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Locking or unlocking a note


In order to lock and unlock notes created in the Notes app, you must first set a password for locking notes.


To lock a note:

1. From the home screen, tap Notes.
2. Navigate to the folder where your note is located.
3. Tap the note you wish to lock.
4. Tap the menu icon.
5. Tap Lock.
6. Enter a password for all your locked notes, then tap Done.
7. Tap the lock icon to lock the note.
Steps complete

To unlock a note:

1. When viewing the locked note, tap the unlock icon.
2. Enter your locked notes password and tap OK.

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