Settings
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Covering the fingerprint recognition sensor with accessories, such as stickers, may
decrease the fingerprint recognition rate.
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Ensure that the fingerprint recognition sensor and your fingers are clean and dry.
•
If you bend your finger or use a fingertip, the device may not recognize your
fingerprints. Make sure to cover the entire fingerprint recognition sensor with your
finger.
•
In dry environments, static electricity can build up in the device. Avoid using this
feature in dry environments or before using the feature, discharge static electricity
by touching a metal object.
Registering fingerprints
On the Settings screen, tap
Security and privacy
→
Biometrics
→
Fingerprints
and
follow the on-screen instructions to register your fingerprint. After registering, you
can check whether your fingerprint is registered and its name by tapping
Check added
fingerprints
.
Unlocking the screen with your fingerprints
You can unlock the screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern, PIN, or
password.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Security and privacy
→
Biometrics
→
Fingerprints
.
2
Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
3
Tap the
Fingerprint unlock
switch to turn it on.
4
On the locked screen, place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor and scan
your fingerprint.
Deleting registered fingerprints
You can delete registered fingerprints.
1
On the Settings screen, tap
Security and privacy
→
Biometrics
→
Fingerprints
.
2
Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
3
Select a fingerprint to delete and tap
Remove
.