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Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+ - Set Up
Intel
ligent Scan Recognition

2026-10-22 22:06:46.243

Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+ - Set Up
Intel
 ligent Scan Recognition

Here's how to set up or remove intelligent scan eye and facial recognition, to unlock your Galaxy S9 / S9+.
  • Facial and
    Iris
     recognition is utilized to unlock the device.
  • For optimal performance, ensure you are indoors or away from direct sunlight.
  • If synced to a corporate exchange account, the availability of this option is dependent upon the policies of your IT admin.
  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. Tap
    Intelligent Scan
    .
    If presented, enter the current PIN, password, or pattern.
  4. Perform one of the following:
    • For first time setup:
      1. Review the info then tap
        Continue.
      2. If presented, 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.
      3. From the Are you wearing glassed right now screen, select Yes or No then tap
        Continue.
      4. To register your face, hold the phone 8-20 inches away, position your face within the circle displayed on-screen.
      5. To register your irises, hold the phone 10-14 inches away, open your eyes wide and look at the screen.
        Position your eyes within the circles shown on the screen until your irises have been registered.
        If necessary, follow any additional instructions to complete the process.
      6. Tap the
        Notifications switches
         to turn the following on Switch on icon or off Switch off icon :
        • Intelligent Scan unlock
          Unlock your phone using combined face and iris scanning.
        • Screen-on Intelligent Scan
          Unlocks the phone using Intelligent Scan as soon as the screen turns on, without swiping first.
        • Stay on Lock screen
          When you unlock the device with Intelligent Scan, stay on the Lock screen until you swipe.
    • To remove face and iris data:
      1. Navigate:
        Settings Settings icon
        Biometrics and security
        .
      2. Tap
        Intelligent Scan
        .
        If presented, enter the current PIN, password, or pattern.
      3. Tap
        Remove face and iris data
        .
      4. To confirm, review the disclaimer then tap
        Remove
        .