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Galaxy J5 Prime: how to change the Samsung mobile phone lock password

Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime can be unlocked in a number of ways. In addition to fingerprint authentication, the user can set a PIN, alphanumeric password, or drawing pattern. Each method has a different level of ease and security. However, you can choose to use these options only when the phone is restarted or if the biometric reader does not recognize your finger.

In this tutorial, learn the step-by-step how to change the password or set up a new locking method on your Galaxy J5 Prime. Tips can help you protect your personal information stored on your smartphone.

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Step 1. Access your phone settings. To do this, open the app called "Settings." and tap "Lock & Security Screen".

Open lock screen settings

Step 2. Touch "Screen lock types" and confirm your current PIN, PIN, or pattern.

Confirm your current password to access settings

Step 3. Touch "Default" to use a type password or change your current default. The method consists in sliding the finger on some points on the screen, and has as main advantage the ease of use. On the other hand, this type of password can be easily discovered and therefore is the most insecure.

Using a drawing pattern as a password

Step 4. If you want to use a simple and a little more secure password, use the "PIN" option. In this method, the password is only made up of numbers. You must enter at least four digits. The protection level is medium.

Using a PIN as the unlock password

Step 5. The safest type of protection is the alphanumeric password. To use it, tap "Password" and create a password consisting of at least four characters and at least one letter. The disadvantage of this method is the difficulty to enter the password, since it must be composed of letters and numbers.