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Use Fingerprint Shortcuts for Faster Device Operation
Can't reach the shutter button to take a photo, or want a faster way to answer a call or turn off an
alarm? You can use any of your fingertips to quickly take photos and answer calls with the fingerprint
sensor. No fingerprint verification is required.
Open
Settings, and go to Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID. From here, you can enable
fingerprint shortcuts for the following features:
Take a photo or video: From the viewfinder screen of Camera, touch and hold the fingerprint
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sensor to take a photo or video.
Answer a call: Touch and hold the fingerprint sensor to answer a call.
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Turn off an alarm: Touch and hold the fingerprint sensor to turn off an alarm.
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Show the notification panel: When your screen is in portrait mode, swipe down on the
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fingerprint sensor to display the notification panel, touch twice to clear notifications, and swipe up
to close the notification panel.
Browse pictures: When viewing pictures in full-screen mode, swipe left or right on the fingerprint
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sensor to browse through your pictures.
Enroll a Fingerprint
You can enroll a fingerprint on your Phone and then use your fingerprint to unlock your screen or
access your Safe or App Lock without a password.
Fingerprint unlocking is only available when your unlock method is set to Pattern, PIN or
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Password. You will be required to unlock your Phone using the screen unlock password after
the device is restarted or if your fingerprint is not recognized.
Before enrolling a fingerprint, make sure your finger is clean and dry.
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Open
Settings.
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Go to Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management > Change unlock
method, select Pattern, 4-digit PIN, Custom PIN or Password, and then follow the onscreen
instructions to set an unlock password.
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Once you have set an unlock password, touch New fingerprint to enroll a fingerprint.
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Place your fingertip on the fingerprint sensor. Press down lightly on the sensor until your device
vibrates. Repeat this step using different parts of your fingertip.
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After enrollment is complete, touch OK.
To unlock the screen, simply place your fingertip on the fingerprint sensor.
Add or Modify a Fingerprint
You can enroll a maximum of five fingerprints on your device. You can also delete or rename your
fingerprints.
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Open
Settings.
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Go to Security & privacy > Fingerprint ID > Fingerprint management.
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