The screen lock feature allows you to make your phone more secure.
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Setting the lock
- Tap to open the Settings app.
- Scroll down to .
- On the resulting screen you will have 2 options:
- Tap the button next to the option you want, or both to turn them on.
- - Provides no protection, allowing you to quickly access the homescreen.
- - Allows you to set a four-digit passcode, which protects your phone from intrusions.
- Tap to open the Settings app.
- Scroll down to and tap .
- On the resulting screen, tap the switch next to your desired option to enable it (the check mark means it's enabled ):
- - Provides no protection, allowing you to quickly access the homescreen.
- - Allows you to set a four-digit passcode, which protects your phone for unauthorized access.
Changing your Passcode
You can change your passcode as often as you want.
- To change your current passcode tap the
- Enter your current passcode to authenticate that you are the owner of the device.
- Type in your new desired passcode.
- Tap the button when you are finished.
You can change your passcode as often as you want:
- Tap the Settings app , then tap .
- Tap button.
- Enter your current passcode to prove that you are the owner of the device.
- Type in your new desired passcode, then when you are finished.
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.
- To set a SIM PIN, tap on to go to the Settings app.
- Swipe up to until your see the Privacy and Security section.
- Tap on .
- To set a SIM PIN, tap to open your settings.
- Tap , and then .
- Tap the switch next to your desired SIM card.
- Enter your desired PIN on the next screen, then tap .
For more information regarding the SIM PIN, please read Setting the SIM PIN on Firefox OS.