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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 your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press Security.
Press Screen lock.
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 setting.
Press DONE.
Press Screen lock.
Press No lock screen.
Press YES, REMOVE.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Find "Screen lock"
    • Slide your finger downwards starting from the top of the screen.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press Security.
    • Press Screen lock.
  • 2
    Create phone lock code
    • 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 setting.
    • Press DONE.
  • 3
    Turn off use of phone lock code
    • Press Screen lock.
    • Press No lock screen.
    • Press YES, REMOVE.
  • 4
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.