HTC 99HLR002-00 manual Changing your screen lock, Forgot your screen lock pattern?

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4.On the Security screen, tap Lock phone after, then specify the idle time you can allow before the screen is locked.

You can also clear the Use visible pattern on the Security screen if you don’t want your screen lock pattern to display as you draw it onscreen.

Changing your screen lock

1.From the Home screen, press MENU, and then tap Settings > Security.

2.Tap Change screen lock.

3.Enter your current screen lock to confirm that you want to change it.

4.Choose a different screen lock type, then enter your new pattern, PIN, or password.

Or tap None if you don’t want to use a screen lock.

Forgot your screen lock pattern?

If you’ve forgotten your screen lock pattern, you have up to five attempts to try and unlock your phone. If this fails, you can unlock your phone by entering your Google Account user name and password.

1.On the unlock screen, enter your lock pattern.

2.After the fifth attempt and you’re asked to wait for 30 seconds, tap OK.

3.If the display goes off, press the POWER button to turn the display back on, and then press the bar on the lock screen and slide your finger down to unlock the screen.

4.Tap the Forgot pattern button in the lower right corner when it appears.

5.Enter your Google Account name and password, and then tap Sign in.

You’ll then be asked to create a new screen lock pattern. If you no longer want to do so, tap Cancel.