Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a fingerprint points have reportedly been fastened within the newest Android 13 beta 4.1 replace. While Google hasn’t listed this repair as one of many principal updates within the launch notes, the development within the working of the fingerprint sensor of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro was reported by those that put in the newest Android beta model. The enchancment in working of fingerprint sensor on Pixel 6a was reported by a person on Reddit.

Folks at Phone Arena put in the Android 13 beta 4.1 replace of their Google Pixel 6 Pro and said that the newest beta model “has made the Pixel 6 Pro fingerprint scanner faster, more accurate, and problem-free.” It is assumed that the issue has been fastened within the Pixel 6 as effectively. As talked about, the [positive] suggestions of Pixel 6a’s fingerprint sensor was shared on Reddit by a person who says that the efficiency of the sensor is “100x better on this beta” — referring to the Android 13 beta 4.1. It additionally seems like the issue with unregistered fingerprints having the ability to unlock the handset has additionally been fastened.

It is to be famous that early consumers of the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel Pro reported a number of points within the fingerprint unlocking system. While some complained of sluggish and unresponsive unlocking experiences, some mentioned they may unlock the cellphone utilizing an unregistered finger.

It is to be famous that the Google Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro are the primary Pixel telephones to get an under-display fingerprint sensor. Google had launched the cellphone with an optical in-display fingerprint sensor that isn’t as superior as an ultrasonic sensor. Google later mentioned that the “Pixel 6 fingerprint sensor utilises enhanced security algorithms and these added protections can take longer to verify or require more direct contact with the sensor in some cases.”

Similar case was discovered with the recently-launched Google Pixel 6a, the place reviewers advised a safety bug within the in-display fingerprint scanner that allowed them to unlock their telephones’ after authenticating unregistered fingerprints. There had been additionally issues of ‘Partial Fingerprint Detected’ in some circumstances.