I can't start my phone

Turn use of phone lock code on or off

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press Fingerprint, Face & Password.
Press Add Fingerprint.
Press Continue.
Press Other Encryption Methods.
Press the required phone lock code and 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 the Return key.
Press Fingerprint and key in the additional phone lock code you created earlier.
Press the delete icon next to the required fingerprints.
Press Delete.
Press Lock Screen Password and key in the additional phone lock code you created earlier.
Press Turn Off Password.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Find "Fingerprint, Face & Password"
    • Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press Fingerprint, Face & Password.
  • 2
    Create phone lock code using a fingerprint
    • Press Add Fingerprint.
    • Press Continue.
    • Press Other Encryption Methods.
    • Press the required phone lock code and 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 the Return key.
  • 3
    Turn off use of phone lock code
    • Press Fingerprint and key in the additional phone lock code you created earlier.
    • Press the delete icon next to the required fingerprints.
    • Press Delete.
    • Press Lock Screen Password and key in the additional phone lock code you created earlier.
    • Press Turn Off Password.
  • 4
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

Can you turn on your phone?

It's important to find out if you can turn on your phone. If you can't turn on your phone, you need to solve this problem first. When the problem is solved, you will most likely also be able to start your phone.