Android Q: Change PIN - how to do it

If you don't want other users to access your device unintentionally, then it is necessary to set a lock PIN or pattern. It is important to remember it well, because if you forget the number, the only way to access the device again is to reset it to factory settings.

How to change your PIN on Android Q

To protect your Android device from third-party access, it is necessary to set a PIN or lock pattern. You can set this at the very beginning of using the device. Alternatively, you have the option to adjust the PIN to your liking at any time under Android Q in the settings.

1. To set or change your PIN, go to the settings of your smartphone.
2. Here you will find the menu item "Security". Tap on this to have more choices.
3. In the next step, select the option "Display lock" and then tap on the entry "PIN".
4. Now you have the option to enter four numbers of your choice. Once you have decided, tap "Next".
5. Followed by this, you must enter the PIN again and confirm via the corresponding button.
6. Finally, you can still enter the content of a notification on the lock screen. Bestätigen Sie alle Änderungen über die Schaltfläche „Fertig“.
7. Nun können Sie sich in Zukunft mit der neuen PIN bei Ihrem Gerät anmelden.