Setting screen security

Sonim XP8 on Android 10.0.0

Screen locks secure your device and protect your device from being accessed by other people. Removing your security lock will allow anyone to be able to access your device. Note that if your device is requesting a PUK code, you will need to contact your carrier to unlock your device.

  1. Step 1/13

    From the Home screen, drag down the Notification panel.

    The indicator is towards the top.
  2. Step 2/13

    Drag down the Quick settings panel.

    The indicator is towards the top.
  3. Step 3/13

    Tap the Settings icon.

    The indicator is in the bottom right.
  4. Step 4/13

    Scroll to Security.

    The indicator is towards the bottom.
  5. Step 5/13

    Tap Security.

    The indicator is in the center.
  6. Step 6/13

    Tap Screen lock.

    The indicator is towards the bottom.
  7. Step 7/13

    Tap PIN.

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

    The indicator is in the center.
  8. Step 8/13

    Enter your desired PIN.

    Note: Your PIN must be at least 4 numbers long.

    The indicator is towards the bottom.
  9. Step 9/13

    Tap Next.

    The indicator is towards the right.
  10. Step 10/13

    Confirm your PIN.

    The indicator is towards the bottom.
  11. Step 11/13

    Tap Confirm.

    The indicator is towards the right.
  12. Step 12/13

    Tap Done.

    Note: Tap Hide 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 in the bottom right.
  13. Step 13/13

    You've completed the steps!

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