Well usually an Update works the same on all Devcies, but the Nexus 5X got a special Feature with the 7.1.2 Update.

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With the latest Android Update that has been rolling out in beta to the Nexus Devices, the 7.1.2 , the Nexus 5X has gotten a little something extra. You can now enable Fingerprint Gestures in the likes of the Pixel Devices. After activating it in the menu under Settings -> moves you can use your finger to swipe up and down on the sensor to show or hide the noticiations. It’s just simplyfing the day a little bit, since you always have a finger on the back of the phone. So if you have the Nexus 5X go check it out and tell us how it works.

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