How to Add Fingerprint Unlock to Your REDMI A5

Accessing Security Settings

• ⚙️ Begin by opening the Settings app on your REDMI A5.
• 🔒 Scroll through the general list to find and select Security & Privacy.

Setting Up Device Unlock

• 👆 Navigate to Device Unlock and tap on Fingerprint and Face Unlock.
• 🔑 If you don't have a screen lock set up, you'll be prompted to create one (pattern, PIN, or password). Confirm your choice.

Registering Your Fingerprint

• 👍 Tap on Fingerprint and then I Agree to the information provided.
• 👆 Follow the on-screen instructions to place your finger on the sensor, which is located on the power button.
• 🔄 Repeatedly lift and place your finger on the sensor, changing its position slightly each time to ensure full coverage for better recognition.

Managing and Testing Fingerprints

• ✅ Once registration is complete, tap Done. You can then rename or remove the saved fingerprint, or add another.
• 📱 To test, lock your device and place your registered finger on the power button sensor. The device should unlock successfully.