Secure My Device

In this tutorial, you will learn how to:
 

• Set a security lock
• Set up Fingerprint Unlock
• Set up Face Unlock
• Change lock type
• Change lock screen timeout
• Lock and unlock device 
• Request your device be unlocked from the AT&T network

 

Set a security lock

1. Swipe down from the Notification bar with two fingers, then select the Settings icon. Scroll to and select Security & privacy.



2. Select Device lock > Screen lock, then select the desired backup screen lock method and follow the prompts to complete set up.

Note: If you choose Pattern lock, you will have to factory reset your device if you forget your Pattern lock. Visit the Reset Device tutorial for alternate reset instructions.



3. Edit Lock screen notification settings as desired, then select Done.

Set up Fingerprint Unlock

1. From the Security & privacy screen, select Device lock > Face & Fingerprint Unlock > enter your screen lock. Select Fingerprint Unlock.



2. Review and scroll through the Set up Fingerprint Unlock prompt, then select I agree to continue.



3. Select Start and follow the prompt to complete setup. When finished, select Done.
 

Set up Face Unlock

1. From the Security & privacy screen, select Device lock > Face & Fingerprint Unlock > enter your screen lock. Select Face Unlock.



2.  Review the Set up Face Unlock prompt, then select I agree to continue. 



3. Select Start and follow the prompt to complete setup. When finished, select Done.
 

Change lock type

Change lock screen timeout

1. From the Security & privacy screen, select Device unlock. Select the  Settings icon next to Screen lock.



2. Select Lock after screen timeout, then select the desired timeout duration.

Lock and unlock device

• LOG IN USING THE SECURITY LOCK: If using face unlock, hold your phone in front of your face. If using fingerprint unlock, place your finger on the fingerprint sensor located on the screen. To use your backup screen lock, from the lock screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen, then enter your backup screen lock.
• LOCK DEVICE: Press the Power/Lock button located on the right side of the device.

Request your device be unlocked from the AT&T network