VFS Fingerprint sensor
USB ID 138a:0010 · Validity Sensors, Inc.
| Vendor | Validity Sensors, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 138a |
| Device ID | 0010 |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_138A&PID_0010 |
| Linux modalias | usb:v138Ap0010 |
| Linux driver | no driver with exact ID |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 138a:0010?
USB ID 138a:0010 is “VFS Fingerprint sensor” made by Validity Sensors, Inc. (vendor ID 138a, device ID 0010).
Which Linux driver supports VFS Fingerprint sensor?
Linux kernel 6.12 lists no driver for this exact ID. Most USB devices (keyboards, mice, storage, webcams, audio) still work through generic class drivers such as usbhid, usb-storage, uvcvideo or snd-usb-audio. Overview of device classes and their drivers
How do I check whether VFS Fingerprint sensor is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 138a:0010 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_138A&PID_0010.
How do I see which driver is currently in use?
lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.
Nearby entries
- 0001 – VFS101 Fingerprint Reader
- 0005 – VFS301 Fingerprint Reader
- 0007 – VFS451 Fingerprint Reader
- 0008 – VFS300 Fingerprint Reader
- 0011 – VFS5011 Fingerprint Reader
- 0015 – VFS 5011 fingerprint sensor
- 0017 – VFS 5011 fingerprint sensor
- 0018 – Fingerprint scanner
- 003c – VFS471 Fingerprint Reader
- 003d – VFS491