Settings
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Smart Lock
You can set the device to unlock itself and remain unlocked when trusted locations or devices
are detected.
For example, if you have set your home as a trusted location, when you get home your device
will detect the location and automatically unlock itself.
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This feature will be available to use after you set a screen lock method.
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If you do not use your device for four hours or when you turn on the device, you
must unlock the screen using the pattern, PIN, or password you set.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Lock screen
→
Smart Lock
.
2
Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
3
Select an option and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setting.
Biometrics and security
Options
Change the settings for securing the device.
On the Settings screen, tap
Biometrics and security
.
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Face Recognition
: Set the device to unlock the screen by recognising your face. Refer to
for more information.
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Fingerprint Scanner
: Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen. Refer to
for more information.
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Google Play Protect
: Set the device to check for harmful apps and behaviour and warn
about potential harm and remove them.
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Find My Mobile
: Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature. Access the Find My
Mobile website (
) to track and control your lost or stolen
device.
You can also allow the Google location service to provide more accurate information
about the location of your device.