Samsung Galaxy Note 5 lock screen is a special page that protects Galaxy Note 5 from unintended operations.
For example, when Galaxy Note 5 is sitting in your pocket, the touch screen may be accidentally turned on. Without Galaxy Note 5 lock screen (or screen lock), some apps may be started and you may accidentally dial some contacts.
If you set some security instead of the default swipe to unlock for the Galaxy Note 5 lock screen. Samsung Galaxy Note 5 lock screen can also protect your phone from unauthorized access.
By default, without unlocking the phone, Galaxy Note 5 lock screen allows you :
If you need access other features or other apps, you need unlock Galaxy Note 5.
By default, you can lock Galaxy Note 5 lock screen in a few ways:
When Galaxy Note 5 is locked, you will get the Galaxy Note 5 lock screen whenever the screen is on. You can turn on the Galaxy Note 5 touch screen in different ways:
After the screen is turned on, you are in Galaxy Note 5 lock screen.
You can then unlock Galaxy Note 5 lock screen based on lock screen security settings.
By default, you can swipe in any direction (if swipe is set as lock screen security) as shown below to unlock Galaxy Note 5.
Please note, if you have any sensitive data on the phone, you should change the lock screen security settings (read on).
The default Galaxy Note 5 lock screen security is swipe to unlock
. You can swipe the screen as instructed to unlock Galaxy Note 5 as shown above.This can be a serious security issue.
Anyone who holds your phone can access all your personal data and files. This can be a nightmare if you lose your Galaxy Note 5.
So, if you have any sensitive or private data or files on Galaxy Note 5 (who don’t have any?), you should set lock screen security so that your data and files can be protected.
Please also note, security is to everyone, including you. If you forget your PIN/password, you may also get yourself in trouble (read on).
You can set Samsung Galaxy Note 5 lock screen security in Settings— Lock screen and security — Screen lock type, and then select a screen lock method mentioned below.
After Samsung Galaxy Note 5 lock screen security (lock type) is set, you must use the lock type (pattern, PIN, password, fingerprint) you specified to unlock your Galaxy Note 5.
Some lock types may accept alternative methods. You may also use smart lock (read on).
You can choose from the following lock types for Samsung Galaxy Note 5 lock screen security.
Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more, and then draw the pattern again to verify it.
Set a backup PIN to unlock the screen when you forget the pattern.
A PIN consists of numbers only.
Enter at least four numbers, and then enter the PIN again to verify it.
A password consists of characters and numbers.
Enter at least four characters including numbers and symbols, and then enter the password again to verify it.
Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen. The fingerprint sensor is located in the Home button which is located below the screen. Please check this page for Galaxy Note 5 layout.
You need register your fingerprint first. When registering fingerprint, you will be asked to setup an alternative password (or backup password).
Write down the backup password and remember it.
Android Lollipop smart lock is fully supported in Samsung Galaxy Note 5. You can unlock Samsung Galaxy Note 5 lock screen with:
Please read this guide on how to use smart lock for Samsung Galaxy Note 5 lock screen.
Lock screen security is to everyone. You are not an exception.
If you forget the PIN, password, backup password (and fingerprint is not recognized), you are locked out of your own Galaxy Note 5.
This happens everyday to some Galaxy Note 5 owners.
Calling technical support or visiting Service center will unlikely solve the problem due to legal reasons, although you can prove you are the owner.
Remember personal data are involved. No legitimate service providers are willing to take the risk.
But don’t be panic.
You have at least 2 methods to unlock Galaxy Note 5 lock screen by yourself if you forget the pattern/PIN/password/backup password.
Please note, both methods require active internet connection.
This means at least one of WiFi and mobile data is enabled on the phone before you are locked out of Galaxy Note 5. You cannot enable them when you are locked out of the phone.
Please read this guide for detailed steps. It was written for S6. But it works on Galaxy Note 5 equally.
If you have any questions or encounter any problems on Samsung Galaxy Note 5 lock screen, please leave a comment in the comment box below.
The community will try to help you.
For other Galaxy Note 5 features and detailed Galaxy Note 5 how-to guides , please check Galaxy Note 5 how-to guides page.
You may also download and read the official Samsung Galaxy Note 5 user manual here.
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Is there a way to show my contact info on the lock screen, in case I lose my phone?
Yes, you can. In settings - lock screen - contact info, you can add your contact info on the lock screen.
My Note5 updated this morning went great but now all my lock screen images are bigger than what they are supposed to be and I was wondering how I get the lock screen images back to regular form because every image i use gets blown up on the lock screen?
Does it happens to the home screen?
Hi. I do not have problem with setting up lock screen and make it secure. My problem is how to remove icons of camera and phone from locked screen?
You can choose too disable the two app shortcuts or choose other apps. You may refer to this guide http://gadgetguideonline.com/s7/galaxy-s7-online-manual/galaxy-s7-lock-screen/
I have the Note 5 ... I have Google and I did the android device manager find and lock ... now it appears that I still have my forgotten pin and the Google pin I entered maybe after that ... I always use my thumb print and my battery died, now it wants the pin I don't know ... I did not set up the Samsung account on this phone ... I really can't loose my data on it ... does ANYTHING work????
Unfortunately, Google device manager can only lock the phone if the phone is unlocked. But if the phone is locked, android device manager will not overwrite it. You still have to use the original PIN/password/pattern.
You should back up your data regularly if they are important.
Anyway, there are no official ways to unlock the phone without Samsung account. You probably have to reset the phone.
I have a tmobile note 5, I have noticed from the lock screen, if I use the double click the home screen for quick access to camera, once I close camera I have full access to phone without using fingerprint or password. Any else report this bug
Very likely, the phone is already unlocked when you press the home button. You can test it without fingerprint unlocking.
I recently received a Note 5. Great device! BUT,....today I was locked out of my phone for an hour. I have a pretty active job so it no doubt was bumped around in my pocket. I suspect the device went into a security mode from the home button being pushed a few times in my pocket. Is there any way to turn off or limit the unauthorized access features? Thanks.
The timer and restrictions are built-in. You cannot change our customize them.
No cover, screen protector or whatsoever yet. Still in the original plastic packaging. I have done FOR n reinstalled. So far it is working fine. Thanks!
Thank you for sharing the update.
No, none of those.
Are you using any flip covers/cases?
Anyway, as it's a new phone, you can try a factory data reset.
Note5 v6.0.1. New phone, day 3. How to unlock/use phone after timeout?
Each time after timeout the screen doesn't respond (screen appears for a blink when pressed the home or power button but doesn't stay or able to swipe/unlock). Disabled the screen lock/pin n lengthen the timeout settings, it didn't solve it. Also restarted each time it happens. This can't be the way. Please help. TIA.
Did you install any task manager apps or antivirus apps or any lock screen related apps? Uninstall them.
I have a password set up but always use the fingerprint. My note 5 did a software update and restarted and requires me to enter my password first. My password is letters and numbers. I am able to type in numbers but can't figure out how to enter letters. Does anyone know how I can bring up the keyboard or enter the letters with the numbers?
if you lock screen type is password, the keyboard should include letters.
If the keyboard only has numbers, it means your lock screen is PIN, not password.
After updating to Marshmallow, backup password is no longer used. During the update, it should ask you to set lock screen to pattern/PIN/password if you want to continue to use fingerprint. If you ignore it, the screen lock security will be reset as swipe. You cannot use fingerprint after a reboot, or after being inactive for more than 24 hours. Please read this guide on the changes in using fingerprint in Marshmallow.
Hi everyone, right before I got a replacement note 5 I was able to create a swipe pattern to unlock my note 5. I was using my signature as if I would write with my finger tip. Or think of it this way, with the S PEN I would swipe my signature to unlock the screen. Don't remember how I was able to set that up.. any ideas?
There are many signature unlocker in Play store.
Be careful with such unlocking methods.Personally, I would not recommend any.
Aaahh. That is likely what happened.
It's working now. Somehow the lock and security was changed to swipe. Thanks for the help.Simon!
thank you for sharing the update.
After the Marshmallow update, if you used fingerprint to unlock the phone before the update, you will be asked to set up a PIN/pattern/password to continue to use fingerprint. Otherwise, it will default to swipe.
The problem is I can just open the lock screen with a swipe. It doesn't actually make me use the security password that is set. It locks but not with the password.
1. Did you check your lock screen security settings in Settings-- lock screen and security --screen lock type?
2. Did you turn on smart lock?
My screen won't lock when I apply the themes. Why? I want my phone to be safe and pretty.
Themes should not affect screen lock. Did you check lock screen security settings?
What happens of you press power button once when screen is on?. Wait 1 min, then press power button once again to see what you get.
It still doesn't lock as it should.
Same problem, Mine didn't work even after I tried after a minute! It shows home screen everytime!
What are your lock screen security settings? Did you enable smart lock?
What did you do, and what did you get?
I pressed the side button to lock it, waited a minite, then pressed side button again.
What did you get? Home screen or lock screen?
Lock screen
Then what's the problem?
when i lock the screen with power key,why power key still working.....eg.if someone stole my phone he can turn off even i use finger print lock,then i will never find my phone ,on the find my phone app.,is their eny way if i lock my screen power key stops working????
Then how can you wake up the phone? Remember many Android phones don't have Home button or S Pen.
And "ALL" phones must respond to power key at any time unless battery is running out.
So, as I know, you probably cannot find such a phone in the market up to now (2016).
Why do I have to swipe to unlock to get to my PIN? Before I updated my phone it just asked for my PIN and there was not swipe to unlock. How do I bypass the swipe to unlock feature and get back to my PIN only? This feature is very annoying because it is obvious that I am trying to unlock my phone. Help please
Galaxy Note 5 always works like that. Actually since Lollipop (and some KitKat), you need swipe to enter a new page to enter password/PIN.
if you find it is tedious, you can use fingerprint.
Hi, thanks for the good advice. is there a way to get the screen to lock without pressing a button or waiting for time out? eg by some kind of gesture or swipe? I want reduce wear on the physical buttons and but be able to switch the screen off at will.
The official Samsung covers (those with front cover) have this feature. You can wake up the screen once the cover is open, or lock the screen once it's covered.
I would not recommend gesture based methods although there are some apps for them. These apps usually drain battery excessively because they must be always on.
Normally, you should not worry about the buttons. They should be safe to use for a few years. You also have two buttons to wake up the screen. Using home button will wake up the phone, together with fingerprint, is the most efficient way to wake up and unlock the phone.
On my galaxy note 5 I want to change the pattern for my lock screen. The pattern i initially set is too difficult to get it right the first time. How do I change the pattern or go back to swipe screen?
You can change lock screen security in settings - lock screen and security type - screen lock type.
Is thier a way to lock a note 5 while your child is watching her shows... So she can't use the screen and turn it off.... She wants to touch it when her show is playing and messes it up... Just wondering....
Kids mode? http://galaxys5guide.com/samsung-galaxy-s5-features-explained/galaxy-s5-kids-mode/#HowToUseKidsMode
My fingerprint is recognized however when I try to unlock it with my password it is not right. I'd like to change my password so that if my fingerprint doesn't work I have the backup password to use. It doesn't sound like that's possible once I have a backup password and I forget it that's it unless I reset the whole phone.
When you registered your fingerprints first time, your note 5 asked you to set up a backup password for fingerprints. This backup password can be used when fingerprint is not recognised. You can modify this backup password at settings - lock screen and security - fingerprint.
If you want to use fingerprint to unlock the phone you need change lock screen security to fingerprint.
What's you lock screen security setting?
My finger was damp when I went to unlock my phone so it didn't work. I forgot my password. I was able to unlock my phone via Google however I need to change the password connected to my fingerprint so this doesn't happen again. How do I do that?
first, you can change lock screen security to anything else.
To change the backup password for fingerprints, your fingerprints must be recognized, or, you remember the old backup password. Otherwise, you have to reset the phone.
My Galaxy note 5 lock screen will not accept fingerprint scan or pin.Have to use Samsung Account to setup fingerprint and pin. Aftert phone shut down fingerprint does not show asking for pin, when pin is entered I get this reply.Incorrect Pin Entered.
Who asks you to use Samsung account to setup fingerprint? I think you skipped some important thing here.
If fingerprint is used to unlock the screen, you use fingerprint or backup password, not PIN.
Is there any way to lengthen the Galaxy Note 5 lock screen timeout? It's goes off very fast. About 5 seconds.
Thank you,
Joel
Turn off power saving will make it longer.
This is to save battery because the screen may be turned on accidentally a few times in your pocket.
I have been locked out of my samsung note5 due to my daughter trying to access my phone to many times with her finger print. Obviously it didnt work, now im locked out!will it come back after a period of time or do i have to reset it?
You can always use the backup password to unlock the screen. When you setup fingerprint, your Note 5 required you to setup a backup password. You cannot use fingerprint before the backup password is setup properly.
Another way to unlock your phone is using your Samsung account at Samsung's Find My Mobile site. But this requires internet connection on the phone.
My note5 Lock screen camera shortcuts missing... any idea?
same as mine...any idea?
What are the two icons in two corners? Are you using third-party launcher, or any lock screen apps?
on the left was caller while on the right was camera. i fixed it after format my phone.
The camera shortcut actually cannot be removed unless the phone is rooted.
Did you try use quick launch (tap home button twice) when screen is locked? does it work?
You can try to reboot the phone, and/or clear cache partition to see whether they help.
http://gadgetguideonline.com/android/lollipop/how-to-use-smart-lock-in-android-lollipop/
This is how I figured it out.. When in range o home or my paired devices.. Didn't need locking securely. Smart Lock was on n devices too.. You could lock it securely if wanted n had to Swipe a padlock image between the camera n phone icon. Turned off smart lock n th padlock icon gone..
Any questions.. Ask?
New Note 5 user.. Using fingerprint to unlock... A small padlock on th screen.. N u have to Swipe to lock the screen... Is there a way to push the power button n then that's it it's locked.. Other than both?
Thanks
Not sure what padlock you are referring to.
By default, your Note 5 should be locked instantly after pressing power button. If not, check Settings--lock screen and security --secure lock settings, then enable "Lock instantly with power key".
Thanks Simon.. It was to do with smart lock.. Stays unlocked when at home or near devices that are paired...
Do you mean t unlock?
Smart lock allows you to unlock the phone without typing password or using fingerprints. When the screen is off, you should be still on lock screen. But you can swipe to unlock, instead of using fingerprints or password. This is to avoid accidental tappingv to the phone.
Hi I am not getting the unlock via Google option on my note 5?? it came up showing it once today however as soon as the phone locked again I was back to it telling me to log in again in 25seconds…. never a google option? Is there a set number of times this option will come up in 24hrs? is there another way to do it via google? locate my device doesn’t work i`m using a pin at the moment please… HELP!!!???
You can unlock the phone through samsug's Find My Mobile services if you have a Samsung account on the phone. please follow this guide http://gadgetguideonline.com/galaxys6/samsung-galaxy-s6-guides/how-to-unlock-samsung-galaxy-s6-and-s6-edge-if-you-forget-the-screen-lock-password-and-your-fingerprint-is-not-accepted-either/
The Google account option is usually shown first time. You can try to reboot the phone to see whether you can get it or not. please note you cannot unlock the phone with Android Device Manager,
I set a fingerprint lock for my note 5. But to use my fingerprint I have to wake my note 5 by pressing home button or power button. But I want to wake as well as unlock by the fingerprint only without pressing any buttons. Is there any way to do so ????
No, the finger scanner does not work in that way, by design.
Swipe and None are greyed out, saying Turned off by administrator, encryption type or credentisl storage.
What do I do???
If you added any VPN account or Exchange account, you cannot use none or swipe. Such accounts are considered as enterprise accounts.
Also, if your phone is setup by your IT department, they may disable these settings if they want.
What is a VPN account, I'm having the same issues I'm trying to turn off the pin on the Samsung 5 and it won't let me it's all grey out
Do you have any exchange email accounts on the phone? Do you have your work email on the phone?
VPN is usually for you to connect to some special network, e.g., your company network.
My none and swipe are greyed out also and I do not have any VPN or exchange accounts. What do I do?
Did you encrypt the phone? If you have to provide password when rebooting the phone, it usually means it's encrypted. In this case , the two options will also be grayed out.
You can try to clear credentials in settings - lock screen and security - other security settings.