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Pixel 6/Pixel 6 Pro

Awesomesince86 said:
Well, I have the FP sensor working better now. I erased my previous fingerprint, put some lotion on my hands, waited a few minutes, then re-added them. Working much better. I think the technology being pretty basic has a hard time to dry hands.
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I am wondering if they do the same type of adaptive learning that the iPhones do with Touch ID?

Mine seems to be okay wit how I programmed it (dry hands since it is cool and dry here in the fall), and if I need to unlock the device just after i wash my hands or something similar.

I may also have really pronounced fingerprints. MY fingers worked better on my friends Oneplus than his own. We programmed in my thumb as a test, and had good luck overall.
 
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mg51015bb said:
Not quite the same, but I did turn on smart unlock when at home in order to avoid using the FP sensor. That lets you just tap on the screen to go to your home page.
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This is what I do. Smart unlock really cuts down on the number if times I need to use the FPS. When the phone is connected to a trusted device such as my watch or truck I do not need to use it. I have my watch on all the time so unless I'm using google pay I rarely have to use the FPS. That said, I have found the FPS to work great in my case. Only once or twice has it not recognized my fingerprint.
 
aggie99 said:
This is what I do. Smart unlock really cuts down on the number if times I need to use the FPS. When the phone is connected to a trusted device such as my watch or truck I do not need to use it. I have my watch on all the time so unless I'm using google pay I rarely have to use the FPS. That said, I have found the FPS to work great in my case. Only once or twice has it not recognized my fingerprint.
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What watch are you using with it?
 
840quadra said:
I am wondering if they do the same type of adaptive learning that the iPhones do with Touch ID?

Mine seems to be okay wit how I programmed it (dry hands since it is cool and dry here in the fall), and if I need to unlock the device just after i wash my hands or something similar.

I may also have really pronounced fingerprints. MY fingers worked better on my friends Oneplus than his own. We programmed in my thumb as a test, and had good luck overall.
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maybe try logging one with dry hands and one with moisturized hands?
 
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I wish I can do smart unlock. Maybe I will at work. But I intentionally have my phone locked down so my kid doesn't get into my phone and take a million videos...
 
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Finally!

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Now I can order the buds today, and tomorrow issue the return of my Pixel 6!!!

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BTW WTH is a “TEST” Pixel 6?


Eekamouse said:
maybe try logging one with dry hands and one with moisturized hands?
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I would, but no need for me, my FPS seems to work for me in all conditions!
 
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840quadra said:
Haha, mine was worse. I refuse to wireless or fast charge my devices so it took some time in my case!

I use an USB-A to USB-C cable, and charge with an OG iPhone charger. Takes a bit of time!
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That’s not a bad idea. I was planning on just using an iPad 20W with USB-C to USB-C cable. But I could pick up a USB-A to USB-C cable and use my iPhone 5w adaptor. Since I plan to overnight charge I don’t need to fast charge at all. I have all of these old iPhone chargers/cables but don’t have many USB-C stuff outside of an iPad and a Nintendo switch. And it doesn’t help that nobody is including a power brick with phones now.
 
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Finally caved myself and added Nova back. Also sharing my case I ordered. On the fence about keeping the case, I want color and may get one that is bright, and one that is clear to show off the sorta seafoam color of this phone.

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timeconsumer said:
That’s not a bad idea. I was planning on just using an iPad 20W with USB-C to USB-C cable. But I could pick up a USB-A to USB-C cable and use my iPhone 5w adaptor. Since I plan to overnight charge I don’t need to fast charge at all. I have all of these old iPhone chargers/cables but don’t have many USB-C stuff outside of an iPad and a Nintendo switch. And it doesn’t help that nobody is including a power brick with phones now.
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Yeah I got the usb-a cable originally so I could use Android auto in rental cars, and so I could use my wall outlet built in USB-A ports in the kitchen for my wireless charging dock (I only use for airpod case charging).

Speaking of battery, still at 31%, hasn't charged since last morning. Posting with it now and I did use it quite a bit both days!
 
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840quadra said:
Finally caved myself and added Nova back. Also sharing my case I ordered. On the fence about keeping the case, I want color and may get one that is bright, and one that is clear to show off the sorta seafoam color of this phone.

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Yeah I got the usb-a cable originally so I could use Android auto in rental cars, and so I could use my wall outlet built in USB-A ports in the kitchen for my wireless charging dock (I only use for airpod case charging).

Speaking of battery, still at 31%, hasn't charged since last morning. Posting with it now and I did use it quite a bit both days!
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Love the clean screen look
 
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Still working on setting up my phone. You know - recovering some of those passwords long forgotten but was still logged in on the phone. But today's battery life has been rough. Used 47 percent between 2ish - now. But I'm chalking that up to all the file transfers, app updates, etc.
 
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Battery update, Last on charger at 6am on Monday, Battery is still at 25% after nearly 2 busy days with some 5G browsing and much surfing / YouTube, and deep dive into settings / configuration of this device.

P6 (non Pro) is a lil TANK for a battery! Super happy with this lil guy!!! :)


Eekamouse said:
Love the clean screen look
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Thanks, it is kinda how I have my Linux systems setup too. If I decide to run a window manager ;) .

Tig Bitties said:
How many run dark mode 100% all the time, vs sometimes light theme? Or even always light mode?
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Dark mode 100%, partly because I like it that way, and additionally because I like the battery savings boost.

jamezr said:
Nice little size comparisons between phones...


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I posted one in this thread earlier comparing the Pixel 3, Pixel 6, and iPhone XS Max. They should put the S21 Ultra next to the 6 Pro, it being on the other side is a bit odd. Also, is there a case on the 6 pro? that doesn't look right to me.
 
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