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security, privacy, SIM lock, password

This article explains the process of setting the screen lock on Firefox OS.

The screen lock feature allows you to make your phone more secure. =Setting the lock= #Tap [[Image:settings icon]] to open the Settings app. #;[[Image:settings]] <br><br> #Scroll down to {button Privacy & Security}, and tap {for not fxos1.3}{button Phone lock}{/for}{for fxos1.3}{button Screen lock}{/for} #;{for not fxos1.3} <br><br>[[Image:Phone lock d]]<br><br>{/for} #;{for fxos1.3}[[Image:screen lock]]{/for} #On the resulting screen you will have 2 options: #;{for not fxos1.3}[[Image:screen lock only]]{/for} #;{for fxos1.3}[[Image:lock screen]]{/for} * '''{button Lock Screen}''' - Provides no protection, allowing you to quickly access the homescreen. * '''{button Passcode lock}''' - Allows you to set a four-digit passcode, which protects your phone from intrusions. Tap the button next to the option you want, or both to turn them on. {note}'''Note''': You will be prompted to set a passcode if you choose to have a passcode lock.{/note} =Changing your Passcode= You can change your passcode as often as you want. #To change your current passcode tap the {button Change Passcode} button at the bottom of the lock settings panel. #;{for not fxos1.3}[[Image:security lock]]{/for} #;{for fxos1.3}[[Image:change pw]]{/for} #Enter your current passcode to authenticate that you are the owner of the device. #;[[Image:Auth Dialog]] #Type in your new desired passcode. #Tap the {button Change} button when you are finished. #;[[Image:New Passcode Dialog]] ==Passcode Prompt== As you turn your phone screen on you will be prompted to enter a passcode to unlock the device. #To unlock you device, turn the phone screen on. You should see a screen that looks like this: #;[[Image:passcodeprompt]] #* If the passcode you enter is correct, you will be allowed to access your device further. #* If the code entered incorrect, you will not be allowed access into the device and will be returned a highlighted red box error. =Related Setting's= You can also add a SIM PIN to prevent access to your SIM card. <br> When enabled, any device containing the SIM card will request the SIM PIN upon restart. <br> #To set a SIM PIN, tap on [[Image:settings icon]] to go to the Settings app. #Swipe up to until your see the '''Privacy and Security''' section. #Tap on {button SIM security}. {warning} '''Important''':The SIM PIN is not the same as the passcode used to unlock your phone! {/warning} For more information regarding the SIM PIN, please read [[Set SIM PIN on Firefox OS|Setting the SIM PIN on Firefox OS]]. [[T:ShareArticle|link=http://mzl.la/161sHl8]]