How to change screen lock method?

Using /e/OS Settings
1

I’m a new /e/ user who has never used Android previously.

When I set up my device, I chose PIN as my screen lock method. I would now like to change my lock method to pattern, however there doesn’t seem to be an option in my Security settings for that. I have an option to change the PIN, but not change from PIN to some other screen lock method.

Thanks for any suggestions.

2

Something’s not right here. This option should be in the settings under Security section. However, if you already have a PIN and want to change it to something else, you will first be prompted to enter your current PIN to access this selector.

3

Which version are you using ? Nougat, Oreo or Pie ?
Under Pie it should look like this

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4

You should find these setting for Screen lock in this location
Settings >> Security & location >> under Device Security you should find options to change Screen lock + Add Fingerprints etc
I am checking on a Pie build it should be same for other OS as well.

5

Thanks for the responses – after I entered my PIN, I got the additional options to change the screen lock method.

K