Using a Password Lock

Motorola moto g play on Android 7.1.1

Your device can be secured with a password making it so no one can get into your device without entering your password. If you forget your password you will have to reset your device and you will lose any information that is not backed up.

  1. Step 1/12

    From the Home screen, drag down the Notification Panel.

    The indicator is towards the top.
  2. Step 2/12

    Tap the Settings icon.

    The indicator is in the top right.
  3. Step 3/12

    Scroll to Security.

    The indicator is towards the bottom.
  4. Step 4/12

    Tap Security.

    The indicator is towards the left.
  5. Step 5/12

    Tap Screen lock.

    The indicator is towards the top.
  6. Step 6/12

    Tap Password.

    Note: For this simulation, we're showing how to set up a password. You can select a different type of security, but steps may vary based on what you choose.

    The indicator is in the center.
  7. Step 7/12

    Enter your desired password.

    Note: Your password must be at least 4 characters long.

    The indicator is towards the right.
  8. Step 8/12

    Tap CONTINUE.

    The indicator is towards the right.
  9. Step 9/12

    Confirm your password.

    The indicator is towards the right.
  10. Step 10/12

    Tap OK.

    The indicator is towards the right.
  11. Step 11/12

    Tap DONE.

    Note: Tap Hide sensitive notification content to prevent the content of emails, texts and other notifications from appearing on the Lock screen. You'll be notified that you have a new message, but not shown what the message contains.

    The indicator is towards the right.
  12. Step 12/12

    You've completed the steps!

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