new Google Pixel They hide within them a multitude of new features that make them the envy of many competing devices. Little by little, apps are appearing in the Google Play Store that bring some of the exclusive functions of these smartphones to other Android phones, as is the case with... checking notifications using the fingerprint reader of the Google Pixel.
However, this feature is not one of the newest in the catalog of functions of the Google PixelSince before Google's devices we had seen it in other smartphones from Huawei, Honor, and even Chinese phones from the Elephone brand. However, It remains an attractive feature which joins other new features of the Google Pixel and that you can now try on almost any Android.
That is why below we are going to show you how the application works Fingerprint Quick Action App, which is responsible for bringing the ability to swipe down from the fingerprint sensor on the company's new phones with the aim of Check notifications received in the system, thus expanding the possibilities of the already classic biometric sensor of our smartphones.
Fingerprint Quick Action App
Requisitos básicos: para que funcione correctamente tendrás que contar con un smartphone con sensor de huellas dactilares y con Android 6.0 Marshmallow como sistema operativo, ya que la app no es compatible con versiones anteriores de Android.
For more complete use, the app allows two main gestures: simple touch y slide downYou can assign actions to each gesture, such as going back, going to the home screen, opening recent apps, activating split-screen, or pulling down notifications. On its first launch, it will ask you to activate it from [the relevant section]. AccessibilityOptions like 'Foreground Service' help prevent the system from closing the app in the background, and 'Only registered fingerprints' allows only registered fingerprints to respond. registered footprintsSome advanced unlocking features may require root access, but For basic gestures it is not necessaryThis tool, created by the developer ztc1997 and well-known in the XDA community, it was created precisely for to capture the reader's gestures from Pixel to any compatible Android.
If you install the APK from outside the official store, remember to temporarily enable 'Unknown sources' from Settings > Security and, as a precaution, scans the file Before installing it, use a trusted tool. Disable the option again when you're finished. In some cases, you'll find a setting called 'Work-around for Fingerprint to Unlock' that requires root permissions to integrate with system unlocking; it is not essential for notification gestures.
Set up fingerprint unlock on your Android
To get the most out of gestures, it's best to have the [device/system/function] properly configured. Unlock with fingerprint of the system. On Pixel 6 phones and later models (including Pixel Fold), the path is usually Settings > Security and privacy > device lock > Face and fingerprint unlocking > Unlock with fingerprintThe sensor is at the bottom of the screen: place the center of your finger there and follow the prompts to capture edges and corners.
On Pixel 5a and earlier models with a rear or button-based sensor, go to Settings > Security > Security and privacy > device lock > Face and fingerprint unlocking > Unlock with fingerprintand place your finger directly on the physical sensor. If you didn't have a lock method, the system will ask you. PIN, pattern or password game as an alternative.
Security: where your fingerprint is stored and what it's used for
Los your fingerprint data They are stored securely on the phone itself and they don't leave the deviceThey are not shared with Google or third-party applications. With this method you can unlock phone, authorize payments y protect apps Compatible. For security, the system will sometimes request an alternative method (PIN, pattern, or password), for example, after several failed attempts, after a restart, when switching users, or if many hours have passed since the last alternative unlock. As you use it, the system improves recognition learning from each reading.
Biometric compatibility and apps
Android evolved from the old Fingerprint API to BiometricPromptA more modern interface that unifies support for fingerprint, face, and other factors. What does this mean? That the updated apps This API typically accepts both fingerprint and facial recognition when the hardware supports it. On models like the Pixel 4, where facial unlocking was prioritized, some older apps didn't support this form of authentication because they didn't use BiometricPrompt. Today, most developers integrate the modern API, so increased compatibility with any available biometric method.
Important: it is not possible to use the fingerprint without a secure lock screen. If you select an insecure method like Swipe or None, Android disables biometric authentication for the system and apps. Furthermore, anyone with their fingerprint registered on your phone will be able to... unlock and authorize purchases with your profile; if you share the device, use user profiles or guest account, and records fingerprints for each profile. From Settings > Security and Privacy you can delete o rename fingerprints saved at any time.
Troubleshooting common problems
- Update Android Update to the latest available version and restart your device.
- Press the finger firmly Press on the sensor until you feel the vibration and unlock.
- Keep screen and sensor cleanIt removes dirt and stains.
- If you have dry skin, moisturize your finger and try again. You can also re-register the footprint to improve reading.
- If you use screen saverMake sure it's compatible (ideally with Made for Google certification). If you've changed it, delete and re-register your fingerprints.
- In direct sunlight, protect the sensor area and press more firmly.
- Activate options that help locate the sensor when it is inactive: Always show information and time (Always On), Tap to view o Lift to consult.
- Check out the Pixel Fold with the side sensor. Tap to unlock at any time In Settings > Security and privacy > Device lock > Face and fingerprint unlock > Fingerprint unlock. Turn it off if you want to avoid accidental touches, or turn it on to unlock faster.
Reading with the screen off and sensor type
Sensors capacitive (on a button or the back) allow you to unlock the screen with it off simply by placing your finger on it. In contrast, the sensor under the screen They are usually optical or ultrasonic, and traditionally required turning on the screen first. With Android 16Google adds the reading with the screen off For under-display readers on certain Pixel phones: if you already know where the reading area is, you can skip the step of activating the screen. Look for the option to unlock with the screen off Within Settings > Security and privacy > Device unlock > Fingerprint unlock, if your model is compatible. This improvement brings the experience of optical sensors closer to that of capacitive sensors and speeds up checking notifications or accessing the home screen.
Combining the reader gestures With Fingerprint Quick Action and proper unlock configuration, any compatible Android device can win speed, comfort y control: display notifications with a gesture, go back with a tap, authorize payments securely and, on compatible models, unlock even with the screen off.