how do I disable my screen lock pin on my galaxy tab 3?

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I added a screen lock pin number on my galaxy tab 3 but my children play the games and I am not always around to enter it. How do I disable it?

score 5 · Answer 1 · edited Oct 03 '13 at 05:25

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If it's running standard firmware, you should go to Menu > Settings > Security > Lock Screen > Screen Lock > None. For the Galaxy Tab, I'd presume it'd be something similar to that.

edited Oct 03 '13 at 05:25

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answered Oct 03 '13 at 02:51

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I tried that before, but on the Galaxy tab 3 "Security" and "Lock Screen" are separate and in the same column. When I tap "Security", there is no option called "Screen Lock". When I tap "Lock Screen", there is an option called "Screen Lock", but in smaller letters under this option it says "Secured with PIN". When I tap "Screen Lock" I only get the option "Confirm PIN". – user42560 Oct 03 '13 at 08:09
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The system needs your current password in order to allow you to change the security settings. Otherwise it wouldn't be very secure :) After confirming your PIN, the other options should appear. – Chahk Oct 03 '13 at 13:16

score 0 · Answer 2 · edited Dec 28 '13 at 04:26

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I had the same issue and just figured it out. Go to Settings -> Lock Screen, then un-check the box next to Lock instantly with Power key (5th from the top).

Disregard the other suggestions offered. This is all you have to do to turn it off.

edited Dec 28 '13 at 04:26

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answered Dec 28 '13 at 00:05

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Welcome to the site! It's exciting to have new members around to ask questions, but let's not tell people to "disregard . . . other suggestions". – dotVezz Dec 28 '13 at 00:52

how do I disable my screen lock pin on my galaxy tab 3?

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