Windows Phone 8 Lock Screen Password - Change

How to Change the Lock Screen Password in Windows Phone 8 and 8.1

information   Information
When you set a password lock on your Windows Phone 8, it prevents your phone from being unlocked until the correct password has been entered. This can help prevent unauthorized access, and that accidental phone call while in your pocket.

This tutorial will show you how to change the password already set to unlock your Windows Phone 8 or 8.1 from the lock screen.

Note   Note
When your phone is locked, it doesn't mean it's out of commission. There are lots of things it can still do while locked.

See: Locked phone: things it can still do | Windows Phone How-to (United States)


If you've entered the wrong password 5 times, the phone will be locked for 1 minute. If you enter another wrong password, it'll be locked for 2 minutes, then 4, then 8, and so on.

If you just aren't able to come up with the right password, you'll need to reset your phone to factory settings.


EXAMPLE: Lock Screen Password
NOTE: This is when you turn on your phone, flick your finger upward on your phone's screen to unlock it, and are required to enter your password to unlock it.
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Here's How:

1. On your Windows Phone 8.x, open the App list, and tap on Settings. (see screenshot below)
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2. Tap on lock screen in system settings. (see screenshot below)
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3. Tap on Change password. (see screenshot below)
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4. Enter your phone's current password in the Current password text box, your new password in the New password text box, reenter the new password in the Confirm password text box, tap on done to apply and save. (see screenshot below)
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5. When finished, you can return to your Start screen if you like.


That's it,
Shawn


 

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