Huawei Y7p User Manual page 25

Set a PIN: A PIN number is a sequence of digits. Entering a PIN to unlock your Phone is
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quick and simple. For better security, use a long sequence of random numbers as your PIN.
Go to Set lock screen password, follow the prompts to set up a PIN. Alternatively, touch
Change unlock method, and set 4-digit PIN or Custom PIN.
Set a pattern: Unlock your Phone by drawing a preset pattern on the screen. For better
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security, use a pattern that includes overlapping line segments. Go to Set lock screen
password > Change unlock method > Pattern and draw the same pattern twice. The
pattern must connect at least 4 dots.
Set a password: A password made up of numbers, letters, and special characters is more
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secure than a PIN or pattern. For better security, use a password with 8 or more characters
that includes numbers, letters, and special characters. Be sure to memorize the password so
that you don't get locked out of your Phone if you forget it. Go to Set lock screen
password > Change unlock method > Password, follow the prompts to set up a password.
Unlock your device using a smart band: If your device supports unlocking with a smart
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band, the screen will automatically light up when the band comes within 80 cm of your
device. Swiping on the screen of your Phone will instantly unlock the device. Touch Smart
unlock, and follow the onscreen prompts to complete the setup.
Unlock your device using a fingerprint: If your device supports fingerprint unlock,
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this is the recommended unlock method. Using a fingerprint is a secure and quick way
to unlock the device. After setting a lock screen password, touch Enroll in the dialog
box that pops up and follow the onscreen prompts to enroll your fingerprints.
For security reasons, please do not disable the lock screen password: A lock screen
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password prevents unauthorized access to your device. For the security of your device,
do not select Disable lock screen password as the screen lock method.
Regular password prompts help you to remember your password: If you have not
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entered your screen lock password for 3 days, the system will require that you enter
the password to unlock your device.
Lock the Screen to Quickly Secure Your Phone
If you don't use your Phone for a set period of time, the screen will turn off and lock. As long
as the screen stays on, you can use your Phone without needing to unlock the screen. Lock
your screen when you are not using your Phone to protect your privacy and prevent mistaken
inputs.
Set a lock screen password to help protect your privacy. You can lock your device in the
following ways:
Lock the screen instantly with the Power button: Press the Power button to lock the
screen at any time.
Lock the screen with one-touch screen lock: Pinch two fingers together on the home
screen to enter the editing screen. Touch Widgets > Screen Lock and add the Screen Lock
widget to your home screen. This helps reduce wear and tear on your power button. After
Home Screen
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