All models available IN THE US I have looked at don’t include the fingerprint scanner. Does this device have a working fingerprint scanner or is it the US model without it? null

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Matt · Accepted Answer

This is a case of Best Buy not doing its "due diligence". This is the US version, which does NOT have a working fingerprint sensor and should not be advertised as having such. You can flash another firmware from Europe or Asia, but you will lose some connectivity features (like Wifi calling and voLTE).

Answered by Matt 8 years ago

Genorok · Answer

None of the US models have the fingerprint scanner working out of the box. It is disabled via software. You have to manually enable it with some flashing but it's all stock firmware and doesn't require root or unlocking the bootloader. 

I have mine working with fingerprint, t mobile Wi-Fi calling, VoLTE, HD Voice.

Kenny · Answer

This is the US-spec model, with the fingerprint scanner disabled.

4432 · Answer

It has a fingerprint sensor, but it has been disabled in the software on the US version. You can flash the phone with different (non-US) firmware to get the fingerprint sensor to work, but apparently the ability for VoLTE/VoWiFi/etc. is included in the US firmware, so flashing international firmware for the fingerprint sensor could now in turn hurt your connection/ability to make phone calls (depending on your network, your area, etc.).

Answered by 4432 8 years ago

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It says in the specs that it has a fingerprint sensor.

“All models available IN THE US I have looked at don’t include the fingerprint scanner. Does this device have a working fingerprint scanner or is it the US model without it?”

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