How to Unlock a Keypad

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Reviewed by Stan Kats

Last Updated: February 24, 2025

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• Unlocking Blackberry Devices
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• Unlocking Motorola Devices
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• Unlocking Keypads in Windows
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• Unlocking Keypads on Mac OS X
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The keypad lock feature helps prevent accidental typing and key presses when your device is not in use. You can unlock the keypad on your device at any time using the appropriate keystrokes for your mobile phone or computer.

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Method 1

Method 1 of 4:

Unlocking Blackberry Devices

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   Press the “Lock” key located on the top left side of your Blackberry device. Your keypad will now be unlocked and ready for use.
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Method 2

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Unlocking Motorola Devices

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   Press the button displayed below “Unlock.” On most Motorola devices, this will be the left soft key.
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   Press the * key. Your device will now be unlocked and ready for use.
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Method 3

Method 3 of 4:

Unlocking Keypads in Windows

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   Click on the “Start” menu and select “Control Panel.”
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   Click on “Accessibility Options.”
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   Click on the “Keyboard” tab, and remove any checkmarks displayed next to the keyboard options displayed on-screen.
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   Click on “OK.” Your keypad or keyboard will now be unlocked and ready for use.

   • If your keypad is still locked after following these steps, restart your computer to resolve the problem.
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Method 4

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Unlocking Keypads on Mac OS X

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   Click on the Apple menu and select “System Preferences.”
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   Click on “Universal Access” under “System.”
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   Click on the tab labeled “Mouse and Trackpad.”
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   Select “Off” next to “Mouse Keys.”
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   Close System Preferences. Your keypad or keyboard will now be unlocked and ready for use.
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  How do I turn on the keypad?

  

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  For a PC, go to Control Panel --> Ease of Access --> Ease of Access Center and click Start On-Screen Keyboard.

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