I did everything the support said and i restarted cleared data and cleared caches and i force restarted alot but it keeps saying it not detected what can i do
I literally did everything
I have a samsung galaxy a16 5g
Can anyone share solutions
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Check for Physical Blockage: Ensure the power key (where the sensor is located) is completely clean and dry. If you are using a rugged case, try removing it to ensure the sensor is making full contact with your finger.
Run Hardware Diagnostics: Open the Samsung Members app, go to Support > Phone diagnostics, and select Fingerprint recognition. This will confirm if the sensor is physically failing or just a software glitch.
Test in Safe Mode: Turn off the phone, then hold the Power and Volume Down buttons until the logo appears to enter Safe Mode. If it works here, a third-party app is causing the conflict.
Check for System Updates: Go to Settings > Software update. Sometimes a specific patch is released to fix biometric bugs.
Hardware Inspection: If the diagnostic tool says "Action required" or "Normal" but it still fails, the internal ribbon cable for the side-mounted sensor might be loose or damaged, which would require a professional repair.
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Is the problem that appears is that the fingerprint sensor needs calibration?
you need to check the service center for this issue
https://www.samsung.com/levant/support/service-center/
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