Security
Set the security settings of your phone.
Setting a screen lock
Set a screen lock for your phone.
1. From the Desktop, swipe up to show the Applications drawer, then tap Settings > Security.
2. Tap Screen lock, and then select the preferred screen lock mode:
• None. Removes the screen lock
• Swipe. Unlock the screen by swiping.
• Pattern. Unlock the screen through a pattern you have registered.
• PIN. Use a PIN to unlock the screen.
• Password. Use your preferred password to unlock the screen.
To configure other screen lock settings
1. From the Desktop, swipe up to show the Applications drawer, then tap Settings > Security.
2. Tap the settings icon ( ) of the Screen lock menu, and configure any of the following
options:
• Automatically lock. Set the needed time for the screen lock to activate.
• Power button instantly locks. Allow the power key button to lock your screen.
• Lock screen message. Set a lock screen message.
Setting a Fingerprint lock
You may also register your fingerprint and use it to unlock your phone, sign in to apps, and other
security purposes.
1. From the Desktop, swipe up to show the Applications drawer, then tap Settings > Security.
2. Tap Fingerprint, and then follow the onscreen instructions in registering your fingerprint.
