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Google Pixel 4a 5G UW
Add / Remove Fingerprint Recognition

2026-10-15 11:16:56.9

Google Pixel 4a 5G UW
Add / Remove Fingerprint Recognition

Set up fingerprint recognition on your Pixel 4a 5G UW for fast, secure access. Remove saved fingerprints when troubleshooting or changing devices.

Before you begin

Steps

  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Navigate:
    Security & privacy
    Device unlock
    Face & Fingerprint Unlock
    .
  3. Tap
    Fingerprint Unlock
    .
  4. Enter the current PIN, password or pattern, then do one of the following:
    • For first-time setup:
      1. Tap
        Add fingerprint
        .
      2. From the 'Set up Fingerprint Unlock' screen, review the info then tap
        I agree
        .
      3. From the 'How to set up your fingerprint' screen, tap
        Start
        .
      4. Using the onscreen prompts as a guide, lightly tap the
        fingerprint sensor
         on the back of your device multiple times to scan your fingerprint.
      5. Tap
        Done
        .
    • To add more fingerprints:
      1. Tap
        Add fingerprint
        .
      2. Using the onscreen prompts as a guide, lightly tap the
        fingerprint sensor
         on the back of your device multiple times to scan your fingerprint.
      3. Tap
        Done
         if finished or
        Add another
         to continue adding fingerprints.
    • To remove fingerprints:
      1. Tap the
        Trash icon
         to the right of the fingerprint you wish to remove.
      2. Tap
        Delete
        .
      3. To confirm, tap
        Yes, Remove
        .