A user on Twitter asked Google about the Pixel 6 fingerprint scanner and why it’s slower than expected. A representative of the company responded and said, “We’re sorry for the hassle. The Pixel 6 fingerprint sensor utilizes enhanced security algorithms. In some instances, these added protections can take longer to verify or require more direct contact with the sensor.”
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The Google representative also pointed to a support page, though the page doesn’t offer much help regarding the fingerprint scanner.
It sounds like Google is trying to justify the sluggish fingerprint scanner as a byproduct of extra security measures. That may be true, but it’s hard to say for sure since not all Pixel 6 owners are complaining about the problem, leading us to believe that it may be a software issue affecting some users.
If it does end up being a software problem, hopefully, it’s something Google can speed up with a patch at some point. If it’s hardware, then it might just be an issue Pixel 6 owners are forced to deal with. If they can’t deal with the slow fingerprint scanner, they might have to use their pins to unlock their devices.
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