{"id":198712,"date":"2024-12-19T22:33:51","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T22:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/19\/android-16-may-let-pixels-fingerprint-unlock-work-with-screen-off\/"},"modified":"2024-12-19T22:33:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T22:33:51","slug":"android-16-may-let-pixels-fingerprint-unlock-work-with-screen-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/19\/android-16-may-let-pixels-fingerprint-unlock-work-with-screen-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Android 16 May Let Pixel’s Fingerprint Unlock Work with Screen Off"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Android 16<\/a> Developer Preview 2 (DP2) has been released by Google<\/a>, allowing testing of new APIs and features. In addition to improving upon the features introduced<\/a> with the first preview last month, the latest update is said to enhance the battery life. Further, it bundles a new feature which is exclusive to Pixel devices. Following its arrival, Pixel<\/a> users will be able to use the fingerprint unlock sensor even when the screen is turned off.<\/p>\n

Android 16’s New Features<\/h2>\n

According to an Android Authority report<\/a>, the Android 16 Developer Preview 2 adds a new setting called Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock<\/em><\/strong>. At present, the handset’s screen needs to be awake in order for the in-display fingerprint sensor to work. While there is no direct option to enable it, turning on the always-on display or tap to wake can be some of the workarounds.<\/p>\n

However, Android 16 DP2’s new option might change that. Its description states that it can be toggled to use fingerprint unlock even when the screen is off.<\/p>\n

The feature was reportedly discovered on the Google Pixel 9 Pro<\/a> under Settings > Security & privacy > Device unlock > Face & Fingerprint Unlock > Fingerprint Unlock<\/strong>. It is said to be only compatible with devices equipped with an ultrasonic under-display fingerprint scanner. The publication confirms that the Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock<\/em><\/strong> setting did not work on older Pixel devices running Android 16 DP2 which do not have the aforementioned fingerprint sensor.<\/p>\n

Google also confirms<\/a> that its latest Android 16 build improves battery life. The official changelog states that it enhances the app experience, improves battery life and boosts performance while minimising incompatibilities.<\/p>\n

Other Additions<\/h2>\n

According to Google, Android 16 DP2 makes it easier for apps to take advantage of adaptive refresh rate \u2014 a feature first introduced in Android 15<\/a>. This is made possible by the introduction of two new APIs and the restoration of an old one.<\/p>\n

Further, it is also claimed to deliver richer haptics with new haptic APIs. Apps will be able to define the amplitude and frequency curves of a haptic effect irrespective of the differences that arise due to device capabilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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