2.5 Device Protection Shortcut
The device protection button in the footer displays the current protection state of the selected device.
| State | Description |
|---|---|
| Unknown | Protection state has not yet been read |
| No Protection | The device has no password or lock applied |
| Unlocked | The device is password-protected and currently unlocked |
| Locked | The device is password-protected and currently locked |
| Permanently Locked | The device has been permanently locked |
The button tooltip indicates the available action (e.g., “Click to lock device”). Clicking it opens the appropriate lock or unlock dialog when applicable.
Fastpath:
The protection state is determined when the device is read. If the state shows “Unknown”, click the button to fetch the protection state or perform a Read operation.