It has been said that the OnePlus 3 fingerprint scanner not working is a common problem for those who own the new OnePlus smartphone. Some of the problems observed on the OnePlus 3 include that part of the fingerprint sensor is not working and that problems are enabling/disable the fingerprint scanner. Here are some of the solutions that you can use to fix the OnePlus 3 fingerprint scanner not working and causing you headaches.
How to use the fingerprint scanner
If you want to make sure the OnePlus 3’s fingerprint scanner is turned on, go to Settings & gt; Screen lock and security & gt; Screen lock & gt; Screen lock type & gt; Fingerprints and follow the on-screen instructions to enable and configure the fingerprint scanner on the OnePlus 3. Later you can go back and add more fingerprints or delete fingerprints that match the OnePlus 3 fingerprint sensor;
One of the reasons you should use the fingerprint scanner on the OnePlus 3 is that you want to have to type different passwords when browsing the internet with a login page or downloading different apps to verify a OnePlus account. The following is a guide on how to set up the improved OnePlus 3 Fingerprint Sensor.
Configure fingerprint scanner
The OnePlus 3 makes it easy to protect your smartphone with the new and improved fingerprint scanner built into the two new OnePlus smartphones. You don’t need to mess with any password or pattern to unlock the device. It is easy to use and easy to set up for the first time.
- Turn on the OnePlus 3
- Go to lock screen and security in Settings
- Select on Fingerprint and then + Add fingerprint
- Follow the instructions until 100% of your fingerprint has been scanned
- Set a backup password
- Select OK to enable fingerprint lock
- Now to unlock the phone, just hold your finger on the Home button
How to disable the fingerprint sensor
Some OnePlus 3 owners may want to know how to turn off and disable the OnePlus 3 fingerprint sensor… It is important to note that the OnePlus 3 fingerprint reader allows users to use the fingerprint sensor as a password without having to enter a password such as the Touch ID found on the Apple iPhone. Some don’t like the OnePlus 3 Touch ID feature and we will explain how to disable this feature below.
- Turn on your OnePlus 3.
- On the main screen, go to Menu.
- Select in Settings.
- Take on Lock screen and security.
- Select under Screen lock type.
Once you have followed the steps above, you will need to use your fingerprint to disable this feature. You can change the OnePlus 3 features to a different method of unlocking the lock screen with the following options:
- Slide
- Pattern
- Barrette
- Password
- None