Nexus 6PSetting Up a Fingerprint Lock

You can set up your device to unlock by using your fingerprint. When this lock type is set up you can place your the finger you used to set up the lock on the fingerprint sensor to unlock your device.

You can set up your device to unlock by using your fingerprint. When this lock type is set up you can place your the finger you used to set up the lock on the fingerprint sensor to unlock your device.

Steps List - Interactive list of steps. Select a step to read its corresponding text, and to see its Product Image and the Indicators necessary to complete the step.

Current Step: 1 - From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon.
  1. 1 - From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon.
  2. 2 - Tap Settings.
  3. 3 - Scroll to Security.
  4. 4 - Tap Security.
  5. 5 - Tap Fingerprint.
  6. 6 - Tap Continue.
  7. 7 - Tap SET UP SCREEN LOCK.
  8. 8 - Choose a backup screen lock method and follow the prompts.
  9. 9 - Tap DONE.
  10. 10 - Tap NEXT.
  11. 11 - Put your finger on the sensor and lift after you feel a vibration. Repeat this action until the setup is complete.
  12. 12 - Tap DONE.
  13. 13 - You've completed the steps!

Product Image and Indicators - Image of the current step and indicators demonstrating the interactions necessary to complete the step.

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