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Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+ - Set Up Fingerprint Recognition

2026-10-22 22:06:54.073

Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+ - Set Up Fingerprint Recognition

Here's how to setup fingerprint lock for your Galaxy S9 / S9+.
  • A fingerprint is utilized to unlock the device.
  • For the fingerprint scanner to operate, hands must be clean and free of moisture, dirt, oil, lotion, dyes, etc.
  • Up to 4 fingerprints can be registered on the device.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
    These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Biometrics and security
    .
  3. From the Biometrics section, tap
    Fingerprint Scanner
    .
    If presented, enter the current PIN, password, or pattern.
  4. If presented, tap
    Continue
    and select a lock screen option (e.g., Pattern, PIN, Password) then follow the steps to complete the process.
    If necessary, refer to Set Up Screen Lock for assistance.
  5. To register your fingerprint, swipe your fingertip down over the sensor (back of the device; below the camera) to scan.
    View the on-screen tutorial for assistance.
    Repeat this step as necessary until the process is complete.
  6. Tap
    Done
    (lower-right).
  7. From the 'Try it out' screen, touch the fingerprint sensor to unlock.
  8. Tap the
    Fingerprint unlock switch
     to turn on Switch on or off Switch off.