Extend Unlock

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You can keep your phone unlocked in some situations, like when your phone is in your pocket or you're near home. When you use Extend Unlock (formerly Smart Lock), you only need to unlock once with your PIN, pattern, or password.

 

 

Let your phone stay unlocked

1. Make sure you have a screen lock. 
2. Open your device's Settings app.
3. Tap Security & privacy  then More security & privacy  then Extend Unlock.
4. Enter your PIN, pattern, or password.
5. Pick an option and follow the on-screen steps.

   ​​Important: When Extend Unlock is turned on and active, an Unlock icon is displayed on your lock screen. Extend Unlock will keep your device unlocked for up to 4 hours at a time.

   To lock your device again:

   1. Press the Power and Volume up buttons at the same time.
   2. Tap Lockdown .

      Turn off Extend Unlock

      1. Open your device's Settings app.
      2. Tap Security & privacy  More security & privacy  Extend Unlock.
      3. Enter your PIN, pattern, or password.
      4. Tap On-body detection.
      5. Turn off Use On-body detection.
      6. Remove all trusted devices and trusted places. ​On some phones, you might need to remove trusted faces and Voice Match voices.
      7. Optional: To turn off your screen lock