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» Detect unknown apps: Google Play Protect automatically sends apps installed from unknown
sources to Google for better detection. To turn off this feature, tap
next to Improve harmful app detection.
» Manage permissions for unused apps: Google Play Protect automatically resets permissions,
deletes temporary files, and stops notifications for apps you haven't used for at least three months.
To turn off this feature for individual apps, tap
app and tap Pause app activity if unused.
Device lock
The easiest way to protect your phone is to lock your touchscreen when you are not using it. You can
choose the best method for you to unlock your phone.
Screen lock
Find it: Swipe up from the home screen and tap
Screen lock
1 Select a lock type:
• None: Turn off the screen lock.
• Swipe: Drag up from the bottom of the screen to unlock.
• Pattern: Draw a pattern to unlock.
• PIN: Enter four to sixteen digits to unlock.
• Password: Enter four to sixteen letters, digits, or symbols to unlock.
2 After setting the lock type, tap
change when to lock after screen timeout (except when kept unlocked by Smart Lock).
Tip: To change when your touchscreen goes to sleep, swipe up from the home screen and tap
Settings > Display > Screen timeout.
Note: You can make emergency calls on a locked phone (see
rings, and you do not need to enter a PIN or password to answer a call.
Unlock with your fingerprint
You can use the fingerprint sensor (see
authorize purchases, or sign in to apps.
> Permissions for unused apps, then select an
Settings > Security & privacy > Device lock >
for screen lock settings. Tap Lock after screen timeout to
First look
for the sensor location) to unlock your phone,
Protect your phone
, and then tap the switch
Emergency
calls). A locked phone still
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