Last Updated on March 7, 2021 by Bestusefultips
Want to set a screen lock on Google Pixel 3 XL and Pixel 3? Let see the process to set up a screen lock on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. There is several lock screen security available in our devices including PIN number, password, Pattern lock, swipe and more. Using this Google Pixel 3 lock screen security, you’ll secure your data from other users or unknown users.
You can adjust screen lock settings on Pixel 3 XL and Pixel 3 under security and location settings. Also, set up a fingerprint on Pixel 3 to use the fingerprint scanner to unlock your device. Follow the below-given step by step process to change the screen lock on Pixel 3 XL and Pixel 3.
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How to Change Lock on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL
Once set screen lock, if you want to use other lock screen security, just remove the screen lock and set up a new screen lock from the list.
Step 1: Swipe down the notification shade from the top of the screen.
Step 2: Tap Settings gear icon.
Step 3: Scroll down and tap Security & location in Pixel 3, 3 XL.
Step 4: Tap screen lock under the device security section. By default set screen lock as None.
Here you can see Swipe, Pattern, PIN and Password screen lock options.
Step 5: Tap any Pixel 3 lock screen option you want to set.
Step 6: We choose Password (PIN or Password is the strongest lock screen security).
Step 7: Enter the password to set the screen lock and tap Next.
Step 8: Re-enter your password and tap Confirm.
Now you can see Google Pixel 3 lock screen notification settings.
Step 9: Choose from the show all notification content/Hid sensitive content/Don’t show notifications at all and tap Done.
Step 10: You can see the Password set as a Pixel 3 screen lock.
Change lock screen on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL
If you want to remove the lock screen and set a new screen lock, follow the below-given settings in your Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Pie.
Settings > Security & location > Screen lock > Re-enter password > None > Yes, remove
How to hide password when unlocking your Pixel 3
If you don’t want to show password when type character to unlock your Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, follow the below-given settings.
Settings > Security & location > Privacy > Turn off toggle “Show password”
It will hide a password or PIN number when you enter the password in your device.
And that’s it. We hope this makes it clear how to set up the screen lock on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL Pie. If you have any questions, tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest updates.