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To change the code or password that unlocks your Samsung tablet, open Settings > Lock screen > Screen lock type, verify your current lock if prompted, then choose Password or another available method and follow the prompts. If you mean your separate Samsung account password, change it under Settings > Samsung account > Security and privacy > Password.

First, identify which password you want to change

A tablet screen lock and a Samsung account password do different jobs. Changing one does not change the other.

Credential What it protects Where to change it What to expect
Screen lock (password, PIN, or pattern) Access to the tablet itself Settings under Screen lock type You may need to confirm the current screen lock before setting another method. Samsung manual
Samsung account password Sign-in to Samsung services and account features Settings under Samsung account security settings The tablet may sign the account out after the change; sign in again with the new password and complete two-step verification if asked. Samsung support

Change the password or lock method used to unlock the tablet

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap Lock screen or the lock-screen section. Some newer software may show Lock screen and AOD.
  3. Tap Screen lock type.
  4. Enter your current screen lock if the tablet asks you to authenticate.
  5. Choose Password for an alphanumeric password, or choose another available option such as a PIN or pattern.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter and confirm the new lock.

Samsung’s manual documents the general route through Settings and the available lock-method concept, but it is for an older Galaxy phone. Menu names and layout can differ on tablets and across software versions. If you do not see the setting, search Settings for Screen lock type or consult support for your exact tablet model and software version. Samsung Galaxy S9+ manual.

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Change your Samsung account password

  1. Open Settings on the Galaxy tablet.
  2. Tap your Samsung account name at the top.
  3. Tap Security and privacy, then Password.
  4. Enter the current password, then enter the new password twice as prompted.
  5. Tap Next. If the tablet signs you out, sign in again with the new password and complete two-step verification if requested.

These are Samsung’s current US support instructions; exact screens may vary by device, software version, and wireless carrier. Samsung: How to set up and manage your Samsung account.

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If the setting or password change does not work

  • Cannot find Screen lock type: Search for that phrase in Settings; menu wording depends on the tablet and software version.
  • Current screen lock is rejected: The screen-lock change requires authentication with the existing method. Do not confuse it with your Samsung account password.
  • Samsung account sign-in fails after changing the password: Use the new password, then complete two-step verification if prompted.
  • Account recovery cannot verify you: Follow Samsung’s recovery prompts or contact Samsung Support through its account help page.

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