Got an update the other day, saying that the app for submitting biometrics will roll out during August. Apparently one can opt out of the app until Aug 7th, hopefully the app will be functional around that time.

Even if you get the biometrics reuse email, that doesn't mean that you'll get a decision soon. As UKVI is working on a system through which we would be able to send our facial image. I got that email close to a month back but I'm still waiting for another email wherein I could share my photo. Hooef...