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 setup.
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 recognizing your face. Refer to
for more information.
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Fingerprints
: Register your fingerprints to unlock the screen. Refer to
for more information.
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Biometrics preferences
: Change the settings for biometric data.
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Biometrics security patch
: View the version of the biometrics security patch and check
for updates.
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Google Play Protect
: Set the device to check for harmful apps and behavior and warn
about potential harm and remove them.