Hi,
Ive had my S7 edge for around 2 weeks now, love it but theres one issue...
Even though I have fingerprint unlocking activated Ive found that when its locked and I swipe the edge screen to see notifications, click on an item e.g. gear fit, the app starts up then if I press the back button im in the phone, no fingerprint required....
Anyone come across this? found a fix??
Search in "S Finder" for "Smart Lock". Maybe your location is marked as safe. Thus no need for fingerprint authentication?
Just checked and mine does the same thing. Not good. I swiped the edge screen, opened calculator and hit the back button and my phone was unlocked without ever touching the fingerprint sensor.
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Disable all 'Edge Feeds' till this get fixed. Settings > Edge Screen > Edge Feeds.
maybe that only happens on fingerprint scanner only?
mine is on pattern unlock plus the fingerprint scanner and it still asks me either one when i do the steps above.
mine does not allow me in. no matter which edge app i try to use, it always asks me for password or fingerprint.
Mine doesn't do that but will open the camera app with a double tap, but locks again trying to look a the photo I just took.
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stevae said:
mine does not allow me in. no matter which edge app i try to use, it always asks me for password or fingerprint.
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Mine is the same.
That's because app quick launch is a third party edge feeds
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So my S7 Edge is constantly telling me for additional security purposes to input my pattern instead of my fingerprint, which is what I've set it to, to unlock the device. And it happens very frequently. Almost to an absurd amount.
Is anyone else experiencing this with their S7 Edge? It's very annoying because I only want to use my fingerprint to unlock my device. I understand during a reboot that it might ask for it the first time, fine, but after that, it should be done. But it keeps asking me for it randomly and frequently.
Does anyone know what is going on there? Why it happens so often?
It only happens to me after a reboot.
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So my S7 Edge is constantly telling me for additional security purposes to input my pattern instead of my fingerprint, which is what I've set it to, to unlock the device. And it happens very frequently. Almost to an absurd amount.
Is anyone else experiencing this with their S7 Edge? It's very annoying because I only want to use my fingerprint to unlock my device. I understand during a reboot that it might ask for it the first time, fine, but after that, it should be done. But it keeps asking me for it randomly and frequently.
Does anyone know what is going on there? Why it happens so often?
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Do you use Nova launcher? I've noticed it will require me to enter my pattern if I use the double tap to turn off display feature.
onthecouchagain said:
So my S7 Edge is constantly telling me for additional security purposes to input my pattern instead of my fingerprint, which is what I've set it to, to unlock the device. And it happens very frequently. Almost to an absurd amount.
Is anyone else experiencing this with their S7 Edge? It's very annoying because I only want to use my fingerprint to unlock my device. I understand during a reboot that it might ask for it the first time, fine, but after that, it should be done. But it keeps asking me for it randomly and frequently.
Does anyone know what is going on there? Why it happens so often?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iglint.android.screenlockpro
Use this app instead to turn off the display.
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windycitymichael said:
Do you use Nova launcher? I've noticed it will require me to enter my pattern if I use the double tap to turn off display feature.
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I have the same problem and I can confirm that when I use Action Launcher's turn off display shortcut it causes the "additional security" prompt to come up, otherwise no prompt. I will try using the above referenced app instead.
I'm using NOVA and am getting this incessantly (though I cannot see any pattern, it can appear after I manually lock, or when the screen times out). I'm not using any shortcuts to turn off the screen (like double tap)
Am on APC7 firmware, upgrades haven't made a difference. One of the most glaring annoyances in an otherwise wonderful phone
Is anyone NOT having this issue while using NOVA or a non-stock launcher? Would be happy to switch launchers (or even factory reset)
update: have tried using the google launcher, disabling NOVA but to no avail
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iglint.android.screenlockpro
Use this app instead to turn off the display.
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Since I upgraded from PC8 to PD1, I also experienced this problem but the app you mentioned still not solved it. The device still requires a pattern instead of fingerprint unlock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/help/security-policy-prevents-fingerprint-t3354270
I've got it solved.
If you're using Nova Launcher disable the Lock Screen option from device admin to > None
The solution which works for me is a simulation of power button. Try this [root required]: http://llamalab.com/automate/community/flows/2002
I tried nova launcher with tap to sleep app, but every time reopen the phone it will require me to enter the password again.
I think this is a new marshmallow feature. If a third party app locks phone, it requires password. What happens if you manually lock or let time out.
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Screen Lock Pro by Prahallad has a setting to bypass security. There is a free app by the same Dev but I haven't tried it.
Once installed you can link Nova's double tap setting to it.
Try screen off and lock app
nobnut said:
Screen Lock Pro by Prahallad has a setting to bypass security. There is a free app by the same Dev but I haven't tried it.
Once installed you can link Nova's double tap setting to it.
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This ^.
It's the only app I've found that doesn't cause the pin lock screen to show the next time you unlock.
nobnut said:
Screen Lock Pro by Prahallad has a setting to bypass security. There is a free app by the same Dev but I haven't tried it.
Once installed you can link Nova's double tap setting to it.
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Hi
Thanks for the pointer, I tried the free version of the app, and setup my Nova's double-tap gesture to use Screen Lock shortcut, I am able to lock the screen but unable to wakeup w/ a fingerprint. Is there something special you had to do?
Thanks in advance
meyerweb said:
This ^.
It's the only app I've found that doesn't cause the pin lock screen to show the next time you unlock.
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Does this app really lock the phone or it just shutdown the screen until the phone unlock itself on its own?
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Legolas2 said:
Hi
Thanks for the pointer, I tried the free version of the app, and setup my Nova's double-tap gesture to use Screen Lock shortcut, I am able to lock the screen but unable to wakeup w/ a fingerprint. Is there something special you had to do?
Thanks in advance
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You need to Pro version to bypass nexus imprint.
turtuv said:
Does this app really lock the phone or it just shutdown the screen until the phone unlock itself on its own?
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It just turn the screen black until it lock itself. Takes about 3-4s. I know the developer wrote there 10s but it only takes 3-4s on s7e. You know it when the AOD comes on etc etc...
As of now, from what I can tell there is no way to use an app or double tap to lock the screen without requiring a pin for a non rooted phone. Apps that turn off the screen but don't lock the phone isn't really an answer.
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Turn off screenow only using Screen Lock Pro
swiftfury said:
As of now, from what I can tell there is no way to use an app or double tap to lock the screen without requiring a pin for a non rooted phone. Apps that turn off the screen but don't lock the phone isn't really an answer.
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It is an answer though. You just have to tweak the settings in the security section so the phone locks immediately. There is still a 2 sec delay but to get to lock the screen with a double tap again and get to unlock with touch ID it's fine. It costs a little over $3 though.... which isn't much but is on the steep side for such a single purpose app. There is a marshmallows touch ID workaround setting in it as explained which merely turns the display blank (although for me the edge thing is still visible) then after a really short delay the screen actually turns off and AOD turns on. With the system settings set right it actually locks securely the moment AOD turns on. Max 2 sec delay. No one's gonna get a chance to get in your phone that quick.:good:
So, I did come across this same issue, and it seemed to have started for me when I applied the May Security Update. It happened on my Note 5 and my S7 Edge. But when I applied the July security patch to my Note 5, double tap to lock WITHOUT a pin next login actually worked again, not so on my S7 Edge, after applying. Havent had enough time to research and dig, but doesn't make sense working on 1 and not the other when both are 6.01, both on July security patch, both Verizon models, and both use Nova Prime. Has had me stumped since May....
Sorry. Original post placed in forum for wong device.
Hi all, i have a problem. When the phone is blocked and i try to open a notification, when i click on it the pin keyboard appear and it says that i can use fingerprint or pin...but when i try tu use fingerprint it doesn't work so i'm forced to use the pin. What's the problem?
has the fingerprint unlock worked before this?
5teve0 said:
has the fingerprint unlock worked before this?
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Normal unlock yes, it work just fine. The problem is when I try to unlock with fingerprints when I want to open a notification. I found a topic about that and it seems to be a known bug.
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for info- mine seems to be ok. Opened an email notification my touching and holding the notification- keypad appeared on screen -and "use fingerprint or pin". Used fingerprint and it took me straight in to email
Tap the notification once and use your finger to unlock. It'll open whatever app that notification comes from. Tap the notification twice, and the PIN-entry pops up. Enter your PIN or use your finger. That's pretty much it.
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Tap the notification once and use your finger to unlock. It'll open whatever app that notification comes from. Tap the notification twice, and the PIN-entry pops up. Enter your PIN or use your finger. That's pretty much it.
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Yes, and the problem is that on my phone the fingerprint, in those cases, doesn't work. And i'm not the only one, i think it is a bug.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/help/fingerprint-reader-half-lockscreen-t3341574
Before today's update, I was running Nova with double tap set to the app screen off and lock. This allowed me to double tap the home screen to shut the screen off and lock the phone (I prefer this to clicking the power button). After the update, I can still do this, but it will no longer work with fingerprint unlock. If I try unlocking the screen using fingerprint, it forces the pattern unlock. Does anyone know a way to fix this?
Thanks.
xemnas18 said:
Before today's update, I was running Nova with double tap set to the app screen off and lock. This allowed me to double tap the home screen to shut the screen off and lock the phone (I prefer this to clicking the power button). After the update, I can still do this, but it will no longer work with fingerprint unlock. If I try unlocking the screen using fingerprint, it forces the pattern unlock. Does anyone know a way to fix this?
Thanks.
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It's a Marshmellow thing and was like that before the update (at least there were many reports of it, I don't use that feature of Nova).
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_Dennis_ said:
It's a Marantz thing and was like that before the update (at least there were many reports of it, I don't use that feature of Nova).
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I'm not familiar with that, but it was definitely working for me before the update. It's not really a Nova feature; Nova just supplies the double tap gesture function which can be used for anything. I think it has something to do with lock screen security, but nothing I tried worked. Thanks anyways.
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I'm not familiar with that, but it was definitely working for me before the update. It's not really a Nova feature; Nova just supplies the double tap gesture function which can be used for anything. I think it has something to do with lock screen security, but nothing I tried worked. Thanks anyways.
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It's a Marshmellow thing, not a Nova thing. It doesn't work on 6p, or 5x, or any other variant of the s7. Or with any other apps that lock the screen. Seems like it may have been a fluke if it worked on yours. It has to do with the apis for smart lock and Google's fingerprint api.
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xemnas18 said:
Before today's update, I was running Nova with double tap set to the app screen off and lock. This allowed me to double tap the home screen to shut the screen off and lock the phone (I prefer this to clicking the power button). After the update, I can still do this, but it will no longer work with fingerprint unlock. If I try unlocking the screen using fingerprint, it forces the pattern unlock. Does anyone know a way to fix this?
Thanks.
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Same thing with me. The update messed mine up as well. I use this app now with Nova double tap and its working good. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iwashisoft.screenoff&hl=en
It doesn't lock the screen it just turns it off but it will lock when the setting you have it set for times out. I have mine at 30 seconds.
bjtcars said:
Same thing with me. The update messed mine up as well. I use this app now with Nova double tap and its working good. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iwashisoft.screenoff&hl=en
It doesn't lock the screen it just turns it off but it will lock when the setting you have it set for times out. I have mine at 30 seconds.
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That fixed it. Thanks a ton man. I don't see any settings for it though.
xemnas18 said:
That fixed it. Thanks a ton man. I don't see any settings for it though.
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Its in the phone settings> Lockscreen and Security> Secure Lock Settings> Lock Automatically> pick one
No it doesn't... FUD
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I use a different tap to lock screen and it now makes me use the pattern all the time. If I use the power switch and wait the 30 seconds the fingerprint works. Try that and see if it works not using Nova.
It is third party lock/screen off apps that cause the enter pattern always function.
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Its in the phone settings> Lockscreen and Security> Secure Lock Settings> Lock Automatically> pick one
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Got it. Thanks again.
admiral70 said:
I use a different tap to lock screen and it now makes me use the pattern all the time. If I use the power switch and wait the 30 seconds the fingerprint works. Try that and see if it works not using Nova.
It is third party lock/screen off apps that cause the enter pattern always function.
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Thanks for the reply, but it works now. You just have to use a different app that turns the screen off but does not lock it. With the new app, the phone will lock itself after a few seconds and then I can use fingerprint properly when I turn it back on.
Installed the update from last night, after the phone rebooted the recent and back capacitive buttons are not working. I just did the repair software tool with verizon and that didn't fix it. Crazy...
I have a strange issue with S10+ ... I have lockscreen secured with unlock with facial recognition, and fingerprint and backup pattern
But I think I may have told the device during one of those auto generate messages to auto unlock when "on body" is detected
But the problem is this .... Intermittently when I take the phone out of my pocket it's opening with swipe up to the Samsung Pay screen asking for a finger print .... The problem is that no matter what l do (home button, back button, etc) it just goes back to the lockscreen.... Unless I go all the way through the Samsung Pay timeout thing
Not sure why this is triggering intermittently
Anyone else?
jcrompton said:
I have a strange issue with S10+ ... I have lockscreen secured with unlock with facial recognition, and fingerprint and backup pattern
But I think I may have told the device during one of those auto generate messages to auto unlock when "on body" is detected
But the problem is this .... Intermittently when I take the phone out of my pocket it's opening with swipe up to the Samsung Pay screen asking for a finger print .... The problem is that no matter what l do (home button, back button, etc) it just goes back to the lockscreen.... Unless I go all the way through the Samsung Pay timeout thing
Not sure why this is triggering intermittently
Anyone else?
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In the Samsung pay app use favorite card menu. You might need to uncheck one of the options.
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mrnovanova said:
In the Samsung pay app use favorite card menu. You might need to uncheck one of the options.
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I unchecked all of them lol .... It may have worked
Thanks