How to activate Picture Password in BB 10

Update the BlackBerry 10 operating system to version 10.2.1 brings a lot of interesting things . Besides the ability to install Android applications more easily in fact there are many additional features and improvements brought the latest version of the BB10 . One of them is a Picture Password .

Picture password is a new method for securing your BlackBerry device 10 by combining the use of figures and images without having to type a password .

When the device is activated and the BlackBerry 10 in the locked state , you will be presented a picture and arrangement of numbers displayed randomly . Needed just point numbers that have been selected for a specific position which has also been selected .

Without lingering longer , here's how to turn on and some tips to maximize comfort and safety in using Picture Password feature .

There are two main steps to activate the Picture Password .

First, enable the Device Password

Picture Password can only be activated after the device password also in the active state . Device Password needed when you forget the combination Picture Password or if you want to access the BlackBerry 10 devices from the computer using the BlackBerry Link . By default , if you make a mistake when trying to open the lock with Picture Password as much as 5 times then you will be prompted to enter the device password .

If you have enabled Device Password then you can proceed to the next step . To enable the Device Password ,

1 . Swipe downwards from the top of the screen area .

2 . Select Settings > Security and Privacy > Device Password



3 . Slide the toggle to the On position Device Password


4 . You can also choose Simple Password if you just want to use numbers for your passwords . While the Simple Password Off position then you can combine letters and numbers as passwords .


5 . Determine your password .