• Avg@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    Yup, I’d prefer a fingerprint sensor on the back of the phone than what we have today

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      1 year ago

      Or power button. Even the Samsung screen sensors haven’t been as reliable as the good old dedicated ones.

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      1 year ago

      Me too. Back facing fingerprint sensors were so ergonomic and responsive. Phone makers literally unanimously decided to throw away the best option for all kinds of sub optimal alternatives.

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      1 year ago

      Same! I miss being able to use it for swipe actions like I could on my note 9 a few years ago too…

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      1 year ago

      I’ve been reluctant to give up my 4a because of the rear fingerprint sensor. Now that we’ve hit October, I’m trying to figure out what to do.

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        1 year ago

        I have a pixel 6 pro and the on screen fingerprint scanner is nothing but frustrating.

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        1 year ago

        October? Is that a reference to OS updates?

        Go Lineage, Pixels are super easy to update. And then root, so you can run Kernel Adiutor and make it really fast while still having better battery life.

        I have a 2018 phone that people think is new because of Lineage and KA.

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          1 year ago

          Several Pixels are hitting EOL right now. The 4a received its last update in August. The 5 loses support in 2 days. The 4a 5G loses support next month.