Whenever I can I try to use software to lock my Nexus 6P (running Marshmallow 6.0 with Nexus Imprint Fingerprint Scanner) (to save the power button) - all of the non-root apps that I've tried including "Screen Off and Lock" lock the device, but then I cannot unlock it again using the fingerprint sensor. I have to manually input my pattern/password after touching the sensor, which kind of defeats the purpose. For some reason Android will require a password and not let you unlock with fingerprint if you turn off and lock the screen with such apps. Any thoughts? Any fix ideas? I've already emailed Katecca the Developer of "Screen Off and Lock" asking for help.
Waking/Unlocking is so effortless on the N6P with the fingerprint scanner i'm looking for an effortless way to lock it without having to press the power button. And i like my 2 minute screen lock timeout so i don't want to shorten it. A "Double Tap" or other gesture to lock and off the screen would be great. Especially for the N6P which is a HUGE phone the power button is not always easy to navigate to - especially with the volume buttons so close.
* credit to Yangumasuta on reddit.
There are several threads on this topic elsewhere. There doesn't seem to be a solution at this time.
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There are several threads on this topic elsewhere. There doesn't seem to be a solution at this time.
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thanks but i searched and can find no threads on this exact topic.
Gekko2 said:
thanks but i searched and can find no threads on this exact topic.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/fingerprint-unlock-using-lock-widget-t3231177
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/fingerprint-unlock-using-lock-widget-t3231177
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no wonder i couldn't find it! it's in the 5X section! thank you!
i would love to be able to turn the screen off and lock with the fingerprint scanner. hence - we would never have to touch the power button.
Try using the app Lockscreen in playstore ... The developers name is WangQi
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rohit25 said:
Try using the app Lockscreen in playstore ... The developers name is WangQi
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is there any reason you believe that this App will play any better with Nexus Imprint vs. all of the other ones?
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i would love to be able to turn the screen off and lock with the fingerprint scanner. hence - we would never have to touch the power button.
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I'm using Nova Prime launcher with greenify to double tap to sleep and fingerprint scanner to unlock works a treat
Not using power button at all to power off or on
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Here...ep-with-a-double-tap-no-root-required_id65006
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chubby65 said:
I'm using Nova Prime launcher with greenify to double tap to sleep and fingerprint scanner to unlock works a treat
Not using power button at all to power off or on
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Here...ep-with-a-double-tap-no-root-required_id65006
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Except when phone is on a table right? Double tap to wake would be sweet for those occasions
chubby65 said:
I'm using Nova Prime launcher with greenify to double tap to sleep and fingerprint scanner to unlock works a treat
Not using power button at all to power off or on
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Here...ep-with-a-double-tap-no-root-required_id65006
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Greenify solution not working for me. password still required and Nexus Imprint broken after sleep to unlock.
chubby65 said:
I'm using Nova Prime launcher with greenify to double tap to sleep and fingerprint scanner to unlock works a treat
Not using power button at all to power off or on
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Here...ep-with-a-double-tap-no-root-required_id65006
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Same issue as Gekko2. This is not a solution if you enable fingerprints.
Bigal77 said:
Except when phone is on a table right? Double tap to wake would be sweet for those occasions
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As I only wanted to lock the phone with double tap i didn't see the point in trying double tap to wake as I use fingerprint to wake
On nova launcher it only works on the prime paid for version
Gekko2 said:
Greenify solution not working for me. password still required and Nexus Imprint broken after sleep to unlock.
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Same issue as Gekko2. This is not a solution if you enable fingerprints.
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So can anyone else confirm.... I don't have 6p yet
Does setting up greenify double tap to lock and using fingerprint to unlock work properly?
Using nova or any other launcher that allows for gestures
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Greenify Developer himself says it doesn't work. claiming that it does is just wasting everyone's time -
Terrence Sheflin
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Question: I installed Greenify on my Nexus 6P looking to use the "Hibernate + Lock" shortcut on double tap. It works fine, except I can't unlock it by using the fingerprint scanner! It forces me to enter my PIN no matter what. Any ideas?
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That's a known issue since Lollipop, due to lacking an API to lock the device without breaking the Smart Lock. I think the finger-print unlock works the same way as Smart Lock. See
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=79735
https://plus.google.com/communities/103850238949791125024
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Greenify Developer himself says it doesn't work. claiming that it does is just wasting everyone's time -
Terrence Sheflin
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Oct 28, 2015
Question: I installed Greenify on my Nexus 6P looking to use the "Hibernate + Lock" shortcut on double tap. It works fine, except I can't unlock it by using the fingerprint scanner! It forces me to enter my PIN no matter what. Any ideas?
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That's a known issue since Lollipop, due to lacking an API to lock the device without breaking the Smart Lock. I think the finger-print unlock works the same way as Smart Lock. See https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=79735
https://plus.google.com/communities/103850238949791125024
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Well all I can tell you is that it definitely does work on my 6p
Double tap to sleep and fingerprint to wake
All I did was follow what it said to do
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Well all I can tell you is that it definitely does work on my 6p
Double tap to sleep and fingerprint to wake
All I did was follow what it said to do
Are any of you guys rooted?
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Well all I can tell you is that it definitely does work on my 6p
Double tap to sleep and fingerprint to wake
All I did was follow what it said to do
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And you don't have to enter a pin? We know it works but having to enter a pin is the issue
Also.... What steps? Is there a workaround?
Thanks
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I just confirmed that the paid greenify doesn't function any differently
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And you don't have to enter a pin? We know it works but having to enter a pin is the issue
Also.... What steps? Is there a workaround?
Thanks
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Only have to enter pin when I've rebooted the phone
I just loaded all the images in that gallery and followed what it said step by step instructions are included in the link don't know if it made a difference that I already have Nova Prime launcher and greenify already installed mate
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Using double tap to block with nova launcher gives me the problem with fingerprint to unlock code requests me, anyone know how to fix it?
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cygnus56 said:
Using double tap to block with nova launcher gives me the problem with fingerprint to unlock code requests me, anyone know how to fix it?
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Currently no way to get round this without root i'm afraid.
There are one or two apps in the Play Store that do not require root but there is a delay of 10-15 seconds before locking. Screen goes black immediately but won't lock until delay. This is not a problem of Nova at all but a Android Marshmallow limitation. I am not sure if it is related to a security measure though, from google.
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Currently no way to get round this without root i'm afraid.
There are one or two apps in the Play Store that do not require root but there is a delay of 10-15 seconds before locking. Screen goes black immediately but won't lock until delay. This is not a problem of Nova at all but a Android Marshmallow limitation. I am not sure if it is related to a security measure though, from google.
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Then just enough to make root and run smoothly? Or I have to do some extra procedure?
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Then just enough to make root and run smoothly? Or I have to do some extra procedure?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3236785
Screen Off and Lock Apps break Nexus Imprint
Try that thread.
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I am having an issue where the touch screen seems to be unresponsive for a short time after unlock. For instance, if I unlock the phone via fingerprint, pattern, or slide the first touch doesn't respond and I have to tap whatever app or item I am trying to use. I'm using Cataclysm ROM with the most recent ElementalX kernel. Maybe it's a ROM/Kernel thing and I should try stock but just wanted to ask here.
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I am having an issue where the touch screen seems to be unresponsive for a short time after unlock. For instance, if I unlock the phone via fingerprint, pattern, or slide the first touch doesn't respond and I have to tap whatever app or item I am trying to use. I'm using Cataclysm ROM with the most recent ElementalX kernel. Maybe it's a ROM/Kernel thing and I should try stock but just wanted to ask here.
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It does sound like a ROM/Kernel issue to me. I would suggest NANDROID and test stock.
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It does sound like a ROM/Kernel issue to me. I would suggest NANDROID and test stock.
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Yeah, you're probably right.
Krunk83 said:
Yeah, you're probably right.
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NANDROID it so you can go back if that does not fix it.
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NANDROID it so you can go back if that does not fix it.
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So I turned on "Show Touches" in developer settings so I could see if my touches were registering and I have discovered that sometimes when I unlock the phone there is a touch dot on the screen like something is registering a touch. When I tap the screen it goes away but doesn't open the app I tapped. It then disappears and taking the app again works. Wonder wth is going on. I do have a screen protector on. Wonder if it is that.
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So I turned on "Show Touches" in developer settings so I could see if my touches were registering and I have discovered that sometimes when I unlock the phone there is a touch dot on the screen like something is registering a touch. When I tap the screen it goes away but doesn't open the app I tapped. It then disappears and taking the app again works. Wonder wth is going on. I do have a screen protector on. Wonder if it is that.
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Is the touch spot in the same location every time? I have not actually ever heard of a screen protector doing that, but anything is possible.
dl200010 said:
Is the touch spot in the same location every time? I have not actually ever heard of a screen protector doing that, but anything is possible.
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Nope. Here are some examples...http://imgur.com/i3qKrW0 http://imgur.com/3gQrlua
http://imgur.com/acY2PgT
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I have this same problem
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globen said:
I have this same problem
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What are you doing about it? I'm thinking I'm going to call google.
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Its annoying to say the least...let me know what they say
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Have you verified this happens on stock.
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globen said:
I have this same problem
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Are you running on the factory image?
globen said:
Its annoying to say the least...let me know what they say
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RMA'd
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globen said:
I have this same problem
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Are you running on the factory image?
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Just got my rma device and it's still happening. So it has to be a kernel issue or an app. I'm on the latest stock 6.0.1 security update. Need to find the stock kernel.
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Just got my rma device and it's still happening. So it has to be a kernel issue or an app. I'm on the latest stock 6.0.1 security update. Need to find the stock kernel.
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Factory images are here:
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
Or you could just try another ROM
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Factory images are here:
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
Or you could just try another ROM
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Pretty sure I've figured out the cuplrit. Seems as though the double tap to wake gesture for elementalx is causing it. If you touch the screen when locked it holds on to that touch waiting for the second touch. Turned it off and haven't had it since going on two hours.
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Pretty sure I've figured out the cuplrit. Seems as though the double tap to wake gesture for elementalx is causing it. If you touch the screen when locked it holds on to that touch waiting for the second touch. Turned it off and haven't had it since going on two hours.
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Well than. Here is the answer! Now it all makes sense! I was searching like crazy and racking my head over this, because I just love a problem. Thank you for letting me know.
dl200010 said:
Well than. Here is the answer! Now it all makes sense! I was searching like crazy and racking my head over this, because I just love a problem. Thank you for letting me know.
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Looks like it hasn't been completely fixed but it helps. I've only had it happen a few times since then. Still need a fix.
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Looks like it hasn't been completely fixed but it helps. I've only had it happen a few times since then. Still need a fix.
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There won't be a fix to double tap to wake. How it behaves, whether it works or has issues, is due to Google's code. Flar2 just enables the option for the user in ElementalX.
Edit: only thing I could suggest is try flar2's Wake gestures app or stick with Sweep2Wake.
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There won't be a fix to double tap to wake. How it behaves, whether it works or has issues, is due to Google's code. Flar2 just enables the option for the user in ElementalX.
Edit: only thing I could suggest is try flar2's Wake gestures app or stick with Sweep2Wake.
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I'm now testing on the stock kernel. Will report back.
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Hi all,
first post here.
I recently purchased the Galaxy S8 - love it!
A friend told me that using the power button regularly will damage the button. Is this true?
the friend also recommended using a Screen Lock/ Off app to use this (similar to the iOS quick ball)
Any thoughts?
How would regular use damage it? If you're skeptical, use the fingerprint unlock feature.
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How would regular use damage it? If you're skeptical, use the fingerprint unlock feature.
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Thanks for the reply. Exactly my point. Samsung would make these buttons with a very good usability time span right?
meshaun said:
Thanks for the reply. Exactly my point. Samsung would make these buttons with a very good usability time span right?
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One would hope so! I personally use the fingerprint unlock and love it!
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theprfct10 said:
One would hope so! I personally use the fingerprint unlock and love it!
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And to lock? the power button?
It's a little finicky compared to the iPhones... The buttons are bigger and more clicky on the iPhones. Can't really fault the galaxy though since that edge screen use up half of the side bezel.
The power button is there for a reason. Use it.
Don't be silly, no it won't break...
Thanks all for the help
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And to lock? the power button?
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30 seconds for timeout is the setting I use....no power button push to lock required!
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or just search and install Softkey Edge from Galaxy App and use it from edge side.
I have messed around the settings a ton and I just can't seem to find the option if there even is one. I want to just unlock the phone by placing my finger on the scanner. Is there also any way to diable turning the screen on with the always on home button?
Mine unlocks with finger print.. no buttons just finger the scanner from the always on screen
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Mine does it'll ask for pattern or code as a backup in case prints fail
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I just noticed we can unlock from aod.
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Or from turned off screen. No issues.
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Or from turned off screen. No issues.
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Using nova launcher instand lock? This will require a pin insert.
I am supposed to be getting my 6T within the next day or so. After I root it, if I want to disable the fingerprint scanner, is that a native feature in Oxygen? If not, is there a root level app or module that will allow us to turn the scanner on and off?
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I am supposed to be getting my 6T within the next day or so. After I root it, if I want to disable the fingerprint scanner, is that a native feature in Oxygen? If not, is there a root level app or module that will allow us to turn the scanner on and off?
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I've never enabled the fingerprint scanner
I just use pin and face scan, works perfectly
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clsA said:
I've never enabled the fingerprint scanner
I just use pin and face scan, works perfectly
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Im in favor of just using a gesture (swipe) or something like that. Is that an option?
TRexombo said:
Im in favor of just using a gesture (swipe) or something like that. Is that an option?
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Yes
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Yes
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Ok thank you. I can't wait till it gets here. It'll be so nice to finally get away from Samsung
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Ok thank you. I can't wait till it gets here. It'll be so nice to finally get away from Samsung
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It's a nice device.. look for the gcam thread
It makes the cameras so much better.
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/to...9&share_fid=3793&share_type=t&link_source=app
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