Set up a fingerprint, PIN, pattern or password on your Pixel Tablet

The Pixel Tablet has a fingerprint sensor on the power button. If you set up fingerprint authentication on your tablet, you can touch the sensor to quickly secure your device.

You can also set up a PIN, pattern or password to unlock your device.

Note: Some features aren't available in all countries or languages.

Set up or add a fingerprint or password

If you don't set up a fingerprint, PIN, password or pattern when you set up your tablet, you can add one at any time.

Add a fingerprint

Open your device's Settings app .
Press Security and privacy.
Press Device unlock Fingerprint Unlock.
When prompted, enter your PIN, pattern or password.
Add a fingerprint
- If no fingerprints are set up, scroll down tap I agree follow the on-screen instructions.
- If at least one fingerprint is set up, tap Add fingerprint follow the on-screen instructions.

Important: If you set up a fingerprint on your Pixel Tablet, you also need to create a backup PIN, pattern or password to use.

Add a PIN, pattern or password

Open your device's Settings app .
Press Security and privacy.
Press Device unlock Screen lock.
If needed, enter your PIN, pattern or password.
Tap the type of device lock that you want to set up follow the on-screen instructions.

Change or remove a fingerprint, PIN, pattern or password

Remove a fingerprint

Open your device's Settings app .
Press Security and privacy.
Press Device unlock Fingerprint Unlock.
When prompted, enter your PIN, pattern or password.
Next to the fingerprint that you want to remove, tap Delete Delete.

Change a PIN, pattern or password

Open your device's Settings app .
Press Security and privacy.
Press Device unlock Screen lock.
If needed, enter your PIN, pattern or password.
Tap the type of device lock that you want to switch to. To stop using a device lock, tap None.

Unlock your tablet with your fingerprint

Touch the sensor on the power button with your finger until your tablet unlocks.
Sometimes, for security, you'll need to use your backup PIN, pattern or password. A few examples of when this is required:
- Your fingerprint isn't recognised after a few tries.
- You restart (reboot) your tablet.
- You switch to a different user.
- Your tablet has been idle for a while since you last unlocked it with your fingerprint.

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