Secure My Device

In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

• Set a security lock
• Change lock type
• Change lock screen timeout
• Lock and unlock device 
• Request your device be unlocked from the AT&T network

Set a security lock

1. Swipe down from the Notification bar with two fingers, then select the Settings icon. Scroll to and select Security & location.



2. Select Screen lock, then select the desired screen lock method and follow the prompts to complete set up.

Note: If you choose Pattern lock, you will have to factory reset your device if you forget your Pattern lock. Visit the Reset Device tutorial for alternate reset instructions.



3. Edit Lock screen notification settings as desired, then select DONE.

Change lock type

Change lock screen timeout

1. From the Security & location screen, select the  Settings icon next to Screen lock.

2. Select Automatically lock, then select the desired timeout duration.

Lock and unlock device

• LOG IN USING THE SECURITY LOCK: From the lock screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen then enter your pattern lock.
• LOCK DEVICE: Press the Power/Lock button located on the right side of the device.

Request your device be unlocked from the AT&T network