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Is your Pixel fingerprint scanner missing after the March update? Here's the quick fix

Published on: 2025-06-21 01:31:00

ZDNET The ill-fated March Pixel update has apparently introduced yet another problem. When Google released its Pixel Feature Drop earlier this month, it introduced several new features, including real-time alerts for suspicious texts and the ability to share your location through Find My Device. Unfortunately, it also introduced several frustrating problems, including a screen-dimming issue, a strange haptic feedback change, and a glitch with EQ audio. Also: Google is trying to fix Messages - but it needs your help Now there's another issue to add to the list -- problems with the fingerprint scanner. Mostly affecting Pixel 9 phones A post on the GrapheneOS Discussion Forum highlights a problem that's affecting mostly Pixel 9 phones (but there have been scattered reports on other Pixel devices). After the recent update, the post says, the phone's fingerprint scanner has stopped working. What's most strange is that the phone acts like the scanner doesn't even exist, as it has disap ... Read full article.