Google Pixel 9 Pro

Google Pixel 9 Pro

Android 14

I can't start my Google Pixel 9 Pro Android 14

Cause 5 of 6: The phone lock code is turned on

When the phone lock code is turned on, it needs to be keyed in every time you turn on your phone.

Solution: Turn off phone lock code.

Step 1 of 18

Find "Device unlock"

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.

Step 2 of 18

Find "Device unlock"

Press the settings icon.

Step 3 of 18

Find "Device unlock"

Press Security and privacy.

Step 4 of 18

Find "Device unlock"

Press Device unlock.

Step 5 of 18

Create phone lock code using a fingerprint

Press Fingerprint and Face Unlock.

Step 6 of 18

Create phone lock code using a fingerprint

Press the required phone lock code and follow the instructions on the screen to create an additional phone lock code.

Step 7 of 18

Create phone lock code using a fingerprint

Press the required setting.

Step 8 of 18

Create phone lock code using a fingerprint

Press Done.

Step 9 of 18

Create phone lock code using a fingerprint

Press Fingerprint Unlock.

Step 10 of 18

Create phone lock code using a fingerprint

Press I agree.

Step 11 of 18

Create phone lock code using a fingerprint

Press Start.

Step 12 of 18

Create phone lock code using a fingerprint

Follow the instructions on the screen to create the phone lock code using your fingerprint.

Step 13 of 18

Create phone lock code using a fingerprint

Press Done.

Step 14 of 18

Create phone lock code using a fingerprint

Press arrow left.

Step 15 of 18

Turn off use of phone lock code

Press Screen lock and key in the additional phone lock code you created earlier.

Step 16 of 18

Turn off use of phone lock code

Press None.

Step 17 of 18

Turn off use of phone lock code

Press Delete.

Step 18 of 18

Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

1 Find "Device unlock"

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press Security and privacy.
Press Device unlock.

2 Create phone lock code using a fingerprint

Press Fingerprint and Face Unlock.
Press the required phone lock code and follow the instructions on the screen to create an additional phone lock code.
Press the required setting.
Press Done.
Press Fingerprint Unlock.
Press I agree.
Press Start.
Follow the instructions on the screen to create the phone lock code using your fingerprint.
Press Done.
Press arrow left.

3 Turn off use of phone lock code

Press Screen lock and key in the additional phone lock code you created earlier.
Press None.
Press Delete.

4 Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

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