Currently, our biometric settings do not distinguish between Class 2 and Class 3 Biometrics. With Intune’s July (2207) service release, we are modifying fingerprint and biometric settings for Intune app protection policies (APP, also known as MAM) that apply to Android devices to accommodate Class 3 Biometrics.
When you create or modify an app protection policy, you will see the following changes on the Access requirements page:
- The setting Fingerprint instead of PIN for access will be rolled into the existing setting Biometrics instead of PIN for access. This setting will apply to all biometrics (Class 2 and Class 3).
- The setting Override fingerprint with PIN after timeout will be modified to Override Biometrics with PIN after timeout. This setting will apply to all biometrics (Class 2 and Class 3).
- There is a new setting: Class 3 Biometrics (Android 9.0+) with a new sub-setting: Override Biometrics with PIN after biometric updates. This sub-setting applies only to Class 3 Biometrics, when selected.
Note: Support for Class 3 Biometrics depends on the device, so you may need to contact your device manufacturers to understand device-specific limitations.
Message ID: MC395207
Published: 28 July 2022
Updated: 28 July 2022
Platform: Android, Developer, World tenant
Alex Lim
Alex Lim is a certified IT Technical Support Architect with over 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex IT systems and networks. He has worked for leading IT companies, such as Microsoft, IBM, and Cisco, providing technical support and solutions to clients across various industries and sectors. Alex has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the National University of Singapore and a master’s degree in information security from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also the author of several best-selling books on IT technical support, such as The IT Technical Support Handbook and Troubleshooting IT Systems and Networks. Alex lives in Bandar, Johore, Malaysia with his wife and two chilrdren. You can reach him at [email protected] or follow him on Website | Twitter | Facebook
