Using a fingerprint security app, particularly one designed to lock and protect other applications or data on your device, primarily involves setting it up initially and then activating the fingerprint recognition feature within its settings. The specific steps can vary slightly depending on the app, but the core process is generally straightforward.
Setting Up Your Fingerprint Security App
Before you can use fingerprint security, you first need to set up the application itself. This might involve basic configurations like setting a backup PIN or pattern. According to the reference, once these initial steps are complete, "the application is set up".
Optional: Granting Administration Rights
Some fingerprint security apps offer the option to be given Administration rights on your device. This is typically done "So that nobody can also uninstall" the security app itself easily without your permission. While the reference notes, "This you can also give it Administration rights but it works without that now," granting these rights can provide an extra layer of protection against unauthorized removal of the security app.
Enabling Fingerprint Security
The critical step to start using your fingerprint for security is to enable the feature within the app's settings.
Based on the provided information, the process after setting up the application involves navigating to the security section:
- Go to the Security Settings: Once the application is set up, you need to "go to the security" section within the app's menu or settings.
- Enable Fingerprint: Within the security settings, find the option related to fingerprint recognition or security and "enable this fingerprint". This step usually involves scanning your registered fingerprint using your device's sensor to verify your identity and link it to the app's security features.
Key Steps Summary
To summarize the process described in the reference:
- Complete the initial application setup.
- (Optional) Grant Administration rights for added protection against uninstallation.
- Navigate to the security settings within the app.
- Enable the fingerprint security option.
By following these steps, you integrate your device's fingerprint scanner with the security app, allowing you to use your fingerprint to access locked apps or features, adding a convenient and strong layer of security.
