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Before you start

If you would like to change the SIM pin code, start from the next step. If you would like to set up a lock screen on your phone, jump to step ""12"". Make sure you have your Public SIM PIN before you start the guide. NOTICE: SCREEN IMAGES MAY DIFFER FROM YOUR ACTUAL DEVICE.

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Select ""Apps""

Select Apps
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Scroll to and select ""Settings""

Scroll to and select Settings
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Scroll to and select ""Security / Lock screen and security""

Scroll to and select Security / Lock screen and security
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Scroll to and select ""Other security settings""

If you cannot find ""Other security settings"", continue to the next step.

Scroll to and select Other security settings
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Select ""Set up SIM card lock""

Select Set up SIM card lock
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Select ""Change SIM PIN / Change SIM card PIN""

Select Change SIM PIN / Change SIM card PIN
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Enter your ""Old SIM PIN / Current SIM card PIN"" and select ""OK""

Enter your Old SIM PIN / Current SIM card PIN and select OK

""Current SIM card PIN""

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Enter your ""New SIM card PIN"" and select ""OK""

Enter your New SIM card PIN and select OK

""New SIM card PIN""

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Confirm your new ""SIM PIN"" and select ""OK""

Confirm your new SIM PIN and select OK

Confirm ""new SIM card PIN""

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Your ""SIM PIN"" has been changed

Your SIM PIN has been changed
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To activate your screen lock, go to the ""Lock screen and security"" menu and select ""Screen lock type""

If you cannot see this screen, continue to the next step.

To activate your screen lock, go to the Lock screen and security menu and select Screen lock type
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Return to the ""Settings"" menu and select ""Lock screen""

Return to the Settings menu and select Lock screen
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Select ""Screen lock""

If you cannot see this screen, continue to the next step.

Select Screen lock
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Select ""Pattern""

Select Pattern
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Draw an unlock pattern and select ""CONTINUE""

Draw an unlock pattern and select CONTINUE
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Draw the unlock pattern again and select ""CONFIRM""

Draw the unlock pattern again and select CONFIRM
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Enter a ""Backup PIN"" and select ""CONTINUE""

Enter a Backup PIN and select CONTINUE

""Backup PIN""

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Confirm your ""backup PIN"" and select ""OK""

Confirm your backup PIN and select OK

Confirm ""backup PIN""

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Select your preferred option and select ""DONE""

Select your preferred option and select DONE
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Your phone is now secure with a screen lock

Your phone is now secure with a screen lock
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