The face and fingerprint security on the Galaxy S20 series makes it more convenient for users to use, but there are still many you haven't installed. Along WebTech360 refer to the article below to activate the security face , fingerprint security the most accurate!
- Unlock with face, or in fingerprint lock to unlock faster just from 1 to 2 seconds compared with typing password manually.
- The instructions are done on Galaxy S20 Ultra , the same way is done on Galaxy S20, S20 + and Galaxy Z Flip .
1. Activate face security
- Step 1: Access settings
Go to Settings > Select Biometrics & Security or Lock screen (Choose 1 of 2).
Settings icon on phone interface
- Step 2: Customize the screen lock pattern
Select Screen lock type to customize the way you access your phone. Here, our aim is to activate the face.

Select Screen lock type
- Step 3: Activate face recognition
Click the Face to switch the button to the on position (it will turn green when turned on) > Click Continue.

More information on face recognition
- Step 4: Set a PIN
To enable the face unlock option, you need to set a Pattern / PIN or Password (just in case the machine does not recognize you).
The first is to select PIN > Then set a PIN (your personal password)> Press the Done (complete) button on the keyboard.

Enter your personal password to generate a PIN
- Step 5: Perform face scan
At this last step, follow the instructions.
In order for the machine to accurately remember your face data, it is necessary to tell the system whether you are wearing glasses or not. Select Yes or No according to your glasses wearing> Continue.

Choose whether to wear glasses or not for the most accurate identification
Finally, keep your face visible in a circle until the face scanner is complete.
2. Activate fingerprint security
- Step 1: Access settings
Go to Settings > Select Biometrics & Security or Lock screen (Choose 1 of 2).

Settings icon on phone interface
- Step 2: Customize the screen lock pattern
Select Screen lock type to customize the way you access your phone. Here, our aim is to enable fingerprints.

Select Screen lock type
- Step 3: Enable Fingerprint security
Click the Face to switch the button to the on position (it will appear green when turned on) > Press OK.

See note before installing fingerprints
- Step 4: Scan fingerprints
Follow the system instructions> Select Continue to scan all edges of your finger.

Scan your fingerprints
- Step 5: Scan the edges of the finger
Roller finger left and right to scan the edges of the finger until it reaches 100% and click Finish to complete.

Scan the ways next to the fingerprint
Some note:
- It is recommended to enable simultaneous face and fingerprint scanning to be able to use many security features at the same time.
- When scanning a fingerprint (to save data for the first time), you should place your finger in many different angles and simulate the process you use so that the sensor recognizes many corners of the finger, then unlock easier.
The above information is how to enable the security of faces and fingerprints on the Samsung Galaxy S20 series, if you have any questions or have problems doing so, please leave a comment below to get answers!
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