Pixel 6 Series Get an Update to Fix Fingerprint Scanner Issues

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro have obtained a mid-November replace. Although Google has not but offered any particulars concerning the newest software program construct, Verizon stated that the replace improves fingerprint scanning on the Pixel 6 sequence. Several customers reported an unreliable expertise with the fingerprint scanner of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro shortly after the telephones’ launch. In some circumstances, the in-display fingerprint sensor was discovered to take an extended time to unlock, whereas some customers additionally reported that it was capable of unlock the machine even with unregistered fingerprints.

According to a report by 9to5Google, the worldwide Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro fashions have obtained an replace with software program model SD1A.210817.037. It is, nonetheless, out there to Verizon customers as SD1A.210817.037.A1.

Verizon has noted on its web site that the most recent replace was launched on November 16 and is supposed to enhance “the performance of your device’s fingerprint sensor.” However, Google has not offered particulars on the enhancements up to now.

Some customers on Reddit have reported that the mid-November replace does enhance the fingerprint scanning on their Pixel 6 telephones. It has additionally been observed by another customers on Twitter. But some folks have not found any important modifications to the fingerprint scanner after putting in the replace.

Normally, Google would not present any mid-month updates to its Pixel telephones. The firm additionally just lately seeded the common November replace to the Pixel household that addressed some recognized points and patched safety vulnerabilities.

Gadgets 360 has reached out to Google for readability on the replace and can replace this text when the corporate responds.

Meanwhile, you may examine for the replace in your Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro by going to Settings > System > System replace. You may also get the factory images and OTA images of the replace from the Android Developers portal.

It is at present unclear whether or not the brand new replace fixes any of the sooner reported points with the fingerprint scanner on the Pixel 6 sequence. However, given the character of the problems, together with permitting folks to unlock the telephone utilizing unregistered fingerprints, Google might have a repair in place.

The Android maker final week clarified concerning the lag in unlocking by telling customers that it is in place attributable to “enhanced security algorithms.” Some customers additionally just lately reported that the fingerprint scanner on the brand new telephones breaks as soon as their battery is absolutely discharged. But regardless of complaining about that downside on the official Pixel Community boards and platforms together with Reddit, they haven’t but obtained an official response.