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 General.
Press Fingerprints & security.
Press Fingerprints.
Press NEXT and follow the instructions on the screen to create an additional phone lock code.
Follow the instructions on the screen to add your fingerprint.
Press OK.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
Press Settings.
Press Display.
Press Lock screen.
Press Select screen lock.
Press None.
Press REMOVE.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Find "Fingerprints & security"
    • Press Settings.
    • Press General.
    • Press Fingerprints & security.
  • 2
    Add fingerprint
    • Press Fingerprints.
    • Press NEXT and follow the instructions on the screen to create an additional phone lock code.
    • Follow the instructions on the screen to add your fingerprint.
    • Press OK.
  • 3
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 4
    Turn off use of phone lock code
    • Press Settings.
    • Press Display.
    • Press Lock screen.
    • Press Select screen lock.
    • Press None.
    • Press REMOVE.
  • 5
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.