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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Add / Remove Face Recognition

2026-10-15 13:20:47.973

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Add / Remove Face Recognition

Use facial recognition on your Galaxy Z Flip4 to secure your device and personal info. If you decide to switch methods, you can delete your face data anytime.

Before you begin

Ensure a secure screen lock (e.g., PIN, pattern, etc.) has been set up.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Navigate:
    Security and privacy
    Screen lock and biometrics
    Face recognition
    .
  3. Enter the current PIN, password or pattern.
  4. Do any of the following:
    • For first-time setup:
      1. From the Face recognition screen, review the info about Face recognition then tap
        Continue
        .
      2. While holding the phone 8-20 inches away, position your face within the square displayed onscreen.
      3. Tap
        Done
        .
      4. To continue, review the info about Backing up your Pattern, tap
        Agree
        then follow the on-screen directions to sign in to your Samsung account.
      5. From the 'Face recognition' menu, tap any of the following switch(es) to turn on or off (e.g., Face unlock, Faster recognition, etc.).
    • To remove face data:
      1. From the 'Face recognition' menu, tap
        Remove face data
        .
      2. To confirm, review the disclaimer, then tap
        Remove
        .