Set Up Screen Lock - Samsung Galaxy J7 V / Galaxy J7

Notes:

• If using Microsoft® Exchange / Corporate sync, some screen lock options may be unavailable.
• These steps can also be utilized to change your current screen lock setting.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up then navigate: Settings > Lock Screen.
2. Tap Screen lock type.
   If presented, enter the current PIN, password, or pattern.
   If prompted to add a Google™ account:
   • Tap Add Google account now to set up an account.
   • Tap Continue to proceed without setting up account.
3. Tap one of the following:
   • None
     If prompted, review the notification regarding device protection then tap OK to confirm.
   • Swipe
   • Pattern
   • PIN
   • Password

Swipe

A lock screen requiring a left or right swipe is created to access the device.

If prompted, review the notification regarding device protection then tap OK to confirm.

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Pattern

An unlock pattern is created to access the device.

1. Draw an unlock pattern (connecting at least 4 dots) then tap CONTINUE.
2. Draw the same pattern again then tap CONFIRM.
3. If presented, select an option then tap DONE (located at the bottom):
   • Hide content
   • Notification icons only

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PIN

A PIN number is created to access the device.

1. If presented with the PIN policy screen, tap OK.
2. Enter a numeric PIN (4 to 16 digits) then tap CONTINUE.
3. Re-enter the numeric PIN then tap OK.
4. If presented, select an option then tap DONE (located at the bottom):
   • Hide content
   • Notification icons only

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Password

A password is created to access the device.

1. If presented with the Password policy screen, tap OK.
2. Enter a password (4 to 16 characters) then tap CONTINUE.
3. Re-enter the password then tap OK.
4. If presented, select an option then tap DONE (located at the bottom):
   • Hide content
   • Notification icons only

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