Could you be using your smartphone’s fingerprint reader the wrong way?

Those who have yet to embrace the new era  of unlocking their smartphone with an iris scan still use the fingerprint scanner. And as often happens with technology, it can let them down at the worst possible moment. So, one day, their phone may stop responding to the touch of their fingers.

But what could have caused the fingerprint sensor to stop working, leaving you unable to unlock your smartphone?

One explanation lies in users' fingers. They often do manual work or spend long hours typing on a keyboard, which can cause their fingers to swell or become injured, making the fingerprint reader's job harder.

The solution? It might not be the most polite gesture, but it is better to use your middle finger. This is because, according to studies, the ring finger takes less strain during both manual work and exercise  than the index finger.

Another approach is to retrain the fingerprint reader periodically, using the same finger as your biometric unlocking method each time. This helps the phone respond to your touch even if there are marks or cuts on your fingers.

If you are still having trouble with the fingerprint sensor, simply visit a The Fixers store. Our experienced team of technicians will find you a solution straight away!