Know what a passcode protects
What the lock on your phone actually keeps out.
A passcode is the lock on the phone itself. Without one, anybody holding it can read your messages, email and bank.
It also scrambles what is stored inside, so the contents stay unreadable to anybody who opens it up.
Key points
- A passcode locks the phone and scrambles what is stored
- Without one, whoever holds the phone holds your email and bank
What to remember
- Six digits is far harder to guess than four.
- A passcode turns a stolen phone into a paperweight.
Try this
Open Settings and check your passcode is on. If it is four digits, six is better.
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