How to Lock the Screen?

**Brandon32** · 08-12-2010, 11:02 PM

How do we lock the screen in the 9800? In the 9700, we press the * key.

**mcdanielnc89** · 08-12-2010, 11:04 PM

There's a lock botton on the top isn't there? (i think it's the top)

**Brandon32** · 08-12-2010, 11:10 PM

Oh yeah, there is but it doesn't seem to lock it with password.

**dwadwa** · 08-13-2010, 12:44 AM

Originally Posted by Brandon32

Oh yeah, there is but it doesn't seem to lock it with password.

And it's super sensitive as well...

**kg19989** · 08-13-2010, 07:51 AM

the password locking is an automatic function... you can set the locking interval in the options.

**3G.BoldBerry** · 08-13-2010, 07:55 AM

Got to set you pw in security then enable and set your time out as you would normally. Now you can lock it but just cuz u lock don't mean u will get pw to ask you to enter wp. This depends on your time out. I always set mine to 0 so when I lock I get pw prompts.

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**ibsharp** · 08-13-2010, 09:45 AM

I had same problem. I just moved the password lock icon to be one of my main icons. Just hit it before putting phone away.

On another note has anyone tried slider berry w/the Torch.

**richiesemo** · 08-13-2010, 09:46 AM

You cant seem to set password time out to 0 on OS6, any other options? I am concerned with the phone unlocked in my pocket because of how sensitive the lock button is.

**Brandon32** · 08-13-2010, 10:04 AM

Yeah, there is no "0". The drop down has only 1 minute ....

**METTTAL** · 08-13-2010, 10:16 AM

I set my convenience key to be the lock. That has worked pretty good for me so far.

**johnwerlau** · 08-13-2010, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by beenice

I had same problem. I just moved the password lock icon to be one of my main icons. Just hit it before putting phone away.

On another note has anyone tried slider berry w/the Torch.

i have my side key set you storm slider....it seems to be working flawlessly so far.

**iskortch** · 08-13-2010, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by METTTAL

I set my convenience key to be the lock. That has worked pretty good for me so far.

I noticed you said you set the convenience key to LOCK. How?? I dont see LOCK or anything similar in the Convenience Key options.

**richiesemo** · 08-13-2010, 11:50 AM

I just figured this out. If you setup a password a "password lock" app appears. I just put it on top of my tray and am using that.

**Bob G** · 08-13-2010, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by Brandon32

How do we lock the screen in the 9800? In the 9700, we press the * key.

Use standard keyboard shortcuts:
Push and Hold "A" = lock screen.
Push "K" = lock BlackBerry.

Note: This assumes that you don't have search when typing enabled (on by default). To disable automatic search and enable keyboard shortcuts: Home Screen > Menu > Options > Launch by Typing = Application Shortcuts.