Unlock with your face

Set up face matching

  1. Go to Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock > Face Unlock.
  2. Unlock your phone.

  3. Follow the onscreen instructions. Be sure to frame your entire face with the outline.

    Face matching data is stored securely on the phone.

  4. Select face unlock options.

Whenever you turn on or wake the phone, it will search for your face and unlock the screen when it recognizes you.

Change unlock options

For direct access to your home screen or last used app

Skip the Power button and just show the phone your face to unlock and go straight to your home screen or last used app. To set it up:

  1. Go to Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock > Face Unlock.
  2. Turn both Unlock your phone and Skip lock screen on toggle on switch.

Prevent someone from using your photo to unlock phone

  2. Turn Liveness Mode on toggle on switch. You'll need to blink when using face matching. Your phone won't unlock unless it detects facial movement during the match.

Turn off face matching

  1. Go to Settings > Security & privacy > Face Unlock.
  2. Unlock your phone.

  3. Tap Delete face data.

    The phone will no longer recognize your face, and the data is deleted. To turn it on again, set up face matching again.

Fix an issue

If you're having trouble getting the phone to recognize your face:

  1. Go to Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock > Face Unlock.
  2. Unlock your phone, then tap Redo face scan.
  3. Be sure you are in a well lit environment. Avoid low light, strong light, and backlit environments to ensure the face image is clear.
  4. Follow the onscreen instructions.