Protect your phone
» Detect unknown apps: Google Play Protect automatically sends apps
installed from unknown sources to Google for better detection. To turn
o this feature, tap , and then tap the switch next to Improve
harmful app detection.
» Manage permissions for unused apps: Google Play Protect
automatically resets permissions, deletes temporary files, and stops
notifications for apps you haven't used for at least three months. To
turn o this feature for individual apps, tap > Permissions for
unused apps, then select an app and tap Pause app activity if unused.
Device lock
The easiest way to protect your phone is to lock your touchscreen when
you are not using it. You can choose the best method for you to unlock
your phone.
Screen lock
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Security &
privacy > Device lock > Screen lock
1 Select a lock type:
• None: Turn o the screen lock.
• Swipe: Drag up from the bottom of the screen to unlock.
• Pattern: Draw a pattern to unlock.
• PIN: Enter four to sixteen digits to unlock.
• Password: Enter four to sixteen letters, digits, or symbols to unlock.
2 After setting the lock type, tap for screen lock settings. Tap Lock
after screen timeout to change when to lock after screen timeout
(except when kept unlocked by Smart Lock).
Tip: To change when your touchscreen goes to sleep, swipe up from
the home screen and tap Settings > Display > Screen timeout.
Note: You can make emergency calls on a locked phone (see Emergency
calls). A locked phone still rings, and you do not need to enter a PIN or
password to answer a call.
Unlock with your fingerprint
You can use the fingerprint sensor (see First look for the sensor location)
to unlock your phone, authorize purchases, or sign in to apps.
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap Settings > Security &
privacy > Device lock > Fingerprint
Tip: You need to set a backup screen lock first such as a pattern, PIN, or
password before adding a fingerprint.
» Enroll your fingerprint: Follow the on-screen prompts to record your
fingerprint. When finished, tap Done, or tap Add another to add
another fingerprint.
» Add more fingerprints: Tap Add fingerprint. You can add up to 5
fingerprints.
» Remove your fingerprint: Tap next to a fingerprint to delete it.
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