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The on-screen fingerprint sensor on newer models is infuriating. Unlocking the screen is always a two-action operation of "tap the screen -> wait for it to fade
by huehehue 3y ago
The on-screen fingerprint sensor on newer models is infuriating. Unlocking the screen is always a two-action operation of "tap the screen -> wait for it to fade in / wake up -> put your finger on the sensor".
The first tap to waken the screen often fails so I have to try one or two more times.
It's a small thing but, I have to tumble with it probably 100+ times a day given how often I check my phone for e.g. Slack. It should be the smoothest part of operation, imo.
- valzam 3y agoOn my Samsung S23 I can use the fingerprint reader without "tap to wake" just on the black screen. Is that not possible with pixels?
- huehehue 3y agoNot on the Pixel 6a, at least.
- lazycouchpotato 3y agoHello fellow Pixel 6a'er. If you go to Settings > Display > Lock Screen > "Always show time and info" and turn it on, it'll always show the time, notification icons and the fingerprint icon to show you where to position your finger. It does say that this reduces battery life. I keep "Lift to check phone" on as if I need to unlock my phone, I'm usually going to lift it up into my hands. Unfortunately it and "Tap to check phone" are a bit buggy and don't always work correctly.
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- 0x38B 3y agoThat sounds infuriating. My iPhone SE (2022), bought second-hand for $250, has a fantastic fingerprint reader; indeed, when I have headphones in and Siri asks me to unlock my device to do something, I slip my hand into my pocket and find the sensor with my thumb.
- carlivar 3y agoI had that problem with Pixel. I switched to Samsung phones and the screen fingerprint sensor works perfectly. This might be a Pixel-only problem.