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On the Galaxy Nexus there is a kernel module that detects finger slides to wake the device. Has anyone come up with something like that for the Nexus 7. If the tablet is on the table it's hard to tap the power button and having some type of slide wake would be pretty cool.
Exactly what i'm looking for. Even breaking my lurker status to bump this.
Pressing the power button all the time is annoying since it's in an awkward position.
Isn't that why we have smart cases.?
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Like this?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdVFaW8N1y8
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daveleebond said:
Isn't that why we have smart cases.?
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Not everyone wants a case.
Asovse1 said:
Like this?
At around 1:30
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Somewhat, yes. Since this is my second post it won't let me post a URL but go to the Play store and search for PGM Nexus, it has a demo video of it.
Does PGM Nexus definitely not work? I haven't gotten around to rooting my device but Google Play claims that it's compatible.
I would love to see an update for it that adds support if it doesn't have it already....
I tried PGM, no joy. Smart Screen ON proximity wake isn't compatible either.
It gave error message about the kernel.
We need another solution to wake without physical buttons.
I have not tried it personally, but does this app work?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827448
Wave Control listed as not compatible in Play store.
Does n7 even have a proximity sensor? If not (and I don't think so) no point in even considering the last two.
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Well, the official Google tech spec sheet doesn't list it, but some others do list it.
There is definitely something next to the camera. As to wether it is used as a light sensor for the camera or backlight adjustment, I don't know.
Elixer shows me that my N7 has a Lite-On aI3010 Ambient Light Sensor with a relosution of 1 lux up to 72945 Lux.
I don't know if that is good enough to wave it awake.
Either way one of our kernel gods should be able to make the slide to wake work, because I'm pretty sure it has a touch screen.
Don't suppose anyone knows the PGM guy?
Bump. Any current kernel mod include this option?
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Show-p1984, creator of the bricked kernel and sweep to wake of other devices said he's working on it for his kernel
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so is it out?
I'd like to know, too... maybe someone has more information on this?
bump. anyone know if anyone's implemented swipe to wake on any n7 kernels? if not, is there a limitation that prevents it?
Oxydo kernel have sweep to wake
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I want to remove the S Health app, but still to be able to monitor the heart rate.
Is there any third party app that can use the S5 sensor?
Plenty of apps that use the camera lens if you don't mind finger prints on lens. Why do you want to remove S health?
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hetalmp said:
Plenty of apps that use the camera lens if you don't mind finger prints on lens. Why do you want to remove S health?
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i wonder if the apps that use the camera flash are as accurate?
I would like to know this also. I looked at s-health. I don't want to monitor my activity, but I would like to have an app that just reads heart rate.
bimmerdriver said:
I would like to know this also. I looked at s-health. I don't want to monitor my activity, but I would like to have an app that just reads heart rate.
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You can use the hardware module test. Access it by dialing *#0*#. Then go to sensors, then start under HRM sensor. It's not pretty but it works.
b631nz said:
You can use the hardware module test. Access it by dialing *#0*#. Then go to sensors, then start under HRM sensor. It's not pretty but it works.
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Thanks for the reply. Definitely not elegant. I hope someone comes out with a simple heart rate monitor app so we don't have to choose between the hardware module test and s health. Samsung is like a junkie except they are addicted to bloat not smack.
Will the sensor recognize more that one finger? Be nice to have it work with either your left or right 2nd finger.
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I think it can recognize up to five different fingerprints per google account.
Should be a fairly obvious answer...
bloodrain954 said:
Should be a fairly obvious answer...
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I think it's a very good question, especially as most Android users haven't had a phone with a fingerprint sensor before.
geoff5093 said:
I think it's a very good question, especially as most Android users haven't had a phone with a fingerprint sensor before.
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Actually, most android users have...
geoff5093 said:
I think it's a very good question, especially as most Android users haven't had a phone with a fingerprint sensor before.
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Well I've had 3 previous Android phones with a fingerprint scanner. The real question is what happens to that fingerprint if you flash a new ROM? I had a Note 4 that had to be factory restored due to the fingerprint not fully erasing itself and going to another ROM which caused a whole slew of problems including lag so bad that I didn't even want to use my $800 phone....I couldn't even type out a text msg because the keyboard would lag so bad. Look into the Note 4 section of XDA and you'll find people with the problem.... Now I'd like to find out what'll happen to the 6P and 5X in the same regards.
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Source?
This will be my first fingerprint reader device. Besides the clocking in time clock at work.
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Also, my first...
tcat007 said:
Will the sensor recognize more that one finger? Be nice to have it work with either your left or right 2nd finger.
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Check androidheadlines video of the 6p. Shows option to add multiple fingerprints.
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this'll be my first fingerprint device as well.
I wonder if they're using Qualcomm's 3d ultrasonic fingerprint technology. https://www.qualcomm.com/products/snapdragon/security/sense-id
It's supposed to use a proven form of biometric scanning in the security industry and can work through metal.
first time also.
Coming from a S1->S3->Z3
also first. DROID1/2/3/4, '13 X.
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Very doubtful.
This will also be my first device with one.
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also my first fingerprint sensor
My first time as well. I never bothered to jump on the Samsung train.... although I REALLY wanted the Note 4.
Hi there, long time nexus user, new 6p user here.
I feel it would be sweet to be able to launch different apps with different fingers. Anyone know if this is possible? Thanks.
As far as i know we can click photos with fp scanner using Dactyl.
Hi everyone, has anyone discovered which is the best most reliable way to unlock the new galaxy? I've been playing around with iris unlock and face recognition (since the fingerprint scanner accuracy looks pretty ****, with the case that I got at least) but I'm not sure which is better or even if one is better than the other. Sometimes they're both insanely fast but some other times they take a while
JohnPyn said:
Hi everyone, has anyone discovered which is the best most reliable way to unlock the new galaxy? I've been playing around with iris unlock and face recognition (since the fingerprint scanner accuracy looks pretty ****, with the case that I got at least) but I'm not sure which is better or even if one is better than the other. Sometimes they're both insanely fast but some other times they take a while
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I use the iris scanner trick is when unlocking look into the area of the red light unlocks in a heartbeat.
Facial recognition is easy to fool with a picture so iris scanner all the way. I have registered by iris and fingerprints for all scenarios.
Might want to register the same finger more than once. Maybe that will help.
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I use the iris scanner trick is when unlocking look into the area of the red light unlocks in a heartbeat.
Facial recognition is easy to fool with a picture so iris scanner all the way. I have registered by iris and fingerprints for all scenarios.
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Well you are 100% correct thanks a lot for this insane trick! Tbh I don't care much about protection, I was just looking for the fastest one that would offer protection from friends and stuff like that (for instance if I lay the phone on the table and it gets picked up by someone) but you seem to have that down, thanks a lot!
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Well you are 100% correct thanks a lot for this insane trick! Tbh I don't care much about protection, I was just looking for the fastest one that would offer protection from friends and stuff like that (for instance if I lay the phone on the table and it gets picked up by someone) but you seem to have that down, thanks a lot!
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No worries mate it's the simple things that help.
love the phone, hate the unlock, moving from my S6 this is a total nightmare, i'm actually considering sacking it off its so bad. Fingprint is a faff so thats out of the window, its also impossible which most non samsung cases as they are too thick. IRIS, total waste of time, works about 1 in 50 for me, too dependant on lighting conditions, this was never going to work though was it, just a gimmick.
So we are left with location unlocking and face recog, face recog seems to be ok but its far from secure.
Another issues ive found is that if you are using a non samsung flip case and are using an auto screen lock app that triggers when you close your case, and then opens the screen when you open your case.... face recog and location recog no longer works, you are left with pin only which is also a pain.
I guess the only way to do this would be to shell out on a genuine samsung case, so thats another £35.
Its a very pretty phone but its left me feeling underwhelmed due to these and a few other issues I wont bore people with, my S6 is still a better phone in some respects.
Maybe I'm weird, but I actually like the fingerprint sensor. Especially when taking the S8 out of my pocket.
I've set both the iris and face unlocks to activate when the screen turns on, which makes them super quick, but I've been using the face unlock more because my eyes hurt when I use the iris scanner. But maybe this is just in my head. Anyone else experiencing this? The iris scanner is better because it is more secure and works in any lighting...but I think my retinas are burning
Yeah I got use to the fingerprint position.. I use both pin and fingerprint.
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Maybe I'm weird, but I actually like the fingerprint sensor. Especially when taking the S8 out of my pocket.
I've set both the iris and face unlocks to activate when the screen turns on, which makes them super quick, but I've been using the face unlock more because my eyes hurt when I use the iris scanner. But maybe this is just in my head. Anyone else experiencing this? The iris scanner is better because it is more secure and works in any lighting...but I think my retinas are burning
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It can happen with iris scanner since it's using infra red light. Samsung warn us when we setup the iris scanner. You should stop using it
I tried all methods to see what's the best for me.
There are 2 modes for face recognition. One is faster, the other one is more secure. With the second one, your phone can't be fooled with a picture, video or a selfie of you. But I don't really like it because it doesn't always works, depending on light, of your position, posture, etc...
I'm left-handed, so the fingerprint sensor is not ideally positioned. But depending on how I grab my phone, it can be convinient to use it.
I think the iris scanner is the best unlocking choice. It's the most secure way to unlock a phone in the world, it's fast, can't be fooled, it works as well in full sun as at night (it doesn't need light to work, infra-red).
So I use the iris scanner and fingerprint scanner daily
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It can happen with iris scanner since it's using infra red light. Samsung warn us when we setup the iris scanner. You should stop using it
I tried all methods to see what's the best for me.
There are 2 modes for face recognition. One is faster, the other one is more secure. With the second one, your phone can't be fooled with a picture, video or a selfie of you. But I don't really like it because it doesn't always works, depending on light, of your position, posture, etc...
I'm left-handed, so the fingerprint sensor is not ideally positioned. But depending on how I grab my phone, it can be convinient to use it.
I think the iris scanner is the best unlocking choice. It's the most secure way to unlock a phone in the world, it's fast, can't be fooled, it works as well in full sun as at night (it doesn't need light to work, infra-red).
So I use the iris scanner and fingerprint scanner daily
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Hmm, I missed the setting to make the face unlock more secure. I need to check on that. Thanks for the tip.
Iris scanner works pretty good. I registered as indicated, in medium light room away from windows, and it works perfectly in same conditions. But outside in powerful daylight, I had problems (or I was squinting more than usual )
Fingerprint scanner works pretty fine, as well. At the beginning, I had problems, but then I realized that I registered 2 vertical fingerprints, and were recognized only with the phone in that position. Erased them and re-registered in the normal holding position (slanted as you naturally grab the phone). Now works very fast, 9 times out of 10 trials.
Face recognition is the lowest security feature (my wife didn't manage to open it, though )
Dr. Fed said:
Hmm, I missed the setting to make the face unlock more secure. I need to check on that. Thanks for the tip.
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You actually need to update to the latest OS for that
Dr. Fed said:
Hmm, I missed the setting to make the face unlock more secure. I need to check on that. Thanks for the tip.
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I don't think that setting is there in all variants. Someone posted a a screenshot of where that toggle is located in settings and when I looked there I didn't have it. I have an S8 on AT&T running the OTA update that pushed out yesterday. (G950USQU1AQD9)
I'm getting used to the fingerprint but the iris scanner actually works the majority of the time which I didn't expect. I'm not sure I like the idea of them introducing it for mobile payments though.
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You actually need to update to the latest OS for that
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Oh, thanks. I actually did that already.
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ITNV said:
I don't think that setting is there in all variants. Someone posted a a screenshot of where that toggle is located in settings and when I looked there I didn't have it. I have an S8 on AT&T running the OTA update that pushed out yesterday. (G950USQU1AQD9)
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Yup. When do we get separate forums for the different variants?
Fingerprint. I just have the s8 face down so I do not have to hunt for scanner. Easy peasy.