Can I rename a fingerprint after adding it?

Yes. Open Settings ➔ Security & lock screen ➔ Fingerprint Unlock, tap the entry you want to change and enter a new name, such as Right thumb or Left index.

Do I need to delete the first fingerprint before adding a new one?

No. As long as you have fewer than five fingerprint IDs stored, you can add more without removing the original one.

Why does the sensor keep rejecting a newly added finger?

This usually happens when the finger is lifted too fast during the scan or the sensor is dirty or wet. Clean the sensor and repeat the scan from Add fingerprint, keeping steady pressure until it finishes.

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OnePlus: Add another fingerprint for unlocking

If your OnePlus phone only unlocks reliably with one specific finger, switching hands or holding the phone at an angle often causes failed scans at the lock screen. Oxygen OS lets you store several fingerprint IDs at once, not just the first one you registered during setup. That only helps once additional fingers are actually added and named so you can tell them apart later.

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A OnePlus phone only registers one fingerprint by default, usually from the setup process. That single ID unlocks the device, but it only works reliably for that exact finger and grip angle. Adding more fingerprint IDs fixes this without weakening security, since every finger still needs a full scan match.

Oxygen OS stores up to five fingerprint IDs per device. Each entry can be renamed, which is useful once you have more than one saved, for example one for your right thumb and one for your left index finger. This is handled from the same menu used for the original setup.

Open Settings ➔ Security & lock screen ➔ Fingerprint Unlock. Confirm your current pattern, PIN or password when prompted. Then tap Add fingerprint and follow the on-screen instructions, lifting and pressing the sensor repeatedly until the scan completes.

If the phone still fails to unlock after adding a new fingerprint, the sensor may need cleaning, or the finger was moved too quickly during the scan. Re-registering that specific fingerprint usually solves it.

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Oxygen OS supports up to five fingerprint IDs at the same time. Once that limit is reached, you need to delete an existing one under Fingerprint Unlock before adding another.

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