| Face Recognition |
Face Recognition allows you to unlock your device or access locked apps with your facial data.
Set up Face Recognition
Go to , and enter your lock screen password.
If you haven't set the lock screen password, follow the onscreen instructions to do so.
Some devices support screen wakeup when you raise the device. If you can find the Enable raise to wake setting option on your device, you can enable it as needed.
The settings items vary by device. If your device does not provide a specific item, it indicates that the corresponding feature is not supported.
Touch Get started, position your face in front of your device, and follow the onscreen instructions to enrol your facial data.
Set Face Unlock
On the Face Recognition screen, touch Unlock device and select an unlock method.
Some devices support Require eye contact. When this is enabled, you will need to keep your eyes open while unlocking the device with your face. If you can't find this switch on your device, it means that this feature is not supported.
If you have enabled PrivateSpace, you'll only be able to use Face unlock in MainSpace. If you have added multiple users, you'll only be able to use Face unlock with the Owner account.
Enable and Use Face Payment
Currently, HUAWEI devices 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 can then touch a locked app on your home screen and use face recognition to access the app.
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.
Bolster Your Device Security, with Face Recognition
Enable Require trusted device when using Face unlock to ensure that your device will only unlock when it detects 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, turn on 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
Prevent certain features from accessing your facial data: Disable Unlock device, Access App Lock, or other features, to prevent them from using your facial data. Doing so won't delete your facial data.
Delete facial data: Touch Delete facial data to delete your facial data. You'll have to enrol your face once again if you want to use the facial recognition feature later on.