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TL;DR

  • Strings in the latest Android 15 beta suggest the OS can automatically delete biometrics that aren’t working well.
  • Android will delete your face or fingerprint unlock when they aren’t working well and then prompt you to set them up again.
  • We don’t know how the OS determines when a biometric isn’t working well or if this feature is even live yet in the latest Android 15 beta, though.
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[–] MrQuallzin@lemmy.world 34 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Never had a problem with mine

[–] Avg@lemm.ee 15 points 4 months ago (4 children)

The one on the pixel phones suck, constantly have issues with mine

[–] wreckedcarzz@lemmy.world 11 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

A vocal bunch bitched about this, but I've had the 6+7+8 Pro pixels (with under-screen sensors) and I've never had an issue, all ordered during product announcement. Family (who I hand-down when I upgrade) have never complained either. I use my phone near constantly and unlock actually hundreds of times a day. 🤷‍♂️

[–] Iheartcheese@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago

That's one of the few things that works good on my pixel 6A. This thing has been nothing but shit

[–] halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

My Pixel 6 only has an issue with one finger. Unfortunately it's my right thumb. The finger I want it to work with the most.

[–] ramirezmike@programming.dev 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

have you tried additional entries that are the same thumb?

[–] halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Oh yeah it's on there 3 times. I've even tried to retrain them again several times since I got it. Just doesn't like that finger for whatever reason. Can't see any reason why looking at it, but it's extremely annoying since it's the most convenient finger.

The screen sensor is also noticeably slower than the rear sensor from older models, and I do have more issues with other fingers occasionally. I much prefer the placement of the rear sensor as well. I rarely use the phone while it is sitting on the table, and was able to unlock the phone while still pulling it out of my pocket with the rear sensor since there was an actual physical spot for it you could feel, not just a specific spot on the glass.

Easily the biggest step down for usability with the Pixels in my opinion.

[–] VubDapple@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

That rear sensor worked flawlessly.

[–] halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

I never had an issue with it. The sensor unlocked the phone every single time without exception.

Every in screen sensor I've used has had issues at one point or another. Power button sensors are theoretically good, but I rarely use the power button to turn on my screen. With all the alternative ways to wake up the phone, I rarely wake it using the power button.

[–] cm0002@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

So glad for whatever reason they decided on a power button sensor for the Fold lol

[–] LostXOR@fedia.io 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Yeah I recently picked up a Pixel 6 Pro and the fingerprint reader works well. You do need to press down somewhat firmly sometimes, maybe people aren't and that's why they're having issues?

[–] Peppycito@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 months ago

I have a pixel 7 and it's totally garbage. I read a tip that you should set your fingerprint with the brightness on as low as it goes, and in a dark room. It's better with that tip, but still shite.