The Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock feature lets you unlock your Pixel phone even when its screen is off. It was first introduced in Android 16 DP2 but only worked on the Pixel 9 series.

The Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock feature was mysteriously removed from Android 16 Beta 4, but here's how to enable it on your Pixel phone.

How to unlock your Pixel phone with the screen off Here's how the new feature works. First, get an eligible Pixel phone and then update it to Android 16 beta 3 (I'll go over how in a little bit).

It’s noteworthy that the “Screen-off Fingerprint Unlock” option isn’t entirely new in Android 16. Google implemented it in the beta 2 update, but only for the Pixel 9 series.

Step 1. Launch EaseUS MobiUnlock and tap “Unlock Screen Passcode” from the homepage. (Connect your disabled iPhone to your PC or Mac with a USB cable) EaseUS Step 2. Once the software detects ...

Expert Tip: Tip When your Home screen is locked, you will not be able to make any changes to the layout. If you long-tap an icon, the options you would typically be able to select are dimmed.

Android 16 Beta 3 enables screen-off fingerprint unlock on Pixel phones, letting users unlock without waking the display. Learn more here.