Settings125For better fingerprint recognitionWhen you scan your fingerprints on the device, be aware of the following conditions thatmay affect the feature’s performance:• The device may not recognise fingerprints that are affected by wrinkles or scars.• The device may not recognise fingerprints from small or thin fingers.• To improve recognition performance, register the fingerprints of the fingers used mostoften to perform tasks on the device.► SM-X700, SM-X706B:• The Side key has a built-in fingerprint recognition sensor. Ensure that the fingerprintrecognition sensor is not scratched or damaged by metal objects, such as coins, keys, andnecklaces.• Covering the fingerprint recognition sensor with accessories, such as stickers, maydecrease the fingerprint recognition rate.• Ensure that the fingerprint recognition sensor and your fingers are clean and dry.• If you bend your finger or use a fingertip, the device may not recognise your fingerprints.Make sure to cover the entire fingerprint recognition sensor with your finger.• In dry environments, static electricity can build up in the device. Avoid using this featurein dry environments or before using the feature, discharge static electricity by touching ametal object.► SM-X800, SM-X806B, SM-X806E, SM-X900, SM-X906B:• Your device has a built-in fingerprint recognition sensor at the screen. Ensure that thescreen protector or the touchscreen on the fingerprint recognition sensor area is notscratched or damaged by objects, such as coins, keys, pens, and necklaces.• Ensure that the fingerprint recognition sensor area and your fingers are clean and dry.• If you bend your finger or use a fingertip, the device may not recognise your fingerprints.Press the screen so that your fingertip spreads over the wide surface of the fingerprintrecognition area.Registering fingerprints1 On the Settings screen, tap Biometrics and security → Fingerprints.2 Read the on-screen instructions and tap Continue.