Flexible security
Use biometrics to securely unlock your device and log in to accounts.
Face recognition
You can enable Face Recognition to unlock your screen.
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Face recognition is less secure than Pattern, PIN, or Password. Your device could
be unlocked by someone or something that looks like your image.
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Some conditions may affect face recognition, including wearing glasses, hats,
beards, or heavy make-up.
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When registering your face, ensure that you are in a well-lit area and the camera
lens is clean.
1. From Settings, tap
Biometrics and security
>
Face recognition
.
2. Follow the prompts to register your face.
TIP
To use your face to unlock your device, you must set a pattern, PIN, or
password.
Face recognition management
Customize how face recognition works.
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From Settings, tap
Biometrics and security
>
Face recognition
.
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Remove face data
: Delete existing faces.
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Face unlock
: Enable or disable face recognition security.
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Stay on Lock screen
: When you unlock your device with face recognition, stay
on the Lock screen until you swipe the screen.
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Faster recognition
: Turn on for faster face recognition. Turn off to increase
security and make it harder to unlock using an image or video of your
likeness.
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Brighten screen
: Increase the screen brightness temporarily so that your face
can be recognized in dark conditions.
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Samsung Pass
: Access your online accounts using face recognition.
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