Problem: Fingerprint option disappeared from Security & location menu.
After each troubleshooting step, check to see if your issue is fixed.
1.
Turn your phone off and then on again.
2.
is available for your phone.
3.
Check for app updates.
the
Play Store
app and touch
>
My apps & games
.
4.
to see if apps you installed are causing the issue and uninstall as needed.
If the sensor works correctly in safe mode, a 3rd party app is probably causing the issue. These apps can
cause issues: lock screen apps, app locks that use the fingerprint sensor, RAM boosters, and RAM cleaners.
5.
Set lock screen preferences
Limit lock screen notifications
set a pattern, PIN or password
, you can control which notifications show on your
.
1.
Security & Location
.
2.
Touch
Lock screen preferences
>
Lock screen
.
3.
Select whether or not to show notifications. If you show notifications but hide sensitive content, then you'll get
notifications for an incoming email or chat, but they won't include message details.
Add message to lock screen
To add your name or a short message to your
for anyone who finds your phone:
1.
Security & Location
.
2.
Touch
Lock screen preferences
>
Lock screen message
.
3.
Type the text to display and touch
Save
.
Tip:
Don't put your mobile number as your contact info unless you can access your voicemail from another
device.
Quickly tighten lock screen security
Unlocking with the
make it easier to keep your phone secure
and minimize when you need to enter your PIN, pattern, or password. But sometimes you need to trade
convenience for more security. You can temporarily tighten locks and prevent lock screen notifications.
To set it up:
1.
Security & location
>
Lock screen preferences
.
2.
Turn
Show lockdown option
on
.
To use it:
Other settings : Security & location : Lock and unlock phone
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