Goodix Fingerprint Device Not Found: How to Get it Working

Goodix is committed to prioritizing security at all times. We’ve dedicated ourselves to inventing industry-leading biometric solutions and delivering secure and convenient experiences that ensure end-users data privacy and home security through applications in mobile devices and others.

It is the only company that offers a complete line of fingerprint solutions, including the IN-DISPLAY FINGERPRINT SENSORTM, Live Finger DetectionTM, IFSTM, covered fingerprint sensors (glass, ceramic, sapphire), and fingerprint sensors with hard coating.

Follow along as we will show you what to do if the Goodix fingerprint SPI device is not working in Windows 11, right after we see whether biometrics are the best way to ensure your computer’s security or not. Keep up with us!

Are biometrics the best way to ensure security?

The fact of the matter is that fingerprints and other biometric authentication systems are inherently insecure. If you are concerned about security, you should avoid relying on them entirely. Identification numbers and passwords are far more secure, albeit less convenient methods of authentication.

An old-fashioned password is preferred over fingerprint readers, facial scanners, and retina/iris scanners for a variety of reasons. For starters, it is much easier to compel someone to unlock their smartphone with their fingerprint or face than it is to compel them to give a password or PIN.

It’s also a lot easier to mislead individuals into unlocking their cellphone, sometimes all it takes is placing the device in front of them when they’re sleeping to get them to unlock their devices.

Some jurisdictions do not allow for the compulsory provision of a password because of prohibitions against self-incrimination, but they do allow for the compulsory provision of touching a sensor or looking at your phone, just as you can be forced to produce a DNA sample.

Although the number of people who will ever be confronted with this problem is limited, there are real reasons why you would want to avoid handing up control of your device to government officials.

On top of that, there are a plethora of ways in which sensors and scanners can be hacked. It is sometimes necessary to use pricey technology in conjunction with a determined attacker. In other instances, a photograph of the owner or a basic silicone casing will suffice.

You could make the argument that fingerprint and facial scanners are enough for 99 percent of their users’ needs. As a matter of fact, the vast majority of individuals will never have to worry about police snooping or unscrupulous entities taking the fingerprints from their Facebook page.

What can I do if Goodix fingerprint SPI device is not working in Windows 11 & 10?

1. Download latest driver

1. If you are a Lenovo user, head to their official website and look for the Goodix fingerprint driver. Otherwise head to your computer’s manufacturer’s website and follow the same steps.
2. Here you will find the Goodix fingerprint driver for Windows 11. Click on the Download button to start the process then follow the on-screen steps.

As previously mentioned, there are a number of different manufacturers who can give you the Goodix fingerprint SPI drivers that you need, such as Dell’s support page.

Outbyte Driver Updater is a software program that performs automated updates and allows you to take advantage of the latest and best driver versions available. If you want to avoid the effort of looking for the driver and downloading the most recent version of it, you can instead use this tool.

2. Update Windows

1. Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings menu. Now click on Windows Update from the left-hand panel.
2. Select the Install now option to install any new updates that are necessary to be downloaded. Otherwise, use the Check for updates button to see if any new updates have been released.

It’s possible that you’re running an earlier version of Windows, which is causing the issue, which may be resolved by updating to the latest iteration of it. It’s almost certain that the issue will be fixed in a later iteration of the software package.

How can I fix the Goodix fingerprint SPI device in Windows 10?

1. Just like with Windows 11, head to your laptop’s manufacturer’s website and look for the Goodix fingerprint driver. For example we will use Lenovo’s page.
2. Inside, you will find the Goodix fingerprint driver for Windows 10. Tap on the Download button and follow the on-screen steps to install the driver. That’s it!

What are the other types of biometrics?

There are a variety of characteristics that distinguish you, like your sense of humor, your dance skills, your own style, and the shape of your ears.

Although the password has served its purpose, those difficult-to-remember sequences of numbers and letters are becoming increasingly unsafe and difficult to administer.

Biometric identification, a futuristic practice of leveraging unique behavioral and biological qualities such as fingerprints, gait, and, yes, even ear shape to validate your identity, will be the next big thing in computer security.

Technology for reading electrocardiographic signals (ECG) has been present for many years, but recent improvements have allowed the sensing devices to be reduced in size and made them less intrusive than previously.

The heart rate of a person can be detected by anything as simple as a wearable fitness device or as subtle as a flat pad implanted on the side of a smartphone’s screen. Apple has even applied for a patent for an iPhone with an inbuilt heart rate sensor, which would be the first of its kind.

Touchscreens with high sensitivity may detect much more than just a finger tap or swipe. They can detect the form of a human ear if they use the appropriate software and phone.

As soon as a user presses his or her ear against a screen, the locations at which it makes contact with the glass are recorded and compared to an already-stored ear print. If the user’s identity is verified, the user is authorized.

If you’ve ever heard someone walking past you in the workplace and recognized them right away, or identified a friend from a distance by the way they moved, you’ve already experienced the power of gait identification.

Researchers have been tinkering with gait-recognition technology, utilizing high-resolution cameras and flooring that detect pressure changes. The recent explosion in the availability of low-cost motion sensors like accelerometers and gyros has breathed fresh life into the field.

For more information and potential solutions to your issue, check out what to do if Windows 11 fingerprint sensor is not working.

Alternatively, if you wish to use the facial recognition feature, you will have to learn how to install the Hello face driver for Windows 11.

And since the OS is not free of bugs, you will definitely want to take a look at how to fix Windows Hello not working on Windows 11.

Was the guide helpful for you? Let us know in the comments section below as well as what type of biometrics you are using. Thanks for reading!