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‘Pixel 7 Pro’ Face Unlock Is Awesomely Good — What A Relief Because Fingerprint Sensor Is Still ‘Iffy’.

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by Anura Guruge
on January 5, 2023

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Wow. I had a ‘Pixel 4’ & that had face unlock. But, it was not nearly as slick as what I am seeing with my new ‘Pixel 7 Pro (512GB)‘

Yes, I played around with it and did it THREE times before I was happy. To be fair, my first two attempts were NOT in good lighting. So made a point of doing the third attempt with adequate, natural light. That was the ticket.

It is fast. I am happy.

The fingerprint sensor is still far from good. Yes, I use a glass screen protector BUT I have the ‘protector’ setting on. Thanks to face unlock I don’t have to use fingerprint unlock that often. For that I am so thankful.

I Am Fairly Certain That The December 2022 ‘Google Pixel’ Update For The ‘Pixel 6’ Again Messed Up The Fingerprint Sensor.

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by Anura Guruge
on December 17, 2022

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The fingerprint sensor on my LATEST Google ‘Pixel 6 Pro‘ (that I got in June 2022) was working GREAT until I got the December 2022 update for the phone a few days ago.

The fingerprint sensor has now basically stopped working!

OK, I am not as aggravated as I should be BECAUSE I already have a new Google ‘Pixel 7 Pro!’ The last few years I have been treating MYSELF to the latest Pixel phone at Christmas. Since it is my Christmas present I haven’t unboxed it yet. I like to start using the new phone on January 1 of each year. So, I was waiting. When fingerprint doesn’t work I keep on telling myself that this is but for another couple of weeks!

But, this is NOT funny. I feel bad for those who can’t upgrade or get another phone. Come on Google. This is NOT cricket.

Google ‘Pixel 6’: I Get Around The Fingerprint Unlock Problems In Cold Weather Using Temp. ‘Lockdown’.

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by Anura Guruge
on January 28, 2022

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Yes, the finicky fingerprint sensor in the new Google Pixel 6s and Pixel 6 Pros are by now legendary. You can’t deny that there is an issue. It always feels like it is going to be a crapshoot. You can never be sure.

The sensor is particularly annoying in cold weather — & as some of you know I spend at least 3 hours a day, every day, outside, irrespective of the temp. Plus, when I am outside I like to take pictures — I want to take pictures — I need to take pictures.

A couple of days ago I gave up struggling with the fingerprint sensor when outside. It was just too aggravating.

So, I now just use ‘Lockdown’ each time. Faster just to bang in my 4 digit PIN than fighting with the fingerprint sensor. I have set up my Pro so that the ‘Quick Menu’ comes up whenever I press the ‘Power’ button. So, it is quick enough. I find it much easier. Less annoying. Just passing this along. It might help.