Turn use of phone lock code on or off

The phone lock code prevents others from accessing the contents of your phone (such as pictures and messages). When the phone lock code is turned on, it needs to be used every time you turn on your phone and when it has been in sleep mode.

Press Settings.
Press Fingerprint, Face & Passcode.
Press Add a Fingerprint.
Follow the instructions on the screen to create an additional phone lock code.
Follow the instructions on the screen to create the phone lock code using your fingerprint.
Press Continue.
Press Turn off Passcode and key in the current phone lock code.
Press Close to turn off the function.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Find "Fingerprint, Face & Passcode"
    • Press Settings.
    • Press Fingerprint, Face & Passcode.
  • 2
    Create phone lock code using a fingerprint
    • Press Add a Fingerprint.
    • Follow the instructions on the screen to create an additional phone lock code.
    • Follow the instructions on the screen to create the phone lock code using your fingerprint.
    • Press Continue.
  • 3
    Turn off use of phone lock code
    • Press Turn off Passcode and key in the current phone lock code.
    • Press Close to turn off the function.
  • 4
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.