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The Basics
Setting your Lock screen
There are several Lock screen types allowing you to lock your phone so
that only you can unlock it to make calls, access your data, buy apps, and
prevent unauthorized use.
Setting a Screen Lock for the First Time
1. From the Home screen, touch and hold the
Recent Apps Key
(in the
Touch Keys bar) >
Lock screen settings
.
2. Tap
Select screen lock
.
3. Tap
None
,
Swipe
,
Knock Code
,
Pattern
,
PIN
, or
Password
.
None:
No Lock screen is enabled so the screen will never be locked
from use.
S
wipe:
A swipe motion in any direction on the touchscreen will unlock
the screen. This is the default Lock screen that simply guards against
unintentional actions.
Knock Code
: Unlocks the screen using a tapping a sequence on the
screen's 2x2 grid. (When the screen is in time-out, the 2x2 grid is
invisible, but the grid is displayed on the Knock Code Lock screen.) The
first time you set a Knock code, you'll see a tutorial with instructions on
how to create it. Tap a sequence on the 2x2 grid (from 3 to 8 taps), then
tap
Continue.
Tap your sequence again and tap
Confirm
.
NOTE You're prompted to create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your
Knock Code unlock sequence.
Pattern
: Unlocks the screen using a pattern you draw with your finger.
The first time you set an unlock pattern, you'll see a tutorial with
instructions on how to create it. Read the tutorial, then tap
Next
. Draw
your pattern (connect at least 4 dots) and tap
Next.
Then redraw your
pattern and tap
Confirm
.
NOTE You're prompted to create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your
unlock pattern sequence.
PIN
Unlocks the screen with a number sequence. Enter a PIN (at least 4
digits) and tap
Next.
Reenter your PIN and tap
OK
to confirm it.
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