VFS471 Fingerprint Reader
USB ID 138a:003c · Validity Sensors, Inc.
| Vendor | Validity Sensors, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 138a |
| Device ID | 003c |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_138A&PID_003C |
| Linux modalias | usb:v138Ap003C |
| Linux driver | no driver with exact ID |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 138a:003c?
USB ID 138a:003c is “VFS471 Fingerprint Reader” made by Validity Sensors, Inc. (vendor ID 138a, device ID 003c).
Which Linux driver supports VFS471 Fingerprint Reader?
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 VFS471 Fingerprint Reader is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 138a:003c shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_138A&PID_003C.
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
- 0008 – VFS300 Fingerprint Reader
- 0010 – VFS Fingerprint sensor
- 0011 – VFS5011 Fingerprint Reader
- 0015 – VFS 5011 fingerprint sensor
- 0017 – VFS 5011 fingerprint sensor
- 0018 – Fingerprint scanner
- 003d – VFS491
- 003f – VFS495 Fingerprint Reader
- 0050 – Swipe Fingerprint Sensor
- 0090 – VFS7500 Touch Fingerprint Sensor
- 0091 – VFS7552 Touch Fingerprint Sensor