Pixel 9 line’s ultraviolet fingerprint sensor is simpler to make use of after Android 16DP2 replace

The Android 16 Developer Preview2 replace was launched by Google and with the replace put in, you’ll discover a giant enchancment to the Pixel 9 collection’ ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. With the Android 16 DP2 launch comes a function named “Display screen-off Fingerprint Unlock.” Enabling this function will can help you unlock the cellphone along with your fingerprint even when the show is off.

Google has launched Android 16 Developer Preview2. | Picture credit-Google

To activate “Display screen-off Fingerprint Unlock,” go to Settings > Safety & privateness > Machine unlock > Face & fingerprint unlock and activate Fingerprint unlock. As a result of the Pixel 6 by means of Pixel 8 traces use an optical fingerprint scanner, a screen-off choice shouldn’t be attainable. That is as a result of these fashions require the sunshine from the show to mild the person’s finger in order that the sensor can view the fingerprint. 

If in case you have a Pixel 9 collection handset and do not allow this new function, you’ll nonetheless be required to the touch the show earlier than utilizing the ultraviolet fingerprint sensor which tends to decelerate the method a little bit. Due to the most recent Android 16 Developer Preview, utilizing the ultraviolet fingerprint sensor on the Pixel 9 line is even sooner and extra pleasant to make use of because the show doesn’t should be touched first. Should you’re not a developer, it is best to get this function when the primary Pixel 16 beta turns into out there.

For Pixel customers, the Android 16 DP2 replace makes it simpler for apps to make use of an adaptive refresh price. This know-how varies the refresh price of the show relying on the content material seen on the display screen. For instance, cell video games and animation will refresh the show on the highest pace attainable (usually 120Hz) whereas e-mail, texts, and different static content material will refresh at a pace as little as 1Hz. The replace is alleged to additionally enhance battery life and improve haptic suggestions.