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A regular lock screen PIN on your Android phone does the job most of the time, but what if you’re forced to unlock your phone when you really don’t want to? That’s where things get tricky. We recently ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. The fingerprint reader on your Pixel 9 series phone could soon add a new feature to its speedy unlockness.

The recent Android 16 Beta 3 (and Beta 3.1) release updates a feature limited to the Pixel 9 and allows all devices from the Pixel 6 and newer to use fingerprint unlock while the screen is off.

Devices will require users to enter their PIN after three days of inactivity. Devices will require users to enter their PIN after three days of inactivity. is a news writer focused on creative ...