Swipe:Swipe the screen to unlock it. •
Pattern:Create a pattern that you draw on the screen to unlock. •
PIN:Select a PIN to unlock the screen. •
Password:Create a password for unlocking the screen. •
None:No screen lock. •
Set up Biometric security phone lock
Note: The Iris Scan and Intelligent Scan features are only available on S8/S8+, S9/S9+, Note8, and Note9.
You can also set up Biometric security so you can unlock your phone with your face, your fingerprints, or even
your eyes!
FromSettings, swipe to and tapBiometrics and security.1.
Then, select your desired type of phone lock, such as fingerprints, and then follow the on-screen
instructions to set it up.
Here is a basic rundown of the available biometric options:
Fingerprints:Use fingerprint recognition (
"https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00082563/" ) to unlock the screen.
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Face recognition:Use facial recognition (
"https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00062630/" ) to unlock your phone.
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Iris:Use iris recognition to unlock the screen. Only available on select phones. •
Intelligent Scan:Use face and iris recognition together for better accuracy and security.Only
available on select phones.
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2.
Once you've set up a biometric security feature, make sure that you have it set on your Lock screen. For
example, you need to have Fingerprint unlock activated if you want to unlock your phone with your
fingerprints.
3.
From the Biometrics and security page, just tap your desired biometric feature, and make sure the
appropriate switch (i.e. Fingerprint unlock, Face unlock) is turned on.
4.
Lock screen display settings
Not only does the Lock screen display time and notifications, it also lets you access apps and features without