To use it, connect your iPhone to your PC and then run the utility. In the Passcode tab, check Require passcode on device and Require alphanumeric value.

This step by step guide with images covers how to create a custom alphanumeric passcode on iPhone and iPad in a few easy steps.

Now if you’re dead-set on keeping the contents of your iPhone shielded from prying eyes, your best bet is to make use of a passcode that’s longer than six digits. And for extra security, you ...

Still using a four-digit passcode? You can now beef up your iPhone and iPad security by setting up a six-digit passcode and even alphanumeric sequences. Here's how.

To access this option, go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode. From there, you should see a “Passcode Options” tag that should let you pick a custom alphanumeric code for your iPhone.

Want a little stronger security lock-down for your iPhone than what the 4-digit PIN offers? Weblog 9 to 5 Mac details how to enable a more secure alpha-numeric passcode on your device with a few ...

A 4-digit iPhone passcode is about as insecure as it gets, and this black box can figure yours out in just a few days. So it's time to consider better security.

Still using a four-digit passcode? You can now beef up your iPhone and iPad security by setting up a six-digit passcode and even alphanumeric sequences. Here's how.

Today we've got something interesting for you security-minded folks with iPhones or iPod touches. You know how Apple only lets you use four numbers as your passcode to unlock your device? That's ...