The Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock feature in Android 16 lets Pixel phones use their fingerprint scanners even when the screen is off.

Overview of Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock (Android) Dr.Fone – Screen Unlock eliminates lock screens and FRP locks on key Android brands. Its step-by-step UI makes it easy for non-technical users.

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.

Thankfully, Android 16 will address this annoyance on all Pixel phones for good. In Android 16 DP2, Google introduced a "Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock" option on the Pixel 9 series.

The latest beta build of Android 16 brings a new feature to Pixel phones that lets users biometrically unlock the device without ever waking up the screen.

The Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock will be available for all Pixel phones with under-display fingerprint scanners from Pixel 6 onwards, excluding foldables, as reported by Android Authority.

Samsung appears to be removing the ability to unlock the bootloader in One UI 8, which would be a huge blow to Android customization.

Samsung’s recent launch of One UI 8, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, brought several enhancements, but one notable feature quietly disappeared. The ability to unlock the bootloader, a key ...