Vodafone Smart Tab 4 8.0

Vodafone Smart Tab 4 8.0

You can't start up your phone - Vodafone Smart Tab 4 8.0

Cause 2 of 5: The phone lock code is turned on

The phone lock code is used to protect your phone from unauthorised use. If the phone lock code is turned on, it needs to be entered every time you turn on your phone.

Solution: Turn off the phone lock code.

Step 1 of 13

Find "Screen lock"

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top right side of the display.
Press SETTINGS.

Step 2 of 13

Find "Screen lock"

Press Security.

Step 3 of 13

Find "Screen lock"

Press Screen lock.

Vodafone Smart Tab 4 8.0
Step 4 of 13

Select option

You can create several types of lock codes. The following steps show two examples:
Create lock code using a pattern, go to 2a.
Create lock code using a PIN, go to 2b.

Step 5 of 13

2a - Create lock code using a pattern

Press Pattern.

Step 6 of 13

2a - Create lock code using a pattern

Press and drag a point to connect at least four points.

Step 7 of 13

2a - Create lock code using a pattern

Press Continue.
Repeat the selected lock code to confirm.

Step 8 of 13

2a - Create lock code using a pattern

Press Confirm.

Step 9 of 13

2b - Create lock code using a PIN

Press PIN.

Step 10 of 13

2b - Create lock code using a PIN

Key in the required lock code and press Continue.

Step 11 of 13

2b - Create lock code using a PIN

Key in the lock code again and press OK.

Step 12 of 13

Turn off use of lock code

Press None.

Step 13 of 13

Return to the home screen

Press the home icon to return to the home screen.

1 Find "Screen lock"

Slide your finger downwards starting from the top right side of the display.
Press SETTINGS.
Press Security.
Press Screen lock.

2 Select option

You can create several types of lock codes. The following steps show two examples:
Create lock code using a pattern, go to 2a.
Create lock code using a PIN, go to 2b.
Vodafone Smart Tab 4 8.0

3 2a - Create lock code using a pattern

Press Pattern.
Press and drag a point to connect at least four points.
Press Continue.
Repeat the selected lock code to confirm.
Press Confirm.

4 2b - Create lock code using a PIN

Press PIN.
Key in the required lock code and press Continue.
Key in the lock code again and press OK.

5 Turn off use of lock code

Press None.

6 Return to the home screen

Press the home icon to return to the home screen.

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