Turn use of phone lock code on or off

The phone lock code prevents others from accessing the contents of your phone (such as pictures and messages). When the phone lock code is turned on, it needs to be used every time you turn on your phone and when it has been in sleep mode.

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press Lock screen.
Press Screen lock type.
Press Pattern.
Slide your finger across the screen to connect at least four points and press Continue.
Repeat the selected phone lock code and press Confirm.
Press the required settings to turn them on or off.
Press the Return key.
Press Screen lock type and key in the phone lock code.
Press None.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Find "Screen lock type"
    • Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press Lock screen.
    • Press Screen lock type.
  • 2
    Create phone lock code using a pattern
    • Press Pattern.
    • Slide your finger across the screen to connect at least four points and press Continue.
    • Repeat the selected phone lock code and press Confirm.
    • Press the required settings to turn them on or off.
    • Press the Return key.
  • 3
    Turn off use of phone lock code
    • Press Screen lock type and key in the phone lock code.
    • Press None.
  • 4
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.