An apparatus for input and fingerprint recognition on a handheld electronic device includes (1) a touchscreen having a touch resolution portion and a fingerprint sensor distinct from the touch resolution portion; and (2) a data processor coupled to the touchscreen. The touch resolution portion has a touch resolution for detecting a touch input on the touch surface. The data processor is configured to selectively operate the fingerprint sensor in one of a fingerprint resolution mode for sensing a fingerprint on said touch surface and a touch input mode for detecting the touch input on said touch surface.

 
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