The basics, Using a pin or password to lock the screen – LG LGVS920 User Manual

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The Basics

5. You’re prompted to draw and redraw your new pattern.

6. Set a backup PIN in case you forget the current unlock configuration.

Using a PIN or Password to Lock the Screen

1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key

> Settings

> Lock

screen.

2. Tap Select screen lock.

3. Tap PIN to lock the screen with a number sequence or tap Password for

an alphanumeric lock sequence.

4. You’re prompted to enter and reenter the lock sequence.

5. Set a backup PIN in case you forget the current unlock configuration.

From then on, you will need to enter the sequence and tap OK to unlock

the screen.

NOTES

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You have 5 opportunities to enter your unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you used

all the opportunities, you can try again after 30 seconds.

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When you can’t recall your unlock pattern:

- If you’ve created a Google Account on the phone, tap Forgot pattern?. Then

you are required to sign in with your Google Account or enter the backup PIN (if

configured) to unlock your phone.

- If you haven’t created a Google Account phone or set a backup PIN on the phone,

you need to perform a factory reset (Caution: If you perform a factory reset, all

user applications and user data will be deleted. Please remember to back up any

important data before performing a factory reset).

- If you forgot the unlock pattern, you can unlock using the Backup Pin.

1. Turn the power off.

2.

Tap and hold the following keys at the same time for 8 seconds: Power/Lock Key

+ the down Volume Key.

3.

Press the Power/Lock Key when you see the message "Permanently Erase User

Data & Reset Settings?", press the Power key to confirm, or tap any other key to

cancel.

4.

When you press the Power/Lock Key to confirm, another message stating "Are

you sure you want to continue with erase?" will appear. Press the Power/Lock Key

to confirm or press the Volume Keys to cancel.

5.

After pressing the Power/Lock Key, your phone will be restored to the factory settings.

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