Pixel 9 line’s ultraviolet fingerprint sensor is easier to use after Android 16DP2 update

Android 16 Developer Preview2 update is released by Google, after installing the update, you will notice Pixel 9 Series ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. With the release of the Android 16 DP2 version, a feature called “under-screen fingerprint unlocking” has appeared. When this feature is enabled, you can use your fingerprint to unlock your phone even when the display is turned off.

To activate Screen Fingerprint Unlock, go to settings > Security and privacy > Device unlock > Face + fingerprint unlocking And turn on fingerprint unlocking. because Pixel 6 through Pixel 8 The line uses an optical fingerprint scanner and there’s no screen-off option. This is because these models require light from the display to illuminate the user’s finger so that the sensor can see the fingerprint.

if you have a Pixel 9 series phones and without this new feature enabled, you still need to touch the display before using the UV fingerprint sensor, which tends to slow down the process a bit. UV fingerprint sensor on Android 16 thanks to latest Android 16 developer preview Pixel 9 Since there is no need to touch the display first, the production line is faster and more enjoyable to use. If you’re not a developer, you should get this feature when the first Pixel 16 Beta launches.

For Pixel users, the Android 16 DP2 update makes it easier for apps to use adaptive update rates. This technology changes the display’s refresh rate based on what’s being seen on the screen. For example, mobile games and animations will refresh at the highest possible speed (typically 120Hz), while emails, text, and other static content will refresh at as low as 1Hz. The update is also said to improve battery life and enhance haptic feedback.