Lock your BlackBerry with PatternLock
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By: pdaBlast! Staff
April 21, 2009 | |
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PatternLock offers a new and fun way for you to lock your BlackBerry Storm. The lock screen shows 9 dots in a 3x3 grid. Before using PatternLock, you define what your lock pattern will be. The next time you see the lock screen, you trace your finger in the pattern you defined before and your device will unlock. Any other pattern and in any other order will not unlock the device. The application allows you to either use the default wallpaper or to pick a different background image stored on your device. You can even set it to autolock the device whenever you turn it on. You can also set it to autolock when the device is inactive for a time period of your choosing.
PatternLock also features a call screen lock to help avoid accidental screen clicks with your face during a call. This can be activated after a set time delay and can even display a custom message when locked.
Please note that this will not replace the BlackBerry lock functionality when pressing the lock button. It is recommended you assign this application to a convenience key for easy access, or you can rely on the autolocking system. An icon is also available so that you can easily lock from the homescreen.
To change any option (including resetting your pattern) after setting it the first time, please go to the BlackBerry global options screen (where you change settings for Screen/Keyboard etc.) and enter the new PatternLock page there. Make sure to restart your device once after installing PatternLock.
DISCLAIMER: PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR PATTERN! If you intend to use the autolock feature or leave PatternLock enabled for an extended period of time, you should disable the built in BlackBerry automatic password lock as it will still lock your device (even if automatic PatternLock is enabled). If you require maximum security for your device, you should use the built in BlackBerry password lock.
Features:
Autolock on startup and when device is inactive
Call screen lock to avoid accidental screen clicks during a call (unlock by clicking escape and reactivate by choosing "Lock Screen" from the menu when in a call) Choose your own unlock pattern
Choose your own background image
A "Lock Out" feature that will block any input for a set period of time if the wrong pattern is entered a user-defined maximum number of times (can be disabled)
A counter of how many times your device has been locked out (located in the options screen)
Sound effects when unlocking and when an incorrect password is entered (can be turned off in options, and won't play if device is on silent, vibrate or alerts off)
Simple design that seamlessly fits in with the BlackBerry Storm interface
A fun and easy way to secure your device
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