If your fingerprint sensor no longer works after a screen replacement and you see the message:
|“Can’t use fingerprint sensor. Visit a repair provider or g.co/pixel/fingerprintunlock.”
this simply means the device requires re-calibration of the under-display fingerprint scanner.
Here’s how to fix it in minutes:
✅ Step 1: Enter Fastboot Mode
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Power off your Pixel 6
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Hold down Volume Down + Power until you see the Fastboot screen
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Connect the phone to your computer via USB
✅ Step 2: Install USB Drivers (for Windows users)
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Download the official USB driver from:
https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb -
Unzip the file to any folder on your computer
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Open Device Manager (press Win+X → Device Manager)
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Locate your Pixel device → Right-click → Choose Update Driver
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Select Browse my computer for drivers → Point to the unzipped folder
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The driver should install successfully
✅ Step 3: Use Google’s Calibration Tool
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Open this page using Chrome or Edge:
https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com/udfps -
Follow the instructions to install the fingerprint repair software
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Once completed, manually restart your phone
🎉 Fingerprint Sensor Restored
After rebooting, your fingerprint scanner should work normally again — no service center required. Keep this guide handy in case you or someone else runs into the same issue in the future.
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