Samsung Galaxy S10 series and Galaxy S20 series devices use the in-screen fingerprint sensors based on the ultrasonic scanning technology. Ultrasonic tech is comparatively faster than the optical fingerprint scanners and has less error rate. However, still you can speed up unlocking your Galaxy S10 and S20 devices. Samsung Galaxy S10 users have reported that turning on battery optimization for biometrics increases the unlock speed of the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor on their device. You can also try the trick on your Galaxy S10, S10+, S10 5G, Galaxy Note 10, Note 10+, Galaxy S20, S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra. Check the step-by-step guide below.
How to Speed up Fingerprint Unlock Speed on your Galaxy S10 and S20
FYI, Samsung uses Qualcomm’s second-generation version of the in-display ultrasonic fingerprint reader on their Galaxy S10 and S20 series phones. It means the above trick may work only on devices with the Snapdragon processor. We are unsure whether it would work on devices with Exynos processor. If we wrong, correct it!
More Resources on Samsung Devices:
Turn on Adaptive battery on Galaxy S10How to add flashlight shortcut on Galaxy phone’s lock screenHow to use Side key to power off Galaxy S20Turn on/off 60Hz and 120Hz refresh screen rate on Galaxy S20 series devices
