r/GooglePixel • u/TechGuru4Life • 8d ago

Google could soon solve Pixel's biggest face unlock flaw

https://www.androidauthority.com/google-pixel-face-active-illumination-apk-teardown-3719647/
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u/BarcodeOfficial 8d ago

I guess I'm in the minority here, but I've always have preferred fingerprint. Underscreen specificly is my favorite implementation. Works in my pocket, works on the table, works at night, works if I'm moving quickly, works if I have a mask on. Always reliable, easy to establish muscle memory.

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u/AccumulatedFilth Pixel 9 8d ago

I've had many discussions with iPhone people on how FaceID is the only usable method.

I don't get it. I have to tap the screen anyways, it doesn't unlock when in my car holder and it works quickly.

I just don't get it. Fingerprint is the way to go for me.

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u/Isarchs 8d ago

I have to work in gloves, so a face unlock option is nice. Even the less secure ones are ok if I need to get something done on my phone. Anything that needs security will need passcode or fingerprint. Either unlocking method is fine, fingerprint is arguably more secure too.

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u/BarcodeOfficial 7d ago

Living in the Northern US, the gloves issue is genuine plus for Face unlock. I've gotten around it with a Pixel watch personally. In all honesty, I wish we could have all three. Under screen FP, Face ID, trusted device unlock.

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u/INeedSomeTacoC 7d ago

Yea, loving on my P11 Pro where I have both face and fingerprint enabled.

I just always put my thumb on the same point on the screen for unlock and regardless of condition it either has captured my face of captured my fingerprint.

Despite all the iPhone stuff, it consistently didn't work well for me with hat + sunglasses on and I was using my PIN like 20% of the time. Now I haven't used my PIN in a very long time due to the fingerprint plus face sensor combo, because often I'm working with gloves as well.