anybody have this issue? stock s7 edge t-mobile.. it doesnt take fingerprint or pin.. after a few tries of course it says wait 5 mins.. the only work around is to reboot the phone... an i missing something? did i checked something by mistake...
NJ_RAMS_FAN said:
anybody have this issue? stock s7 edge t-mobile.. it doesnt take fingerprint or pin.. after a few tries of course it says wait 5 mins.. the only work around is to reboot the phone... an i missing something? did i checked something by mistake...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No I think you need to add in more of your prints to the phone , but could also just be your phone. Try going into settings>lock screen and security>fingerprints and adding more in different positions. So don't just keep giving the scanner the same finger in the same position, change it up so that one scan will have the same finger in different ways
Hmm. That doesn't explain the pin part. Lol. It tells me incorrect pin when in fact it is. Might master reset it's wife phone. Personally, I think Nexus 6p fingerprint is so much better.
NJ_RAMS_FAN said:
Hmm. That doesn't explain the pin part. Lol. It tells me incorrect pin when in fact it is. Might master reset it's wife phone. Personally, I think Nexus 6p fingerprint is so much better.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
She could be not wanting you in the phone lol but a hard reset would help I'm sure
That's funny since my wife's phone did the same thing last week. Reboot fixed it. I have also setup her phone to automatically reboot once a week to possibly prevent this from happening again.
sounds like a fingerprint issue. I'd go in delete all the finger prints, then factory reset the device. If you factory reset the device before you delete the fingerprints you might just mess it up further.
Related
Whatever you do, don't use a pattern to unlock, my friend was messing around trying to guess it, i didn't mind because i know my username and password, however it doesn't even let me attempt it, it just says its invalid the second i enter it.
Now i have to hard reset.
I also found out this has been a problem with android for 2 years !
Megacamz said:
Whatever you do, don't use a pattern to unlock, my friend was messing around trying to guess it, i didn't mind because i know my username and password, however it doesn't even let me attempt it, it just says its invalid the second i enter it.
Now i have to hard reset.
I also found out this has been a problem with android for 2 years !
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
After 5 attempts, it just asks you to put in your gmail password.
Paul22000 said:
After 5 attempts, it just asks you to put in your gmail password.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This i am aware of, But stupid thing is it will always say that its invalid, so i googled it because i thought i was going insane and it turns out the problem is wise spread with no other fix than a hard reset,
Megacamz said:
Whatever you do, don't use a pattern to unlock, my friend was messing around trying to guess it, i didn't mind because i know my username and password, however it doesn't even let me attempt it, it just says its invalid the second i enter it.
Now i have to hard reset.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
When I got my N1 I deliberately checked what happened if you got the unlock wrong, after a few attempts it locks for 30 seconds, after several more it offers to let you login by google username/password instead, but you can still log in with the swipe pattern if you know it. I have let people try to use the swipe pattern when they've said "that's easy I know your pattern" and they've never unlocked it, and never forced me to hard reset either ...
This is and has been a standing problem for all android devices... so far there are a few work arounds for older devices, but I don't know about the N1.
I've had this occur and I had to hard reset as a result.
Here's an issue page: http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=4784
i was able to fix this on my droid.
pm me for a link, or gmail me (probably quicker)
[email protected]
Hey guys.
On the HTC i have set up a 4 Digit Pin, so that no one can just grab my phone and use it while i am at work, and its been working great for the last few months, but today all of a sudden, when i press the unlock on the screen the button only works about 20% of the time and when the unlock button is pressed it throws back that my password is wrong. I know the password is right as its my date of birth...
Any ideas on how to unlock this thing?
a1h said:
Hey guys.
On the HTC i have set up a 4 Digit Pin, so that no one can just grab my phone and use it while i am at work, and its been working great for the last few months, but today all of a sudden, when i press the unlock on the screen the button only works about 20% of the time and when the unlock button is pressed it throws back that my password is wrong. I know the password is right as its my date of birth...
Any ideas on how to unlock this thing?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you can't unloc anymore, I'm afraid you need a hard-reset.
but off-toppic, way using your date of birth? I mean mostly your colleges known this! No?
Ow, ps welcome on xda.
If you keep trying and it still says incorrect then reset it....
But have you done any software changes? you installed something or removed anything before this happen?
No one knows my date of birth, and its not something that is discussed at work.
No new software has been installed or change.
It just started doing this last night and i thought id do an extended power cycle to fix it.. but it turns out its an issue with windows mobile.. no more phone locks for me. Ive lost so much personal data from doing a hard reset. i am just hoping i can recover some stuff off the memory card from when i did a pim back up a few months ago.
a1h said:
No one knows my date of birth, and its not something that is discussed at work.
No new software has been installed or change.
It just started doing this last night and i thought id do an extended power cycle to fix it.. but it turns out its an issue with windows mobile.. no more phone locks for me. Ive lost so much personal data from doing a hard reset. i am just hoping i can recover some stuff off the memory card from when i did a pim back up a few months ago.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
WOW that sucks... I know how you feel... I gotten into the habit of backing up everything when i get the chance now...
If you haven't already Start using "Microsoft MyPhone" ... You need a Live Account but it backs up Text Contacts Calender photos videos.. bunch of stuff
I know the feeling of losing contact number/sms/...
In the earlier state I used also a lock combination (thinking it's save) but unfortunate I have had the same experience like you, so from that moment I don't use it anymore.
hope you can restore a lot.
tray to make on regular base updates, Microsoft MyPhone is a good solution.
well on the bright side i am taking this chance to update the rom because ive lost everything anyway..
hopefully i can retrieve everyones contact numbers, specially my gf's lol.
a1h said:
well on the bright side i am taking this chance to update the rom because ive lost everything anyway..
hopefully i can retrieve everyones contact numbers, specially my gf's lol.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
HAHA shouldn't you know it! .. lol
hakuchi18v said:
HAHA shouldn't you know it! .. lol
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I should but i don't. I have problems remembering numbers
a1h said:
I should but i don't. I have problems remembering numbers
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I was going to set a lock code for my HD2 prior to reading this but I don't think I'll bother now? I also don't know my gf's number? :S
a1h said:
Hey guys.
On the HTC i have set up a 4 Digit Pin, so that no one can just grab my phone and use it while i am at work, and its been working great for the last few months, but today all of a sudden, when i press the unlock on the screen the button only works about 20% of the time and when the unlock button is pressed it throws back that my password is wrong. I know the password is right as its my date of birth...
Any ideas on how to unlock this thing?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i have the same problem at this moment...i have a 6 digit pin and my phone dont recognise my password anymore... i have been using it for almost 7 months since i bought this HD2... i have no backups for 3 months thats why im searching if there is a solution for this than hard reset...is there really no way to unluck this phone? or do i have to wait for someone who know the solution...thanks in advance...
Today I finally had enough and went back to pattern. The scanner seems to get worse over time. Been using since day one and I typically get it after 2nd try, but now I'm having to wait 30 secs to get in. I've scanned my thumb every direction possible.
that is exactly the problem mate,
stop scanning your finger in every possible direction....
use only one direction and use it in that direction.....
ppl using it the 'normal' way get 100% succes.
friedje said:
that is exactly the problem mate,
stop scanning your finger in every possible direction....
use only one direction and use it in that direction.....
ppl using it the 'normal' way get 100% succes.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Let me try it that way before I thank you....lol
EVOme said:
Today I finally had enough and went back to pattern. The scanner seems to get worse over time. Been using since day one and I typically get it after 2nd try, but now I'm having to wait 30 secs to get in. I've scanned my thumb every direction possible.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you're trying to unlock while holding the device with one hand it'll never work. The phone is huge and it's almost impossible to swipe correctly with the correct direction with one hand. Either hold the phone and unlock with your index finger of the other hand (this is the best setup for 100% success) or just go back to pattern (what I ended up doing). To be honest the iPhone set up is a million times better.
Multiple threads on this. For some people it works, for others like me its a nightmare. You will find many people trying to convince you that you are doing it wrong, but you're most probably doing it right. I hate the fingerprint scanner for unlocking my device, because it just takes too long. I have my device unprotected and use private mode to hide naked pictures of the wife
EVOme said:
Today I finally had enough and went back to pattern. The scanner seems to get worse over time. Been using since day one and I typically get it after 2nd try, but now I'm having to wait 30 secs to get in. I've scanned my thumb every direction possible.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you set up the fingerprint scanner in the exact same way as shown in the video in my topic here?: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/to-fingerprint-scanner-bad-inaccurate-t2919453
My fingerprint scanner is very accurate and i have success about 95% of all times i'm using it.
And guess what?
You can even swipe upwards with your registered fingers after you have registered them downwards. Here is my own video that shows that.
KarimSalloum said:
If you're trying to unlock while holding the device with one hand it'll never work. The phone is huge and it's almost impossible to swipe correctly with the correct direction with one hand. Either hold the phone and unlock with your index finger of the other hand (this is the best setup for 100% success) or just go back to pattern (what I ended up doing). To be honest the iPhone set up is a million times better.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am and always hold it in right hand and unlock with right thumb.
ozaghloul said:
Multiple threads on this. For some people it works, for others like me its a nightmare. You will find many people trying to convince you that you are doing it wrong, but you're most probably doing it right. I hate the fingerprint scanner for unlocking my device, because it just takes too long. I have my device unprotected and use private mode to hide naked pictures of the wife
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah i have an iPhone 6 as well and the scanner is 100%. Cannot not leave unlocked...too many naked pics of GF in there....no really! Trade?
j/k
Tom-Helge said:
Have you set up the fingerprint scanner in the exact same way as shown in the video in my topic here?: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/to-fingerprint-scanner-bad-inaccurate-t2919453
My fingerprint scanner is very accurate and i have success about 95% of all times i'm using it.
And guess what?
You can even swipe upwards with your registered fingers after you have registered them downwards. Here is my own video that shows that.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You may be onto something here....didn't know you could go up. I just changed my right thumb to that. Seems to be working. What I have discovered after reading these posts...You have to scan finger SLOW....otherwise...fail fail fail. For the last 4 days I've had a pattern on which i am OK with, but I feel like I am selling myself short.
I've found a pretty good success rate by using my right thumb and swiping as if I have something like gum stuck to it and I'm using the home key to get it off my finger. It sounds weird, but it works better than a simple swipe. Doesn't take longer, just a lot more reliable.
That makes sense. Do you guys think the way apple has done it is patented to them? Samsung had to play around with the iPhone and see how nice touch ID is before they released this. My GFs S5 is equally as bad.
With direction lock, you can unlock your phone by drawing a pattern on it...pretty cool I think
https://youtu.be/iIQUWxuLhOI
Considering I'll be coming from a G2, it's a far cry from knock on. I will miss knock on more than anything on my G2 I'm sure. It might break the boredom of just swipe to unlock, but leaves more room for error and will take longer.
natypes said:
Considering I'll be coming from a G2, it's a far cry from knock on. I will miss knock on more than anything on my G2 I'm sure. It might break the boredom of just swipe to unlock, but leaves more room for error and will take longer.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Knock on was very cool, pressing the home button once with the fingerprint reader is cooler.
Well, I'm getting an S6, so I'm certainly willing to give it a shot.
After activating the direction lock feature I have run into a very serious issue. An OTA software update came in from AT&T after which the phone did a reboot. I cannot unlock the phone as it no longer recognizes the direction lock pattern and sadly, it is requiring that specific unlock method for the first unlock after reboot. Samsung tells me there is no way around this except a full master reset which the data loss would be devastating! I cannot locate any software that will pull the data via USB either as the model is an S6 Edge SM-G925A which is not offered via FonePaw, Phone Doctor or Mini Tool. Since the direction lock is located in the Accessibility menu the "unlocking" methods don't work either as the values are apparently in a different location. I seriously need some help with this issue. Losing all the critical data from my last backup to now is beyond stressing me out as it is vital as well as having some very sentimental items. If I could just find a way to either pull the data or explore the phone via third party software I would be one very happy man!! Please, if there is anyone that has an idea, I am willing to try just about anything to prevent a factory reset! Thank you very much in advance!! And yes, I have searched and read and searched and read..... over 5 hours worth of time spent online trying to get this solved... BTW, the phone does not have USB debugging enabled and is not rooted. Just stock Android 7.x
Had it a week so far and LOVE it...
I've had one issue and also one question.
Issue: Today i tried to unlock my screen (I use a 6-digit numeric code), and it WOULD NOT accept my correct pin. It was absolutely the right number ive typed it in a hundred times. I even went extremely slow to make sure i wasnt fudging it. It locked me out for 30 seconds and then i tried again, it says incorrect passcode. Thankfully i powered it off, and back on again, and it took my pin no problem. This happened to anyone else? And is it a software bug or what??
Question: Anyone have any insight on how long to wait before charging after getting the phone wet? I took some fun pics of my kids today at the pool underwater and it worked flawlessly, but I'm unsure how long I should wait before trying to charge it. I assume a couple hours or so but..
Thanks everybody!!
cadorette said:
Had it a week so far and LOVE it...
I've had one issue and also one question.
Issue: Today i tried to unlock my screen (I use a 6-digit numeric code), and it WOULD NOT accept my correct pin. It was absolutely the right number ive typed it in a hundred times. I even went extremely slow to make sure i wasnt fudging it. It locked me out for 30 seconds and then i tried again, it says incorrect passcode. Thankfully i powered it off, and back on again, and it took my pin no problem. This happened to anyone else? And is it a software bug or what??
Question: Anyone have any insight on how long to wait before charging after getting the phone wet? I took some fun pics of my kids today at the pool underwater and it worked flawlessly, but I'm unsure how long I should wait before trying to charge it. I assume a couple hours or so but..
Thanks everybody!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge will not charge at all if moisture is detected in charging port. You will have warning message.
No I did not had any problem with pin as of for now. I have S7 egde since release.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using XDA Premium HD app
norbarb said:
Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge will not charge at all if moisture is detected in charging port. You will have warning message.
No I did not had any problem with pin as of for now. I have S7 egde since release.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Awesome to know. I wasn't sure if it would warn me or if I'd just mess it up if it was too wet. Thanks.
Normally just blowing into the charging port will get rid of all water and charges fine. The pin input issue I encountered today myself. Fingerprint wouldn't take either. I had to reboot and then everything worked fine.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk