How do I disable Fingerprint Unlock? — Step 1/12

Fingerprint Unlock is a security feature that uses fingerprint recognition technology. If you no longer want to use it, you can disable it by deleting all of the scanned fingerprints on your Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). To protect your phone, make sure that another type of screen lock is set up (PIN, password, etc.).

How do I disable Fingerprint Unlock? — Step 2/12

Touch Apps.

How do I disable Fingerprint Unlock? — Step 3/12

Touch Settings.

How do I disable Fingerprint Unlock? — Step 4/12

Scroll to and touch Lock screen and security.

How do I disable Fingerprint Unlock? — Step 5/12

Touch Fingerprints.

How do I disable Fingerprint Unlock? — Step 6/12

Enter your PIN/password/pattern.

How do I disable Fingerprint Unlock? — Step 7/12

Touch NEXT.

How do I disable Fingerprint Unlock? — Step 8/12

Touch EDIT.

How do I disable Fingerprint Unlock? — Step 9/12

Touch the name of the fingerprint you want to remove (e.g., Fingerprint 1).

How do I disable Fingerprint Unlock? — Step 10/12

Touch REMOVE.

How do I disable Fingerprint Unlock? — Step 11/12

Touch REMOVE.

How do I disable Fingerprint Unlock? — Step 12/12

If all fingerprints are removed, Fingerprint Unlock is automatically disabled.