What you need to know
- The Galaxy S24 series could see an improved fingerprint scanner with the upcoming One UI 7 beta, speeding up unlocking.
- Ice Universe has leaked a preview video showing off the improved scanner, with crisper lock/unlock sounds also in the mix.
- The third beta of One UI 7 is expected to arrive to testers in early January, with the final update arriving after the Galaxy S25 launch.
The Galaxy S24 series could get a biometric upgrade, with a new report hinting that the upcoming One UI 7 beta will bring big improvements to the fingerprint scanner experience.
Reliable leaker Ice Universe has revealed the truth about the upcoming One UI 7 beta 3 update, claiming that it will speed up fingerprint unlocking on the Galaxy S24 series. The leak also hints at crisper lock/unlock sounds for the Galaxy S24. To confirm this, the tipster even posted a video of the enhanced biometric scanner on X.
It’s fair to say that the Galaxy S24 series features industry-leading fingerprint technology, using ultrasonic sensors that outperform optical sensors in speed and reliability. It works great even with wet hands, which is a great feature for Samsung’s flagship phones.
But earlier versions of One UI sometimes caused slowdowns, making fingerprint unlocking slow. So it’s reassuring to learn that the next update could resolve this issue.
The snappier animations add to the feeling of speed, but with the always-on display active in the demo, it’s hard to tell how much faster fingerprint unlocking actually is. SamMobile points out that it might not feel as fast without the always-on display.
Samsung One UI 7 beta testing for Galaxy S24 users is currently underway, giving them a preview of the upcoming update. The third beta is expected to roll out to testers in the first week of January.
However, the final One UI 7 update will roll out to the Galaxy S24 series after the Galaxy S25 launch. On the other hand, users who are not participating in the beta program will have to wait a little longer to get these updates.
One UI 7 brings a number of exciting upgrades, including improved Galaxy AI and many new features. Samsung is taking its time with this update, showing its commitment to polishing everything before releasing it.