How to open the Lock Screen by Blinking your Eyes on a Nexus 7

Description: How to set up your Nexus 7 so you can open the lock screen by blinking your eyes. This uses a feature called Face Lock.
Nexus 7 Face Lock Screen

  1. Open Settings.
    Nexus 7 Settings Icon
  2. Open Security.
    Nexus 7 Settings, Security
  3. Open Screen Lock.
    Nexus 7 Security Settings, Screen Lock
  4. Select Face Unlock.
    Nexus 7 Security Settings, Face Unlock
  5. Select Set it up.
    Nexus 7 Face Unlock, Set it up
  6. Select Continue.
    Nexus 7 Face Unlock, Continue
  7. Make sure you look at the Nexus 7 straight on, so the camera can pick up your face.
    Nexus 7 Face Unlock, Face Setup Screen
  8. When it captures your face you will see this screen.
    Nexus 7 Face Captured
  9. Check Liveness Check so it requires you to blink to unlock the screen.
    Nexus 7 Face Unlock, Require Blinks

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