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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.

Slide your finger left on the display.
Tap Settings.

Tap lock screen.

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.

Tap the indicator next to Password to turn on the function.
Key in the required phone lock code.

Tap the field below Confirm password and key in the phone lock code.

Tap done.

Tap the indicator next to Password to turn off the function.
Key in the phone lock code.

Tap the Home key to return to standby mode.

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