Samsung SM-A205G/DS User Manual page 23

Basics
• 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
Launch the Settings app and tap Biometrics and security → Fingerprints.
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Read the on-screen instructions and tap Continue.
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Set a screen lock method.
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Place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor. After the device detects your
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finger, lift it up and place it on the fingerprint recognition sensor again.
Repeat this action until the fingerprint is registered.
When you are finished registering your fingerprints, tap Done.
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You can check whether your fingerprint is registered 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.
Launch the Settings app and tap Biometrics and security → Fingerprints.
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Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
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Tap the Fingerprint unlock switch to activate it.
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On the locked screen, place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor and scan
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your fingerprint.
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