About security

To keep your phone secure, use a screen lock when it goes to sleep:

• Choose from facial recognition, a pattern, PIN, or password to unlock.
• You can access notifications and quick settings, start a call, and launch the camera from the lock screen.
• You can make emergency calls on a locked phone. A locked phone still rings; you don't need to unlock it to answer.
• If you forget your pattern, PIN, or password, contact your carrier.

You can customize the lock screen by adding widgets and your contact info.

For additional security, you can also:

• Connect to a virtual private network if you need to access files on a secure network.
• Add a SIM lock to control use of mobile data.
• Encrypt your phone. Encryption protects the accounts, apps, and files so that people cannot access them if your phone is stolen.
• Prevent malware by doing a little research before you download an app.
• Block all calls and text messages from a number by requesting a block from your carrier or by downloading a number blocking app from Play Store.