Fingerprint recognition for Galaxy Tablet
Fingerprint recognition has become an integral feature of modern smartphones and tablets, enhancing device security and providing a convenient and swift method of user authentication.
In order for fingerprint recognition to function, your fingerprint information needs to be registered and stored in your device.
- Fingerprint recognition on Galaxy tablets enhances device security by using unique fingerprint characteristics. However, in rare cases where similar fingerprints exist, the sensor may mistakenly identify them as identical.
- When using a screen protector, ensure it supports the on-screen fingerprint sensor.
- If fingerprint is used as a screen lock, an alternative method like pattern, PIN, or password is required for initial device unlocking.
- If fingerprint recognition fails, unlock using the alternative method and re-register fingerprints.
- Changing to insecure lock methods will delete biometric data, requiring re-registration for app and feature use. Forgetting the alternative method may result in data loss or device reset.
- Samsung is not liable for any inconvenience or data loss caused by forgotten unlock codes.
Note: Please refer to the specific device's manual or official documentation for accurate and up-to-date instructions.
When you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the following conditions that may affect the feature’s performance:
- The device may not recognise fingerprints that are affected by wrinkles or scars.
- The device may not recognise fingerprints from small or thin fingers.
- To improve recognition performance, register fingerprints of the hand used most often to perform tasks on the device.
- Launch the Settings app and tap Security and Privacy → Biometrics → Fingerprints.
- Read the on-screen instructions and tap Continue.
- Set a screen lock method.
- Register your fingerprint.
- When you are finished registering your fingerprints, tap Done. You can check whether your fingerprint is registered by tapping Check Added fingerprints.
You can unlock the screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern, PIN, or password.
- Launch the Settings app and tap Security and Privacy → Biometrics → Fingerprints.
- Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
- Tap the Fingerprint unlock switch to activate it.
- On the locked screen, place your finger on the fingerprint recognition sensor and scan your fingerprint.
Set the device to show or hide the fingerprint recognition icon when you tap the screen while the screen is turned off.
- Launch the Settings app and tap Security and Privacy → Biometrics → Fingerprints.
- Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
- Tap the Tap to show icon when screen off switch to activate or deactivate it.
You can delete registered fingerprints.
- Launch the Settings app and tap Security and privacy → Biometrics → Fingerprints.
- Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
- Select a fingerprint to delete and tap Remove.
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