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Don’t you hate having to scan your fingerprint five times just to get into your phone? It’s a hassle, but it might not be the manufacturer’s fault. There’s always the chance that you didn’t register it correctly. Well, Android 15 could automatically delete your biometric data if it’s not working.
We get it, companies can drop the ball with how they implement biometric scanners. We all remember the issue with the Pixel 6’s fingerprint scanner. Either Google swung and missed with its first under-display fingerprint scanner or we were all just using it wrong.
However, it’s not always the manufacturer’s fault. When setting up a fingerprint or facial I.D., there’s always the case that the data wasn’t registered properly. Maybe the screen was dirty when you registered your fingerprint or your finger was a little wet. Maybe you weren’t in proper lighting conditions when you registered your face. There’s always the chance that you just didn’t register your data properly.
Android 15 could automatically delete your biometric data
If you’re struggling to get into your device, then registering your data again might be the solution. Sure, it’s a hassle, but it’s better than getting the “Try again in 30 seconds” text. According to a new report, Android might get this process started for you.
Android expert Mishaal Rahman discovered some strings within the latest Android 15 beta. They point to the system automatically deleting your biometric data when the models keep failing. Since Google didn’t announce this, you’ll want to take this news with a grain of salt.
The strings contain the notifications that you’ll see when Google does this. One notification reads “Your face model wasn’t working well and was deleted. Set it up again to unlock your phone with face.” In the case of your fingerprint, the system might tell you which fingerprints are not working.
This could be a useful addition to the software, but the issue is that the system could do this automatically. There’s the chance that this could happen at an inconvenient time. It would be nice if the system would ask if you want it to delete the data.