diff --git a/core/res/res/values/strings.xml b/core/res/res/values/strings.xml
index 6440abb3d3ab4..b70837e2a759e 100644
--- a/core/res/res/values/strings.xml
+++ b/core/res/res/values/strings.xml
@@ -1728,7 +1728,7 @@
     <!-- Generic error message shown when the fingerprint operation fails because too many attempts have been made. -->
     <string name="fingerprint_error_lockout">Too many attempts. Try again later.</string>
     <!-- Generic error message shown when the fingerprint operation fails because strong authentication is required -->
-    <string name="fingerprint_error_lockout_permanent">Too many attempts. Fingerprint sensor disabled.</string>
+    <string name="fingerprint_error_lockout_permanent">Too many attempts. Use screen lock instead.</string>
     <!-- Generic error message shown when the fingerprint hardware can't recognize the fingerprint -->
     <string name="fingerprint_error_unable_to_process">Try again.</string>
     <!-- Generic error message shown when the user has no enrolled fingerprints -->