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Apple iPhone 5s

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Turning use of phone lock code on my mobile phone on or off

If you want to prevent others from accessing the contents of your mobile phone (such as pictures and messages), you need to turn on the phone lock code. Once done, it needs to be keyed in when you turn on your mobile phone.
Please note: the phone lock code doesn't protect your mobile phone against unauthorised use. Your SIM is protected by turning on your PIN.


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1. Find "Passcode & Fingerprint"

Tap Settings.
Tap General.
Tap Passcode & Fingerprint.

2. Choose option

Choose one of the following options:
Turn on use of phone lock code, go to 2a.
Turn off use of phone lock code, go to 2b.
Apple iPhone 5s (iOS7)

3. 2a - Turn on use of phone lock code

Tap Turn Passcode On.
If you added a fingerprint previously:
Tap Keep or Delete.
Key in a phone lock code of your own choice.
Key in the same phone lock code again.
Tap Require Passcode.
Tap Immediately or the required period.
Tap Back.

4. 2b - Turn off use phone lock code

Tap Turn Passcode Off.
Key in the phone lock code.

5. Return to the home screen

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
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