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Nokia 5.3 User Guide

11 Protect your phone

PROTECT YOUR PHONE WITH A SCREEN LOCK

You can set your phone to require authentication when unlocking the screen.

Set a screen lock

1. Tap Settings > Security > Screen lock .

2. Choose the type of lock and follow the instructions on your phone.

PROTECT YOUR PHONE WITH YOUR FINGERPRINT

Add a fingerprint

1. Tap Settings > Security > Fingerprint . If you don’t have screen lock set up on your phone, tap Set up screen lock .

2. Select which backup unlocking method you want to use for the lock screen and follow the instructions shown on your phone.

Unlock your phone with your finger

Place your registered finger on the sensor.

If there is a fingerprint sensor error, and you cannot use alternative sign-in methods to recover or reset the phone in any way, your phone will require service. Additional charges may apply and all the personal data on your phone may be deleted. For more information, contact the nearest care point for your phone or your phone dealer.

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PROTECT YOUR PHONE WITH YOUR FACE

Set up face authentication

1. Tap Settings > Security > Face unlock .

2. Select what backup unlocking method you want to use for the lock screen and follow the instructions shown on your phone.

Keep your eyes open and make sure your face is fully visible and not covered by any object, such as a hat or sunglasses.

Note

: Using your face to unlock your phone is less secure than using a fingerprint, pattern or password. Your phone may be unlocked by someone or something with similar appearance.

Face unlock may not work properly in backlight or too dark or bright environment.

Unlock your phone with your face

To unlock your phone, just turn your screen on and look at the camera.

If there is a facial recognition error, and you cannot use alternative sign-in methods to recover or reset the phone in any way, your phone will require service. Additional charges may apply and all the personal data on your phone may be deleted. For more info, contact the nearest authorised service facility for your phone, or your phone dealer.

CHANGE YOUR SIM PIN

If your SIM card came with a pre-set PIN code, you can change it to something more secure.

Not all network service providers support this.

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Select your SIM PIN

You can choose which digits to use for the SIM PIN. The SIM PIN can be 4-8 digits.

1. Tap Settings > Security > Advanced > SIM card lock .

2. Under the selected SIM card, tap Change SIM PIN .

ACCESS CODES

Learn what the different codes on your phone are for.

PIN or PIN2

PINs or PIN2s have 4-8 digits.

These codes protect your SIM card against unauthorised use or are required to access some features. You can set your phone to ask for the PIN when you switch it on.

If you forget the codes or they aren‘t supplied with your card, contact your network service provider.

If you enter the code incorrectly 3 times in a row, you’ll need to unblock the code with the PUK or PUK2 code.

PUK or PUK2 codes

PUK or PUK2 codes are required to unblock a PIN or PIN2.

If the codes are not supplied with your SIM card, contact your network service provider.

Lock code

Also known as a security code or password.

The lock code helps you protect your phone against unauthorised use. You can set your phone to ask for the lock code that you define. Keep the code secret and in a safe place, separate from your phone.

If you forget the code and your phone is locked, your phone will require service. Additional charges may apply and all the personal data on your phone may be deleted. For more info, contact the nearest authorised service facility for your phone, or your phone dealer.

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IMEI code

The IMEI code is used to identify phones in the network. You may also need to give the number to your authorised service facility services or phone dealer.

To view your IMEI number, dial *#06# .

Your phone’s IMEI code is also printed either on your phone or on the SIM tray depending on your phone model. If your phone has a removable back cover, you can find the IMEI code under the cover.

The IMEI is also visible on the original sales box.

Locate or lock your phone

If you lose your phone, you may be able to find, lock or erase it remotely if you have signed in to a Google Account. Find My Device is on by default for phones associated with a Google

Account.

To use Find My Device, your lost phone must be:

• Turned on

• Signed in to a Google Account

• Connected to mobile data or Wi-Fi

• Visible on Google Play

• Location turned on

• Find My Device turned on

When Find My Device connects with your phone, you see the phone’s location and the phone gets a notification.

1. Open android.com/find on a computer, tablet or phone connected to the Internet and sign in to your Google Account.

2. If you have more than one phone, click the lost phone at the top of the screen.

3. On the map, see about where the phone is. The location is approximate and may not be accurate.

If your device can’t be found, Find My Device will show its last known location, if available. To lock or erase your phone, follow the instructions on the website.

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