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Created: May 2, 2013, 2:47:43 PM
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The screen lock feature allows you to make your phone more secure.
=Setting the lock=
'''1.''' Tap [[Image:settings icon]] to open the Settings.

[[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]] 

After you type in your passcode, a dialog will appear, allowing you to type a new passcode.  Type in the new passcode and 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}

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The screen lock feature allows you to make your phone more secure.