Samsung smartphones with One UI offer Face Recognition, which can be used not only to unlock your device but also to access apps and authorize payments. Sometimes users want to enable or disable this feature for specific apps to have more control over security and privacy. This guide explains step by step how to manage Face Recognition on your Samsung phone.

1. Check if Face Recognition is Active

First, make sure Face Recognition is enabled on your device:

Path: Settings > Biometrics and security > Face recognition

Here, you can view, delete, or re-register your face. Security options like Faster recognition and Require eyes open can be adjusted to improve performance and safety.

2. Enable or Disable Face Recognition for Apps

To manage app access to Face Recognition:

Path: Settings > Biometrics and security > Other apps

  • You will see a list of apps that support Face Recognition

  • Toggle the switch next to each app to allow or disallow Face Recognition

3. Practical Examples

  • Banking & Finance apps: Enable Face Recognition for quick and secure login

  • Messaging & Social Media apps: Disable Face Recognition for added privacy; login will require a password

  • Samsung Pay & digital transactions: Enabling Face Recognition makes payments faster and more secure

4. Important Tips

  • Face Recognition is not foolproof and may be bypassed with photos or similar-looking faces; it’s recommended to combine it with PIN or Pattern

  • If the phone struggles in low light or with masks, use Alternate appearance to register a second face

  • Disabling Face Recognition for an app forces login via password or alternative methods

5. Remove or Change Face Recognition Settings

To remove or modify Face Recognition access for an app:

Path: Settings > Biometrics and security > Other apps

  • Toggle the switch off or on for the desired app

This provides full control over app access and ensures your device security.

Conclusion

To enable or disable Face Recognition on Samsung phones:

  1. Confirm Face Recognition is active: Settings > Biometrics and security > Face recognition

  2. Open Other apps to see supported applications

  3. Toggle switches to manage Face Recognition access for each app

  4. Use Alternate appearance for better recognition if needed

  5. Easily change settings from the same menu

With these steps, you have full control over app security and can use Face Recognition safely and intelligently 🔒📱

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