diff --git a/res/layout/choose_lock_pattern_common.xml b/res/layout/choose_lock_pattern_common.xml
index 2dd8cd576de..761a724f79b 100644
--- a/res/layout/choose_lock_pattern_common.xml
+++ b/res/layout/choose_lock_pattern_common.xml
@@ -36,6 +36,16 @@
         android:paddingLeft="0dp"
         android:paddingRight="0dp">
 
+        <TextView
+            android:id="@+id/sud_layout_description"
+            android:text="@string/lockpassword_choose_your_pattern_description"
+            style="@style/SudDescription.Glif"
+            android:layout_width="match_parent"
+            android:layout_height="wrap_content"
+            android:minLines="4"
+            android:paddingStart="?attr/sudMarginStart"
+            android:paddingEnd="?attr/sudMarginEnd"/>
+
         <TextView
             android:id="@+id/headerText"
             style="@style/SudDescription.Glif"
diff --git a/res/values/strings.xml b/res/values/strings.xml
index fde4f262b59..123955ca12e 100644
--- a/res/values/strings.xml
+++ b/res/values/strings.xml
@@ -4409,6 +4409,8 @@
     <string name="lockpassword_choose_your_profile_pin_header">Set a work PIN</string>
     <!-- Header on first screen of choose device pattern flow [CHAR LIMIT=40] -->
     <string name="lockpassword_choose_your_pattern_header">Set a pattern</string>
+    <!-- Description on first screen of choose device pattern flow [CHAR LIMIT=NONE] -->
+    <string name="lockpassword_choose_your_pattern_description">For added security, set a pattern to unlock the device</string>
     <!-- Header on first screen of choose work profile pattern flow [CHAR LIMIT=40] -->
     <string name="lockpassword_choose_your_profile_pattern_header">Set a work pattern</string>