Change or Reset PIN code for App Lock and Anti-Theft

Written By Marissa Fegan (Super Administrator)

Updated at July 15th, 2021

As part of VIPRE Android Security, you are able to set a PIN code to protect your apps and device.

Change your PIN

If you wish to change the PIN code you set for App Lock and Anti-Theft:

  1. Select More on the bottom navigation bar
  2. Selectandroidsettings.pngSettings
  3. Scroll down to Anti-Theft and select Security PIN Code
  4. Type in the current PIN code
  5. Type in the new PIN code you want to set, then select SAVE PIN


Reset or Retrieve your PIN

If you forget the PIN code you set for App Lock and Anti-Theft:

  1. Navigate to the VIPRE Security Central portal on your Android device and login
  2.  Click the hamburger menu in the upper-left corner of the screen
  3. Select My Devices
  4. Click on the desired device and then the 3-dots menu in the upper-right corner of the screen
  5. Select Settings
  6. Reset or retrieve the PIN code from the Application PIN field
  7. Click Save

That's it!