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Google Pixel 3 - Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock

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Google Pixel 3 - Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock

Here's how to set up, change or disable the screen lock option (e.g., password, pattern, etc.) for your Pixel 3 / 3 XL.
  • If using Microsoft® Exchange / Corporate sync, some screen lock options may be unavailable.
  • These steps can also be utilized to change your current screen lock setting.

Pattern

An unlock pattern is created then utilized to access the device.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up to display all apps.
  2. Navigate:
    SettingsSettings icon
    Security
    .
  3. From the Device security section, tap
    Screen lock
    .
    If presented, enter the current pattern, PIN or password.
  4. Tap
    Pattern
    .
  5. Draw an unlock pattern (connecting at least 4 dots) then tap
    Next
    .
  6. Re-enter the unlock pattern then tap
    Confirm
    .
  7. If presented, select one of the following then tap
    Done
    :
    • Show all notification content
    • Hide sensitive notification content
    • Don't show notifications at all
  8. To disable screen lock tap 'None' or 'Swipe'.

Pin

A PIN is created then utilized to access the device.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up to display all apps.
  2. Navigate:
    SettingsSettings icon
    Security
    .
  3. From the Device security section, tap
    Screen lock
    .
    If presented, enter the current pattern, PIN or password.
  4. Tap
    PIN
    .
  5. Enter a numeric PIN (4 to 16 digits) then tap
    Next
    .
  6. Re-enter the numeric PIN then tap
    OK
    .
  7. If presented, select one of the following then tap
    Done
    :
    • Show all notification content
    • Hide sensitive notification content
    • Don't show notifications at all
  8. To disable screen lock tap 'None' or 'Swipe'.

Password

A password is created then utilized to access the device.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up to display all apps.
  2. Navigate:
    SettingsSettings icon
    Security
    .
  3. From the Device security section, tap
    Screen lock
    .
    If presented, enter the current pattern, PIN or password.
  4. Tap
    Password
    .
  5. Enter a password (4 to 16 digits) then tap
    Next
    .
  6. Re-enter the password then tap
    Confirm
    .
  7. If presented, select one of the following then tap
    Done
    :
    • Show all notification content
    • Hide sensitive notification content
    • Don't show notifications at all
  8. To disable screen lock tap 'None' or 'Swipe'.