Google Pixel 8a
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Turning use of phone lock code on or off
The phone lock code prevents others from accessing the contents of your phone (such as pictures and messages). When the phone lock code is turned on, it needs to be used every time you turn on your phone and when it has been in sleep mode.
Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press Security and privacy.
Press Device unlock.
Press Fingerprint and Face Unlock.
Press the required phone lock code and follow the instructions on the screen to create an additional phone lock code.
Press the required setting.
Press Done.
Press Fingerprint Unlock.
Press I agree.
Press Start.
Follow the instructions on the screen to create the phone lock code using your fingerprint.
Press Done.
Press arrow left.
Press Screen lock and key in the additional phone lock code you created earlier.
Press None.
Press Delete.
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.