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Use the Service Code * # * # 0 * # * # * to check display for the presence of dead pixels.
It makes sense to check out all that is possible, especially when you buy used tablet or a new one on the "gray market" or aboard.
You can enter this service code in the dialpad in GT-6800 and check out:
- speakers
- defective pixels - better do not check if this is your phone already, why get upset for nothing?
- few sensors (do not be confused with gyro, it takes a while to test it)
- screen discoloration on edges (there should be no discoloration what so ever for a non defective screen, also no visible lines in greys)
DenisIam said:
Service Code * # * # 0 * # * # *
You can use it to check display for the presence of dead pixels.
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Presumably you enter these into the dialer of your 6800. Has anyone tried the codes in the Wifi only tablet, ie installed a dialer. If so, which dialer did you use or does this not work for the 6810?
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Presumably you enter these into the dialer of your 6800. Has anyone tried the codes in the Wifi only tablet, ie installed a dialer. If so, which dialer did you use or does this not work for the 6810?
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For wifi only devices or devices without dialer try 'sgs secret codes' from market, it works
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Many thanks for that I've try on the P6800 and was surprised about the grip sensor... Did not know about it... Wonder if it can be used to wakeup the device like proximity sensor does with smart screen off the problem is that the proximity sensor is too sensitive. This shows well in those test it is either 0 or 1 at a distance of couple cm..
Anyway interesting... For some reason the gyro shows a red fail...
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Many thanks for that I've try on the P6800 and was surprised about the grip sensor... Did not know about it... Wonder if it can be used to wakeup the device like proximity sensor does with smart screen off the problem is that the proximity sensor is too sensitive. This shows well in those test it is either 0 or 1 at a distance of couple cm..
Anyway interesting... For some reason the gyro shows a red fail...
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I have the same issue with the gyro and it says fail anyone gut any idea why
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I have the same issue with the gyro and it says fail anyone gut any idea why
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Gyro seem to work fine though... If you touch the 2 buttons below u can test further and see it working... When getting back it showed a blue PASS in place of initial fail.. So no to worry it seems...
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Many thanks for that I've try on the P6800 and was surprised about the grip sensor... Did not know about it... Wonder if it can be used to wakeup the device like proximity sensor does with smart screen off the problem is that the proximity sensor is too sensitive. This shows well in those test it is either 0 or 1 at a distance of couple cm..
Anyway interesting... For some reason the gyro shows a red fail...
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The gyro on mine also showed FAIL initially but the test was still running. Later, the big FAIL message went away and said PASS in blue.
Aside from checking dead pixels its also a good idea to check for screen discoloration on edges which is more common on the Tab7.7, different shades of grey should make testing easier/faster. There should be no discoloration what so ever for a non defective screen, also no visible lines in greys.
just did this, and found a dead pixel -- now i can't unnotice it, I kinda wish I didn't do this :-/
at least I didn't have any of the coloration issues that people seemed to be having
A dead pixel is gonna stick out like a sore thumb.
locerra said:
just did this, and found a dead pixel -- now i can't unnotice it, I kinda wish I didn't do this :-/
at least I didn't have any of the coloration issues that people seemed to be having
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I can certainly relate my first unit had 9 dead pixels so I wouldn't get too worked up over one. I haven't seen any on my replacement yet but would consider a few to be within normal failure rate. I wouldn't think any retailer would take back a unit with any less that 4 or 5 pixels dead since this issue seems to be fairly common amongst tablet screens. Sorry though...I feel your pain!
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I had 1 dead pixel on my 7.7 and it's now in for repairs.
It didn't bother me at all until I noticed it, of course..
They didn't say a thing though, just took it in for repair.
As far as I understood, dead pixels should be really rare on AMOLED displays...
i found a fualty pixel as well, I'm not sure if its dead or stuck since it pops up in white & green screens only while running the test.
Just found a new trick well new to me with your phone off and on a flat service swipe the screen and it tells you the time any missed calls and battery life
I thought it was a cool trick
This was the first feature I found when I got the device (which was a week and half ago now).
You really should explore the s-pen and motion settings more often
Lennyuk said:
This was the first feature I found when I got the device (which was a week and half ago now).
You really should explore the s-pen and motion settings more often
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Have you ever managed to get the screen capture motion working? I have tried many times even via the hand motion tutorial thing but it just wouldn't work for me....
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Have you ever managed to get the screen capture motion working? I have tried many times even via the hand motion tutorial thing but it just wouldn't work for me....
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Worked like a charm on both galaxy s3 and now not2. You should try washing your hands before
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Don't worry about screen capture it's a pain in the ass evry time you wipe the screen it take a pic I turned it off
Update dont swipe just hover your hand over
I was being a retard didn't realise you had to touch the screen in order for it to work. Lol
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Just found a new trick well new to me with your phone off and on a flat service swipe the screen and it tells you the time any missed calls and battery life
I thought it was a cool trick
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Doesnt work for me
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Does not work for me either.
Is there a trick to swiping? top to bottom? left to right?
Edit: Found it. It was not enabled it's the first option in settings, gestures
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Does not work for me either.
Is there a trick to swiping? top to bottom? left to right?
Edit: Found it. It was not enabled it's the first option in settings, gestures
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Hahha. Such a simple thing and I wonder how it kept away from my eyes. Thanks working now
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Have you ever managed to get the screen capture motion working? I have tried many times even via the hand motion tutorial thing but it just wouldn't work for me....
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Are you holding your hand vertically and then sweeping it across the screen?
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Guys your hands should be well touching on the whole screen while swipe your hand on it
Try.... enjoy
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Get your hand over from bottom to up and hold a bit over phone sensor.
Dont forget to enable first in settings
Fired From My FireDevice.
looks nice
i will try
There's a tutorial for this feature in the motion settings, you're not actually supposed to touch the screen to trigger it as it works using the proximity sensor.
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I see a few sec delay after i cover my hand over a phone and screen info , is it normal ?cause i have custom Rom. In the tutorials section when i cover my hand screen goes on without delay
Well just saw that this will turn the proximity censor on all the time which will drain the battery
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Go to motion turn on quick glance
I thought he Quick Glance was not working for me. It works more easily in the tutorials, but not IRL. When using it IRL, (especially in a bright room) I have to hover my hand over the sensor for some time to get it to activate.
Here's a great tip I found while browsing online. If you're having trouble with the reader, It is most likely because you swiped the same finger the same way all 10 times. Here's what I did.
1 - I only use my thumb print to unlock. Either thumb.
2 - For the first profile, I use my left thumb and swipe each time in slightly different directions as if I would normally unlock it. I even do one where I'd have to open it while someone else is holding the phone.
3 - I do the same for the right thumb with the second profile.
4 - I do another one just to make sure i have all the angles.
5 - Should work much better.
Remember get all the angles you think you're gonna use!
It's also good to re-capture your prints after a weeks use with the phone. Now you got that muscle memory
Found the link here. Although I don't think he's getting all the angles now that I'm watching it again lol. http://youtu.be/I0qMp0Smi58
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Thanks we try and report back
Great advice. Work's allot better
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Index finger works best for me...it's functions almost flawlessly.....I tried thumb but never worked out well
The index works for me. 9 out of 10.
Nice catch! I'm surprised this wasn't discovered or mentioned by anyone before!
I used my right thumb for Fingerprints 1, 2, and 3. I got every angle I could imagine, and rotated my thumb slightly a few times. One finger scanned 30 times works way better than three fingers scanned ten times each!
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I think each fingerprint actually gives you ability to store 2 fingers. So I did thumbs and index fingers (index finger is much easier when it is laying flat on a table in front of you) and swiped at angles like you suggest. Seems pretty good and I think the update even improved it - no hard evidence, just seems improved.
One more suggestion - do one fingerprint swiping up. Works great and I find it a bit easier one handed.
i dont always leave comments on post i read, but when i do its because the OP was so amazing with their information that it helped me out alot...
thanks so darn much for this...
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DieHappy said:
I used my right thumb for Fingerprints 1, 2, and 3. I got every angle I could imagine, and rotated my thumb slightly a few times. One finger scanned 30 times works way better than three fingers scanned ten times each!
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u can scan one finger 20 times in one imprint... when it gets done with the first 10 it ask if u want to scan the same finger again, that adds to the original scan...
I'll give it a try... I was so frustrated with the fingerprint scanner I even removed the option and started using the pattern lock.
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I'll give it a try... I was so frustrated with the fingerprint scanner I even removed the option and started using the pattern lock.
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I scan my left tbumb in every direction possible, and different angle, so now it works as good as iphone scanner
agree with tips
I completely agree with op and other posters. My fingerprint unlock is working flawlessly. I did 20 scans each on both thumbs and my right index and all 3 are working.
Make sure you scan each side, literally turn your hand like your giving someone a handshake and do a few scans on the sides. Same for the other side of each finger and the tips as well.
Most importantly if you're using your thumb is to scan the fingerprint sideways from different angles several times. Scan it straight up and down, then at a 90 degree angle 45 degree angle and any angles in between. Do each one a couple times, in particular make sure you're doing it the way that you'll actually be doing it when your unlocking the phone. Hold your phone like you would when you going to unlock it and scan it that way several times. Best of luck hopefully this works well for everyone wanting to use it without any headaches.
Useful!! Thanks a lot!
I followed the instructions and some of the feedback that some other folks left here and works like charm!!! Its kinda hard do it with one hand but its pretty accurate... now my gf cant unlock the phone
I registered 6 fingers and they all work fine.
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Scrolling up with thumb on one handed unlocking works the best for me. 99 percent accuracy.
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I have no issues with my fingerprint scanner but I came from the s5, which I think was a bit more finicky. I had to swipe multiple times and use a glas.tr to keep the button flush. The note 4 reads my thumb every time and I'm very happy with it.
My "tip" for you guys would be to literally use the tip of your finger. If I place my thumb lower as to cover the whole button like it says, it never works. If I just use the very tip of my finger it works perfect every time.
This is awesome! Got mine set up last night and am enjoying this simple security very much! Wish it could be set up to be always on so you can open with the screen off just like the mic for Google Now!
My index finger 10 out of 10 times and it works , it absolutely hates my thumb i havent gotten it to work once yet
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My index finger 10 out of 10 times and it works , it absolutely hates my thumb i havent gotten it to work once yet
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My index finger never fails also. My thumb fails more often now that I have a case on the phone. I'm going to retrain it.
I just thought that I would pass along my experience with the fingerprint scanner. When I first started using the Note 4, I went through the fingerprint setup for my right thumb. I did the 10 times scan, and then, as the setup describes, did 10 more times with the thumb almost at a right angle. The phone stored the fingerprint and everything was OK.
As I used the fingerprint to unlock the phone, I almost always had to scan it several times. Sometimes it took 4 or 5 tries to get it to unlock.
On a whim, I deleted that fingerprint and started all over. This time I did the straight down 10 times, but did not do the additional "angle" scan 10 times and stored the print.
Now I am able to unlock the phone on the first try about 95% of the time. It never takes more than 2 tries to unlock. Yes, I have to scan my thumb straight down, but I think that is a small price to pay to get away from the frustration of having to scan a bunch of times to unlock.
As an aside, I am using the fingerprint scan for apps such as LastPass and they are now a pleasure to use with a scan match on the first try.
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I just thought that I would pass along my experience with the fingerprint scanner. When I first started using the Note 4, I went through the fingerprint setup for my right thumb. I did the 10 times scan, and then, as the setup describes, did 10 more times with the thumb almost at a right angle. The phone stored the fingerprint and everything was OK.
As I used the fingerprint to unlock the phone, I almost always had to scan it several times. Sometimes it took 4 or 5 tries to get it to unlock.
On a whim, I deleted that fingerprint and started all over. This time I did the straight down 10 times, but did not do the additional "angle" scan 10 times and stored the print.
Now I am able to unlock the phone on the first try about 95% of the time. It never takes more than 2 tries to unlock. Yes, I have to scan my thumb straight down, but I think that is a small price to pay to get away from the frustration of having to scan a bunch of times to unlock.
As an aside, I am using the fingerprint scan for apps such as LastPass and they are now a pleasure to use with a scan match on the first try.
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Wow. This is actually true I hated the finger print first time. But now I can actually use it with out frustrating. I wish my finger could be in a bit of an angle but if it is it brings that annoying inconsistent.
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The key is to scan it 10times at all kinda of angles.
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The key is to scan it 10times at all kinda of angles.
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Does not matter how I scan it. I cannot unlock unless my finger is straight vertical
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How do you set up the 10 scans each one should be different
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How do you set up the 10 scans each one should be different
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What you mean by 10 scans you can gave up to 3 fingers I believe
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What you mean by 10 scans you can gave up to 3 fingers I believe
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Each finger print should be a different angle I do both thumbs under one fingerprint scan St multiple angles
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The trick I found that works great is take the finger that you are going to use the most and make all three finger prints the same finger at all angles. I have a 98% success rate.
jarazmek said:
The trick I found that works great is take the finger that you are going to use the most and make all three finger prints the same finger at all angles. I have a 98% success rate.
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you mean three different angles of the same finger? or you do different angels of the same finger like 10 swipes of different angle, and so on....?
different angles same finger. I tried to trip it up, total of 60 swipes for all 3 finger prints
The scanner works horribly for me. Maybe it's my calloused construction hands.
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The scanner works horribly for me. Maybe it's my calloused construction hands.
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The scanner works fine for me. But my wife still cant get hers to work. She is frustrated and keep bugging me.
Yeah, I have to swipe my finger at least 10 times to get the phone to unlock.
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Swipe slower, swipe faster, swipe the center, etc...
jarazmek said:
The trick I found that works great is take the finger that you are going to use the most and make all three finger prints the same finger at all angles. I have a 98% success rate.
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**Brilliance** :highfive:
Only had one finger print scaned. Perfectly scans my finger never had to do more than one swipe. Been using it for a week now.
Index fingers=pretty good
Thumbs=terrible
For me anyway.
Works well for me. Unlocks first try with thumb and index finger pretty much 95% of the time. Very impressed. Works far better than my dads IPhone 5 does for him.
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My wife is still having trouble with this finger scanning. I even have to hold her finger and help her do this exercise. Then today it doesnt work anymore. I notice her finger skin is peeling.
You notice it will not work after you wash your hand and dry it? It has to be super dry.
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The key is to scan it 10times at all kinda of angles.
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Yep, that is the key! The only failures get now are if I swipe too fast, too slow or don't swipe over the entire key! It's really a lot more accurate than people give it credit for if you swipe it correctly! I can unlock with both my index finger and my thumb.
As winter has dragged on (dry in the upper Midwest) this has gotten much worse for me. Especially if I'm outside in the cold, the scanner almost never works. I think the dry skin is causing it to trip up. I need to re-register my fingers all the time to have a chance.
Just wondering what people thought of the fingerprint scanner? I tried it today and I feel like it works ok. Sometimes it gets it first try and other times its hit or miss. Still though, privacy is important. Only thing I wish is that you didn't have to swipe your finger to get it to unlock. Considering the size of the phone I wish you could just place it down anywhere on the home button and have it work.
Thoughts?
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At first I thought it was pointless, because it worked poorly for me. Now it reads every time. I'm not sure why the 2nd time took better. I know you can improve the chances by taking several (up to 6 I think) profiles of your finger. I use it with LastPass, which I love, that's good integration. I don't like it for locking the screen, I'm in my phone too much and it's just a slower operation. I agree, the sensor on the iPhone is way better, you don't even think about it. But I like having it for the password management.
I use it because foxfi requires a passcode more than just swipe. I use that. Works pretty good for me. Most times on first try
I absolutely use mine everyday. I think it's overlooked because of the bad rep that the s5 scanner had, this one is much improved. I agree that the iphone scanner is better but this one isn't bad at all granted you understand how to properly set it up. I wish you could lock individual apps with it but other than that I love it.
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I absolutely use mine everyday. I think it's overlooked because of the bad rep that the s5 scanner had, this one is much improved. I agree that the iphone scanner is better but this one isn't bad at all granted you understand how to properly set it up. I wish you could lock individual apps with it but other than that I love it.
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Maybe they'll do that with Lollipop and screen pinning?
Samsung? ?
Use mine.
The key is setting it up. When doing the 10 swipes use different angles and positions.
Once I set mine that route, 0 issues
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I absolutely use mine everyday. I think it's overlooked because of the bad rep that the s5 scanner had, this one is much improved. I agree that the iphone scanner is better but this one isn't bad at all granted you understand how to properly set it up. I wish you could lock individual apps with it but other than that I love it.
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Just wondering do you know how to reset it and start over. I want it to be able to read my left and right thumbs at different angles. The first time I did it I just used the same up down motion.
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Just wondering do you know how to reset it and start over. I want it to be able to read my left and right thumbs at different angles. The first time I did it I just used the same up down motion.
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Settings>finger scanner>fingerprint manager, once in you can add or delete fingerprints, just delete them all and set up as you wish.
I used it, until I noticed that I had a bunch of really thin vertical scratches on the button. Haven't used it since. Now I'm using the pattern for my lock screen.
I must have really abrasive fingers or something.
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I used it, until I noticed that I had a bunch of really thin vertical scratches on the button. Haven't used it since. Now I'm using the pattern for my lock screen.
I must have really abrasive fingers or something.
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i flashed a tmobile rom on DE, forgot to clear FP scanner. Now i am back to stock, i can't set it up or enable it.i get an error. so i'm doing the connect the dot unlock; i kinda like it cause its fast and i can use both hands.
I like the security of the finger print scanner. I tried removing it and using the the swipe to unlock feature, but found myself constantly using the finger print scanner out of habit so I just activated the feature again lol
I couldn't live without this feature now that I have it set up. This plus private mode have completely changed the way I manage my content and privacy. I love it.
i've honestly tried the fingerprint scanner so many times, and i always end up turning it off because it's frustrating and rarely reads my finger print.
Any tips?
Also what is Private mode ^
I saw it but haven't messed with it ,
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Use mine.
The key is setting it up. When doing the 10 swipes use different angles and positions.
Once I set mine that route, 0 issues
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followed your advice, set up three different fingerprints for the same thumb in all and every angle, works every time now
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I like the security of the finger print scanner. I tried removing it and using the the swipe to unlock feature, but found myself constantly using the finger print scanner out of habit so I just activated the feature again lol
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Same here, once you get it right and get used to it you almost need it.
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Nope. Its one of like 47 useless (for me) features on my Note 4. It's simply, here's what I want: large screen that also looks awesome, removable battery, memory card slot, and lastly root. That's it, and I would possibly be even will to give up one, MAYBE two of those things. The Nexus 6 has one of the 4. The Note 4 has 3 of the 4, thus here I am, patiently waiting for root of the d.e. to get back in stock.
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i've honestly tried the fingerprint scanner so many times, and i always end up turning it off because it's frustrating and rarely reads my finger print.
Any tips?
Also what is Private mode ^
I saw it but haven't messed with it ,
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followed your advice, set up three different fingerprints for the same thumb in all and every angle, works every time now
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Have tried it on my note 4 and my previous S5. Maybe im just to lazy to take the time to get used to it, but in the short time ive used it the thing just infuriates me. sometimes requiring several swipes to unlock. I do like apples approach to the scanner better. Huawei has a phone with one like apples but on the back. i think its the perfect solution. the whole Swipe part of it is what sucks. The whole thing will be a moot point for me when lollipop hits the note 4 as I will simply make my Gear S a trusted device and not have a code at all as long as it is paired. I really only need security in case i lose my phone or it gets stolen. Until then I'll just stick to the pattern unlock.
I like to swipe my thumb sideways because it's easier to do with one hand. This worked well when the phone was naked, but my seidio case lifts my thumb as I slide it and makes an unreadable scan most times. I've stopped using it as a result.
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Is the scanner only useful for logging in to the phone? The scanner on my HP laptop came with software to store passwords and enter them on Web sites and other places. That is how I'd like to use it.
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Is the scanner only useful for logging in to the phone? The scanner on my HP laptop came with software to store passwords and enter them on Web sites and other places. That is how I'd like to use it.
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Logging into the phone is the main use of it but you can also link it with PayPal to make purchases. Also I believe you can use it with last pass which is a password manager to log into different websites by scanning your finger.
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Found an app on play store that let's you lock individual apps with your fingerprint. It's called finger security (by Rick clephas) it's quite robust and handy. Thought I'd share my find.