Setting Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, or Password

Follow these steps to set an unlock sequence for the first time or after you disable a previously set unlock sequence.

1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Lock screen.

2. Tap Select screen lock.

3. Tap None, Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN or Password.

   None: No lock screen is enabled so the screen will never be locked from use.

   Swipe: A swipe motion in any direction on the touchscreen will unlock the screen.

   Face Unlock: Unlocks the screen using face recognition. Keep in mind that Face unlock is less secure than a pattern, PIN or password because it uses generalized shape and dimension to verify your face.

   Pattern: Unlocks the screen using a pattern you draw with your finger. The first time you set an unlock pattern, you will see a tutorial with instructions on how to create it. Read the tutorial and tap Next. Draw your pattern (connect at least 4 dots) and tap Continue. Then redraw your pattern and tap Confirm.

   NOTE

   Follow the on-screen instructions to create a backup PIN number in case you forget your pattern.

   PIN: Unlocks the screen with a number sequence. Enter a PIN (at least 4 digits) and tap Continue. Reenter your PIN and tap OK to confirm it.

   Password: Unlocks the screen with an alphanumeric sequence. Enter a password (at least 4 characters) and tap Continue. Reenter your password and tap OK to confirm it.

   From then on, any time you want to turn the phone on or unlock the screen, you will need to perform the unlock action you set (swipe, face recognition, pattern, PIN, or password) to gain access to it.