Laggy and slow Google Pixel 6 fingerprint sensor isn’t a fault, it’s a feature

Tram Ho

Since the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro were launched in October, many users have complained about the slow and laggy fingerprint sensor, making unlocking difficult. Today, Google explained the reason, but did not offer any solution to fix it.

In its reply on Twitter, Google explained that the reason is because of the “enhanced security algorithms” that the Pixel 6’s fingerprint sensor uses. Google says that these enhanced security measures may make it take longer to read a user’s fingerprint to verify, or require more contact time with the sensor.

Cảm biến vân tay trên Google Pixel 6 bị lag và chậm không phải là lỗi, đó là tính năng - Ảnh 1.

The Pixel 6 uses an optical fingerprint sensor under the screen, instead of an ultrasonic sensor like Samsung’s Galaxy S21. Many users believe that this may be the cause of the slower sensor response speed. But according to a share on the Reddit forum, the optical fingerprint sensor still works quickly and accurately on OnePlus smartphones.

So this could be a problem unique to the Google Pixel 6. While the explanation is quite vague, Google does not offer any remedy, other than advising users to keep their fingers clean when handling. touch the sensor under the screen.

Cảm biến vân tay trên Google Pixel 6 bị lag và chậm không phải là lỗi, đó là tính năng - Ảnh 2.

It seems that Google doesn’t consider this a bug either, but rather as an enhanced security feature. So there may not be any future fix updates. For now, Pixel 6 users will still have to endure slow fingerprint unlocking on their Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. Meanwhile, whether it has better security or not, no one can be sure.

Reference: theverge

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