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Screen lock pattern

You can secure your data by locking the screen or by using a screen unlock pattern every time your phone is turned on or every time it is activated from sleep mode.

To create a screen unlock pattern

  1. From the Home screen, press .
  2. Tap Settings > Security & location > Set unlock pattern.
  3. Follow the instructions in your phone.

To unlock the screen

  1. Press , , or to activate the phone.
  2. Drag your finger along the path and then draw your screen unlock pattern.

To lock the screen

  • Press .

To change the screen unlock pattern

  1. From the Home screen, tap the applications bar.
  2. Tap Settings > Security & location > Change unlock pattern.

If you should fail five times when you draw the unlock pattern on the screen, wait 30 seconds and then try again.