hey there,
after the official December update I am having issues to set upy fingerprint reader on FP 6
previously it was possible to do so, at least after restart of the phone.
now, after flashing the phone with the latest update and locking it. I can’t finish the setup.
every time just before the last piece of print is recorded, it comes up with a pop up, saying not possible, try again.
haven’t found anything in the community.
any idea or advice?
appreciate any help.
many thanks in advance
mihi
January 5, 2026, 4:52pm
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can you setup a pin?
Maybe you suffer from this problem here:
Problem description
An update on installing /e/OS on my new Fairphone (early Dec 2025).
Originally, I followed the Murena provided guide to replace my Fairphone Android 15 by /e/OS and everything seemed to go perfectly fine - only thing I did not quite understand was that I could not set the screenlock code. Simply just skipping that step seemed to cause no additional problems.
However, after installing FDroid, it would not allow me to install any apps (not even my favourite Binary Eye app fo…
Long story short, if there was a google account on the device you didn’t remove it properly then you have to install stock android again and get it removed
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thx for reply.
I have a pin and it’s working fine as is the rest of the phone and apps.
I have come across that topic you mentioned, but I thought that’s another problem and I hate to go to all the installation and with apps and stuff…
that’s why I hope there is another solution.
happy for other hints
cheers
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