Just a week ago, Google released Android 14 Beta 3, which came to bring stability to the platform. Since this update, APIs and other app-related features have been discontinued to give developers time to prepare their apps. before the release of the stable version of the new operating system in the summer.
However, the update also brought with it an important error, as some users noticed. fingerprint readers were no longer working. Fortunately, Google has now released a fix in the new 3.1 beta.
Fingerprint reader bug should be fixed on Pixels
According to the patch notes shared by Google, the new version fixed two bugs in the Android 14 beta:
- Fixed issues that caused fingerprint unlock to be unavailable or unavailable on some devices. (Issue 284360298, Issue 284529436, Issue 284436572)
- Fixed platform compatibility issues affecting mapping SDKs and causing dependent apps to crash in some cases.
In addition to the fingerprint reader bug, Google is also rolling out a fix for “platform compatibility issues” affecting certain software development kits (SDKs). It causes some apps to crash.
If you’re already in beta on your Pixel phone, getting the update is pretty easy. you just have to go Settings > System > System Update to start the download.
If you are not in the beta version, you can learn how to get it here, as the name suggests, we remind you, this is not a stable release. Therefore, you may well encounter major errors such as the fingerprint reader malfunctioning. Therefore, it is recommended not to install this version on your main device.. If you want to try the new features before everyone else, you can check out our guide to installing Android 14 on your smartphone.
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