X power3Using 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, drag down the Notification panel.
  1. 1 - From the Home screen, drag down the Notification panel.
  2. 2 - Tap the Settings icon.
  3. 3 - Tap General.
  4. 4 - Tap Lock screen & security.
  5. 5 - Tap Fingerprints.
  6. 6 - Tap NEXT.
  7. 7 - Select a backup screen lock to use with your fingerprint.
    • Note: For this tutorial, we're showing how to set up a PIN. You can select a different type of security, but steps may vary based on what you choose.
  8. 8 - Select your secure start-up preference.
  9. 9 - Tap NEXT.
  10. 10 - Enter your PIN.
    • Note: Your PIN must be at least 4 numbers long.
  11. 11 - Tap NEXT.
  12. 12 - Confirm your PIN.
  13. 13 - Tap OK.
  14. 14 - Select a notification preference.
    • Note: Tap Hide sensitive notification content to prevent the content of emails, texts and other notifications from appearing on the Lock screen. You'll be notified that you have a new message, but not shown what the message contains.
  15. 15 - Tap OK.
  16. 16 - Repeatedly lift and rest your finger on the Fingerprint sensor.
  17. 17 - Tap OK.
  18. 18 - 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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