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Settings
•The device may not recognise fingerprints from small or thin fingers.
•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.
•To improve recognition performance, register fingerprints of the hand used most often to perform tasks on the device.
•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.
Registering fingerprints
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On the Settings screen, tap Lock screen and security →Fingerprints →Add fingerprint.
Place your finger on the Home key.
After the device detects your finger, lift it up and place it on the Home key again. Repeat this action using the same finger until the fingerprint is registered.
When a screen appears requesting to register a backup password, enter the backup password, and then tap CONTINUE.
Enter the backup password again to verify it, and then tap OK.
You can use the backup password instead of scanning your fingerprints.
When a fingerprint lock
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