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Google Pixel 4a 5G UW - Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock

2026-10-04 15:36:58.054

Google Pixel 4a 5G UW - Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock

Here's how to set up, change or turn off the screen lock option (e.g., password, pattern, etc.) for your Pixel 4a 5G UW.
  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Navigate:
    Security & privacy
    Device unlock
    Screen lock
    .
    If prompted to add a Google™ account:
    • Tap Add Google account now to set up an account.
    • Tap
      Continue
       to proceed without setting up an account.
      If presented, enter the current PIN, password or pattern.
  3. Do one of the following:
    • Set up Pattern
      1. Tap
        Pattern
        .
      2. Draw an unlock pattern that connects at least 4 dots then tap
        Next
        .
      3. Draw the same pattern again then tap
        Confirm
        .
      4. If prompted, select a notification option then tap
        Done
        .
    • Set up PIN
      1. Tap
        PIN
        .
      2. Enter a numeric PIN that's 4 to 16 digits then tap
        Next
        .
      3. Re-enter the numeric PIN then tap
        Confirm
        .
      4. If prompted, select a notification option then tap
        Done
        .
    • Set up Password
      1. Tap
        Password
        .
      2. Enter a password that's 4 to 16 characters then tap
        Next
        .
      3. Re-enter the password then tap
        Confirm
        .
      4. If prompted, select a notification option then tap
        Done
        .
    • Disable Screen Lock
      1. Tap 'None' or 'Swipe'.
      2. To confirm, tap
        Delete
        .