Using Trusted Devices to Unlock Your Phone
Click each step to see the action, click the picture or use the arrow keys
Once you have added a trusted Bluetooth device, you can choose for your phone to remain unlocked while it is connected to that device. You must have already set up a PIN, password or pattern to be able to use Trusted Devices
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Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers
- 2.
Tap the Settings icon
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Tap Security & Location
- 4.
Tap Smart Lock
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Enter your PIN and then tap the Arrow
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Tap Understood
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Tap Trusted Devices
- 8.
Tap Add Trusted Device
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Tap the device you wish to use
Bluetooth must be turned on and connected to the device you wish to use
- 10.
Tap Yes, Add
- 11.
Your phone will remain unlocked for as long as it is connected to the device.
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To manually lock the phone, press the Power/Lock Key
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Press the Power/Lock Key again
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Tap the Lock icon
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To unlock the phone, press the Power/Lock Key
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Swipe the screen upwards
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Enter your PIN, pattern or password and then tap the Check Mark