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Samsung’s Good Lock app is essentially a playground for customization, yet most people only skim the surface. I was no different, until I stumbled upon a really clever fingerprint trick.
After a bit of tweaking, my Galaxy phone now opens apps with my fingerprint sensor — and can even open different apps depending on which finger I use. My left thumb opens Instagram, while my right index finger jumps straight into the Notes app. It’s seriously cool.
Want to set this up on your Samsung phone? Here’s what you need to do.
Did you know about this Good Lock fingerprint feature? 32 votes Yes, I use it all the time 9 % No, but I'm going to set it up now 53 % No, and I'm not going to use it 38 %
How to set up Good Lock’s fingerprint hack
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Setting this up on your Samsung phone doesn’t take much time, but it isn’t exactly front and center either. It’s hidden inside the Good Lock app, so a little prep goes a long way before you get started.
First, you’ll want to register the fingerprints you plan to use. Each action you assign needs its own fingerprint, so think of this as setting up shortcuts in advance. For example, I’ve added my left thumb, my right index finger, and my right thumb, giving me three separate actions to play with. To add your fingerprints, head to Settings, go to Security and Privacy, and tap Screen lock and biometrics. Here, register as many fingerprints as you need.
Next, you need to install and set up Good Lock. If you don’t already have it, download Good Lock from the Google Play Store and complete the initial setup.
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