Fingerprint verification settings
Use fingerprint recognition to verify your identity in supported apps and actions.
◌
From Settings, tap
Biometrics and security
>
Fingerprints
.
•
Fingerprint unlock
: Use your fingerprint for identification when unlocking
your device.
•
Fingerprint always on
: Wake and unlock your device by just touching the Side
key.
•
About unlocking with biometrics
: Read details on the requirements each
biometric security feature has for using your pattern, PIN, or password as a
backup.
Biometrics settings
Configure your preferences for biometric security options.
◌
From Settings, tap
Biometrics and security
>
More biometrics settings
for the
following:
•
Show unlock transition effect
: Show a transition effect when you use
biometrics to unlock your device.
•
Biometrics security patch
: View the software version of the biometric security
features.
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