Fingerprint "Too Many Attempts, Try Again Later"

[Richard Feynman]

Just got this message after I'd guess 5 or so failed attempts, talk about throwing fuel on the fire when you're already being frustrated. I looked in security but can't find any way to change the number of errors to a higher allowable number, anyone know if it's possible?

Yes I know that the reader is usually very reliable, but I have a long complex password on purpose, so in the rare event it's not recognizing my finger I'd like to increase the number of allowable tries so using the password is truly a last option.

Thanks!

 

[SinfulDroid]

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I tried looking myself and did not see any settings to increase the number of attempts before you have to put in your password.

 

[jojoe42]

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Just got this message after I'd guess 5 or so failed attempts, talk about throwing fuel on the fire when you're already being frustrated. I looked in security but can't find any way to change the number of errors to a higher allowable number, anyone know if it's possible?

Yes I know that the reader is usually very reliable, but I have a long complex password on purpose, so in the rare event it's not recognizing my finger I'd like to increase the number of allowable tries so using the password is truly a last option.

Thanks!

If it's not recognising one of four fingerprints after 5 attempts I would re-register them all. The most times it's ever asked again for me is twice.

 

[Borse2008]

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I had this delete your fingers and reregister.

 

[Adamd1169]

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You can also register the same finger multiple times to give you a better shot.

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[N4Newbie]

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I have never had it not recognize my finger; maybe re-training is in order.

 

[anon(677651)]

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Use a pattern lock instead of long password. Will save you crap load of time.

 

[pr627]

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99.9% success ratio for me. this fingerprint sensor works flawlessly

 

[Almeuit]

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I would re-register your fingers to the reader as you shouldn't be hitting that. I have yet to have it fail when I pick the phone up to unlock.

Also if I recall correctly you cannot change the number of failed attempts.

 

[tech_head]

Just got this message after I'd guess 5 or so failed attempts, talk about throwing fuel on the fire when you're already being frustrated. I looked in security but can't find any way to change the number of errors to a higher allowable number, anyone know if it's possible?

Yes I know that the reader is usually very reliable, but I have a long complex password on purpose, so in the rare event it's not recognizing my finger I'd like to increase the number of allowable tries so using the password is truly a last option.

Thanks!

Just be glad it doesn't wipe the device after n tries......