Notes:
- If using Microsoft® Exchange / Corporate sync, some screen lock options (e.g., Pattern, PIN) may be unavailable.
- These steps can also be utilized to change your current screen lock setting.
- From a Home screen, navigate: Apps icon > Settings > Lock screen.
- Tap Screen lock.
If presented, enter the current PIN, password or pattern.
If prompted to add a GoogleTM account:
- Tap one of the following:
Swipe
Swipe screen to unlock the device.
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Pattern
An unlock pattern is created then utilized to access the device.
- Draw an unlock pattern (connecting at least 4 dots) then tap Continue.
- Draw the same pattern again then tap Confirm.
- From the Set backup PIN prompt, enter a numeric PIN (4 to 16 digits) then tap Done.
- From the Confirm PIN prompt, re-enter the numeric PIN then tap OK.
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PIN
A PIN is created then utilized to access the device.
- Enter a numeric PIN (4 to 16 digits) then tap Done.
- From the Confirm PIN prompt, re-enter the numeric PIN then tap OK.
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Password
A password is created then utilized to access the device.
- Enter a password (4 to 16 characters) then tap Continue.
- From the Confirm password prompt, re-enter the password then tap OK.
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