Samsung 2022 A Series User Manual page 305

The A32, A13 5G, A13, A12 and A03s fingerprint scanners are located on the Side key.
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Phones with a fingerprint scanner on the Home key
S7 and S7 edge
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S6 and S6 edge
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Set up and use fingerprint security
It's time to set up fingerprint security and register your prints. The steps will be almost exactly the same, no matter what phone you have. The
only difference will be where the fingerprint sensor is located.
Navigate to Settings , tap
1.
Enter your lock screen credentials. If you do not have a screen lock set up, you may be prompted to create one at this point. When you're
2.
ready, read the information, and then tap
Use the on-screen prompts to register your fingerprint. When registering your fingerprint, make sure to fully cover the fingerprint sensor
3.
with your finger to prevent strong light from entering the fingerprint sensor. When you're finished, tap
Next, make sure that the
4.
Note: If the fingerprint sensor on your device is located on the Side key or below the Side key, you can disable the "Fingerprint always on"
option to prevent accidental unlocks.
To unlock your phone using your finger, tap the screen or press the
5.
fingerprint scanner, wherever it's located. The phone will automatically unlock if it recognizes your fingerprint.
Keep in mind that when your phone has restarted or if your phone has not been used for more than 24 hours, you'll need to use your PIN,
password, or pattern instead of your fingerprint.
Note: Some phones may come with a pre-installed plastic screen protector designed to work with the in-screen sensor. Installing another
screen protector may affect fingerprint recognition.
Add additional fingerprints
It may be more natural to use a different fingerprint to unlock your phone if your holding it in another hand, or orientation. Thankfully you can
add multiple fingerprints so you can unlock your phone however you hold it.
From Settings , tap Biometrics and security
1.
Enter your secure screen lock credentials and then tap
2.
Follow the on-screen prompts to add the fingerprint, and then tap
3.
Remove a fingerprint from your phone
Although their fingerprint sensors are in different places, removing a fingerprint is exactly the same on all phones with Android 9.0 or higher.
From Settings , tap Biometrics and security
1.
Next, enter your security credentials and then tap the fingerprint you want to delete (e.g., Fingerprint 1)
2.
Tap Remove and then tap
3.
Note: Removing all registered fingerprints will turn off the Fingerprint unlock feature by default.
:
Biometrics and security , and then tap
Continue .
switch next to Fingerprint unlock is turned on.
, and then tap
, and then tap
Remove again to confirm.
Fingerprints .
Power key or Side
Fingerprints .
Add fingerprint .
Done .
Fingerprints .
Done .
key. Then, place the registered finger on the