| 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 have not set a lock screen password, set a 6-digit PIN or touch Change unlock method to set up another type of password.
Touch Add facial profile.
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Select Enable raise to wake.
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 and follow the onscreen instructions to enrol your facial data.
Add More Facial Profiles
You can add a maximum of five facial profiles on your device so that it's easy to share with loved ones.
On the Face Recognition screen, touch Add facial profile, and follow the onscreen instructions to add facial data.
Set Face Unlock
On the Face Recognition screen, touch Unlock device and select an unlock method.
Direct unlock: The screen will unlock once facial recognition is successful.
Swipe to unlock: Swipe on the screen to unlock the screen after facial recognition is successful.
Certain devices also support the Require eye contact feature, which can be enabled on the Face Recognition screen. Once enabled, you'll need to keep your eyes open while unlocking the device with your face.
If you wish to disable face unlock, touch .
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.
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.