How to register Iris recognition in Galaxy S8/S8+?

Last Update date : Jul 28. 2022

With Iris Scanner, you can use it to unlock your device or to access secure folder, Samsung account/Samsung pay/Samsung pass, simply by scanning your irises on the mobile device. 

Please note: The device can save the iris data of one person only. You cannot register more than one set of irises 

1 On the Apps screen, tap Settings
Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ - How do I register my Iris for Iris recognition on lock screen?
2 Tap Lock screen and security
Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ - How do I register my Iris for Iris recognition on lock screen?
3 Tap Iris Scanner
Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ - How do I register my Iris for Iris recognition on lock screen?
4 To use iris recognition securely, you need to set a pattern , PIN, or password. Remember it, as you will need it to unlock your phone after it restarts or when it hasn’t been used for more than 24 hours
Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ - How do I register my Iris for Iris recognition on lock screen?
Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ - How do I register my Iris for Iris recognition on lock screen?
Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ - How do I register my Iris for Iris recognition on lock screen?
5 Before using the iris recognition camera and LED, read disclaimer and keep the precautions in mind. Then, tap OK
Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ - How do I register my Iris for Iris recognition on lock screen?
6 Read the on-screen instructions and tap CONTINUE. To register only one iris of your eyes, tap You can choose to register only 1 iris
Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ - How do I register my Iris for Iris recognition on lock screen?
7 Hold your device 25 ~ 35cm away from your face with the screen facing towards you and position your eyes in the circles shown on the screen
Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ - How do I register my Iris for Iris recognition on lock screen?

Keep your eyes fully open and look at the top of the screen. Iris  recognition may not work properly in direct sunlight. For best results, avoid direct sunlight and perform this process indoors.

And, keep the camera clean as dirt and debris on the iris camera, LED sensor, or proximity sensor may cause the device to have difficulty recognizing your irises. Position your eyes inside the circles on the screen. The iris recognition camera will scan your irises. 

Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ - How do I register my Iris for Iris recognition on lock screen?
Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ - How do I register my Iris for Iris recognition on lock screen?
8 When an iris lock pop-up window appears, tap ENABLE to use your irises to unlock the screen and tap DONE
Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ - How do I register my Iris for Iris recognition on lock screen?
9 The iris recognition screen will appear when the locked screen is swiped in any direction. Look at the screen to scan your irises. The device will automatically stop irises recognition to protect your eyes if it is not recognized within 10 seconds or when your eyes are close to it.

If your irises are not recognized, unlock the device using the pattern, PIN, or password. If your pattern, PIN, or password is forgotten, you will not be able to use the device unless it is being reset. 

Samsung is not responsible for any data loss or inconvenience caused by forgotten unlock codes.

Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ - How do I register my Iris for Iris recognition on lock screen?

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