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What to do when your Samsung phone fails to recognize on-screen fingerprint
Samsung provides a facility to set up a screen lock, which helps to secure your Galaxy phone or tablet. Your private data is completely protected by a multi-layered security platform. Each time you turn on your device or wake up the screen, you’ll be asked to unlock your device, with your chosen passcode.
Samsung devices also support a fingerprint scanner along with passcodes, facial recognition, pin, a pattern screen lock which prevents others from accessing information saved on your device.
Samsung’s fingerprint sensor provides a convenient and secure way to unlock your phone and keeps your personal information safe. If you are having trouble using your fingerprint sensor there are a few things to consider.
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Check for common issues with fingerprint recognition on phones:
Step 1
Make sure you are using a Samsung screen protector.
- Some Galaxy phones come with a pre-installed screen protector that will work with the in-screen fingerprint sensor. If the in-screen fingerprint sensor isn’t working, it’s possible that another screen protector has been installed on top.
- An uncertified screen protector may interfere if it covers or touches the in-screen fingerprint sensors.
- If the screen protector was replaced with a non-Samsung-certified screen protector, you may need to register your fingerprints again.
Remove protective cases.
- If a phone case covers or touches the fingerprint sensor, or prevents your finger from touching it, it can interfere with the sensor’s operation.
Moisturize your hands.
- No matter where the fingerprint sensor is located, the sensor may not work if your fingers are too dry or chapped. It may be helpful to moisturize your hands with hand lotion. But keep in mind the touch screen and fingerprint sensor may not recognize overly wet fingers.
Inspect the screen and fingerprint sensor for scratches and dirt.
- Scratches or dirt may cause recognition issues with the fingerprint sensor.
- The phone may not recognize fingerprints that are affected by wrinkles or scars. Fingers that are particularly small or slim may also not be recognized.
Move to a cooler or warmer environment.
- The sensor may not work well if the phone is in an extremely hot or cold environment.
Step 2
Remove stored fingerprints.
- Navigate to Settings.
- Tap Biometrics and security.
- Then tap Fingerprints. Select one of the stored fingerprints you’d like to delete.
- Tap Remove, and then tap Remove again to confirm. Repeat these steps to delete any other saved fingerprints.
Reregister your fingerprints.
- While you are still in the Fingerprints settings, tap Add fingerprint. Follow the on-screen instructions to register a new fingerprint.
Follow these tips for registering fingerprints.
- Hold the phone naturally, the same way you normally hold it.
- If your phone asks you to touch the sensor multiple times, move your finger slightly each time.
- Cover the entire sensor when touching it.
- Register more than one finger.
One UI 6.1.1 introduced several new features and enhancements, one of which is the Motion Clipper feature of Editor. This feature lets you enhance your photos and create unique GIFs and stickers. This tool is perfect and useful for those who want to add a bit of fun and creativity to their photos and share them.
Motion Clipper is a minor yet powerful feature of One UI 6.1.1 that allows you to turn a part of your Motion Photos into animated GIFs or motion stickers. Users can easily use this feature when they have a motion photo in the Gallery app.
You have to open the motion photo in the Gallery app and long-press on a person or object you want to select. By doing so, you create a GIF or sticker from it. You can now use these custom GIFs and stickers on messenger apps or social media platforms that support Sticker Center.
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Currently, Motion Clipper is available on select Samsung models including the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6. Additionally, several other flagships will get this feature with next major update.
These Galaxy devices will soon get the Motion Clipper feature of One UI 6.1.1.
Galaxy Z series
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
Galaxy S series
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22 Plus
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23 Plus
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24 Plus
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
Galaxy Tab Series
- Galaxy Tab S8
- Galaxy Tab S8 Plus
- Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9
- Galaxy Tab S9 Plus
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
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On July 10, Samsung launched the smallest and most compact product within the Galaxy lineup, the Galaxy Ring. It offers several innovative health management functions along with an exciting way to control your phone using simple gestures. You can easily activate gesture features on your Galaxy Ring.
Samsung Galaxy Ring’s gesture feature lets you turn on an alarm or take a photo or video while the camera app is running by double-clicking your finger and thumb while wearing the ring.
How to activate gestures on Galaxy Ring :
To use the Galaxy Ring’s gesture controls, follow these steps:
- Open the Galaxy Wearable app on the smartphone connected to the Galaxy Ring.
- Navigate to the “Gestures” section within the Galaxy Ring’ Settings.
- Choose which functions you want to control with gestures. Options include dismissing an alarm or taking a photo or video.
After you have chosen your desired functions, you can start using them by performing a simple gesture. To dismiss an alarm or capture a photo or video, double-tap with your finger and thumb while wearing the Galaxy Ring. This gesture will start the selected function without needing to touch your phone.
If you have a Galaxy Z Fold 6 or Z Flip 6 model, you can start using these features. This feature will be extended to other Galaxy devices through future software updates.
Galaxy Ring
Samsung Galaxy Ring features a sleek design with dimensions of 7.0 mm x 2.6 mm, 24-hour-a-day health monitoring, long-lasting battery from 18mAh (Size 5) to 23.5mAh (Size 13), Galaxy AI features, and more.
Moreover, the Galaxy Ring provides comprehensive health insights and analysis via the Samsung Health app without any additional fees. It gives detailed metrics on sleep patterns, including movement, sleep latency, heart rate, and breathing rate during sleep. It also introduces Energy score and Wellness tips for daily health insights.
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Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 with One UI 6.1.1 software, introducing an impressive feature called Portrait Studio. This feature uses generative AI to transform normal photos into artistic portraits with just a few taps.
Portrait Studio of One UI 6.1.1 is accessible through Gallery and Contacts apps. It offers four different styles of portraits- Comic, 3D Character, Watercolor, and Sketch. Whether you prefer a comic-inspired look or a watercolor effect, there’s a style for every taste.
The process of using the Portrait Studio is very simple. First, select a portrait photo from your gallery, pick the desired style, and let the AI work its magic. Even if there are multiple people in the photo, you can select which individual you want the portrait created for.
The AI processing takes around 15 seconds to generate the portrait, and if you’re not completely satisfied with the result, you can easily create another version with the ‘Create Again’ button. Final Portraits can be saved through the photo editor or you can set directly it as a profile image for contacts.
The quality of the generated portrait improves with higher-resolution photos where the subject is visible and facing forward. Also, all portraits created using Portrait Studio contain a watermark in the bottom left corner to indicate their AI generation.
The good news is that Samsung plans to expand the availability of Portrait Studio beyond the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6. Users of Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy S24, Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy S23, Galaxy S22, Galaxy Tab S8, and Galaxy Tab S9 devices will soon also enjoy this amazing feature.
As the rollout progresses, more Samsung users can enjoy the amazing styles of AI-enhanced portraits on their smartphones. Stay tuned for more information.
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