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Huawei: Answer Calls with the Fingerprint Sensor

Struggling to answer calls when the touchscreen is hard to use, your fingers are wet, or you are wearing gloves? Huawei phones can accept a call with a long press on the fingerprint sensor, but this option is usually switched off by default. Without it, every incoming call still needs the on-screen slide gesture, even if that is exactly what is causing you trouble.

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Answer Calls with the Fingerprint Sensor auf Huawei

If tapping the screen precisely is not always reliable, EMUI offers a shortcut tied to the physical fingerprint sensor. The setting for answering calls with a long press sits inside the Biometrics & password menu, right next to the fingerprint unlock options, so it is easy to overlook.

This feature exists for situations where the touchscreen is hard to use: wet fingers, thick screen protectors, gloves, or reduced dexterity. Once enabled, holding down the fingerprint sensor accepts an incoming call instead of forcing you to slide the on-screen control.

To turn it on or off:

Open the SettingsTap on Biometrics & passwordTap on Fingerprint IDEnable or disable Answer calls

If the sensor already handles other gestures, such as pulling down the notification shade or triggering a screenshot, answering calls this way still works on its own and does not interfere with those actions.

If pressing the sensor does nothing during a call, clean the sensor surface and re-register your fingerprint before assuming the setting itself is broken.

Frequently asked questions

Some Huawei models with an in-display or side-mounted sensor place this option under a slightly different name, or omit it if the device lacks a dedicated fingerprint button. Check the full Fingerprint ID list for a similarly named call-handling toggle before assuming it is unavailable.