Fingerprint problem on Android 7.1.2!

Google Pixel and Nexus owners are enjoying Android updates everywhere. But this Android 7.1.2 update brought the fingerprint scanner on some devices to an inoperable state.
Complaints from users on Google forums say the problem lives on Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5 and Nexus 6P. While Google just does not offer a solution, they want users to share a more positive detail about the issue. The details that the company wants to learn include how you install and update, whether or not you are part of the beta program. Looks like the problem is not all over these phones.


If you started experiencing this issue after upgrading to Android 7.1.2, you may want to see the Google forum pages here and there. The feedback you provide can make it easier to find the source of the problem.