What can the fingerprint sensor be used for?

With the fingerprint you can not only unlock your smartphone, but also authorize purchases or register with certain apps.


Note:

You can add up to 5 fingerprints. They are stored under the names Finger 1 - Finger 5. 

Note that anyone whose fingerprints you add will be able to unlock the device and authorize purchases using your account.


You can also use your fingerprint to access different functions:

  • Open Camera
  • take a picture
  • Answering a call
  • Slide the screen (only Android 13)


Android 13
Android 14
1. Open the settings.
1. Open the settings.
2. "Security"Screenshot of settings “Security” selected2. "Security and privacy".
Screenshot of settings “Security & Privacy” selected
3. "Biometrics & password"Screenshot of Security “Biometrics & Password” selected3. "Device unlock".
Screenshot of Security & Privacy “Device unlock” selected
4. "Fingerprint"Screenshot of Biometrics & Password “Fingerprint” selected4. "Face and fingerprint unlock".
Screenshot of device unlock “face and fingerprint unlock” selected
5. Now switch the respective switch on/off. Screenshot of fingerprint, all options enabled5. "Fingerprint".
Screenshot of Face and fingerprint unlock “Fingerprint” selected

6. "Fingerprint Function".
Screenshot of fingerprint “Fingerprint functions” selected

7. Now switch the respective switch on/off.
Screenshot of fingerprint functions, all options turned off

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