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S21 fe Fingerprint not working when lock screen on

(Topic created on: 12-13-2023 12:00 PM)
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Devmaniiii
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Galaxy S
Whenever the lock screen is on, I am not able to unlock using the fingerprint sensor. I have to switch off the screen and then I am able to unlock the phone.
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Alokmedo
Active Level 5
Galaxy S
Hi
Your issue is different from me
When lock screen is on my sensor works but off its does not work on my new s23 fe
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Alokmedo
Active Level 5
Galaxy S
Either clean your sensor or restart your phone 📱
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Devmaniiii
Active Level 3
Galaxy S
Done and done
Alokmedo
Active Level 5
Galaxy S
Ok nais 👍👍🦚
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Alokmedo
Active Level 5
Galaxy S
It may helps
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bairwa75689579
Beginner Level 2
Galaxy S
Fingerprint lock not working
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cs_member10
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Dear Samsung Member,

Greetings from Samsung Customer Support!

As per your concern, we would request you to kindly perform the following steps to resolve your issue.

If your fingerprints fail to unlock the phone, and you are asked to type in the lock screen password, follow the same steps to resolve the problem:

Have you checked your fingers?
Ensure that your fingers are clean and dry.
Note:
If the skin on your fingertips is peeling or cracking, or your fingerprint is difficult to capture, the fingerprint ID on your phone may not work.
If your fingerprints fail to unlock the phone while the phone is recharging, remove it from the charger and try again. If you are charging the phone with a charger and data cable from other brands when you use fingerprints to unlock the phone, they may interfere with the fingerprint sensor and cause the recognition to fail.

Clean the fingerprint sensor with a soft cloth. Make sure the fingerprint sensor is dry and free from any debris that may cause the sensor to be unable to recognize the fingerprint.

Please remove the current fingerprint and set up the fingerprint again. When you touch the sensor to set up a fingerprint, make sure you set the entire fingerprint, including the outer area of your fingertip. Setting the entire fingerprint area enables successful fingerprint recognition with any grip.

Please follow the below steps:
How to remove Fingerprint:
Tap on Settings >Biometrics and Security > Fingerprints> Fingerprint1> Remove> Tap on Remove again to confirm.

How to Set up Fingerprint:
Tap on Settings> Biometrics and Security>Fingerprints Tap on Add Fingerprint> Scan your fingerprint>Place your finger on the sensor, then lift it off when you feel a vibration> Continue >Reposition your finger each time to capture the edge of your fingerprint> Done.>Fingerprint added successfully.

You can check the device in safe mode and for the same mode you can tap on the given link. https://www.samsung.com/in/support/mobile-devices/safe-mode-on-samsung-phones/

Update device software (If available): Settings > Software update > Download and install > Checking for software update > Software update available > Download > Downloading updates > Install now.

You can reset your device by following the steps from the below link.
https://www.samsung.com/in/support/mobile-devices/samsung-galaxy-mobile-how-to-perform-a-factory-res...

In case the issue still occurs, please visit the service center for a physical inspection of your device. You can locate your nearest service center with this given link: https://www.samsung.com/in/support/service-center/

Warm Regards,
Samsung Customer Support

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