Security - Huawei Mate Xs User Manual

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Enter the original lock screen password.
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Enter a new password, or touch Change unlock method to select a password type, then
follow the onscreen instructions to input a new password.
Disable Lock Screen Password
On the Biometrics & password screen, go to Disable lock screen password.

Security

Use App Lock to Protect Your Privacy
You can lock apps containing private data, such as chat and payment apps, to prevent
unauthorized access.
Enable App Lock
Go to Settings > Security > App Lock > Enable, then follow the onscreen instructions to set
the App Lock password and select the apps to lock.
If you have enabled face or fingerprint unlock, you can link App Lock with a face ID or
fingerprint ID as prompted.
This feature may vary by device.
Change the App Lock Password or Security Questions
Enter the App Lock settings screen, go to
password or Custom PIN as the App Lock password.
If you select Custom PIN, you can go on to set a new password and security questions.
Cancel or Disable App Lock
On the App Lock settings screen, do the following:
Cancel App Lock: On the list of locked apps, toggle off the switches beside the apps for
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which you want to cancel App Lock.
Reset App Lock: Go to
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clear all App Lock settings.
Enable Smart Unlock
Smart Unlock enables you to unlock your phone with a Bluetooth device, such as a smart
band. When a compatible Bluetooth device is detected, you can then unlock your phone with
a simple swipe.
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Pair your phone with the Bluetooth device.
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On your phone, go to Settings > Biometrics & password > Smart Unlock, and enable
Smart Unlock.
> Password type, and select Lock screen
> Disable App Lock > DISABLE. This will cancel all locks, and
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