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Other uses for finger print scanner

Is there any way to use the finger print scanner other than its designated way. Such as scrolling up and down websites? Or is it impossible?
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dieno1001 said:
Is there any way to use the finger print scanner other than its designated way. Such as scrolling up and down websites? Or is it impossible?
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Not yet.
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nice ideas!
Im more caring about second unlock for text message!

"Swipe finger to access the folder"... or to change personal settings, or to confirm the transaction (oh wait, we don't have NFC, maybe 2nd gen Atrix)
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slimslim said:
"Swipe finger to access the folder"... or to change personal settings, or to confirm the transaction (oh wait, we don't have NFC, maybe 2nd gen Atrix)
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this would be sick

You know i never thought of using the scanner for other uses but what a great idea!!!
Would be great as a trackball replacement....even though it would probably be just up and down...
Seems like lots could be done with it if it was possible...
Good thread idea! =)

that sounds like what moto used to have. the backtrack thing that was on some earlier android phones with motoblur.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16291884#post16291884

Maybe swipe to answer the phone

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Is there a way to mod the finger scanner to scroll up and down pages or change. Music by swiping up or down
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Great idea!

JuanDaDon86 said:
Is there a way to mod the finger scanner to scroll up and down pages or change. Music by swiping up or down
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An idea can change your life.
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Is it possible
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JuanDaDon86 said:
Is it possible
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Indeed it is. All you need is some java experience. If it's not too difficult, I may do it myself! I need to brush up on my java anyways for pre college credit.
Edit: thought about it a bit longer, may not be the same implementation you think making it a bit hardet. Since I don't have access to a computer for three more days, ill think about it a while longer.
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We should also come up with a cm7 compatible app since the stock one doesn't work
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Not to be disheartening but I think that the fingerprint sensor isn't always on as it is so if you do what you want it will probably be at the cost of battery power although I'm not exactly sure how much it would affect it if even at all.
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Has anyone tried?
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Indeed.
Also FP is something totally new in all phones. And don't know if there is a function that detects in which way you are moving your finger.
FP Sensor its like a camera, that it took pictures when a finger slides on it.
Eg when the phone is locked with screen on, it is activated, and when it detects a finger, it pictures it.
Good luck if somebody makes it!
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Paschalis said:
Indeed.
Also FP is something totally new in all phones. And don't know if there is a function that detects in which way you are moving your finger.
FP Sensor its like a camera, that it took pictures when a finger slides on it.
Eg when the phone is locked with screen on, it is activated, and when it detects a finger, it pictures it.
Good luck if somebody makes it!
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I'm gonna say no. there is no open access to the fingerprint sdk from motorola which has made it difficult to use for non-moto apps such as widget locker. it's difficult just to enable the fp scanner on outside apps, accessing its functionality further is even less likely.

dLo GSR said:
I'm gonna say no. there is no open access to the fingerprint sdk from motorola...
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The fingerprint scanner is made my Authentec and the SDK is freely available from them. http://developers.authentec.com/
However, I doubt that it exposes which direction the finger was swiped, and I'm pretty sure it's only on when the screen is waiting to be unlocked.

I had a Toshiba laptop with fingerprint scanner which supported scrolling. But it is possible it scans more than 1 line at once so it would know which direction you are sliding. I doubt that would be the case with the Atrix one but would love to be proven wrong

Galaxy SIII swipe lock feature?

Hi, I was wondering if there was an app or something that enabled the screen to lock after sliding over the phone sensor? I noticed it on other phones. Thanks!
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You mean something like this?:
http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...tically-disable-display-via-proximity-sensor/

Sounds great should check out
P.S. It seems like the screen doesn't get locked if the screen is turned of from this app I mean it wont lock even the screen time out period passes.
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Thanks! Hope it works!
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Proxy pro is the best to do this...u can do 5 different things which depend upon your phone position
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IKnowIRock! said:
Sounds great should check out
P.S. It seems like the screen doesn't get locked if the screen is turned of from this app I mean it wont lock even the screen time out period passes.
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Yeah I agree. Is there perhaps an advanced app which locks the screen?
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Jordanator Chan said:
Yeah I agree. Is there perhaps an advanced app which locks the screen?
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This is what I also want...something that could actually lock the screen...orelse atleast let it lock through system defaults
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kssood said:
Proxy pro is the best to do this...u can do 5 different things which depend upon your phone position
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Where can I have it?? I searched but couldn't find
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I think this is it:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.LancerVII.Prox
Sorry about the link I posted earlier. Now that I think about it, this may have been the app that I used (the lite version). Of course, credits to kssood

kssood said:
If u continue searching for these proximity apps u will get many cool apps...u may get one that changes songs with proximity or if u want to turn on your screen with proximity then install smart screen on but it is useless and draws too much battery.
Just for information purpose I post this here.if u have any problem then tell me.I will remove this post.
Remember its not legal to download and use pirated apps.u must support the original developer by buying his app. Do not apply this method unless u are in danger to lose your life .
OK so here it is...
1.Google blackmart and download the appk.
2.install it.
3.u will get the paid apps free here.best pirated appstore after applanet)
I repeat again ...don't use this method unless u are in real emergency .
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Advertising blackmart had no purpose here. Reported... people can find warez by themselves...
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How to get camera shortcut?

Hello guys,
Is there a way I can get the camera shortcut even when I enable pattern or pin without root?
Thanks.
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1234kingbling said:
Hello guys,
Is there a way I can get the camera shortcut even when I enable pattern or pin without root?
Thanks.
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Nope, i tried with many Xposed options, still no luck :/

For security reasons, no you can not.

Fingerprint app?

Is there an app I can use to lock other apps with my fingerprint
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loosecannon4501 said:
Is there an app I can use to lock other apps with my fingerprint
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I like this idea a lot. Maybe you can get a bounty placed on it. Would be a great use for the sensor.

It's possible already, the app maker has to support it. The app has no access to the fingerprint info, it's just for verification (in this case, locking the app) so that addresses the privacy concern
See: https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6285273?hl=en
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solidsnake02 said:
I like this idea a lot. Maybe you can get a bounty placed on it. Would be a great use for the sensor.
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I think several exist.... Search applock in play store. I don't have link but I know they do. Only a few support fingerprint.... But I'm sure all will update as a few have already

Finger Security - Don't know how well it works though.

Kermagod said:
Finger Security - Don't know how well it works though.
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Shows up as not compatible...maybe it's my DPI settings?

Finger Security is Samsung only. Applock would have been great, but I can't have it to access the fingerprint scanner...

Focus Gallery
This is the only application that I found :goo.gl/kqBAUt

Xfacor said:
This is the only application that I found :goo.gl/kqBAUt
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Only for pictures. What I want is an app locker for any app (cause my bank app is not a picture).

Hey guys! We finally have have an fingerprint app lock!! Its called Maxlock on Xposed. It does require you to be rooted. I am using this app now and it works flawlessly.