i.e. setting a secondary PIN/passphrase/pattern that's entered as a second factor after the fingerprint with the same restrictions as usual.
Support for setting a separate encryption password will not be added back. Instead we plan on offering optional 2-factor fingerprint unlock.
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It's not possible to add back the feature as it existed before, but this way will provide more security with the same convenience as before.
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It means that we'll consider a fingerprint scanner to be a baseline requirement for new devices just as we do with 64-bit and verified boot.
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And? It's a second factor that's available. It's more convenient than pressing the power button. Might as well be used now.
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There's no reason to expect any more Nexus/Pixel devices without a fingerprint scanner. Perhaps one more tablet, at most.
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Obviously, computer guys and not guys who do any work that leaves little cuts and abrasions on your fingers. I do, fingerprint readers suck!
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