Change Passcode lock from numeric to alphabetic.

I have an iPhone 3G and have a passcode lock set.Recently I changed the password to a 4 numeric one and now I want to go back to an alphabetic password with more than 4 characters since it feels more safe.But now I cannot change it into anything other than a 4 numeric one.Searched all the posts in the forum and couldn't find a solution.Can anyone help me please.Tried the resetting option,didn't help.
Tahnks in advance.

The only way I know to do what you want is to download this:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL851
And then:
# Click on the Passcode tab, and check Require Passcode on Device. Check the various options/restrictions you want to enable.
# When you are all done, click the Share button at the top of the window. An email will open with a configuration profile attached. Send the email to your iPhone.
# Open Mail on your iPhone, and open the message with the configuration profile attached. Click on the profile attachment, and then follow the on-screen prompts to install the profile and set your new long passcode.

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