Face Recognition

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Face Recognition

3D Face Recognition utilizes more information than traditional face recognition technology to further enhance your device security. Time-of-Flight (ToF) 3D imaging technology makes face recognition possible even in dark environments.

You can unlock your phone, make payments, and access locked apps using your facial data. You can also enroll an alternate look for even greater convenience.

Enroll Facial Data

  1. Go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Face Recognition , and enter your lock screen password.

  2. Select Enable raise to wake.

  3. Touch Get started and follow the onscreen instructions to enroll your facial data.

Set an Alternate Look

You can add an alternate look for more accurate and convenient face recognition.

On the Face Recognition screen, touch Set an alternate look, and follow the onscreen instructions to enroll the alternate facial data.

Enable Face Unlock

On the Face Recognition screen, touch Unlock device, and select an unlock method.

You can also enable Require eye contact to improve security. Once this feature is enabled, you will need to keep your eyes open to unlock the screen.

If you have enabled PrivateSpace on or added multiple users to your phone, you can use Face unlock only in MainSpace or with the Owner account.

Enable and Use Face Payment

Currently, HUAWEI phones support face payment on apps such as Alipay.

The method of enabling face payment varies depending on the apps. For details, contact the app developer.

Access App Lock with Face Recognition

On the Face Recognition screen, enable Access App Lock, and follow the onscreen instructions to add your facial data to App Lock.

You will then be able to access locked apps with face recognition.

Link Your Face with Password Vault

Access the Face Recognition screen and enable Autofill usernames and passwords.

When logging in to an app, you can use Face Recognition to automatically fill in the account name and password saved in Password Vault.

Face Recognition for Security Enhancement

For greater security, enable Require trusted device when using Face unlock so your phone will only be unlocked when it recognizes your face and is connected to a trusted device.

This feature is disabled by default. To enable it, go to the Face Recognition settings screen, touch Require trusted device, enable the Require trusted device switch, and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the settings.

A trusted device can be any Bluetooth device that can be used for unlocking purposes, such as earphones, a watch, or a band.

Disable or Delete Facial Data

On the Face Recognition screen, you can do the following:
  • Disable facial data for certain features: Disable Unlock device, or Access App Lock as required. This will not delete your facial data.

  • Delete facial data: Touch Delete facial data and follow the onscreen instructions to delete your facial data.

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