How to change the lock screen icons on Samsung Galaxy S3

Description: This guide shows you how to change the lock screen icons that come up on a Samsung Galaxy S3.

  1. From the main screen, press the Menu soft key (bottom left of the device). Select Settings.
    Samsung Galaxy S3 Home Screen, Settings
  2. Scroll down and choose Security.
    Samsung Galaxy S3 Settings, Security
  3. Tap Lock screen options.
    Samsung Galaxy S3 Security, Lock Screen Options
  4. Make sure that the slider next to shortcuts is ON (if you want shortcuts on your lock screen) If the slider is in the ON position, tap Shortcuts.
    Samsung Galaxy S3 Lock Screen Options, Shortcuts
  5. Only five icons can be on the shortcut menu. In order to delete one, tap and hold the one you wish to delete. After it turns red, drag it to the bottom and put it in the trash can.
    Samsung Galaxy S3, Shortcut Options
  6. Tap the + sign on the screen to add a new app to the shortcut menu. After you have selected the shortcuts you want, back out of the settings, back to the home screen.
    Samsung Galaxy S3, Shortcut Options

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