Turn use of phone lock code on or off

The phone lock code protects the contents of your phone from unauthorised use. When the phone lock code is turned on, it needs to be keyed in every time you turn on your phone and when it has been in sleep mode.

Nokia Lumia 1020
Nokia Lumia 1020
Nokia Lumia 1020
Nokia Lumia 1020
Nokia Lumia 1020
Nokia Lumia 1020
  • 1
    Find "lock screen"
    • Slide your finger left across the display to open the main menu.
    • Press Settings.
    • Press lock screen.
  • 2
    Select option
    • Select one of the following options:
    • Turn on use of phone lock code, go to 2a.
    • Turn off use of phone lock code, go to 2b.
  • 3
    2a - Turn on use of phone lock code
    • Press the indicator next to "Pasword" until the function is turned on.
    • Key in the required phone lock code.
    • Press the field below "Confirm password" and key in the phone lock code.
    • Press done to confirm.
  • 4
    2b - Turn off use of phone lock code
    • Press the indicator next to "Pasword" until the function is turned off.
    • Key in the phone lock code to confirm.
  • 5
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.