Cannot log in with fingerprint sensor - Thinkpad L490

I use Zorin OS 15.2 on my Thinkpad L490 and cannot log in with the integrated fingerprint sensor.

No option to use my fingerprint sensor for log in.


The specs of my laptop. I use Zorin Os in dualboot with Windows 10 64bit.


Maybe it's a driver problem, because when I go to driver, it shows me that
(it says on the picture (for person who cannot speak german):
Intel Corporation: unknown
This device don't work.
- iwlwifi driver backport in DKMS format from backport-iwlwifi-dkms will be used (Open Source)
- Keep using a manually installed driver.
- Don't use this device ):


My device is up to date (all updates are installed) and under Windows the fingerprint sensor work without any problems.

I hope anyone can help me.

Hi, Take a look here:

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2013/03/how ... -in-ubuntu

Thank you, so it isn't possible to get the fingerprint sensor working with out any third-party program?

Beowulf wrote:Thank you, so it isn't possible to get the fingerprint sensor working with out any third-party program?

While this statement is true, I must point out that it is true for most of what you use. You cannot get Gimp working without a third party program, either.

On M$ Windows, the fingerprint reader is also a third party program, bundled in by M$ as part of the O.S.

Yes I know i mean with that if it's not possible to get the Standard version for log in with fingerprint working...

Swarfendor437 wrote:Hi, Take a look here:

https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2013/03/how ... -in-ubuntu

Now I have found time to test the fingerpint GUI, but it also don't find my fingerpint reader:

Now we know the name (manufacturer) I found this (not good news I'm afraid) - just remember, hardware is made for that other OS without any regard for Linux:

https://askubuntu.com/questions/948083/ ... untu-16-04

Swarfendor437 wrote:Now we know the name (manufacturer) I found this (not good news I'm afraid) - just remember, hardware is made for that other OS without any regard for Linux:

https://askubuntu.com/questions/948083/ ... untu-16-04

The number behind the colon is a other by me, is it a other device or don't matter the number?

I looked again at that link I gave you and an updated page on the link to thinkpad forums:

https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Linux-Disc ... 45?page=24

You may need to look at page 23 too (which I haven't).