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Samsung Galaxy S10 - Set Up Fingerprint Recognition

2026-10-22 19:09:07.776

Samsung Galaxy S10 - Set Up Fingerprint Recognition

Here's how to setup fingerprint lock for your Galaxy S10e / Galaxy S10 / Galaxy S10+.
  • 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. Tap
    Fingerprints
    .
    If presented, enter the current PIN, password or pattern.
  4. Enter the current PIN, password, or pattern.
    If no screen lock is active, tap
    Continue
    to select a lock option (e.g., Pattern, PIN or Password) then follow the steps to complete the process.
    Refer to Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock for assistance.
  5. Follow the on-screen tutorial to scan your fingerprint. Repeat as necessary until the process is complete.
  6. Tap
    Done
    (lower-right).
  7. Tap the
    Fingerprint unlock switch
     to turn on Switch on icon or off Switch off icon.