Help How can I put a simple password onto my phone? (i.e. without slowing down my entire phone)

[ship69]

Hi

Sorry for newbie question, but how do I put a simple password onto my Samsung Galaxy Note v1 running JB?

I don't want to encrypt my entire phone because it is already far too d*mned slow as it is! And I dont know what my password is for my SIM card - how would I find out?

J

 

[El Barto]

Hello,

I'm not sure about how to find out your SIM password but to put a password on the device go to Settings > Security (under the personal heading) > Then the first option is "Screen lock" where you can select how you want the device to be unlocked, for example you can have a passcode, pattern or facial recognition.

As for your device slowing down, you might want to check what apps are running in the background. Could be a good idea to start a separate thread about it as if it's as slow as it sounds it doesn't seem very acceptable.

 

[ship69]

Found it. Couldnt see for looking! It wasnt quite where you said though, it is Settings > Personal > "Lock Screen" has its own menu item NOT inside "Security", a fact which confused me!
Thanks
J