You can unlock your Android phone even if you've forgotten the passcode, but you'll usually need to factory reset the phone.

The Android 16 DP 2 beta feature allows screen-off fingerprint unlocking for Pixel 9 devices. The faster ultrasonic fingerprint scanner introduced in Pixel 9 improves speed and accuracy, and now ...

Android 16 will arrive earlier than usual, with a Q2 2025 release, so Pixel owners won't have to wait long to enjoy the superior fingerprint unlocking experience.