Using the Fingerprint Sensor to Unlock Your Phone
Click each step to see the action, click the picture or use the arrow keys
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Swipe down from the top of the screen
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Tap the Settings icon
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Tap Lock Screen and Security
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Tap Fingerprint Scanner
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Tap Continue
- 6.
Tap an alternate unlock method. This is used in case your fingerprint can’t be read or for security reasons, can’t be used. In this example, we will select PIN
- 7.
Enter a PIN and then tap Continue
- 8.
Re-enter the PIN and then tap OK
- 9.
Place a finger on the fingerprint sensor
- 10.
Lift and replace your finger until the fingerprint has been completely added
- 11.
If you would like to add a second fingerprint, tap Add. Otherwise tap Done
- 12.
Select your lock screen notification preferences and then tap Done
- 13.
To rename a fingerprint, tap Fingerprint 1
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Enter a name for it and then tap Rename
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When your phone locks, place your finger on the fingerprint sensor to unlock it