How to set up fingerprint unlock on my Huawei P20

Click each step to see the action. You can also click the picture or use the arrow keys.

Heads-up! Looks like you’ve got Javascript Active Scripting tuned off in your web browser. You’ll need to turn it on so you can see all the help illustrations in your searches.

Fingerprint unlock is a security feature that uses fingerprint recognition technology. It lets you unlock the Huawei P20 using the fingerprint sensor located on the front of the phone.
1. Touch Settings.
2. Touch Security & privacy.
3. Touch Fingerprint ID.
4. Touch the desired option (e.g., PIN) to create a backup unlock method.

Note: If you have already set one up, you will be prompted to enter your PIN, password or pattern.
5. Enter a PIN.
6. Touch Continue.
7. Re-enter the PIN to confirm it.
8. Touch OK.
9. Touch New fingerprint.
10. Place your finger on the fingerprint sensor to start the scanning process.
11. Place and lift your finger on the fingerprint sensor repeatedly to build up the pattern.
12. Touch OK.
13. Fingerprint unlock has been set up.
14. To unlock the Huawei P20 from standby mode, just place your finger on the fingerprint sensor and it will unlock.

Note: You will have a maximum of five attempts to unlock the Huawei P20 using your registered fingerprint before being asked for your backup pattern/PIN/password.