As happened with the Google Pixel 6 family, the models that make up the Google Pixel 7 series have not landed on the right foot. Users have encountered multiple problems when using their smartphone and the vast majority are related to the quality of the fingerprint sensor and notifications that do not appear on the lock screen.
Do not panic. This situation is more common than it seems and it is something that we have already seen in advance with the Apple iPhone 14. As a general rule, the launches are not perfect and are often accompanied by malfunctions that weigh down the experience. Now it is Google’s turn to take charge and solve the problem as soon as possible.
Unable to see notifications
The main problem that users point out on platforms like Reddit has to do with notifications that the system does not show on the lock screen. The source of the problem seems to be having facial recognition enabled for unlocking. The Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro boast this quality compared to the previous generation, but it seems that the evolution has not been entirely optimal.
Mainly, because this error forces you to deactivate facial unlocking and opt for another method, be it fingerprint, pattern or PIN, both to access the terminal and open applications or check payments. In short, you have to sacrifice notifications or recognition and we think it is better to bet on the former, since 2D facial scanning has never been highlighted. One user points out the following:
“I just got my new Pixel 7 and have transferred everything from my old Pixel. The only problem is that the notifications don’t show completely on the lock screen, just the icons. I have all the right options in settings including showing sensitive notifications Does anyone have any ideas or is it just a glitch?”
The fingerprint sensor does not measure up
The ghosts of the past terrify users who have a Google Pixel 7, since another of the failures that the phone is experiencing is related to the quality of the fingerprint sensor. According to users’ opinion, the performance of the sensor is poor and unreliable . The problem ended up being solved in the previous generation, but hopefully this time it will not take Google so long.
From the forums they point out that the trigger could be the screen saver . This is because several users report that the behavior of the sensor has improved a lot after removing it. Of course, you lose resistance to any blow or fall, so it is you who should assess this possibility. Be careful, because there is a possibility that it will work well only with the official Google protectors. The American company is already aware of this Google Pixel 7 bug and is already working to find a solution that improves sensitivity.
The Pixel 7 Pro screen consumes a lot of battery
The reason why this happens is totally unknown, but the OLED panel of the Google Pixel 7 Pro drains the battery much faster than other mobiles with similar conditions. There are those who claim that this problem will be solved soon with an update, although there are others who point out that it is the fault of the hardware itself.
In this sense, our recommendation is to reduce the brightness of the screen as much as possible and avoid the always-on screen mode at all costs. Otherwise, you might notice how your device’s battery drains rapidly without you being able to do much else.