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# [Why Your Fingerprint Reader May Not Work on Linux Mint (And How to Check)](https://sampratigaurav.hashnode.dev/why-your-fingerprint-reader-may-not-work-on-linux-mint-and-how-to-check?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Discover why fingerprint readers may not work on Linux Mint and learn steps to check hardware compatibility and troubleshoot installation issues

Jul 16, 2025 · 4 min read · sampratigaurav.hashnode.dev  
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## Responses 3

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[Pramati Gupta](https://hashnode.com/@pramatiiii)

[Jul 17, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-your-fingerprint-reader-may-not-work-on-linux-mint-and-how-to-check/68780a225c07c7808ec335cb/comment/68788ec8e8754535d7dded86)

that's helpful

[Le Li](https://hashnode.com/@xiaolizhou)

[Jul 17, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-your-fingerprint-reader-may-not-work-on-linux-mint-and-how-to-check/68780a225c07c7808ec335cb/comment/68785ccaa607e7a87af07e43)

yes

[Le Li](https://hashnode.com/@xiaolizhou)

[Jul 17, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-your-fingerprint-reader-may-not-work-on-linux-mint-and-how-to-check/68780a225c07c7808ec335cb/comment/68785c9b6e2606b46ddd8b08)

It's likely that Linux doesn't support this component