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do you have a PASSCODE?
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Absolutely.
It's set to 1 minute.
My phone is my business. Much personal and professional information on there.
I also have find my phone on.
I also have my email address on my lock screen.
I'm extremely careful with my phone, but know that it is possible that it could be stolen or I could lose it.
It's set to 1 minute.
My phone is my business. Much personal and professional information on there.
I also have find my phone on.
I also have my email address on my lock screen.
I'm extremely careful with my phone, but know that it is possible that it could be stolen or I could lose it.
I used the numeric one. It's enough to keep most people from using my phone if they found it, or tried to use it without asking.
It was a pain at first, but I set it to lock after an hour, so it's not that intrusive, and you get used to it...
It was a pain at first, but I set it to lock after an hour, so it's not that intrusive, and you get used to it...
Nope. A lot easier to quick reply to texts w/o one
Used to have AndroidLock XT when I was jailbroken. But more for looks than functionality
Used to have AndroidLock XT when I was jailbroken. But more for looks than functionality
Two letter password on a 1 hour time interval. It looks intimidating when the whole keyboard comes up, so it keeps people away. 
The main reason I like it is because you need to enter a password if you're going to reset something (for example)... so it's just a security measure that it doesn't do something accidentally.
The main reason I like it is because you need to enter a password if you're going to reset something (for example)... so it's just a security measure that it doesn't do something accidentally.
Yes. It's just a space with a 5 minute lock. It is possible to have a one character pass code. Even one with just a space.
4 digit code, 15 minute delay.
It's mainly to prevent F-rape at work.
(You'd be surprised at the stuff some of the guys do to each others FaceBook accounts... Someone one accidentally left their account logged onto a computer, 3 minutes later, their cover photo had changed, new birthday, very strange 'likes' and a new sexual orientation etc)
It's mainly to prevent F-rape at work.
(You'd be surprised at the stuff some of the guys do to each others FaceBook accounts... Someone one accidentally left their account logged onto a computer, 3 minutes later, their cover photo had changed, new birthday, very strange 'likes' and a new sexual orientation etc)
I am quite surprised that setting up a passcode (or at least being told about the options) is not part of the guided iPhone Setup procedure.
A passcode is not intended to protect your phone from theft. It is mean't to protect the data on the phone in case it is stolen.
NO password here. Have not lost a phone, ever. I do not lay my phone down and it would have to be stolen right out of my holster which is not going to happen as it does not come out easy.
Many lose their phone out of carelessness. Even if my phone were stolen at gun point, all critical information is stored in an app called Keeper. No way they can get any information as it is safe and encrypted. It also syncs cross platform. It does cost a little bit of money, but then the best things do!
I think many of you are more fearful of a spouse snooping in your phone.
Many lose their phone out of carelessness. Even if my phone were stolen at gun point, all critical information is stored in an app called Keeper. No way they can get any information as it is safe and encrypted. It also syncs cross platform. It does cost a little bit of money, but then the best things do!
I think many of you are more fearful of a spouse snooping in your phone.
Simple code for private devices and profile-enforced complicated codes for company devices.
Keeps my son away from my devices.
Keeps my son away from my devices.
No pass code here. No sensitive info on my iDevices besides contacts and calendar. So, if a thief wants to call my Mom or go to the Dentist in my place they're welcome to it.
I have no need for a pass code, so I go without.
My iPhone is ALWAYS on me, and i'm not very worried about it.
My iPhone is ALWAYS on me, and i'm not very worried about it.