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32 2B. Settings
When you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen after five attempts, you will be prompted to
wait for 30 seconds before you can try again.
Setting Firmware Download Preferences
Firmware updates may be available for your device. You can set the device to automatically download the
updates, prompt you before downloading, or never download updates.
To set download preferences:
1. Press
> and tap Settings > Security > Firmware download.
2. Tap Auto download, Prompt before download, or Never.
Resetting Your Device
Resetting the device deletes all data, including downloaded applications, and resets the device back to its
initial state—the state before you turned on the device for the first time.
ᮣ Press > and tap Settings > Security > Factory data reset > Reset phone > Erase everything.
To reset the device using the device keys:
1. With the device turned off, press and hold and , and then press .
2. Release and , and then press the trackball. (All data will be deleted from the device.)
Security Features for Data Services
Enabling and Disabling Data Services
You can disable data services without turning off your device; however, you will not have access to all data
services, including Web and messaging. Disabling data services will avoid any charges associated with
these services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other
voice services. You may enable data services again at any time.
To enable or disable data services:
1. Press
> and tap Settings > Wireless controls.
2. Select the
Mobile network check box to enable data services.
– or –
Clear the
Mobile network check box to disable data services
Tip
Clear the Use visible pattern check box if you do not want the unlock pattern to display on the screen when you
unlock it.
If you want to disable the unlock screen pattern, clear the Require pattern check box. You will be prompted to
draw the unlock screen pattern.
Note
To change your unlock screen pattern, press > , and then tap Settings > Security > Change
unlock pattern
.
Important
Make sure to back up important data you have on the device before you reset your device.