The fingerprint sensors on our phones have come a long way from the days when every phone had a capacitive sensor. Modern-day smartphones use under-display fingerprint readers, and while they are really good, they often run into accuracy issues, especially if they are optical kind. If you are wondering how to improve fingerprint accuracy on your phone, then this guide is for you, as we will guide you through the process.
Improve fingerprint accuracy on your phone using a number of methods
Now, if you are looking to improve fingerprint accuracy on your phone, the process is simple, but you need to know that this is not a one-size-fits-all approach. It might work for your phone or it might not, depending on how severely inaccurate your phone's fingerprint scanner is. Still, I will mention a number of methods that you can try, and that should help you gain a little boost in overall functionality.
Step 1: Go to Settings on your device.
Step 2: Look for the place that allows you to register your fingerprints. On OxygenOS, it's Settings > Security and privacy > Device unlock > Face and fingerprint unlock > Fingerprint. On your device, it might vary.
Step 3: Now, you go ahead and enroll the same fingerprint again. So, if you have enrolled your left thumb, enroll your left thumb again. Do keep in mind that some devices might not let you add the same fingerprint again, so it varies from OEM to OEM. If the device allows you to enroll the same fingerprint, go ahead with it.
Ideally, this should help you improve your fingerprint accuracy, but if that does not work, I have some more tips for you below that should deliver some improvement.
- Make sure the sensor area is clean
- Replace your screen protector
- Re-add your fingerprint sensor
- Cover the entire fingerprint sensor
Another thing you can do is update your phone's software, as sometimes companies push updates that help improve fingerprint accuracy on phones. If that still does not work, I would highly suggest that you take your phone to a professional technician, as there might be something wrong with its fingerprint sensor.
About the author: I have been tinkering with Android devices ever since the early days of the HTC Desire. Over time, I have grown a fondness for the ecosystem and now I cannot live without it. Although some might believe that I have sold my soul to Android, but I believe it is not the case. You can find me writing tutorials and posting guides on a number of different smartphones. When I am not writing here, I am wasting myself away in books, journals, or on Steam.
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