Personal Settings 238Use a Screen Unlock PIN1. From the Screen lock type menu, tap PIN.2. Enter a PIN, tap Continue, re-enter your PIN, and tap OK to save the setting. The screen lock is set If you fail to enter the correct PIN after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30seconds before you can try again.Use a Screen Unlock Password1. From the Screen lock type menu, tap Password.2. Enter a password with at least 4 characters, including at least one letter, tap Continue, and thenenter your password again to confirm it. The screen lock is set. If you fail to enter the correct password after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30seconds before you can try again.Important: To protect your phone and data from unauthorized access, it is recommended that you usethe screen unlock password (highest security). It is also recommended that you frequently change yourpassword to ensure the safety of your phone and personal data.Use a Fingerprint Screen LockWith a Fingerprint screen lock, swipe your finger over the Home key.Note: Before using the Fingerprint screen lock option, you will need to register your fingerprint on yourphone.1. From the Screen lock type menu, tap Fingerprints.2. Follow the prompts to set up your fingerprints.Note: Fingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the security ofyour device. The likelihood of the fingerprint sensor confusing even small areas of two differentfingerprints is very low. But in rare cases, the sensor may recognize a fingerprint that is similar to aregistered fingerprint.Disable the Screen LockFollow the instructions below to turn off your current screen lock.1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Lock screen and security . The lock screen and security menu opens.2. Tap Screen lock type.