Set a screen lock to secure your tablet from unauthorized (or unintentional) use. Tap the Home Button > Apps > Settings > 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.

  • 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 Next. Draw your pattern again, then tap Confirm.

  • PIN: A number sequence unlocks the screen. Enter a PIN (at least 4 digits), then tap Next. 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 Next. 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, Knock Code, pattern, PIN, or password) to gain access to it.
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Smart Lock

  • You can use Smart Lock to make unlocking your device easier. You can set it to keep your device unlocked when you have a trusted Bluetooth device connected to it, when it's in a familiar location like your home or work, or when it recognises your face.

  • Setting up Smart Lock

    1. Tap > > > Lock screen > Smart Lock.

    2. Before you add any trusted devices, trusted places, or trusted face, you need to set up a screen lock (pattern, PIN, or password).