Honor Magic8 Pro: Fix Fingerprint Sensor Not Working (Step-by-Step)

Troubleshooting Honor Magic8 Pro Fingerprint Sensor

• 🧼 Cleanliness is key: Ensure both your finger and the fingerprint sensor area on the Honor Magic8 Pro are clean and dry, free from dirt, oil, or sweat.
• ⚙️ Access Settings: Navigate to Settings, then select 'Security & privacy', followed by 'Device unlock'.
• 👆 Fingerprint ID Management: Proceed to 'Biometrics and Password' and then 'Fingerprint ID' to manage your registered fingerprints.

Re-registering Fingerprints

• 🗑️ Delete Existing Fingerprint: Tap on your current fingerprint and select the 'delete' option, then confirm.
• ➕ Add New Fingerprint: Initiate the process by tapping 'add' and carefully follow the on-screen instructions to scan your fingerprint.
• ✌️ Register Same Finger Twice: To improve accuracy, register the same finger again as a separate entry. Focus on capturing the widest possible surface and different angles of your finger during the scan.

Advanced Solutions

• 🛡️ Screen Protector Check: If the issue persists, consider removing your screen protector, as ultrasonic sensors can be sensitive to glass protectors.
• 🔄 Restart Your Phone: A simple phone restart can resolve temporary bugs affecting the fingerprint sensor.
• ⚠️ Hard Reset Consideration: If none of the above steps work, a hard reset may be necessary. A separate tutorial for performing a hard reset on the Honor Magic8 Pro is available on the channel.