The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 both feature biometric data as you can unlock you phone by using your face or fingerprint.
To disable these security features, you can check out this tutorial from Seeking Tech.
Why you should disable face recognition on Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3
The facial recognition feature of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 may have detection issues due to heavy makeup, facial hair, dirty camera lens, lighting conditions as well as accessories such as glasses, masks and hats.
These phones may also accidentally unlock the screen if someone else, or something else, has a similar face as yours.
Due to the aforementioned potential issues, face recognition is not as secure as using a PIN, password or pattern for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3.
How to disable face recognition on Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3
To disable facial recognition on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, we suggest deleting the face biometric data you previously registered on your phone.
If you are interested in doing so, then you need to take the following steps:
1. If you haven’t done so already, turn on your phone and then unlock the screen.
2. Tap the Settings App to open it.
3. Once you are in the Settings App, tap “Biometrics and security” and then “Face recognition.”
4. Unlock the screen once again.
5. Tap “Remove face data” and then “Remove.”
This will remove the face data you have registered for your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, which will also deactivate all related features.
Why you should disable fingerprint recognition on Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3
Using the fingerprint security may not be the best option on the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 as these phones may not recognize your prints due to scars or wrinkles.
If your fingers are small or thin, then you may run into issues as well. Even bending a finger or fingerprint could cause problems.
Not to mention that the fingerprint recognition sensor could malfunction due to being damaged, scratched or covered up.
If you are using the phone in dry environments, the static electricity on the Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 may be problematic as well.
For these reasons, you may want to consider disabling fingerprint recognition on your phone.
How to disable fingerprint recognition on Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3
In order to disable fingerprint recognition on the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3, we recommend deleting the fingerprint data you have stored on the phone.
In order to do so, you need to do the following:
1. Make sure your phone is turned on and its screen has been unlocked.
2. Open the Settings app.
3. In the Settings app, tap “Biometrics and security” and then “Fingerprints.”
4. You will be asked to unlock the screen.
5. Select a fingerprint to delete and then tap “Remove.”
How to change the screen lock method for Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3
You can also disable the face and fingerprint recognition security features of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 by changing the screen lock method.
To do so, you need to take the following steps:
1. Turn on the and unlock its screen.
2. Tap the Settings app from then main menu.
3. Once you are inside the Settings app, tap “Lock screen” and then “Screen lock type.”
4. Change the Screen lock type to something else.
How to disable face and fingerprint recognition on Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 without unlocking the screen
If, for some reason, you can’t unlock the screen to your Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3, then you can check out this guide.