Fingerprint Sensor

[rexxsor]

Noticed the fingerprint sensor is not as fast as expected. Getting a lot of unrecognized scans.

Additionally, seems the swipe down for notifications gesture is difficult to trigger. Is it a software issue? Anyone else experiencing the same?

 

[chezm]

I'd say 5% of attempts fail for me, I'm not too worried but ya sometimes it takes a second tap

 

[anon(10092459)]

mine is quick and responsive. I made two copies of each forefinger, so I haven't run into many fails.

Sometimes it helps to clean the FPS, and wash your hands actually, if you run into response issues.

 

[cardboard60]

When you use the fingerprint sensor.
Do you put your finger on the sensor and press.

Go in and delete the finger print.
Then readd it.
Make sure the sensor is clean and you have no water or oil on her hands.

 

[Mike Dee]

Another thing that affects reading is fingertips change in real cold weather. My prints harden up and they don't read the same.

 

[chezm]

When you use the fingerprint sensor.
Do you put your finger on the sensor and press.

Go in and delete the finger print.
Then readd it.
Make sure the sensor is clean and you have no water or oil on her hands.

Why press? ive never had to press on any finger print sensor ive had...resting should register enough of my finger to recognize

 

[cardboard60]

Why press? ive never had to press on any finger print sensor ive had...resting should register enough of my finger to recognize

Gave you some suggestions.
Have seen what suggested help.
It's your phone.
Sorry I couldn't help.

 

[puch96]

Another suggestion is if you use a case, re program your fingerprints with the case on. Most times, the finger won't rest the same way if there is a case on, sometimes reading the tip of the finger more than if you don't have a case. Or you can just add more fingerprint registers using the same finger with the case on, that way you have with and without the case registered, and should improve overall recognition.

 

[ThaiBruin]

My Pixel 3 XL unlocks a lot faster than my old S8. The wider surface area helps a lot too. With the S8, it was VERY particular about how you placed your finger on the tiny sensor before it unlocked.

 

[mustang7757]

I can recommend also getting same finger register couple times could help

 

[chezm]

I can recommend also getting same finger register couple times could help

I just did this, lets see how it works out. I recall 1 device (i cant remember which one) where i did this and it actually caused a slight delay as it got confused but that was a long time ago.

 

[mustang7757]

I just did this, lets see how it works out. I recall 1 device (i cant remember which one) where i did this and it actually caused a slight delay as it got confused but that was a long time ago.

I remember doing I think on my s8+ it helped but worth a shot

 

[mwboost]

My Pixel 3 has been fine. Only the swipe down seems to be a little harder to trigger as mentioned.

 

[EMGSM]

I do what @mustang7757 suggested. I register my fingerprints more than once. I believe you can do this 5 times.

 

[Aljean Thein]

Registering the same fingerprints ? Sounds a bit funny. but if it works then awesome

 

[mustang7757]

Registering the same fingerprints ? Sounds a bit funny. but if it works then awesome

You'd be surprised

 

[vzwuser76]

Registering the same fingerprints ? Sounds a bit funny. but if it works then awesome

I think it makes perfect sense. Think of it like mapping an object. When they do computer mapping, the more angles they take images of, the better the final product will be when they're combined.

Now when you register a finger on Google Imprint, it asks you to touch it five different times using different angles, which is essentially mapping your fingerprint. They do that because you never apply your finger to the sensor in exactly the same postition at exactly the same angle. So registering your fingerprint again using even more angles simply increases the chance it will be recognized. And while it's not combined with the original fingerprint image, because it will still be registered, it's just more images for Imprint to use to recognize that one fingerprint.

 

[EMGSM]

Registering the same fingerprints ? Sounds a bit funny. but if it works then awesome

Sounds weird but it's nothing new. It's something that's been suggested since the Note 4 days

 

[mustang7757]

I think it makes perfect sense. Think of it like mapping an object. When they do computer mapping, the more angles they take images of, the better the final product will be when they're combined.

Now when you register a finger on Google Imprint, it asks you to touch it five different times using different angles, which is essentially mapping your fingerprint. They do that because you never apply your finger to the sensor in exactly the same postition at exactly the same angle. So registering your fingerprint again using even more angles simply increases the chance it will be recognized. And while it's not combined with the original fingerprint image, because it will still be registered, it's just more images for Imprint to use to recognize that one fingerprint.

Exactly

 

[chanchan05]

Why press? ive never had to press on any finger print sensor ive had...resting should register enough of my finger to recognize

Pressing also flattens your fingerprint on the scanner, exposing more areas of it to be registered.