Android 7.1.2 Beta adds 'Swipe fingerprint scanner to open notification' feature to the Nexus 5X

A few days ago, Google announced Android 7.1.2 Beta version for selected Google Pixel and Nexus Devices. The new Android version includes a number of bugfixes and optimizations, along with a small number of enhancements for carriers and users.

As reported by a Nexus 5X user on reddit, Android 7.1.2 Beta also adds new gesture to open the notification shade using the fingerprint sensor. 

Google says to expect the final release of latest Android version (7.1.2) in just a couple of months. For now, users can grab the Beta Factory Images from Here.