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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. __TOC__ =Setting the lock= {for not fxos2.0} #Tap [[Image:settings icon]] to open the Settings app. #;[[Image:settings]] #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}[[Image:Phone lock d]]{/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} #Tap the button next to the option you want, or both to turn them on. #* '''{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. {/for} {for fxos2.0} #Tap [[Image:Settings- 2.0 (small)]] to open the Settings app. #Scroll down to {button Privacy & Security} and tap {button Screen lock}. #On the resulting screen, tap the switch <!--or "button", if it makes more sense in your language--> next to your desired option to enable it (the check mark means it's enabled [[Image:fos enabled]]): #*{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 for unauthorized access. {/for} {note}'''Note:''' You will be prompted to set a passcode if you choose to have a passcode lock.{/note} =Changing your Passcode= {for not fxos2.0} 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]] {/for} {for fxos2.0} You can change your passcode as often as you want: #Tap the Settings app [[Image:Settings- 2.0 (small)]], then tap {menu Screen lock}. #Tap {button Change Passcode} button. #Enter your current passcode to prove that you are the owner of the device. #Type in your new desired passcode, then {button Change} when you are finished. {/for} {note}Whoever turns on your phone screen will be prompted to enter a passcode in order to access your device.{/note} =SIM PIN= You can also add a SIM PIN to prevent access to your SIM card. When enabled, any device containing the SIM card will request the SIM PIN upon restart. {for not fxos2.0} #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}. {/for} {for fxos2.0} #To set a SIM PIN, tap [[Image:Settings- 2.0 (small)]] to open your settings. #Tap {menu SIM manager}, and then {menu SIM security}. #Tap the switch [[Image:fos enabled]] next to your desired SIM card. #Enter your desired PIN on the next screen, then tap {button Done}. {/for} {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]].