The new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones from Google come with a lot of features and one of its novelties is the face unlock feature. However, users can use this face unlock feature only to unlock their Google Pixel 7 series smartphone but not for secure apps like Google Pay transactions, which decline unexpectedly while making any payments. In this article, let us find out how to fix the Google Pay payments not working on Pixel 7 and 7 Pro smartphones.
The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones finally reintroduces Google’s Face Recognition feature. But you’ll still want to use the fingerprint sensor on your Pixel 7, because Face Recognition doesn’t work with Google Pay or connections to applications.
This limitation was first noticed by Max Weinbach, a journalist and 9to5Google contributor. Shortly after the Pixel 7 launched, Weinbach tweeted that his Pixel 7 Pro automatically declines all contactless payments.
Obviously, Weinbach encountered this problem because he tried to activate Google Pay with facial recognition. Another Twitter user Mishaal Rahman explains that facial recognition is a “class 1” biometric system, which means it’s not secure enough to unlock Google Pay payments or log into apps.
An official statement from Google, obtained by Felix Frank, provides further details. “For secure activities like app sign-in and making payments on Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro, you can use Fingerprint Unlock or rely on a strong pin or password.”
Technically speaking, the Pixel 7 is better equipped for facial recognition than previous Android smartphones. Machine learning algorithms and the new autofocus selfie lens should provide an increased level of security. But I doubt Google will upgrade the Pixel 7’s facial recognition beyond a “Class 1” system.
That is all you need to know about how to fix the Google Pay payments not working on Pixel 7 and 7 Pro smartphones. While you are here, do not forget to check out our other guides only on TechNClub.com: Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Google Pixel 7 Pro, and How to Fix Pixel 7 & 7 Pro Google Play System Update Not Installing Issue.
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