Activate Samsung Pass and upgrade to Samsung Wallet
Are you using a Samsung mobile phone? If so, Samsung Pass Samsung’s own password manager is preinstalled on the device. You can find out how to set it up here. We will let you know how to integrate Samsung Pass with the new Samsung Wallet.
Most of you have one of the many Samsung smartphones in daily use. However, that doesn’t mean we have to deal with all the services offered to us on Samsung devices. Samsung Pass is one of the pre-installed services on all Samsung smartphones.
Samsung Pass
Samsung Pass is a simple and secure Verification service. It allows you to access apps, Samsung’s Galaxy Store or websites using the Samsung browser using biometric authentication methods. This saves you from typing passwords manually. Biometric data such as fingerprints or iris scans are encrypted and protected on the device thanks to Samsung Knox.
Samsung recently introduced its Samsung Wallet. Samsung Pass and Samsung Pay services are now integrated under one roof. You can continue using Samsung Pass for now or “upgrade” to Samsung Wallet. We will now explain how to set up Passport and switch to Samsung Wallet.
Set up Samsung Pass
To activate Easy Passport service, you should proceed as follows:
Set up Samsung Pass
- Go to the settings.
- Go to Biometrics and Security.
- Tap on Samsung Pass.
- Read and confirm the terms and conditions.
- Tap on Register fingerprints and have fingerprint and alternatively iris scan or facial recognition enrolled.
That’s it – now you can use Samsung Pass. On the start page of the app, you should now find a hint pointing to Samsung Wallet. You can either dismiss the prompt or follow the prompt to upgrade to Samsung Wallet. This is also very easy, all you need to do is follow the instructions in the app.
Upgrade to Samsung Wallet in 7 Steps
- Under the prompt to switch to Samsung Wallet, simply tap Start.
- Confirm the switch request below by tapping Next.
- Tap Update to download the file from the Galaxy Store.
- Confirms the permissions.
- Tap Start again.
- Verify yourself with your fingerprint.
- Set a PIN for Samsung Wallet.
That’s it – welcome to Samsung Wallet. The Samsung Pass app will be removed automatically and you will use Samsung Wallet from now on. There you will benefit from the features that come with Samsung Pay, and you can store your vaccination card, credit cards and boarding passes.
Let us know if you already use Samsung Wallet and/or if you’d like to learn more about Samsung’s new service.
Frequently Ask Questions
Does Samsung have a Wallet app?
Samsung Pay lets you carry your credit, debit, gift and membership cards on your devices. Take a photo or barcode of your card, then tap to check. Keep your favorite cards in one place. Samsung Pay lets you carry your credit, debit, gift and membership cards on your devices
How do I access Samsung Wallet?
If you have Quick Access Shortcut enabled, you can swipe up from the bottom of your phone screen to open Samsung Wallet even when your phone screen is off or locked. You have full control over how to launch the Quick Access Shortcut. Open Samsung Wallet, then open the Menu tab.
How do you use the Wallet app?
To get started, find the wallet app on your smartphone—most are already installed—then enter your credit or debit card information. The app allows you to store multiple cards and set your default payment method. Your digital wallet cannot be used for a payment without your verification.
Why can’t I use Samsung pass?
Deleting cache files can help fix countless issues and it can fix Samsung pass fingerprint not working errors. To clear the cache files of the Samsung Pass app: From your Samsung mobile phone’s home screen, go to Settings > Apps and scroll down to the Samsung Pass app.
