Setting a 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
- 2.
Tap the Settings icon
- 3.
Tap Lock Screen
- 4.
Tap Screen Lock Type
- 5.
Tap the type of screen lock you would like to use. In this example, we will select PIN
- 6.
Enter a PIN and then tap Continue. The PIN must be between 4 and 16 digits
- 7.
Re-enter the PIN and then tap OK. This must match the PIN entered in the previous step
- 8.
Select your lock screen notification preferences and then tap Done
- 9.
Tap Secure Lock Settings
- 10.
Enter your PIN and then tap Continue
- 11.
Tap Lock Automatically
- 12.
Tap the duration you would like the phone to lock after the screen turns off
- 13.
To lock the phone, press the Power/Lock Key
- 14.
To unlock the phone, press the Power/Lock Key again
- 15.
Swipe the screen upwards
- 16.
Enter your PIN and then tap OK