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App lock
1. Setting password
Use App lock to protect the data of individual apps and your privacy.
Open Security and tap App lock to set your password. Password type
is set to pattern by default.
• Changing password type
When you set your password, tap Change password to switch between
different password types. Pattern, PIN, and combined password are
available now.
• Adding your Mi Account
After setting your password, you can choose to add your Mi Account.
If you forget your App lock password, you'll be able to reset it using Mi
Account.
We strongly recommend adding your Mi Account if you use App lock.
Unless you add your account, you'll be able to reset your App lock
password only by performing a factory reset.
• Using fingerprints
You can use the fingerprints recorded on your device for App lock
verification. You'll have to confirm your password once again if you add a
new fingerprint.
You won't be able to use fingerprints for App lock verification.
2. Protecting apps with App lock
When you use App lock for the first time, the feature will check what
apps are installed on your device and recommend the ones that might
require protection.
Just toggle the switch next to an app's name to add or remove App lock
protection.
Tap the Search box at the top of the screen to search for apps.
3. App lock settings
• App lock switch
Toggle the switch to add or remove App lock protection. When you
toggle the switch off, protection will be removed from all apps along with
the App lock password.
• When App lock is applied
You can choose when exactly App lock is applied. 3 options are
available now.
• When device is locked: Once verified, App lock won't be applied until
you lock your device and open a protected app after unlocking.
• When device is locked or after exiting the app: You'll have to verify
your App lock password after you unlock your device or exit a
protected app.
• When device is locked or in 1 minute after exiting app: You'll have to
verify your App lock password after you unlock your device or fail to
reopen a protected app within 1 minute after you left it.