Android 16 makes the Pixel 9’s ultrasonic fingerprint sensor even simpler to make use of

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Abstract

  • The Android 16 DP 2 beta function permits screen-off fingerprint unlocking for Pixel 9 gadgets.
  • The quicker ultrasonic fingerprint scanner launched in Pixel 9 improves velocity and accuracy, and now it may be used even when the display is off.
  • Older Pixel fashions with optical fingerprint sensors don’t help the brand new function.

Fingerprint scanners have been a ache within the thumb to make use of ever since they stopped being a bodily button and received jammed into the display. Certain, they’re helpful (pun meant), however they don’t seem to be all the time correct. Oftentimes, the display must be woken up first earlier than the machine even prompts the fingerprint scanner. Luckily, Android 16 appears set to place an finish to this, not less than for

Pixel gadgets
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There is a screen-off fingerprint unlock function buried within the second Android 16 beta that was launched earlier as we speak (through Android Authority). It was noticed as a brand new setting referred to as ‘Display screen-off Fingerprint Unlock.’

Quick and livid fingerprint unlocking…unlocked

The Pixel 9 launched a brand new, quicker fingerprint unlock perform, referred to as an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. It addressed most of the complaints folks have had about Android fingerprint unlocking, velocity being one among them. The Pixel 9 unlocks so quick that there is barely time to your mind to register what occurred. It has additionally change into rather more dependable and works on the primary attempt…more often than not. Nevertheless it nonetheless requires the display to be activated first.

The brand new Display screen-off unlock setting adjustments that. It may be discovered within the Android 16 DP2 settings menu.

  • Open Settings.
  • Faucet Safety & privateness.
  • Choose Machine unlock.
  • Faucet Face & fingerprint unlock.
  • Activate Fingerprint unlock.

Older Pixels needn’t apply

Nevertheless, it does not appear to work on all Pixel fashions. Android Police Information editor Dallas Thomas tried it on his Pixel 7 and famous the function was not seen within the settings menu. He surmised it’s probably because of the Pixel 7’s use of an optical fingerprint sensor that should mild up the display underneath his thumb to light up his finger with a purpose to get a studying. The Pixel 9 collection, then again, makes use of an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint reader and requires no mild.

It is a small function, nevertheless it addresses one of many frustrations everybody has with in-screen

fingerprint readers
. It solely works with the Pixel 9’s ultrasonic scanner. Everybody else should wait till their OEM of selection begins including these to their gadgets. Or everybody can transfer the fingerprint scanner to the again of the telephone as soon as once more, and the world shall be a way more stunning place.

A render of the Google Pixel 9 in Wintergreen against a white background.


Google Pixel 9

The Pixel 9 is Google’s most reasonably priced 2024 flagship, making a couple of compromises when in comparison with the Pixel 9 Professional and Professional XL whereas retaining the Google smarts the lineup has change into identified for. An upgraded 48MP ultra-wide digicam is paired with a 50MP most important shooter, and the selfie cam added autofocus. All of this comes with new Gemini AI options and a 2,700-nit Actua show for distinctive worth at its worth level.



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