Select option

You can create several types of lock codes. The following steps show two examples:
Create lock code using a pattern, go to 2a.
Create lock code using a PIN, go to 2b.

Step 6 of 14

2a - Create lock code using a pattern

Press Pattern.

Step 7 of 14

2a - Create lock code using a pattern

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

Step 8 of 14

2a - Create lock code using a pattern

Press Continue.
Repeat the selected lock code to confirm.

Step 9 of 14

2a - Create lock code using a pattern

Press Confirm.

Step 10 of 14

2b - Create lock code using a PIN

Press PIN.

Step 11 of 14

2b - Create lock code using a PIN

Key in the required lock code and press Continue.

Step 12 of 14

2b - Create lock code using a PIN

Key in the lock code again and press OK.

Step 13 of 14

Turn off use of lock code

Press None.

Step 14 of 14

Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1 Find "Screen lock"

Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your tablet.
Press the settings icon.

Press Device.

Press Lock screen.

Press Screen lock.

2 Select option

You can create several types of lock codes. The following steps show two examples:
Create lock code using a pattern, go to 2a.
Create lock code using a PIN, go to 2b.