Fingerprint Reader Drivers Ubuntu - Acer Swift 3 SF314-52

GasparB123
GasparB123 Member Posts: 28 Enthusiast WiFi Icon
edited March 2022 in Swift and Spin Series
Hello, I have an Acer Swift 3 SF314-52 with a fingerprint reader and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. It's the only hardware that seems to not be recognized or used by the OS. I believe it may be a driver problem. Does anyone have a link to said drivers?? I really like using the fingerprint reader, it's easier for me.

If anyone can help, thanks in advance

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  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,219 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓
    Just go into the Ubuntu forums and ask for fingerprint reader drives. I don't know if it will need to be compiled into the kernel or if you just need to install the driver package.
    Click on "Like" if you find my answer useful or click on "Yes" if it answers your question.

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  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,219 Trailblazer
    With Linux you need to wait for them to include it in the package. It typically takes a year or so before all the hardware is supported. Acer only provides Windows drivers unless they ship the machine with Linux installed.
    Click on "Like" if you find my answer useful or click on "Yes" if it answers your question.
  • GasparB123
    GasparB123 Member Posts: 28 Enthusiast WiFi Icon
    billsey said:
    With Linux you need to wait for them to include it in the package. It typically takes a year or so before all the hardware is supported. Acer only provides Windows drivers unless they ship the machine with Linux installed.
    Do you know by any chance which package would I need?? Beacause this computer is from 2018. It's safe to say it has been more than a year :D
  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,219 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓
    Just go into the Ubuntu forums and ask for fingerprint reader drives. I don't know if it will need to be compiled into the kernel or if you just need to install the driver package.
    Click on "Like" if you find my answer useful or click on "Yes" if it answers your question.
  • GasparB123
    GasparB123 Member Posts: 28 Enthusiast WiFi Icon
    billsey said:
    Just go into the Ubuntu forums and ask for fingerprint reader drives. I don't know if it will need to be compiled into the kernel or if you just need to install the driver package.
    I'll try that. Thanks for the input :smiley:

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