Instruction Manual

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Setting an Unlock Pattern
Creating a screen unlock pattern increases security on the phone. When you enable the User visible pattern field,
you will draw an unlock pattern on the screen whenever you want to unlock the phone’s buttons or touch screen.
When you activate the User tactile feedback field, you feel vibration as feedback while drawing the pattern.
The feature is now paired with a backup PIN code that acts as a backup to the pattern lock. If you forget your
pattern, you can regain access to the device by entering a PIN code.
Note: Make sure the Require Pattern field is activated.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps
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Settings
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Device tab
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Lock screen.
2. Tap Screen lock
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Pattern.
3. Draw your pattern by touching your first on‑screen point. Then, without removing your finger from the
screen, drag your finger over adjacent points until the gray trace line overlaps each point and they are
highlighted with a green circle.
4. When you have connected at least four dots in a vertical, horizontal or diagonal direction, lift your finger
from the screen and tap Continue.
5. Confirm the new pattern by redrawing it and then tapping Confirm. The Unlock pattern is set.
6. Enter the backup PIN code and tap Done.
7. Re‑enter the PIN to reconfirm the previous entry and tap Done.
Changing the Screen Lock Pattern
This feature allows you to change the previously stored unlock pattern and update it if necessary. This process is
similar to changing your password from time to time.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps
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Settings
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Device tab
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Lock screen.
2. Tap Screen lock.
3. Retrace your current pattern on the screen.
4. Tap Pattern and repeat steps 3 ‑ 7 from the previous section.
Deleting the Screen Lock Pattern
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps
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Settings
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Device tab
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Lock screen.
2. Tap Screen lock.
3. Retrace your current pattern on the screen.
4. Tap None.
Pattern options
Once an unlock pattern is enabled, additional options are available:
● Clock widget options allows you to show the dual clock on the lock screen, adjust the Clock size, and show
the date.
● Personal message allows you to enter a customized personalized message that is displayed on the lock
screen.
● Owner information allows you enter text to display on the lock screen.
● Make pattern visible allows you to see the pattern as you draw it.
● Unlock effect allows you to assign an effect to the unlock screen. Choose from: None or Watercolor.
● Lock automatically allows you to set a time‑out for lock screen.
● Lock instantly with power key allows you to lock the screen by pressing .
● Action Memo on lock screen allows you to open the Action Memo when double tapping the lock screen with
S Pen.
What If I Forget my Pattern?
If you forget your device’s lock pattern, you can unlock your device or reset it using your Google™ Account
credentials. When you enter the wrong unlock pattern too many times, you should see an option at the bottom of
the screen that says Forgot pattern? Follow these steps to use either your PIN or email address.
Important! You can only enter an incorrect lock pattern 5 times before the device is locked.
Important! If you are unsuccessful in retrieving your lock pattern or unlocking your device, please contact
T-Mobile for assistance.
To unlock your device with a PIN code:
1. Tap Backup PIN (located at the bottom of the screen).
2. Scroll down and tap the Type PIN code field and use the on‑screen keypad to enter the backup PIN code
you setup when you created your lock pattern.
3. Tap Done.
4. If you have forgotten your current pattern, tap Pattern from the Screen unlock settings menu and follow
the procedures outlined in see “Setting an Unlock Pattern” on page 48 to create a new pattern.
To unlock your device using your Google account:
1. Tap Forgot pattern? (located at the bottom of the screen).
2. Tap the Username (email) and Password fields, use the on‑screen keyboard to enter your Google Account
credentials, and tap Sign in to complete the login process.
3. If you have forgotten your Google Account credentials, visit the Google website to recover them. If you still
cannot get your Google Account credentials, contact your wireless carrier for additional options.
PIN Lock and Unlock
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps
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Settings
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Device tab
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Lock screen.
2. Tap Screen lock
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PIN.
3. Enter a PIN number using the numeric keypad and tap Continue to confirm the password.
4. Confirm the PIN by re‑entering it and tap OK to confirm.
5. Your device now requires you to enter this PIN number in order to unlock the device.
PIN and Password options
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps
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Settings
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Device tab
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Lock screen.
2. Configure one of the following options.
● Clock widget options allows you to show the dual clock on the lock screen, adjust the Clock size, and show
the date.
● Personal message allows you to enter a customized personalized message that is displayed on the lock
screen.
● Owner information allows you enter text to display on the lock screen.
● Lock automatically sets the timeframe in which the device will automatically lock after the screen turns off
● Lock instantly with power key allows you to either enable/disable the function whereby the device instantly
lock after pressing the power key.
● Action Memo on lock screen allows you to open the Action Memo when double tapping the lock screen with
S Pen.