Realme 8 5G

Realme 8 5G

Android 11.0

I can't start my Realme 8 5G Android 11.0

Cause 5 of 7: 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 16

Find "Password & biometrics"

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

Step 2 of 16

Find "Password & biometrics"

Press the settings icon.

Step 3 of 16

Find "Password & biometrics"

Press Password & biometrics.

Step 4 of 16

Create phone lock code using a fingerprint

Press Add fingerprint.

Step 5 of 16

Create phone lock code using a fingerprint

Press Continue.

Step 6 of 16

Create phone lock code using a fingerprint

Press Use a different password type.

Step 7 of 16

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 8 of 16

Create phone lock code using a fingerprint

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

Step 9 of 16

Create phone lock code using a fingerprint

Press Done!.

Step 10 of 16

Create phone lock code using a fingerprint

Press the Return key.

Step 11 of 16

Turn off use of phone lock code

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

Step 12 of 16

Turn off use of phone lock code

Press the delete icon next to the required fingerprint.

Step 13 of 16

Turn off use of phone lock code

Press Delete.

Step 14 of 16

Turn off use of phone lock code

Press Lock screen password and key in the additional phone lock code you created earlier.

Step 15 of 16

Turn off use of phone lock code

Press Turn off password.

Step 16 of 16

Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1 Find "Password & biometrics"

Slide two fingers downwards starting from the top of the screen.
Press the settings icon.
Press Password & biometrics.

2 Create phone lock code using a fingerprint

Press Add fingerprint.
Press Continue.
Press Use a different password type.
Press the required phone lock code and follow the instructions on the screen to create an additional phone lock code.
Follow the instructions on the screen to create the phone lock code using your fingerprint.
Press Done!.
Press the Return key.

3 Turn off use of phone lock code

Press Fingerprint and key in the additional phone lock code you created earlier.
Press the delete icon next to the required fingerprint.
Press Delete.
Press Lock screen password and key in the additional phone lock code you created earlier.
Press Turn off password.

4 Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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