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Android: Rename a Saved Fingerprint

Android only labels new fingerprints with generic numbers like Fingerprint 1 or Fingerprint 2. Once you have saved several fingerprints for unlocking, it gets hard to tell which one belongs to which finger. A custom name fixes that confusion.

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Rename a Fingerprint auf Android

Android saves each new fingerprint under a generic label such as Fingerprint 1 or Fingerprint 2. The system does this automatically during enrollment, without asking for a name.

This numbering works fine as long as only one person unlocks the device with a single finger. Once you register multiple fingers, or several family members share the same phone, the numbers no longer tell you which entry belongs to which finger.

Renaming a fingerprint does not change how the sensor reads or matches it. The stored biometric data stays untouched; only the display name changes.

To rename a saved fingerprint, go to SettingsSecurity & privacyDevice unlockFingerprint Unlock. Confirm your screen lock if asked, then tap Fingerprint Unlock again to open the list of saved fingerprints. Select the entry you want to change, enter a new name, and tap OK to save it.

If you cannot find the fingerprint you expect, check whether it was saved under a different unlock method or delete and re-enroll it instead. Removing a fingerprint entirely is a separate action from renaming and requires its own confirmation step.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, renaming only changes the label shown in Fingerprint Unlock, not the stored biometric data, so no re-scan is needed.