Galaxy Note5Using a Fingerprint Lock

You can set up your device to unlock by using your fingerprint. When this lock type is set up you can place your the finger you used to set up the lock on the fingerprint sensor to unlock your device.

You can set up your device to unlock by using your fingerprint. When this lock type is set up you can place your the finger you used to set up the lock on the fingerprint sensor to unlock your device.

Steps List - Interactive list of steps. Select a step to read its corresponding text, and to see its Product Image and the Indicators necessary to complete the step.

Current Step: 1 - From the Home screen, drag down the Notification panel.
  1. 1 - From the Home screen, drag down the Notification panel.
  2. 2 - Tap the Settings icon.
  3. 3 - Tap Lock screen and security.
  4. 4 - Tap Screen lock type.
  5. 5 - Tap Fingerprints.
  6. 6 - Select a backup screen lock.
  7. 7 - Enter your backup screen lock.
  8. 8 - Tap CONTINUE.
  9. 9 - Confirm your backup screen lock.
  10. 10 - Tap CONFIRM.
  11. 11 - Follow the prompts to set up your fingerprint.
  12. 12 - You've completed the steps!

Product Image and Indicators - Image of the current step and indicators demonstrating the interactions necessary to complete the step.

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