diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 30b6638f7..5bc44ed54 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -10,7 +10,8 @@ All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
 -   Light theme is now a consistent white across the board with ample contrast
 -   XkPassword generator is now easier to use with less configuration options
 -   Edit screen now has better protection and guidance for invalid names
--   Improve password list UI
+-   Improved biometric authentication UX on app start
+-   Improved password list UI
 
 ### Fixed
 
diff --git a/app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml b/app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml
index 1fea64bad..2fc14f3bc 100644
--- a/app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml
+++ b/app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml
@@ -15,9 +15,6 @@
         android:name="android.permission.BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE"
         tools:ignore="ProtectedPermissions" />
     <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW" />
-    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC" />
-    <!--suppress DeprecatedClassUsageInspection -->
-    <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT" />
     <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE" />
 
     <application
@@ -38,7 +35,8 @@
         <activity
             android:name=".LaunchActivity"
             android:configChanges="orientation|screenSize"
-            android:label="@string/app_name">
+            android:label="@string/app_name"
+            android:theme="@style/NoBackgroundTheme">
             <intent-filter>
                 <action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
                 <category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
diff --git a/app/src/main/java/com/zeapo/pwdstore/LaunchActivity.kt b/app/src/main/java/com/zeapo/pwdstore/LaunchActivity.kt
index fa74dc8c2..d4622d867 100644
--- a/app/src/main/java/com/zeapo/pwdstore/LaunchActivity.kt
+++ b/app/src/main/java/com/zeapo/pwdstore/LaunchActivity.kt
@@ -50,7 +50,6 @@ class LaunchActivity : AppCompatActivity() {
         } else {
             startActivity(Intent(this, PasswordStore::class.java))
         }
-        overridePendingTransition(android.R.anim.fade_in, android.R.anim.fade_out)
         Handler().postDelayed({ finish() }, if (noAuth) 0L else 500L)
     }