Sony Xperia XA1 - Screen Lock

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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.