83.3 Configuring Device Fingerprint Authentication

Fingerprint authentication is only available on devices containing a touch sensor and on which the appropriate configuration steps have been taken to secure the device and enroll at least one fingerprint. For steps on configuring an emulator session to test fingerprint authentication, refer to the chapter entitled “Using and Configuring the Android Studio AVD Emulator”.

To configure fingerprint authentication on a physical device begin by opening the Settings app and selecting the Security option. Within the Security settings screen, select the Fingerprint option. On the resulting information screen click on the Next button to proceed to the Fingerprint setup screen. Before fingerprint security can be enabled a backup screen unlocking method (such as a PIN number) must be configured. If the lock screen is not already secured, follow the steps to configure either PIN, pattern or password security.

With the lock screen...