Galaxy S24 may achieve faster fingerprint unlocking through One UI 7 beta
what you need to know
- The Galaxy S24 series may see enhancements to the fingerprint scanner in the next One UI 7 beta, resulting in faster unlocking.
- Ice Universe leaked a preview video showing off the improved scanner, which also includes clearer locking/unlocking sounds.
- The third One UI 7 beta is expected to be available to testers in early January, with the final update to be released after the Galaxy S25 launch.
The Galaxy S24 series may get a biometric upgrade, with a new report suggesting that the next One UI 7 beta will bring major improvements to the fingerprint scanner experience.
Reliable leaker Ice Universe has revealed the upcoming One UI 7 beta 3 update, saying it will speed up fingerprint unlocking on the Galaxy S24 series. The leak also hints that the Galaxy S24’s lock/unlock sounds will be clearer. To prove this, the tipster even posted a video of a modified biometric scanner on X.
Not only is the sound clearer, but fingerprint unlocking is extremely fast, even faster than the previous version. pic.twitter.com/7tCIKgGrOWJanuary 2, 2025
It’s fair to say that the Galaxy S24 series features top-of-the-line fingerprint technology, using an ultrasonic sensor that surpasses optical sensors in terms of speed and reliability. The ability to function even with wet hands has always been a standout feature of Samsung’s flagship phones.
But earlier versions of One UI sometimes caused slowdowns, making fingerprint unlocking feel sluggish. So it’s reassuring to know that the next update will likely fix this issue.
Faster animations add to the feeling of speed, but with the always-on display active in the demo, it’s hard to tell just how fast fingerprint unlocking is. SamMobile notes that without the always-on display, it might not feel as fast.
Samsung’s One UI 7 beta testing for Galaxy S24 users is currently underway, giving them a sneak peek. The third beta is expected to be rolled out to testers in the first week of January.
However, the final One UI 7 update will be rolled out to the Galaxy S24 series after the Galaxy S25 is released. On the other hand, users who are not part of the beta program will have to wait longer to get these updates.
One UI 7 brings a lot of nifty upgrades, including improved Galaxy AI and a ton of new features. Samsung is taking its time with this update, showing its commitment to polishing everything before release.
