How to set Alpha-Numeric Passcode in iOS device?

If you own an iOS device, then you must know that by default you have to set 4 digit numeric passcode. But there is also a feature available for you to set alpha-numeric passcode about which many of us are unaware. For this, you don't need any kind of applications and there's no need to jailbreak your device. In this post, I will show how you can easily set up alphanumeric passcode in just 4 easy steps.

Lets get started..

Process:

I have shown you a preview of 4 digit passcode on my iOS device.

Step 1: At first, go to Setting and select Passcode as shown below. (My iOS version is 7.1.2. In order version of iOS below 7, you can find Passcode menu inside General.)

Step 2: There you can see 'Simple Passcode' enabled. Make sure you Turn it Off.

Step 3: Then you are prompted to enter your old 4 digit passcode. Enter it.

Step 4: Now you can set alpha-numeric passcode according to your wish. When you click on highlighted '.?123', you will get an option to enter numbers. You have to enter same passcode twice and you're done.

Here's the preview of lock screen menu.

In future, I will write an article on how you can reset your iOS forgotten passcode.

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