In this tutorial, you will learn how to:
• Set a security lock
• Change lock type
• Change lock screen timeout
• Lock and unlock device
Set a security lock
1. Swipe down from the
Notification bar, then select the
Settings icon.Â
2. Select
Lock screen, then select
Screen lock type.Â
![Image 1](https://www.att.com/devicehowtomedia/image/samsung_galaxyj2dash/os9/9007010_01.jpg)
3. Select the desired
screen lock type and follow the prompts to complete set up.
Note: If you choose Pattern lock, you will have to factory reset your device if you forget your Pattern lock. Visit the Reset Device tutorial for alternate reset instructions.![Image 2](https://www.att.com/devicehowtomedia/image/samsung_galaxyj2dash/os9/9007010_02.jpg)
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4. Edit Lock screen notification settings as desired, then select Done.
Change lock type
From the Lock screen screen, select Screen lock type > enter your current screen lock > select the new desired screen lock type and follow prompts to complete set up.
Change lock screen timeout
1. From the Lock screen screen, select Secure lock settings.
Note: If you have a screen lock set up, you will be prompted to enter your screen lock to continue. If you do not have a screen lock set up, you cannot change the lock screen timeout.Â
2. Select Lock automatically, then select the desired timer duration.
Lock and unlock device
• LOG IN USING THE SECURITY LOCK: From the Lock screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen then enter your current screen lock.
• LOCK DEVICE: Press the Power/Lock button located on the right side of the device.Â