Fingerprint gradual malfucntioning to straight up No more Fingerprint

FixmePlzz

Not a hardware issue, rare firmware issue, the only solution is to run The Fingerprint calibration tool as many times until the fingerprint appears, or 4 times then rebooting and NEVER rebooting again, Now my sensor works fine, Even if my finger is wet, even if i don't press firmly, Not a firmware issue EVER.

FixmePlzz

Its just a stupid software issus, like fixing an old tv, you have to hit it from the back multiple times until it works, in this case, its rebooting as many times until it works AND stopping there.

n3t_admin

FixmePlzz its rebooting as many times until it works AND stopping there

yeah... that's a hardware issue. When the fingerprint scanner fails initialization (like POST for BIOS/UEFI systems), it is not recognized by the system, since it's being declared missing.
Good news is - you can replace the scanner standalone without replacing the display.
Hit up a local repair shop, they should be able to give you a quote. Or, if you have some experience with smartphone repairs, you can of course do it yourself.

FixmePlzz

n3t_admin then my Initialization software is bugging.

Yallweird

Trying recalibrating the fingerprint sensor. I think google has a tool you can find online.

FixmePlzz

Yallweird alrdy posted my solution which is to use it multiple times then reboot and NEVER reboot again when your fingerprint returns

Graymh

I've given up on fingerprint on my 6A and the pixel Tablet, both are useless. I've reset them several times, it works for a while then stops. I just a use a PIN.

FixmePlzz

Graymh ye and everyone here tries to force the idea that its a hardware issue...

n3t_admin

FixmePlzz because it is. Hardware can fail intermittently. Can depend on many factors, such as a broken flex cable, temperature, conductivity issues, corrosion and so on. There literally can't be a "software" or "firmware" issue like you're describing it. If it was, you would see a flood of reports.

FixmePlzz

n3t_admin "Hardware issue" disappears when I stopped rebooting... hmmmm

FixmePlzz

It no work...

n3t_admin

FixmePlzz what is "it"?

r134a

n3t_admin Probably the fingerprint sensor, the denial stage might have gradually passed and there might be a realization that what was thought here, probably is correct. If they want 'it' to work again, a repairshop as already suggested will probably be the best next step, or either just acceptance and proceed further with just a pin/passcode.

FixmePlzz

r134a By the way I dropped my phone BAD on its face, and guess what? FINGERPRINT IS BACK BABY!

MrQ

I have the same issue after the last update. Will try to reboot few times and see what happens.

FixmePlzz

MrQ i think its like 70% chance of being physical isue and 30% software, the pixel 7 pro is a hit or miss, but it dont matter cause my fingerprint is back

DeletedUser433

MrQ maybe u should try dropping ur phone on its face like FixmePlzz did

r134a

FixmePlzz I'm happy that u got it working again, although i suspect this might be temporarely, let's hope not. Perhaps the impact 'fixed' a bad connection on the flex cable or something.

FixmePlzz 70% chance of being physical isue and 30% software

Ah, makes sense! Perhaps the drop fixed some software bug aswell /s. Allthough there's progress in your conclusion.

n3t_admin

DeletedUser433 what is that batshit insane advice?!
If you have hardware issues, get it checked at a repair shop! This isn't unreasonable, is it?

MrQ

DeletedUser433 nah. Its not a big problem. And as far as i can see it happens when the phone is warm/its hot outside. Never dropped a phone in my life, and i think i wont start doing that today. Haha.

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