Screen Lock
There are several screen lock options available. The security level of each lock type is
listed below in order of weakest to strongest:
•
Swipe
– no protection, but you have quick access to the Homescreen.
•
Pattern
– draw a simple pattern with your finger to unlock your device.
•
PIN
– enter a numeric PIN of at least four digits to unlock your device.
•
Password
– enter an alpha-numeric password to unlock your device.
It is very important that you remember your screen unlock pattern, PIN, or password. If
you forget this information, it may not be possible to restore important data, such as
contacts and messages. If you have set up a Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® (EAS)
account on your Xperia™ device, the EAS security settings may limit the lockscreen type
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to only a PIN or password. This occurs when your network administrator specifies a
lockscreen type for all EAS accounts for enterprise security reasons. Contact the
network administrator of your company or organization to check what network security
policies are implemented for cellular devices.
For more settings for each screen lock type, tap beside
Screen lock.
To Change Your Screen Lock Type
1
From your
Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
3
Choose an option and follow the instructions on your device.
To Create a Screen Lock Pattern
1
From your
Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Pattern.
3
Choose an option and follow the instructions on your device.
If you enter an incorrect lock pattern five times in a row, you must wait 30 seconds before
trying again.
To Change the Screen Lock Pattern
1
From your
Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
3
Draw your screen unlock pattern.
4
Tap
Pattern, choose an option, and follow the instructions on your device.
To Create a Screen Lock PIN
1
From your
Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > PIN.
3
Choose an option. Enter a numeric PIN, and then tap
CONTINUE.
4
Re-enter and confirm your PIN, then tap
OK.
To Create a Screen Lock Password
1
From your
Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock > Password.
3
Choose an option and follow the instructions on your device.
To Activate the Swipe Unlock Function
1
From your
Home screen, tap .
2
Find and tap
Settings > Lock screen & security > Screen lock.
3
Draw your screen unlock pattern, or enter your PIN or password depending on
which of these screen lock types is enabled.
4
Tap
Swipe, then tap YES, REMOVE.
Resetting a Forgotten Screen Lock
If you forgot your screen lock PIN, password, or pattern, you may be able to reset it
using the Protection by my Xperia service. No content on your device is lost after you
have performed a screen lock reset using this service.
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To Reset the Screen Lock Using Protection by My Xperia
1
Make sure you know your Google™ account username and password and that
you have enabled the Protection by my Xperia service on your device.
2
Go to
myxperia.sonymobile.com
using any internet-connected device.
3
Sign in using the same Google™ account you have set up on your device.
4
Click the picture of your device under
Your devices.
5
Select
Lock to replace the current screen lock with a new PIN code.
6
Follow the on-screen instructions provided by Protection by my Xperia.
Depending on your security settings, your device may lock after a screen lock reset. You then
need to enter your Google™ account username and password in order to use the device.