Here’s how to register up to five fingerprints on your device so you don’t get locked out

Have you ever been locked out of your smartphone or tablet because it would not recognise your fingerprint?

Five fingerprints are better than one

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If you have, you may want to register more than one digit in the future, which is something many people do not realise you can do.

It’s quite simple and doesn’t take more than a minute to complete.

Below are instructions on how to do it for iOS and Android devices, which should hopefully bring an end to the frustration of not being able to access your smartphone.

Many of the devices allow you to register up to five fingerprints so if your mobile fails to recognise one, just move on to the other.

And of course you can register someone else’s digit as well.

iOS (iPhone and iPad)

In order to register another finger click on the settings app, select Touch ID & Passcode, enter passcode, then add new fingerprint.

Android (Lollipop, N or Marshmallow)

Again click on settings, select security, then fingerprint, which will allow you to add another digit for fingerprint identification. You should be prompted for a passcode to complete this registration.

Source: Metro UK