How to Enable the Lock Screen Password on Your OPPO Phone

Setting a lock screen password is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your OPPO device. A secure password helps safeguard your personal information, stored files, and app data from unauthorized access.

How to Set a Lock Screen Password

OPPO offers multiple unlock options, including fingerprint, face recognition, pattern, numeric passwords, and alphanumeric passwords ranging from 4–16 characters. If you want to change lock screen password. For that scenario, refer to How to Change the Lock Screen Password on Your OPPO Phone for detailed instructions.

For ColorOS 15 to ColorOS 16 and above

1. Go to [Settings]

2. Tap [Security & privacy]

3. Select [Device unlock]

4. Tap [Screen lock]

5. Choose your preferred password type: Numeric, Pattern, or Alphanumeric

6. Set your password and follow the prompts to confirm.

For ColorOS 12 and ColorOS 14

1. Go to [Settings]

2. Tap [Password and Security] or [Security & privacy]

3. Select [Lock Screen Password] or [Set screen lock]

4. Choose your password type

5. Enter and confirm your new password.

For ColorOS 7.0 to 11.3

1. Go to [Settings]

2. Tap [Fingerprint, Face & Password] or [Password & Biometrics]

3. Select [Lock Screen Password]

4. Choose your password type

5. Set and confirm your password.

Notes:

• You can create a lock screen password during initial device setup.

• If the wrong password is entered too many times, the device may temporarily disable unlocking for security purposes. Emergency calls will remain available.

• Some OPPO models may not support fingerprint unlocking. Always refer to your actual device options.

Related articles:

• If You Forget Your Lock Screen Password 

* Pictures, settings, and paths might differ from those of your phone, but these won't affect the description in this article.