If you own a Pixel 6 series or Pixel 7 series phone, you might not be happy with the optical under-display fingerprint scanner on your handset. Many Pixel fans remember how the fingerprint scanner on older Pixel models worked so well. Placed on the rear panel, these fingerprint scanners weren’t fancy but they had no issues. Personally I can remember how quickly the Pixel 2 XL would unlock using its biometric security system.
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And truthfully, when the under-display optical fingerprint scanners on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 models are working, there is a delightful haptic feedback that makes it feel as though you pressed a physical button. The problem is, when the scanner isn’t working, you continually press the button until you’re prompted for your PIN. But a Reddit user has discovered a way to make sure that your Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, and Pixel 7a always unlocks the first time.
The side-mounted fingerprint scanner on the Pixel Fold is integrated with the unit’s power button
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A greasy nose or greasy hair might help you unlock your Pixel handset faster
Some Pixel users have been lucky enough with the fingerprint scanner on their device not to have to put their fingers somewhere that they would rather not put them in order to unlock their handset. As “Lost_Ad3688” wrote, “Most people got into the habit of not touching their face. I’m glad it’s solved for you, mine works 95% of the time in pretty much every situation. It worked after gardening. It worked after showering. Maybe mine will work with someone else’s fp. Have to try this. I’m lucky I got an unglitchy device.”
