Set a screen lock to secure your tablet from unauthorized (or unintentional) use. Tap the Home key (in the Touch Key Bar) > Apps (in the Quick Access Bar) > Settings > Display > Lock screen > Select screen lock, then select the screen lock you want to use. You are prompted to create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your screen unlock sequence.

  • None: No lock screen is enabled so the screen will never be locked from use.
  • Swipe: A swipe motion in any direction on the touchscreen unlocks the screen. This is the default Lock screen.
  • Face Unlock: Face recognition unlocks the screen. The tablet captures your image to identify you. Keep in mind that Face Unlock is less secure than a pattern, PIN, or password because it uses generalized shape and dimension to verify your face.
  • Knock Code: Knock Code allows you to create your own unlock code using a combination of knocks (or taps) on the screen.
  • Pattern: A pattern you draw with your finger unlocks the screen. The first time you set an unlock pattern, you’ll see a tutorial with instructions on how to create it. Read the tutorial, then tap Next. Draw your pattern (connect at least 4 dots), then tap Continue. Draw your pattern again, then tap Confirm.
  • PIN: A number sequence unlocks the screen. Enter a PIN (at least 4 digits), then tap Continue. Enter your PIN again, then tap OK to confirm it.
  • Password: An alphanumeric sequence unlocks the screen. Enter a password (at least 4 characters), then tap Continue. Enter your password again, then tap OK to confirm it.

From then on, any time you want to unlock the screen, you will need to perform the unlock action you set (swipe, face recognition, Knock Code, pattern, PIN, or password) to gain access to it.