Samsung is a bit old fashioned in the face unlock trend. It’s supported facial unlock in some form or another since the Galaxy S2 launched in 2011, and newer phones including the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, and Galaxy Note 8 are no exception. Here’s how to set up face unlock on a Samsung phone.
Once you complete the setup process, you’ll have the option of toggling the unlock speed, but Samsung says that faster facial recognition is less secure.
Setting up face unlock older Samsung phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S5, Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3, and Galaxy S II is a bit more involved. Follow these steps to get it working.
How to Set Up Face Unlock on a Samsung Phone
If you’re the proud owner of a Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S9, or Galaxy S9+, you’ll be pleased to learn that setting up Face Unlock is relatively easy. Here’s how to get started.- Settings shortcut.
- Select Lock Screen, then Security.
- Tap Face Recognition.
- Follow the on-screen instructions. You’ll be prompted to create a PIN or a password if you haven’t already.
- Tap turn on facial recognition as your preferred phone unlocking method.
Once you complete the setup process, you’ll have the option of toggling the unlock speed, but Samsung says that faster facial recognition is less secure.
Set Up Face Unlock on the Galaxy S5/S4/S3/S II
Setting up face unlock older Samsung phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S5, Galaxy S4, Galaxy S3, and Galaxy S II is a bit more involved. Follow these steps to get it working.
- From the home screen, select the Applications shortcut.
- Tap Settings, then Security.
- Select Face unlock from the Screen lock menu (under the Screen security subheading).
- On the Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S5, you’ll have to select Face unlock from the Select screen lock menu.
- Follow the on-screen instructions. You’ll be prompted to create a PIN or a password if you haven’t already.
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