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The first report of the update was from the XDA Developers. The update details have been confirmed in a post on a Google Support page, which vaguely notes that it includes minor bug fixes and some fingerprint sensor performance improvements for the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, without really giving us any details about how the sensor was improved.
In our reviews of the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro, Dan Siefert said that the fingerprint reader is slow to recognize prints and can be hard to use. The scanning device may result in sluggish or unreliable performance according to the search engine. The initial response implied that the scanner was slow for its security features because of issues in the device's software or hardware.
The issue might be related to software now that the update has been rolled out. I wanted to see if the update made a difference, so I asked some of my colleagues at The Verge about their experiences with the fingerprint scanner after they downloaded the update. Here are our findings.
I haven't noticed a difference in the scanning, but it seems like it's making me use my fingerprints less to unlocks the phone.
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I think the fingerprint reader works better than the left thumb because the right thumb always took two or three tries, but now it seems to work pretty quickly.
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It is certainly not more accurate. It is still slower than an S20.
The results of the update are mixed. It seems like it offers some improvement, but it still doesn't compare to other companies. Some users say the update fixed the problem, but others say the difference is only a small one. It is not clear if the update to the fingerprints will be the last of its kind or if there will be another one. It's possible that the issue is related to the fact that the under-the-screen optical scanning device is different from the Ultrasonic one. The sensor seems to be good for now.
The update consists of two software builds, one for international models and one for the ones in the US, and will continue over the next few days.
My colleagues can attest to the fact that it takes about 25 to 30 minutes to download and install the update, which is only 14.56MB. If your device is on any of the major wireless carriers in the US or Japan, you'll be able to get the update in November. The full list of carriers can be found on the website. The update will be pushed to your device in December if your carrier isn't listed.
