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Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW - Set Up Fingerprint Recognition

2026-10-22 19:11:48.931

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW - Set Up Fingerprint Recognition

Here's how to set up fingerprint recognition on your Galaxy S20 5G UW.
  • 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
    Security and privacy
    .
  3. Tap
    Biometrics
    .
  4. From the Biometrics section, tap
    Fingerprints
    .
  5. Enter the current PIN, password, or pattern.
    If no screen lock is active, tap
    Continue
    then set up a lock option (e.g., Pattern, PIN or Password).
  6. Follow the on-screen tutorial to scan your fingerprint.
    Repeat as needed until the process is complete.
    Fingerprint Sensor
  7. Tap
    Done
    (lower-right).
  8. Tap the
    Fingerprint unlock switch
    to turn on Switch on icon or off Switch off icon.