In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

• Set a security lock
• Change lock type
• Change lock screen timeout
• Lock and unlock device 
• Request your device be unlocked from the AT&T network

Set a security lock

1. Swipe down from the Notification bar with two fingers, then select the Settings icon. 

2. Select Security.

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3. Select Fingerprint.

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4. Select the desired backup screen lock method then follow the prompts to complete set up.

Note: For this demonstration Fingerprint + Pattern was selected. If you forget your Pattern lock and did not set up a Fingerprint backup, you will have to reset your device. Visit the Reset Device tutorial for alternate reset instructions.

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5. Edit Lock screen notification settings as desired, then select Done.

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6. Select Set up, then follow the prompts to set up your fingerprint. When finished, select Done or select Add another to add additional fingerprints.

Note: Review the Easy shortcuts prompt, then select the desired option.

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Change lock type

From the Security screen, select Screen lock > enter your current screen lock > select the new desired screen lock type and follow prompts to complete set up.



Change lock screen timeout

1. From the Security & location screen, select the  Settings icon next to Screen lock.

2. Select Lock after screen timeout, then select the desired timeout duration.

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Lock and unlock device


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• LOG IN USING THE SECURITY LOCK: To unlock your device using a fingerprint, place your finger on the fingerprint sensor located on the Power/Lock button on the right side of the device. To use your backup screen lock, swipe up from the bottom of the lock screen then enter your backup screen lock.
• LOCK DEVICE: Press the Power/Lock button located on the right side of the device.



Request your device be unlocked from the AT&T network

To learn more about requesting a device unlock for your AT&T mobile device so that it can operate on another compatible wireless network, visit www.att.com/deviceunlock. If your device is locked and is requesting a "PUK" code, click here for instructions on how to obtain your PUK or PUK2 code to unlock your SIM card.