Are you able to put a PIN on the phone to lock it? Need to be able to keep my children from using the phone.
1834748
No. It gives 2 choices both of which use either one button or a combination of 2 buttons to unlock. The phone chooses the buttons for you. Not a combo setting so not very secure. I have never pocket called anyone so it is effective at guarding buttons, but kids depending on age may figure it out by accident only using a 2 button combo. Great basic phone with no data auto charge. Good performance talking and texting through Verizon. Its been dropped several times and keeps working.
1834749
No. It gives 2 choices both of which use either one button or a combination of 2 buttons to unlock. The phone chooses the buttons for you. Not a combo setting so not very secure. I have never pocket called anyone so it is effective at guarding buttons, but kids depending on age may figure it out by accident only using a 2 button combo. Great basic phone with no data auto charge. Good performance talking and texting through Verizon. Its been dropped several times and keeps working. Deeper in settings it does allow a gereric last 4 digit default that may be able to be changed, This may be more secure. I do not have a need for security so I don't really worry about it. No. It gives 2 choices both of which use either one button or a combination of 2 buttons to unlock. The phone chooses the buttons for you. Not a combo setting so not very secure. I have never pocket called anyone so it is effective at guarding buttons, but kids depending on age may figure it out by accident only using a 2 button combo. Great basic phone with no data auto charge. Good performance talking and texting through Verizon. Its been dropped several times and keeps working. Deeper in settings it does allow a gereric last 4 digit default that may be able to be changed, This may be... » Read More No. It gives 2 choices both of which use either one button or a combination of 2 buttons to unlock. The phone chooses the buttons for you. Not a combo setting so not very secure. I have never pocket called anyone so it is effective at guarding buttons, but kids depending on age may figure it out by accident only using a 2 button combo. Great basic phone with no data auto charge. Good performance talking and texting through Verizon. Its been dropped several times and keeps working. Deeper in settings it does allow a gereric last 4 digit default that may be able to be changed, This may be more secure. I do not have a need for security so I don't really worry about it. « Show Less
1834750
Yes, but not easily, another option is an auto lock which keeps you from makeing accidental calls from your pocket. To lock your phone enter the "setting and tools" goto "phone settings" then "security" the code will be defaulted to the last four digets of your phone number. From there you change the pin and lock the device. If you happen to lose power or shut your phone off it will restart locked.All in all not the most secure but for most cases it will suffice
1834751
Yes, but not easily, another option is an auto lock which keeps you from makeing accidental calls from your pocket. To lock your phone enter the "setting and tools" goto "phone settings" then "security" the code will be defaulted to the last four digets of your phone number. From there you change the pin and lock the device. If you happen to lose power or shut your phone off it will restart locked. All in all not the most secure but for most cases it will suffice
104870
Sorry it can not, that was one of the first things I tried. I just ended up putting my phones sim card into it and just using it at my normal phone.
1317998
This is a really good question. What is stopping someone from stealing this device? Seriously I would never buy something like this if there isn't some sort of security lock.
7562
Well if you have an unlocked phone it is basically a iPod till you get one. I don't see why it would prevent you from logging onto the device.
1467351
The pin works fine. If you have a screen protector on you must remove it, it stick to the case. I did not like that part. No magnets on the case. The pin can be remove easy. If you have fingernails.
650149
It doesn't require a passcode but the screen locks. You have to push a button on then swipe a green arrow across the front so there is a two step process to access the phone...no accidental dialings.
1676745
Andrew, mine was so tight it shut the phone down, by keeping the on / off button pressed. I actually worried about damaging my new phone, trying to get it out, after I wedged it in there. I sent it back.
1376772
check with your carrier. Ours seemed to be locked but the carrier sent setting to the phone to configure it. It works great!
1375323
i bought an at&t; compatible so i din't have to unlock. my son took the phone to at&t; store and had no problem getting everything changed over
1443444
You have to touch the attacker...but, very effective...have kids and if someone grabs it off your wrist the pin comes out and it cant be used against u..
1821412
Yes you can lock the screen, I have never used the feature but it is there.
1695667
it's actually very easy ~ on the right side of the phone is the power button. if you hit that once, a whole menu pops up, and two of the options are a) lock keys and b) lock phone (you have to create a code) ~ if you want more info, just check the manual under "key lock" : ) hope this helps!!
358940
Its just a shell similar to a prepay cell phone so its not locked. I just bought a $10 sim card for it and it worked perfectly. The ringer is nice also and it can receive texts but I wouldnt want to type one out on it its a slow process. Good for me to send the kids reminders. I would imagine it could work internatinally as its based off your cell service providers phone signal.
415065
No trouble with pocket dialing because the phone locks when you slide it shut. Not sure about downloading text/ringtones since I've never done it.
1361327
I believe you can lock them, but not password protect them. Once locked I do not think you can unlock
1377410
Yes, you can do that. As a matter of fact, you have to do that in order to lock it.
2267768
I gave this as a Christmas gift last year, and I don't remember if there was a way to put a lock on it or not.