Comment 111 for bug 285089

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Javier Domingo (txomon) wrote : Re: [Bug 285089] Re: [138A:0001] fingerprint reader not recognized

Try changing in the patch the device id to yours.

Good luck,

Javier domingo
El 27/03/2011 13:26, "Kostas Stam" <email address hidden> escribió:
> Hi all.
> I have a HP Pavillion dv7-4012eg. It has a "Bus 002 Device 003: ID
138a:0005 Validity Sensors, Inc. VFS301 Fingerprint Reader".
> Can anyone please tell me if there is a way to get this reader run on
Maverick or Natty?
> I allready tried the above mentioned methods but nothing worked.
> Thank you all in advance.
>
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> Title:
> [138A:0001] fingerprint reader not recognized
>
> Status in “libfprint” package in Ubuntu:
> Confirmed
> Status in “linux” package in Ubuntu:
> Incomplete
>
> Bug description:
> usb id 138A:0001 is a DigitalPersona fingerprint reader which doesn't get
recognized by Ubuntu
> I think (although I'm not sure) all that's needed is to add this specific
USB ID to a relevant list?
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