Users of the Google Pixel 8 are reporting an issue with the fingerprint sensor not functioning when the screen is off, despite enabling the related setting in Pixel Xpert. This occurs even with Pixel Xpert versions 4.1.0(417) and canary-423. Attempts to unlock the device with the fingerprint scanner while the screen is off result in no response.

Here's a breakdown of the issue, steps to reproduce it, and the user's device setup:

### Issue Description

Turning on the "Allow fingerprint sensor when the screen is off" feature in the Miscellaneous tab of Pixel Xpert doesn't enable fingerprint detection when the screen is off. This behavior persists regardless of whether the Always On Display (AOD) is enabled or disabled.

### Steps to Reproduce

1. Navigate to the Misc tab within Pixel Xpert.
2. Enable the option "Allow fingerprint sensor when the screen is off."
3. Power off the screen of the Pixel 8.
4. Attempt to unlock the device using the fingerprint scanner.

### User Device Setup

- **Device:** Google Pixel 8
- **Operating System:** Stock Android 15 (latest security patch)
- **Kernel:** Stock kernel with root obtained through Magisk
- **Modules:** Zygisk - LSPosed v1.10.1
- **Pixel Xpert Versions:** canary-423 and 4.1.0(417)

Please note that logs have not been provided at the time of this report.

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