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Google is switching the Pixel 9 to an ultrasonic fingerprint reader (www.androidauthority.com)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

All I know is the one on my 7a is absolute garbage.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

I don't even like the fingerprint or facescan locks. It wouldn't be that hard for someone to force my phone open while I'm asleep or something. That's why I use a complicated ass pattern and password.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I bought a Samsung S24 recently but sold it because of the terrible ultrasonic fingerprint reader. I guess I have too dry thumbs or something. Using lotion helped for a few hours at a time but I'd rather not use lotion all the time because of my phone. Tried a few tricks like registrering my prints twice etc. but no dice. Meanwhile the old optical reader on my old phone Moto G84 worked perfectly.

So my experience from this is that ultrasonic is not always better.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

The ugly trick is to wipe your thumb on your greasy forehead before using it. Gross, but works.

[–] [email protected] 104 points 2 months ago (4 children)

I miss the physical fingerprint reader on the back. Plus you could program it to pull your notification screen down.

[–] [email protected] 36 points 2 months ago

rear fingerprint reader was peak and I don't know why it went away.

with a rear reader I could grab my phone and it would be unlocked with an index finger before I've even lifted it to my face. it was all one smooth motion.

Now, I have to pull it out of my pocket, orient it correctly so my thumb can hit the correct part of the screen, half the time shake the phone or swipe up to wake up the screen to make the reader work consistently, then hold down my thumb for at least a second longer than I would have to with my rear reader.

dumbest so called "advancement" in years.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I bought a Pixel 5 two years ago for exactly that reason (fingerprint on the back) and its small size. I love this phone but honestly the fingerprint reader works 70-80% of the time depending on sweaty hands etc. and by now I wish it was on the front because it often lays on the table and I have to pick it up. It all has its pros and cons and I think an ultrasonic under the display is the best option (right after apples face id).

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

Pixel 5 is perfect. I'd love a updated model that size.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Never had issues with the Pixel 2 XL. The reader worked great. Even with stuff on my hands it would still work,eventually (2-3 tries). It picked up great with dry hands.

[–] [email protected] 35 points 2 months ago (4 children)

Same. It was in the perfect spot, and worked 100% of the time for me.

The in-screen one on my Pixel 6 works maybe 50% of the time, and for whatever reason just hates my right thumb, the one it really needs to be able to read. Even with it saved 5 times.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Mine used to work somewhat. Then I got fed up with the errors when unlocking and deleted my finger prints. Now, I get bit with that known bug on Pixel 6 that won't let you register fingerprints (I tried again when I replaced the screen protector - even with no protector). I gave up on that fingerprint reader and 5G on this phone. It still works overall so I refuse to replace it for another year or two.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

When I got my P7 initially, it was so bad that after a couple of days I threw it in a drawer and went back to my old phone.

Then someone said you have to lick your thumb or rub it on your forehead before you register it. So I did both. And now it works like 95%. The other 5% I have to lick it again to get it working. Don't ask me why. Yes, it is stupid. Yes the old one on the back is still better, but it's not terrible anymore...

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I sort of had the opposite experience. My pixel 5's fingerprint reader worked about 20% of the time. It was so bad. I've actually had a much better experience with the Pixel 7's in-screen one. It's probably 90% successful. Before my Pixel 5, I had a OnePlus 6, and that one was like 99% successful.

I did prefer the location on the back, though.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago

Pixel 6 Pro worked marvelous for me all the time. I have the 8 Pro now, and now the fingerprint reader is a real mess.

But yeah, the reader on the back was perfect.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

I recently switched to the 8a from a Poco F1, and this is the one thing I really miss...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Is this the same sensor they use on their pixel tablet?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

No it's a big upgrade

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

What kind of sensor does the pixel tablet have in the power button. How does it differ from the one in the pixel 9?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

If the size of the pixel 9 is good I'll upgrade. Other than that I'm good.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

You'll be able to get the "Pro" in both big and small sizes this time

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago

Comparatively though the pro and regular size of the 7 do not give me hope. The 8 is fine but I haven't been reading up on the 9 rumours yet.

[+] [email protected] -17 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I can hear ultrasonic sounds. And it's not pleasant.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Maybe you need to get checked for tinnitus, because it's literally impossible for humans to hear that frequency of ultrasound

[–] [email protected] -5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Not necessarily I have tinnitus but certain ultrasonic sounds I can hear that are at the lower range of ultrasonic

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Can you hear electronics hum? I can, especially when it's quiet. Doing hearing tests, I would hear when they turned on the sound, but not be able to hear the actual sound. Idk what it is, but pretty sure it's not ultrasonic sounds.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

I can, certain alarm clocks I can hear tick or my gtx 970 had a capacitor issue that I heard for awhile before it gave up. Certain ultrasonic dog toys and whistles I can hear as well. Fun fact on things humans shouldn't technically be able to do you can also see infrared light under certain conditions.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Uh huh... The Oxford definition literally says that's untue.

of or involving sound waves with a frequency above the upper limit of human hearing

[–] [email protected] -5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

sorry I can still here it.. I sometimes needs to go to the hospital for a check-up on my heart, and I can hear the ultrasound if the device is going over my head.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

Not everyone has the same hearing range (it tends to get worse as you get older, hence those ultrasonic teenager repellers that people claim are for cats). If a device is running at the very low end of what we consider ultrasound and OP can hear higher than most then maybe they can hear the sensors. I would be surprised if an ultrasonic sensor was running this low though.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

People often believe they are hearing ultrasound, but instead are hearing clicking noise or sub-frequencies emitted from the capsule that are not actually part of the ultrasound.

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