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Galaxy S8 Fingerprints Tutorial

Galaxy S8 Fingerprints Tutorial

Galaxy S8 Tutorial
Galaxy S8 Fingerprints Tutorial - One of Galaxy S8 is a 5.8-inch display and the Galaxy S8 Plus with a 6.2-inch screen 3,000mAh on Galaxy S8 and 3,500mAh battery S8 Plus, representing new Japanese to increase more safety with fast charging and QuickCharge 4.0. Both of the S8 features with Fingerprints and iris that increase security system. Let's learn our Samsung Galaxy S8 Tutorial how to register, how to use, delete this S8 Fingerprints feature.

Galaxy S8 Fingerprints Tutorial

The fingerprint recognition to function, your fingerprint information needs to be registered and stored in your device. Here the Galaxy S8 tutorial registering fingerprints :
  1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen and security → Fingerprints.
  2. Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
  3. If you have not set a screen lock method, create one.
  4. Place your finger on the Home key.
  5. After the device detects your finger, lift it up and place it on the Home key again.

Repeat this Galaxy S8 tutorial action by moving your finger upwards or downwards until the fingerprint is registered. If fingerprint lock pop-up window appears, tap enable to use your fingerprint to unlock the screen.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Guide Deleting Fingerprints
You can delete registered fingerprints by read this Galaxy S8 Manual :
  1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen and security → Fingerprints.
  2. Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
  3. Tap edit.
  4. Tick fingerprints to delete and tap remove.
Verifying the Samsung account password on Galaxy S8/S8 Plus
Use S8 fingerprints to verify your Samsung account password. You can use a fingerprint instead
of entering your password, for example, when you purchase content from Galaxy Apps.
  1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen and security → Fingerprints.
  2. Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
  3. Tap the Verify Samsung account switch to activate it.
  4. Sign in to your Samsung account.
Manual S8 Using fingerprints to sign in to accounts
You can use your fingerprints to sign in to webpages that support password saving, update Galaxy S8. This feature is only available for webpages that you access via the Internet app.
Galaxy S8 Settings
  1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen and security → Fingerprints.
  2. Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
  3. Tap the Web sign-in switch to activate it.
  4. Open a webpage that you want to sign in to with a fingerprint.
  5. Enter your user name and password, and then tap the webpage’s sign in button.
  6. Tick Sign in using biometrics next time and tap remember.
You can use your fingerprint to verify your account and password to sign in to the webpage by use this Samsung Galaxy S8 Fingerprint Settings.

Samsung Pay on Galaxy S8
You can use S8 fingerprints feature with Samsung Pay to make payments quickly and securely. Refer to Samsung Pay Manual for more information. Samsung Pay may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

Unlocking Samsung Galaxy S8 Screen with fingerprints
You can unlock Galaxy S8 screen with your fingerprint instead of using a pattern, PIN, or password. here Galaxy S8 Fingerprints Tutorial :
Samsung Galaxy S8 Fingerprint Tutorial
  1. On the Apps screen, tap Settings → Lock screen and security → Fingerprints.
  2. Unlock the screen using the preset screen lock method.
  3. Tap the Fingerprint unlock switch to activate it.
  4. On the locked screen, place your finger on the Home key and scan your fingerprint.

After registering fingerprint on Galaxy S8, you can set the device to use your fingerprint for the Samsung S8 features below:
  1. Screen lock
  2. Web sign-in
  3. Verify Samsung account
  4. Secure Folder
  5. Samsung Pay
  6. Fingerprint recognition uses the unique characteristics of each fingerprint to enhance the security of your device.
The likelihood of the fingerprint sensor confusing two different fingerprints is very low. However, in rare cases where separate fingerprints are very similar the sensor may recognize them as identical.
  1. If you use your fingerprint as a screen lock method, your fingerprint cannot be used to unlock the screen when turning on Samsung Galaxy S8. To use the device, you must unlock the screen using a pattern, PIN, or password you set when registering the fingerprint. Be careful not to forget your pattern, PIN, or password.
  2. If your fingerprint is not recognised, unlock the device using the pattern, PIN, or password you set when registering the fingerprint, and then re-register yourfingerprints.
  3. If your pattern, PIN, or password is forgotten on Galaxy S8, you will not be able to use the device if you do not reset Galaxy S8. Samsung is not responsible for any data loss or inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes.
Galaxy S8 Fingerprints Tutorial For better fingerprint recognition
When you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the following conditions that
may affect the feature’s performance:
  1. The Home key contains a fingerprint recognition sensor. Ensure that the Home key is not scratched or damaged by metal objects, such as coins, keys, and necklaces.
  2. The screen protector supplied with the device may cause the fingerprint recognition sensor to malfunction. Remove the screen protector to improve fingerprint sensitivity.
  3. Ensure that the fingerprint recognition area and your fingers are clean and dry.
  4. The device may not recognise fingerprints that are affected by wrinkles or scars.
  5. The device may not recognise fingerprints from small or thin fingers.
  6. If you bend your finger or use a fingertip, the device may not recognise your fingerprints. Make sure to cover the entire Home key with your finger.
  7. To improve Galaxy S8 recognition performance, register fingerprints of the hand used most often to perform tasks on the device.
  8. In dry environments, static electricity can build up in the device. Avoid using this feature in dry environments or before using the feature, discharge static electricity by touching a metal object.
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