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Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e - Add / Remove Fingerprint Recognition

2026-10-15 12:27:41.81

Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e - Add / Remove Fingerprint Recognition

Here's how to set up and manage fingerprint recognition to unlock your Galaxy Tab S5e.
For the fingerprint scanner to operate, hands must be clean and moisture-free.
  2. From a Home screen, navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Biometrics and security
    Fingerprints
    .
  3. Enter the current PIN, password, or pattern.
  4. Perform one of the following:
    • First Time Setup
      1. From the 'Fingerprints' screen, review the info then tap
        Continue
        .
      2. Follow the on-screen tutorial to scan your fingerprint then repeat as necessary 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
        .
        Up to 3 fingerprints can be registered on the device.
      2. Follow the on-screen tutorial to scan your fingerprint then repeat as necessary until the process is complete.
      3. Tap 'Done' if finished or 'Add' to continue adding fingerprints.
    • Remove Saved Fingerprint(s)
      1. Tap (check) the fingerprint to remove.
        To select all, touch and hold a fingerprint until selected then tap
        All
         (upper-left).
      2. Tap
        Remove
         (upper-right).
      3. To confirm, review the disclaimer then tap
        Remove
        .