Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G - Add / Remove Fingerprint Recognition

Here's how to set up and manage fingerprint recognition to unlock your Galaxy S21 FE 5G.

For the fingerprint scanner to operate, hands must be clean and moisture-free.

Open the

Settings app

Navigate:

Security and privacy

Lock screen

Enter the current PIN, password or pattern.

Tap

Fingerprints

Perform one of the following:

First Time Setup

Review the message then tap

Continue

Review the information on how to register your fingerprint then tap

Follow the on-screen tutorial to scan your fingerprint.

Tap

Done

Tap the

Fingerprint unlock switch

to turn on or off.

Add More Fingerprints

Tap

Add fingerprint

Up to 4 fingerprints can be registered on the device.

Follow the on-screen tutorial to scan your fingerprint.

Tap 'Done' if finished or 'Add' to continue adding fingerprints.

Remove Fingerprint(s)

Touch and hold a fingerprint (e.g., Fingerprint 1, Fingerprint 2, etc.) until a blue checkmark appears.

Select any additional fingerprints to delete.

To delete all fingerprints, tap

All

Tap

Remove

To confirm, review the disclaimer then tap

Remove