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5.
Draw your pattern by touching your first
onscreen point, then,
without removing your
finger from the screen
, drag your finger over
adjacent points until the grey trace line
overlaps each point and they are highlighted
with a green circle.
Important!:
You must slide your finger on the screen to create
the pattern and not touch individual dots. If you
make a mistake or a point is not properly selected,
a red circle will appear.
6. When you have connected at least four dots in
a vertical, horizontal or diagonal direction, lift
your finger from the screen when finished.
7. Tap
Continu
e to record the pattern.
8. Confirm the new pattern by redrawing it and
then tapping
Confirm
.
Once the feature is enabled, additional unlock pattern
options are then enabled from within the
Security &
location
menu list.
Configuring the Unlock Pattern Settings
To require the pattern for access:
1. Press
➔
and tap
➔
Location &
security
.
2. Place a checkmark adjacent to the
Require
pattern
field.
To remove the unlock pattern from the Lock screen:
1. Press
➔
and tap
➔
Location &
security
.
2. Remove the checkmark adjacent to the
Use
visible pattern
field.
•
Removing this checkmark prevents the unlock pattern
from displaying on the unlock screen.
What to do if you have forgotten your pattern:
If you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the
screen after five attempts, you are prompted to wait
for 30 seconds before you can try again.
䊳
If you have forgotten your screen unlock pattern,
tap
Forgot pattern
.
•
Sign in using your Google Account name and
password, and create a new screen unlock pattern
before regaining access to the Home screen.
Changing the Unlock Pattern
1. Press
➔
and tap
➔
Location &
security
➔
Change unlock pattern
.
2. Draw the current pattern on the screen.
3. Draw a new pattern. See “Creating an Unlock
Pattern” on page 113.
Calling in Lock Mode
When your device is locked, you can only receive
incoming calls or make calls to 911or Virgin Mobile
Customer Service.
1. Press to reveal the lock screen.
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