| 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.
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 phones 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 phone 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 phone, 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.
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 phones 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.
Enable and Use Face Payment
Your phone supports face payment. Once you've enrolled your face in , you'll be able to make face payments in a wide range of apps.
The method of enabling face payment will vary depending on the app. For more details, please 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 phone 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
Go to the Face Recognition screen to:
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 permanently delete your facial data. You'll have to enroll your face once again if you wish to use the facial recognition feature later on.