To unlock the device using your fingerprint
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With the lock screen active, place your finger on the power key so that the
device can scan your fingerprint and unlock the screen. Make sure that you
use a finger that you have registered in Fingerprint Manager.
If you fail to unlock the screen using your fingerprint after five attempts, you can use your
backup pattern, PIN or password instead.
To register a fingerprint for the first time
1
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager .
2
Tap NEXT, then confirm your pattern, PIN or password.
3
Tap NEXT and follow the on-screen instructions to complete fingerprint
registration.
When registering a fingerprint for the first time, you are also prompted to set up a pattern,
PIN or password as a security backup if you have not already done so.
The Fingerprint sensor is on the power key and not on the screen of your device. Before
using the Fingerprint sensor, make sure the sensor is clean and without any visible
moisture.
To register additional fingerprints
1
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.
2
Confirm your pattern, PIN or password.
3
Tap Add fingerprint, then follow the on-screen instructions.
To delete a registered fingerprint
1
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.
2
Confirm your pattern, PIN or password.
3
Tap the registered fingerprint, then tap DELETE > DELETE.
To rename a registered fingerprint
1
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager.
2
Select a registered fingerprint in the list and then enter a name.
3
Tap OK.
Unlocking your device automatically
The Smart Lock feature lets you set your device to unlock automatically in certain
situations, for example, when connected to a Bluetooth® device or carrying it with
you.
The Smart Lock feature is available in most markets, countries or regions.
Go to
http://www.support.google.com/ and search “smart lock” for more
information about the Smart Lock feature.
To enable Smart Lock
1
Set a pattern, PIN or password as a screen lock if you have not already done
so.
2
Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Trust agents.
3
Tap the Smart Lock (Google) slider to enable the function.
4
Tap .
5
Find and tap Smart Lock.
6
Enter your pattern, PIN or password. You need to enter these credentials to
change your Smart Lock settings.
7
Select a Smart Lock type.
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