Quickly tighten lock screen security

Unlocking with the fingerprint sensor and setting up automatic unlocking make it easier to keep your phone secure and minimize when you need to enter your PIN, pattern, or password. But sometimes you need to trade convenience for more security. You can temporarily tighten locks and prevent lock screen notifications.

1. Press & hold the Power button. (If Google Assistant opens when you press & hold the Power button, then press the Power & Volume up buttons instead.)

2. Touch Lockdown.

   Your fingerprint sensor and automatic unlock settings are disabled and notifications won’t be displayed on your lock screen.

3. To exit Lockdown, unlock your phone with your PIN, pattern, or password.