PSA: Galaxy Note 8 owners, don't forget about the fingerprint gestures

Final updated: November 16th, 2017 at 03:37 UTC+01:00

The location of the fingerprint sensor on Samsung'southward 2017 flagships is far from ideal. While some folks have found information technology easy to conform to the awkwardly placed fingerprint sensor, some of us oasis't and are probably using iris or facial recognition (or the traditional pin or pattern) to keep their device secure. Simply no matter which campsite yous autumn in, nosotros thought we would remind y'all the fingerprint sensor isn't just useful for security, just can also be used for quick access to notifications and, when on the dwelling screen, Samsung Pay likewise.

Fingerprint gestures were introduced on the Galaxy S8 and S8+, and they are also available on the Galaxy Annotation 8. When enabled, the gestures allow you to swipe downwardly from anywhere on the device to bring down the notification shade (and shut it with a swipe up). On the home screen, you can swipe up on the fingerprint sensor to access Samsung Pay. This detail gesture isn't equally useful, though, equally it's easier to just swipe upward from the bottom of the dwelling screen to open Samsung Pay.

Of course, those who aren't fond of fifty-fifty attempting to attain the fingerprint sensor volition probably find both gestures useless, but at least the sensor can be used for more than than just keeping your phone locked or authenticating payments.

PSA: Galaxy Note 8 owners, don't forget about the fingerprint gestures

Here's how you tin can enable the gestures

To enable these fingerprint gestures, go to the phone'south settings, select Avant-garde features, followed by Finger sensor gestures. Here, turn the feature on by using the toggle at the acme correct of the screen (for a stride-past-step guide on how to do this, get here). Yous can too enable the Samsung Pay gesture here should you need it. If you run across the Samsung Pay gesture option greyed out, information technology's because you've disabled Samsung Pay's shortcut on the home screen. You can enable that shortcut from the Samsung Pay app's settings, under theUtilize Favorite Cards pick, and then turn on the gesture equally described in a higher place.

Do you use the fingerprint sensor for accessing the notification shade or Samsung Pay? Let us know in the comments, and don't forget to check out our collection of Galaxy Note 8 tips for more on how to make the most of your phone.

PSA: Galaxy Note 8 owners, don't forget about the fingerprint gestures