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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 recognise 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
1
Launch the Settings app and tap Biometrics and security → Fingerprints.
2
Read the on-screen instructions and tap Continue.
3
Set a screen lock method.
4
Swipe your finger downwards over the fingerprint recognition sensor.
Repeat this action until the fingerprint is registered.
5
When you are finished registering your fingerprints, tap Done.
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.
1
Launch the Settings app and tap Biometrics and security → Fingerprints.
2
Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
3
Tap the Fingerprint unlock switch to activate it.
4
On the locked screen, place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor and scan
your fingerprint.
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