Change type of screen lock

To change the type of security required to unlock your phone after it goes to sleep:

  1. Drag the status bar down with two fingers and touch  Settings > Security.

  2. Touch Screen lock and select the type of lock you want:

    • None: Turns off screen locks.
    • Slide: Prevents accidental dialing but doesn't secure the phone. Touch and drag to .

    • Face unlock: Use facial recognition. If your phone doesn't recognize your face, you can enter your backup pattern or PIN.
    • Pattern: Draw a pattern on a grid. If you enter the wrong pattern five times, you can enter your Google account email and password to unlock the phone.
    • PIN: Enter a four to sixteen digit numeric code.
    • Password: Enter four to sixteen letters, digits, or symbols.

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