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Samsung Galaxy A20 - Add / Remove Fingerprint Recognition

2026-10-12 09:13:39.698

Samsung Galaxy A20 - Add / Remove Fingerprint Recognition

Here's how to set up and manage fingerprint recognition to unlock your Galaxy A20.
For the fingerprint scanner to operate, hands must be clean and moisture-free.
  1. From a Home screen, navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Biometrics and security
    .
  2. From the Biometrics section, tap
    Fingerprints
    .
  3. Enter the current PIN, password, or pattern.
  4. Perform one of the following:
    • First Time Setup
      1. Review the message then tap
        Continue
      2. Follow the on-screen tutorial to scan your fingerprint. Repeat until the process is complete.
      3. Tap
        Done
        (lower-right).
      4. Tap the
        Fingerprint unlock switch
        to turn on Switch on or off Switch off.
    • Add More Fingerprints
      1. Tap
        Add fingerprint
        .
      2. Follow the on-screen tutorial to scan your fingerprint.
      3. When finished, tap 'Done' or tap 'Add' to continue adding fingerprints.
    • Remove Fingerprint(s)
      1. Touch and hold a fingerprint to remove.
        To delete all fingerprints, tap
        All
        (upper-left).
      2. Tap
        Remove
        .
      3. To confirm, review the disclaimer then tap
        Remove
        .