11-12-2021 04:41 PM
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New S21 5G, no screen protector installed yet. I have to press the side key to wake up the phone before I can use my fingerprint to unlock it. With my A71 I could use my fingerprint on the dark screen to unlock it. Is the S21 different in that the phone has to be awake to use the fingerprint? At that point I may as well type in my password.
11-12-2021 04:47 PM
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11-12-2021 04:54 PM
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Thanks for the quick response. I do have Keep Fingerprint Always On already selected (I made sure all settings were the same as my A71, thinking I was missing something obvious).
11-12-2021 04:58 PM - last edited 11-12-2021 04:59 PM
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11-12-2021 05:01 PM
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11-12-2021 05:19 PM - last edited 11-12-2021 05:25 PM
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You can always try
Lift the phone to wake up
Or lift to unlock
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00083345/
11-12-2021 05:27 PM
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12-12-2021 10:23 AM
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@GingerSnapA: Further to the post above by @GalaxyA51user can you clarify if you have the following setting active?
Settings > Biometrics and Security > Fingerprints > Enter PIN > Show Icon When Screen Is Off > On Always On Display.
To ensure that Always On Display is enabled, head to Settings > Lock Screen > Always On Display > On.
12-12-2021 03:46 PM
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I am sorry for wasting everybody's time, but very grateful for the level of support. I figured it out...by accident. The S21 is smaller than the A71 so the location of the print is higher on the S21...I was pressing too low. Again, my apologies and thanks to all who took the time to respond (it's ok for you to roll your eyes or shake your head at this one!).

12-12-2021 03:49 PM
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@GingerSnapA: It's no bother at all. I'm pleased to hear that you were able to find the solution to your issue.
