How to unlock your phone
Discover the different ways you can unlock your Galaxy A8
Option 1 - Using Face recognition
- Select settings from home screen.
- Select lock screen and security.
- Select face recognition.
- Select Continue and then choose either your PIN code, unlock pattern or password as an additional secure screen lock (this just adds an additional level of security).
- Once you’re done, hold your phone 25-30 cms from your face, keeping your head within the circle shown on the screen.
- Select Turn On if you wish to use facial recognition to unlock your phone.
Option 2 - Using your fingerprint
- Select Settings from the home screen.
- Select Lock Screen and Security.
- Select Fingerprint Scanner.
- Follow the onscreen instructions and scan your fingerprint by repeatedly pressing down on the sensor.
- Select Turn On if you wish to use your fingerprint to unlock your phone.
Option 3 - Using a password
- Select Settings from the home screen.
- Select Lock Screen and Security.
- Select Screen Lock Type.
- Enter your chosen password.
- Re-enter your chosen password to confirm.
Option 4 - Using a PIN code
- Select Settings from the home screen.
- Select Lock Screen and Security.
- Select Screen Lock Type.
- Enter your chosen PIN code.
- Re-enter your chosen PIN code to confirm.
Option 5 - Using an unlocking pattern
- Select Settings from the home screen.
- Select Lock Screen and Security.
- Select Screen lock type.
- Draw your unlock pattern using your finger, connecting the dots.
- Draw your unlock pattern again to confirm.
Images simulated for illustrative purposes. Accuracy of Intelligent Scan may differ depending on surrounding conditions.