Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro – How to Change Lock Screen

Lock screens can display a lot of information and let you access some of the phone’s features without unlocking it. You can read notifications, see your daily steps count, access the camera or have multiple clocks on your lock screen. Let’s see how you can set up and customize the Galaxy J7 Pro’s lock screen function.

Set Up the Lock Screen Type

Aside from the classic swipe, modern Android devices offer many unlocking options. Pattern, PIN, and password are the most common ones, with fingerprints and face recognition growing in popularity. Let’s see how to set a lock screen type on the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro.

1. Unlock the phone.
2. Launch the “Settings” app.
3. After that, select “Lock screen and security”.
4. Choose the “Screen lock type” tab.
5. You will see the list of available lock screen types and tap the one you want.
6. If you opt for “Pattern”, “PIN”, or “Password”, you will have to enter them twice to confirm your choice. If you pick “Fingerprints”, you will have to scan one of your fingers with the fingerprint scanner.
7. After you’ve confirmed your selection, pick a notifications option.
8. Tap “Done”.

Change Lock Screen Wallpaper

Like all modern smartphones, the Galaxy J7 Pro allows you to set different wallpapers for your home and lock screens. Here’s how it works.

1. Unlock the phone.
2. Tap and hold your finger on an empty space on the Home screen.
3. Once the Customization menu appears, select the “Wallpaper” tab.
4. Your phone will offer you a selection of default wallpapers. Pick the one you want and tap on it. If you want to set a photo you took with your camera or downloaded from the internet, tap “Gallery”. Browse the folders and select the photo you want to set as the lock screen wallpaper.
5. Adjust the options to your liking and confirm your choice.
6. Select “Lock Screen”.

Alternatively, you can change the lock screen wallpaper through the Settings. Follow these steps.

1. Unlock your Galaxy J7 Pro.
2. Tap the “Settings” icon to launch the app.
3. Find the “Personal” section and tap it.
4. Select the “Wallpaper” tab.
5. Pick one of the default photos or browse your gallery. Select the photo you want to set as the lock screen wallpaper.
6. Make the necessary adjustments.
7. Once you’re done, select “Apply”.
8. When prompted, select “Lock Screen”.

Add Lock Screen Features

Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro also allows you to customize the appearance of your lock screen and the features available to you when the phone is locked. Here’s how to customize your phone’s lock screen.

1. Unlock the phone.
2. Launch the “Settings” by tapping on the icon on the Home screen.
3. Next, tap the “Lock Screen and Security” tab.
4. Tap the “Information and FaceWidgets” tab in the “Lock Screen” section.
5. You will see a list of widgets and features you can add to your lock screen.
6. Select the ones you’d like to add and unselect the ones you’d like to remove.
7. Confirm your selection.

Final Thoughts

A well set-up lock screen makes the phone easier and more enjoyable to use. With the methods described above, you’ll be able to customize your Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro’s lock screen just the way you like it.