Lock Your Device - Samsung GT-S8500 User Manual

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Lock your device

You can lock your device by activating the device
password.
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In Menu mode, select Settings
2
Select Phone lock.
3
Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and select Done.
4
Enter the new password again and select Done.
The first time you access a menu that requires a
password, you will be prompted to create and
confirm a password.
Once the device lock is enabled, you must enter the
password each time you turn on the device.
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If you forget your password, bring your device to a
Samsung Service Centre to unlock it.
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Samsung is not responsible for any loss of
passwords or private information or other
damages caused by illegal software.
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You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied
with your SIM card.
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Security.
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Once the PIN lock is enabled, you must enter the PIN each
time you turn on the device.
Lock your SIM card
In Menu mode, select Settings
Select PIN lock.
Enter the PIN of your SIM card and select Done.
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If you enter an incorrect PIN too many times, your
SIM card will be blocked. You must enter a PIN
unlock key (PUK) to unblock the SIM card.
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If you block your SIM card by entering an incorrect
PUK, bring the card to your service provider to
unblock it.
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