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.

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press Fingerprint, Face & Passcode.
Press Fingerprint.
Press Add a Fingerprint.
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 Lock Screen Passcode.
Press Disable Passcode and key in the current phone lock code.
Press Turn Off.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Find "Fingerprint"
    • Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
    • Press the settings icon.
    • Press Fingerprint, Face & Passcode.
    • Press Fingerprint.
  • 2
    Create phone lock code using a fingerprint
    • Press Add a Fingerprint.
    • 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 Lock Screen Passcode.
    • Press Disable Passcode and key in the current phone lock code.
    • Press Turn Off.
  • 4
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.