Fingerprint Recognition - Samsung SM-A9000 User Manual

Settings
• N otifications: Set whether or not to show notification content on the locked screen and
select which notifications to display.
• U nlock effect: Select an effect that you see when you unlock the screen.
• F ingerprints: Register your fingerprint to the device to secure the device or sign in to
your Samsung account. Refer to
• F ind My Mobile: Activate or deactivate the Find My Mobile feature. This feature can
help you locate your device if it is lost or stolen. You can also access the Find my mobile
website (findmymobile.samsung.com) to track and control your lost or stolen device.
• U nknown sources: Set the device to allow the installation of apps from unknown
sources.
• O ther security settings: Configure additional security settings.

Fingerprint recognition

In order for fingerprint recognition to function, your fingerprint information needs to be
registered and stored in your device. After registering, you can set the device to use your
fingerprint for the features below:
• S creen lock
• W eb sign-in
• V erify Samsung account
• T his feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
• F ingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of each fingerprint to
enhance the security of your device. The likelihood of the fingerprint sensor
confusing two different fingerprints is very low. However, in rare cases where
separate fingerprints are very similar the sensor may recognise them as identical.
• I f your fingerprint is not recognised and you have forgotten your backup password,
you must take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it reset. Then, you
must re-register your fingerprints and create a new backup password.
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