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krischik
March 1, 2023
Question

Biometric Login not working

  • March 1, 2023
  • 37 replies
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I have biometric login set up on my Android device and password needed set to two weeks. Yet I'm asked to retype my password every time I open the app. That's kind of annoying as I have a fairly long password I often have to retype multiple times because of typos.

This is one of the cases over overdoing security might lead to reduced security because if this persists I have to consider a shorter and easier to type password.

Please ensure biometric login any I'm not constantly forced to type my password.

PS: Of course this makes me wonder: How important is a long and complex password for 1Password? With Lastpass the master password was all important while 1Password uses an additional secret key for protection.

1Password Version: 8.10.0
Extension Version: N/A
OS Version: Android 13
Browser:_ N/A

37 replies

1P_Timothy
Community Manager
September 27, 2023

Hi @doug8800, thanks for writing in. I'm sorry Biometric unlock isn't working as expected.

To help us determine the issue, I'd like to ask you to create a diagnostics report from your Android device:

Sending Diagnostics Reports (Android)

Attach the diagnostics to an email message addressed to support+forum@1password.com.

With your email please include:

You should receive an automated reply with a Support ID number that looks similar to: [#ABC-12345-678].  Please post that number here when you receive it.  Thanks again!

September 28, 2023

QGK-44493-655

GreyM1P
1Password Employee
September 28, 2023

@doug8800

Thanks! I can see we've replied to you by email, and you've replied to us, so we'll continue with you by email. :)

October 3, 2023

Hi,
I am having the same issue as doug8800 on the exact same phone.
Is the issue resolved?
Thanks

1P_Timothy
Community Manager
October 5, 2023

Hi @Blf, thanks for writing in. I'm sorry Biometric unlock isn't working as expected.

We're currently investigating an issue where Biometric and Device unlock can stop working on some devices. If you haven't already, I'd like to ask you to try resetting Biometric unlock with these steps:
1. Open and unlock 1Password for Android.
1. Tap the account or collection icon.
1. Tap Settings > Security.
1. Under Unlock, select Password.
1. Under Unlock, select Biometric.
1. Tap back then close the Settings menu.
1. Tap the account or collection icon > Lock.
1. Enter your account password and unlock 1Password to finish Biometric unlock setup.

If Biometric unlock still isn't working, I'd like to ask you to send in a diagnostics report to help us investigate further. Here's that information for your reference

Sending Diagnostics Reports (Android)

Attach the diagnostics to an email message addressed to support+forum@1password.com.

With your email please include:

You should receive an automated reply with a Support ID number that looks similar to: [#ABC-12345-678]. Please post that number here when you receive it. Thanks again!

October 21, 2023

Hi! I'm also having the exact same issue.

I've followed the steps described above by @1P_Timothy with no luck. I've also sent an email with the diagnostics data. I haven't gotten the support number, yet.

October 22, 2023

Hi guys,
Just flagging I have the same issue, device is Samsung S21 as well.

October 22, 2023

Having the same issue too, Samsung S21+, been ongoing for a few weeks.

October 25, 2023

For my Galaxy S21+ Samsung re-released the October software update: https://doc.samsungmobile.com/SM-G996B/DTM/doc.html

After installing it biometric sign in works again.

GreyM1P
1Password Employee
October 25, 2023

@tripmckay – That's good to know, thank you! We're keeping an eye on the situation with this, and I appreciate the link as well. :)