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You can now unlock your phone by just looking at it! However, if you've set up a lock screen with Face
recognition, your screen may request a PIN, Pattern, or Password under the following conditions:
At least once every 24 hours.
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If 4 hours have passed without using the device.
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If the device has been restarted.
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Note: These additional checks are to help keep your phone secure.
Facial recognition options
Once your face is registered to your device, you can use additional security options and settings. To access these
options, navigate to Settings, and then tap Biometrics and security. Tap Face recognition, and then enter your
security credentials. The following will be available:
Remove face data: Delete the current face recognition data that is stored.
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Add alternative appearance to enhance recognition: This is useful if you change your hairstyle, facial hair,
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or make up.
Face unlock: Unlocks your device when your face is recognized.
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Stay on Lock screen until swipe: Remain on the Lock screen until you swipe even if you already used Face
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recognition.
Faster recognition: This will improve the recognition speed but also reduces security, increasing the
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possibility of a video or image being incorrectly recognized as your face.
Require open eyes: For added security, the device will only recognize your face when your eyes are open.
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Brighten screen: Increase screen brightness temporarily so your face can be recognized in the dark.
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Tips for Facial recognition
Show your face and your device unlocks: it doesn't get much easier than that. If you are having some difficulty,
here are some facial recognition tips.
Glasses, hats, masks, makeup, bangs, and beards can affect the recognition process. Adding an alternative
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look can help the device recognize you in different situations.
Make sure you are in a well-lit area and the camera lens is clean.
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