SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Set up fingerprint or face unlock
Unlock the phone quickly and securely without typing a PIN every time.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 8
Open the quick panel
Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen.
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STEP 1
Open the quick panel
Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen.
STEP 2
Open Settings
Tap the cog (settings) icon at the top right. You can also tap the Settings app instead.
STEP 3
Open Lock screen and AOD
Tap Lock screen and AOD.
STEP 4
Tap Screen lock and biometrics
STEP 5
Confirm it is you
If asked, enter your PIN, pattern or password.
STEP 6
Choose an unlock method
Tap Fingerprints (or Face recognition). If you have no PIN, pattern or password yet, you will be asked to make one first.
STEP 7
Follow the on-screen steps
Tap Register, then keep touching and lifting your finger on the sensor until it reaches 100%.
Not every model has both a fingerprint sensor and a face scanner, so you may only see one option.
STEP 8
Test it works
Lock the screen, then try unlocking with your fingerprint or face before relying on it.
IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT
A little help along the way.
Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.
I cannot find that option+
Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.
I need to go back a step+
Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.
Are these pictures of my device?+
They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.