As a few of chances are you’ll already know, Android 14 Beta 3 got here out a few week in the past with a deadly bug. It eliminated fingerprint scanning fully for some Pixel customers. Properly, Android 14 Beta 3.1 is right here now and it brings fingerprint sensor performance to these affected.
Android 14 Beta 3.1 brings fingerprint scanning again to affected Pixel telephones
Apparently the fingerprint sensor bug solely impacts some Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Professional, and Pixel 6a customers. It does not appear to have an effect on another telephones. Properly, this replace ought to repair all the pieces for you when you’ve got that drawback. It is a hotfix replace if you’ll.
There are two entries within the change log right here. The primary is expounded to a fingerprint sensor bug, whereas the opposite refers to fixes for “platform compatibility points affecting the mapping SDK”. That mainly causes dependent apps to crash in some instances.
The replace is rolling out to all Pixels from Pixel 4a (5G) and up
This replace is rolling out to Pixel telephones now, not simply the Pixel 6 sequence. The characteristic will roll out to all Pixel telephones from Pixel 4a (5G) and up. So the listing contains Pixel 4a (5G), 5, 5a, 6, 6 Professional, 6a, 7, 7 Professional and Pixel 7a.
As regular, this rollout is phased and might not be instantly obtainable to your gadget. If not, it is going to be quickly. In fact, it’s being rolled out over the air (OTA) and is simply obtainable to customers who’ve signed up for the Beta program.
If you wish to sideload it, since you merely cannot wait, Unique Picture and OTA file for all gadgets is obtainable from right here. Earlier than you proceed, nevertheless, be sure you know precisely what you are doing, as you possibly can harm your gadget in any other case. If that is the case, it is best to attend for the replace to return to you naturally.