Galaxy S7 EdgeUsing 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 - Scroll to Lock screen and security.
  4. 4 - Tap Lock screen and security.
  5. 5 - Tap Screen lock type.
  6. 6 - Tap or slide the Fingerprints switch to ON.
  7. 7 - Tap CONTINUE.
  8. 8 - Select a backup screen lock to use with your fingerprint.
    • Remarque : For this tutorial, we're showing how to set up a PIN. You can select a different type of security, but steps may vary based on what you choose.
  9. 9 - Enter your PIN.
    • Remarque : Your PIN must be at least 4 numbers long.
  10. 10 - Tap CONTINUE.
  11. 11 - Confirm your PIN.
  12. 12 - Tap OK.
  13. 13 - Repeatedly lift and rest your finger on the Fingerprint sensor.
  14. 14 - Tap CONTINUE.
  15. 15 - Continue to lift and rest your finger on the Fingerprint sensor.
  16. 16 - Tap DONE.
  17. 17 - Select a notification preference.
    • Remarque : Tap Hide content to prevent the content of emails, texts and other notifications from appearing on the Lock screen. You'll be notified that you have a new message, but not shown what the message contains.
  18. 18 - Tap DONE.
  19. 19 - 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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