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Change phone lock code

The phone lock code protects the contents of your phone from unauthorised use. If the phone lock code is turned on, it needs to be keyed in when you turn on your phone. Follow these instructions to change the phone lock code.
You need to turn on use of phone lock code before you can change it. Click here for information on how to turn on use of phone lock code.

Sony Xperia Z
Sony Xperia Z
Sony Xperia Z
  • 1
    Find "Screen lock"
    • Press the menu icon.
    • Press Settings.
    • Press Security.
    • Press Screen lock.
  • 2
    Change phone lock code
    • Key in the phone lock code.
    • Press one of the following options:
    • Swipe
    • Face Unlock
    • Pattern
    • PIN
    • Password
    • Follow the instructions on the display to change the phone lock code.
  • 3
    Exit
    • Press the home icon to return to standby mode.