Hello,

I have a Latitude 5550 running Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

Tried to get the fingerprint reader to work. Found the solution by installing a later version of the Dell Canonical Drivers. Old versions didn't work, because mine has a Broadcom that identifies as 0a5c:5865.

The one that worked for me comes from http://dell.archive.canonical.com/updates/pool/public/libf/libfprint-2-tod1-broadcom-cv3plus/libfprint-2-tod1-broadcom-cv3plus_6.4.342-6.4.058.0-0ubuntu1~24.04.1~oem1_amd64.deb

Restart was not even needed, fprintd-enroll <username> works like a charm.

Good luck.

Hi,
I have a Dell Inc. Latitude 5450 running Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
What worked comes from http://dell.archive.canonical.com/updates/pool/public/libf/libfprint-2-tod1-broadcom-cv3plus/libfprint-2-tod1-broadcom-cv3plus_6.4.342-6.4.058.0-0ubuntu1~24.04.1~oem1_amd64.deb

Just download and install. Then go to Settings > System > Users > Fingerprint login

I install Ubuntu 26.04 on Dell Pro 14 Plus. But I cannot use the fingerprint and Webcam. Anyone can help me to fix this issue?

Hello yall

I just asked gemini (I know stupid) and it solved my problem

Here is a clean, comprehensive guide written specifically for the forums. It is formatted explicitly to clarify the hardware difference (the 27c6:5395 vs 27c6:533c trap) and provide an error-free, copy-paste sequence for Ubuntu 24.04 and Linux Mint 22.3 users.

Guide: How to make the Goodix 27c6:5395 Fingerprint Reader work on Linux (Ubuntu 24.04 / Linux Mint 22.3)

If you are trying to get the fingerprint scanner working on a Dell XPS 15 7590 (or similar Dell generations), the standard forum advice to install libfprint-2-tod1-goodix from the Dell/Somerville repositories will not work.

Those official packages are for completely different Goodix chips. The 5395 chip has no official Linux driver from Dell or Goodix. To fix this, you must use the reverse-engineered community driver framework (goodix53x5-libfprint by AndyHazz) compiled from source.

Step 1: Verify your Hardware ID

Open a terminal and check your USB devices:

lsusb

Look for this exact line. If your ID matches 27c6:5395, this guide is for you:

Bus 001 Device 004: ID 27c6:5395 Shenzhen Goodix Technology Co.,Ltd. Fingerprint Reader

Step 2: Install Compilation Dependencies

First, install the framework tools and library headers required to build libfprint and parse the sensor's cryptographic imaging. Run this complete command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y git meson libglib2.0-dev libgusb-dev libgirepository1.0-dev libcairo2-dev libpixman-1-dev cmake libnss3-dev libgudev-1.0-dev libssl-dev libopencv-dev fprintd libpam-fprintd

Step 3: Clone and Compile the Community Driver

We will pull down the driver wrapper repository, which contains an automation script to download libfprint, inject the custom 5395 driver support, and compile it.

# Clone the open-source driver helper
git clone https://github.com/AndyHazz/goodix53x5-libfprint.git
cd goodix53x5-libfprint

# Run the developer's local automated build script
./scripts/build-local.sh

Step 4: Install the Compiled Package to the System

Once the build completes successfully, move directly into the generated binary directory to install the customized framework and refresh your system's shared library cache:

cd .build/libfprint/builddir
sudo ninja install
sudo ldconfig

Step 5: Enable & Register Fingerprints

1. Restart the system service so it drops the old framework and catches your new driver:

   Bash

   sudo systemctl restart fprintd.service
   

2. Tell PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules) to accept fingerprints for logins and sudo commands:

   Bash

   sudo pam-auth-update
   

   In the menu that pops up, use your arrow keys and spacebar to ensure Fingerprint authentication has an asterisk [*] next to it. Press Tab to select OK and hit Enter.

3. Enroll your finger via the terminal to test it:

   Bash

   fprintd-enroll
   

   (Alternatively, you can now open your desktop environment's native settings unde

   Here is a clean, comprehensive guide written specifically for the forums. It is formatted explicitly to clarify the hardware difference (the 27c6:5395 vs 27c6:533c trap) and provide an error-free, copy-paste sequence for Ubuntu 24.04 and Linux Mint 22.3 users.

   Guide: How to make the Goodix 27c6:5395 Fingerprint Reader work on Linux (Ubuntu 24.04 / Linux Mint 22.3)

   If you are trying to get the fingerprint scanner working on a Dell XPS 15 7590 (or similar Dell generations), the standard forum advice to install libfprint-2-tod1-goodix from the Dell/Somerville repositories will not work.

   Those official packages are for completely different Goodix chips. The 5395 chip has no official Linux driver from Dell or Goodix. To fix this, you must use the reverse-engineered community driver framework (goodix53x5-libfprint by AndyHazz) compiled from source.

   Step 1: Verify your Hardware ID

   Open a terminal and check your USB devices:

   Bash

   lsusb
   

   Look for this exact line. If your ID matches 27c6:5395, this guide is for you:

   Bus 001 Device 004: ID 27c6:5395 Shenzhen Goodix Technology Co.,Ltd. Fingerprint Reader

   Step 2: Install Compilation Dependencies

   First, install the framework tools and library headers required to build libfprint and parse the sensor's cryptographic imaging. Run this complete command:

   Bash

   sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y git meson libglib2.0-dev libgusb-dev libgirepository1.0-dev libcairo2-dev libpixman-1-dev cmake libnss3-dev libgudev-1.0-dev libssl-dev libopencv-dev fprintd libpam-fprintd
   

   Step 3: Clone and Compile the Community Driver

   We will pull down the driver wrapper repository, which contains an automation script to download libfprint, inject the custom 5395 driver support, and compile it.

   Bash

   # Clone the open-source driver helper
   git clone https://github.com/AndyHazz/goodix53x5-libfprint.git
   cd goodix53x5-libfprint
   
   # Run the developer's local automated build script
   ./scripts/build-local.sh
   

   Step 4: Install the Compiled Package to the System

   Once the build completes successfully, move directly into the generated binary directory to install the customized framework and refresh your system's shared library cache:

   Bash

   cd .build/libfprint/builddir
   sudo ninja install
   sudo ldconfig
   

   Step 5: Enable & Register Fingerprints

   1. Restart the system service so it drops the old framework and catches your new driver:

      Bash

      sudo systemctl restart fprintd.service
      

   2. Tell PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules) to accept fingerprints for logins and sudo commands:

      Bash

      sudo pam-auth-update
      

      In the menu that pops up, use your arrow keys and spacebar to ensure Fingerprint authentication has an asterisk [*] next to it. Press Tab to select OK and hit Enter.

   3. Enroll your finger via the terminal to test it:

      Bash

      fprintd-enroll
      

      (Alternatively, you can now open your desktop environment's native settings under Users / Fingerprint Login, or open Linux Mint's built-in Fingwit app—the hardware will now be fully recognized!)

   r Users / Fingerprint Login, or open Linux Mint's built-in Fingwit app—the hardware will now be fully recognized!)

Had to run these on ubuntu 22.04 on a XPS 13 9310

sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys F9FDA6BED73CDC22
sudo add-apt-repository 'deb http://dell.archive.canonical.com/updates/ focal-dell public'
sudo add-apt-repository 'deb http://dell.archive.canonical.com/updates/ focal-oem public'
sudo add-apt-repository 'deb http://dell.archive.canonical.com/updates/ focal-somerville public'
sudo add-apt-repository 'deb http://dell.archive.canonical.com/updates/ focal-somerville-melisa public'
sudo apt update

sudo apt install oem-somerville-melisa-meta libfprint-2-tod1-goodix oem-somerville-meta tlp-config fprintd libpam-fprintd -y

fprintd-enroll

sudo pam-auth-update --enable fprintd

sudo reboot

@TrevorFord​ I have dell latitude 7430, I'm running Ubuntu 24.04.1 but the fingerprint reader is not working, do you know if that Deb 5.12_018 would still work 

@vadym t​  is your fingerprint embedded into the power button and what Deb version did you use 

@omodudu​ yes, in the power button.

I'm using Ubuntu 24LTS
package:
 
libfprint-2-tod1-broadcom_5.12.018-0ubuntu1~22.04.01_amd64.deb