How to Set Up, Add More, or Remove a Fingerprint on Nexus Phones Running Nougat

Objective

• To set up your first fingerprint
• To add more fingerprints
• To remove a fingerprint

Environment

• Nexus 5X
• Nexus 6P
• Android versions prior to 8.0 Oreo

Procedure

To set up your first fingerprint:

1. Open Settings
2. Tap Security
3. Tap Nexus Imprint
4. Tap Next 
5. Choose a backup screen lock
6. Choose how you want notifications to be displayed
7. Follow the on-screen directions to add your fingerprint
8. Tap DONE when complete

To add more fingerprints:

1. Open Settings
2. Tap Security
3. Tap Nexus Imprint
4. Enter your Pattern, PIN, or Password when prompted
5. Tap Add fingerprint
6. Follow the on-screen directions to add your fingerprint
7. Tap DONE when complete

To remove a fingerprint:

1. Open Settings
2. Tap Security
3. Tap Nexus Imprint
4. Enter your Pattern, PIN, or Password when prompted
5. Tap an existing fingerprint
   • Note: If you have more than one fingerprint set up then you would select the numbered finger you wish to delete
6. Tap DELETE
   • Note: If you only have one fingerprint, then you will be asked if you want to remove all fingerprints. You would want to select YES, REMOVE