- SET A SECURITY LOCK: Swipe down from the Notification bar, then select the Settings icon.
- Select Lock screen and Security, then select Screen lock type.
- Select the desired screen lock type.
Note: For this demonstration "Fingerprints" was selected. If you choose Pattern lock and do not set up a Fingerprint backup, you will have to reset your device if you forget your pattern. See the Reset Device tutorial for alternate reset instructions.
- Select CONTINUE.
- Select a Backup lock type, then follow the on-screen prompts to set up.
- Place your finger on the Home button and then lift it off. Repeat the process until complete, moving the finger slightly each time.
- Once you have finished registering your fingerprint, select the desired notification settings then select DONE.
- ADD ADDITIONAL FINGERPRINTS: From Lock screen and security, select Fingerprints.
Note: You will be prompted to enter your back up lock type.
- Select Add fingerprint and follow the on-screen prompts.
- REMOVE FINGERPRINTS: From the Fingerprints screen, select EDIT.Â
Note: You will be prompted to select REMOVE again to confirm.
- Select the desired fingerprint, then select REMOVE.
- CHANGE LOCK SCREEN TIMEOUT: From the Lock screen and security screen, select Secure lock settings.
- Select Secured lock time.
- Select the desired option.
To learn more about requesting a device unlock for your AT&T mobile device so that it can operate on another compatible wireless network, visit www.att.com/deviceunlock.
Note: If your device is locked and is requesting a "PUK" code, click here for instructions on how to obtain your PUK or PUK2 code to unlock your SIM card.
Secure My Device
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 (T817A/T818A)
Secure My Device
Lock or unlock your display, set a screen security lock type (pin, password, pattern or fingerprint), get your PUK code, or request your device be unlocked from the AT&T network.
INSTRUCTIONS & INFO