Setting the Phone Lock Code
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A phone lock code will be used to unlock the phone as well as confirm your identity for certain features and apps
- 1.
Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers
- 2.
Tap the Settings icon
- 3.
Scroll down and tap Security & Location
- 4.
Tap Screen Lock
- 5.
Tap your desired unlock method. In this example, we will select PIN
- 6.
Enter a PIN and then tap Next. The PIN must be at least 4 digits long
- 7.
Re-enter your PIN and then tap Confirm
- 8.
Select your lock screen notification preference and then tap Done
- 9.
Tap the Settings icon beside Screen Lock
- 10.
Tap Automatically Lock
- 11.
Tap the duration you would like the phone to lock after the screen turns off
- 12.
To lock the phone, press the Power/Lock Key
- 13.
To unlock the phone, press the Power/Lock Key
- 14.
Swipe the screen upwards
- 15.
Enter your PIN and then tap the Check Mark