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Nokia 8 V 5G UW - Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock

2026-10-22 06:47:26.617

Nokia 8 V 5G UW - Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock

Here's how to set up, change or disable the screen lock option (e.g., password, pattern, etc.) for your Nokia 8 V 5G UW.
  • If using Microsoft® Exchange / Corporate sync, some screen lock options may be unavailable.
  • These steps can also be utilized to change the current screen lock setting on your Nokia 8 V 5G UW.

Pattern

An unlock pattern is created to access the device.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Security
    Screen lock
    .
  3. Tap
    Pattern
    .
  4. Draw an unlock pattern (connecting at least 4 dots) then tap
    Next
    .
  5. Draw the same pattern again then tap
    Confirm
    .
  6. If prompted, tap one of the following then tap
    Done
     :
    • Show all notification content
    • Show sensitive content only when unlocked
    • Don't show notifications at all
  7. Disable screen lock:
    1. Tap 'None' or 'Swipe'.
    2. To confirm, tap
      Delete
      .

PIN

A PIN is created to access the device.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Security
    Screen lock
    .
  3. Tap
    PIN
    .
  4. Enter a numeric PIN (4 to 16 digits) then tap
    Next
    .
  5. Re-enter the numeric PIN then tap
    Confirm
    .
  6. If prompted, tap one of the following then tap
    Done
     :
    • Show all notification content
    • Show sensitive content only when unlocked
    • Don't show notifications at all
  7. Disable screen lock:
    1. Tap 'None' or 'Swipe'.
    2. To confirm, tap
      Delete
      .

Password

A password is created to access the device.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Security
    Screen lock
    .
  3. Tap
    Password
    .
  4. Enter a password (4 to 16 characters) then tap
    Next
    .
  5. Re-enter the password then tap
    Confirm
    .
  6. If prompted, tap one of the following then tap
    Done
     :
    • Show all notification content
    • Show sensitive content only when unlocked
    • Don't show notifications at all
  7. Disable screen lock:
    1. Tap 'None' or 'Swipe'.
    2. To confirm, tap
      Delete
      .