Data Encryption; Sim Card Pin - Blackberry PRIV User Manual

User Guide

Data encryption

By default, data on your device, including your account information, apps, music, pictures, and other downloaded files, is
stored in a format that can be read only when your device decrypts the data. If you set up a screen lock and require that it
must be entered to turn on your device, your password, PIN, or pattern is used to generate a new encryption key to decrypt
your data.

SIM card PIN

You can set up a PIN for your device SIM card, which you can use to help prevent unauthorized use of your SIM card in
another device. For example, if you lose your SIM card and someone tries to use it in another device, the SIM card can't be
used unless the PIN is entered correctly.
Network lock and unlock codes
To use a SIM card from another service provider, for example, if you're traveling and want to use a local service provider's
network, you can request unlock codes (MEP codes) from your current service provider, and then change the Phone
Network Lock settings for your SIM card.
If you exceed the number of allowed attempts to enter an unlock code, your SIM card allows emergency calls only. For
assistance, contact your service provider.
Google account and factory reset protection
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The factory reset protection feature uses your Google
device is lost or stolen, the factory reset protection feature is designed to prevent someone else from being able to set up
your device for use, even if that person tries to reset your device to its factory settings. The device must be set up using the
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same Google account information that was set up on the device before it was reset.
To use the factory reset protection feature, you must set up a screen lock and you must add your Google
device.
Set up a screen lock
Locking your device can help prevent your device from sending accidental messages or pocket dialing. Before you can
unlock your device and access the data on your device, you must enter your password, PIN, picture password, or pattern.
If you use your device for work, depending on the rules set by your administrator, you might not be able to set up a screen
lock that uses a pattern or a picture.
1. Swipe down from the top of the screen once using two fingers, or twice using one finger.
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account information to help protect the data on your device. If your
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account to your
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