Change type of screen lock

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

  1. Go to Settings > Security & screen lock.

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

    • None: Turns off screen locks.
    • Slide: Prevents accidental dialling but doesn't secure the phone. Touch and drag to . Do not select this if you want to use a trusted Bluetooth device.

    • 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 4–16 letters, digits or symbols for the password.

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