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Firefox OS
This article explains the process of setting the screen lock on Firefox OS.
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=Set Screen Lock on Firefox OS=
==You can choose the level of security you want for your Firefox OS phone.==
==Just follow these 3 steps. It's easy!==
'''1.''' Go to the <span class="button">Settings</span> icon on your Firefox OS phone
[[Image:settings]]
'''2.''' Scroll down to <span class="button">Privacy&Security</span> > <span class="button">Phone lock</span>
[[Image:Phone lock d]]
'''3.''' On the resulting screen you'll have 2 options:
* '''<span class="button">Lock screen</span>''' - Provides no protection, but lets you get to the Home screen very quick
[[Image:screen lock only]]
* '''<span class="button">Passcode lock</span>''' - Requires 4 numbers and offers an additional level of security on your Firefox OS phone
[[Image:create pass]]
==='''And... You're DONE!'''===
[[Image:security lock]]
<div class="note"><strong>Tip:</strong>
Change your pass code as often as you want by simply tapping on the <span class="button">Change passcode</span> button at the end of your screen.</div>
<div class="note"><strong>Related settings</strong>
You can also add a SIM PIN to prevent access to your SIM card.
When enabled,any device containing the SIM card will request PIN upon restart.
To activate it go to <span class="button">Settings</span> ><span class="button">Privacy&Security</span> ><span class="button">SIM security</span>.
The SIM PIN is not the same as the passcode used to unlock your phone!</div>
The screen lock feature allows you to make your phone more secure.
=Setting the lock=
'''1.''' Tap [[Image:settings icon]].
[[Image:settings]]
'''2.''' Scroll down to {button Privacy & Security}, and tap {button Phone lock}.
[[Image:Phone lock d]]
'''3.''' On the resulting screen you will have 2 options:
* '''{button Lock Screen}''' - Provides no protection, allowing you to quickly access the homescreen.
[[Image:screen lock only]]
* '''{button Passcode lock}''' - Allows you to set a four-digit passcode, which protects your phone from intrusions.
=Changing your Passcode=
You can change your pass code as often as you want by tapping on the {button Change Passcode} button at the bottom of the Phone lock settings panel.
[[Image:security lock]]
When you do this, a dialog will appear, requiring you to type in your current passcode.
[[Image:Auth Dialog]]
Once you type in your passcode, a dialog will appear, allowing you to type a new passcode. Once you are done, tap the {button Change} button.
[[Image:New Passcode Dialog]]
{note}'''Related settings'''
You can also add a SIM PIN to prevent access to your SIM card.
When enabled,any device containing the SIM card will request PIN upon restart.
To activate it, tap on [[Image:settings icon]]. Then scroll down to {button Privacy & Security}, and tap on {button SIM security}.
The SIM PIN is not the same as the passcode used to unlock your phone!{/note}