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  • Fingerprint Unlock is a security feature that uses fingerprint recognition technology instead of a PIN or password. It lets you unlock the Samsung Galaxy Alpha using the fingerprint reader located in the Home button.
  • 1. Touch Apps.
  • 2. Touch Settings.
  • 3. Scroll to and touch Lock screen.
  • 4. Touch Screen lock.
  • 5. Touch Fingerprint.
  • 6. Read the warning and touch OK.
  • 7. Swipe the entire pad of your finger across the home button repeatedly until the fingerprint has been registered.
  • 8. Enter a password to use in case Fingerprint Unlock can't unlock the phone.
  • 9. Touch Continue.
  • 10. Re-enter the password to confirm it.
  • 11. Touch OK.
  • 12. Fingerprint Unlock has been set up.
  • 13. To unlock the phone from standby mode, just swipe your finger across the Home button and it will unlock.