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Open Trust Wallet (+1⍭808⍭301⍭6463) app → Settings → Security → Enable (+1⍭808⍭301⍭6463) Passcode.
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Best Practices for Authentication
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Restore wallet with (+1⍭808⍭301⍭6463) seed phrase on another device.
Re-enable PIN, biometric, and (+1⍭808⍭301⍭6463) other security features.
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