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Screen Off and Lock Apps break Nexus Imprint

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.

scoppola said:
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

scoppola said:
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?

Gekko2 said:
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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NCguy said:
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
Bug Reports
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?
Greenify
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Oct 30, 2015
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

Gekko2 said:
Greenify Developer himself says it doesn't work. claiming that it does is just wasting everyone's time -
Terrence Sheflin
Bug Reports
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?
Greenify
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Oct 30, 2015
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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chubby65 said:
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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chubby65 said:
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

Bigal77 said:
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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Home button getting scratched

Has anyone elses home button started to get wore out or like scratches on it? I noticed mine today. It doesnt affect the finger print unlock but im afraid that it may.
Is there any cover for it that would still allow for finger print unlock? Thanks
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aexp08 said:
Has anyone elses home button started to get wore out or like scratches on it? I noticed mine today. It doesnt affect the finger print unlock but im afraid that it may.
Is there any cover for it that would still allow for finger print unlock? Thanks
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Would like to know the same
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I read about this yesterday.
The button is just platsic so it will sratch.
I dont know of anyone that sells a protector, but im sure it would be easy to make

In europe screenknight sells this protector

I had this issue with my S6 Edge+... My S7 edge is still ok but the material (plastic) looks very fragile.

Nikka93 said:
In europe screenknight sells this protector
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Skn sells body protectors. Or also touch button protectors? I found nothing about this last on site.

http://www.screenknight.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-s7-camera-sensor-home-button-protectors/

I have scratches on my home button so I emailed Samsung support reporting it but it's been 5 days and still no response from them.

Nikka93 said:
http://www.screenknight.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-s7-camera-sensor-home-button-protectors/
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Doea the finger print scanner still work?
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aexp08 said:
Doea the finger print scanner still work?
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No

How do you unlock with just fingerprint?

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.

thenessus said:
Or from turned off screen. No issues.
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Using nova launcher instand lock? This will require a pin insert.

S8 fingerprint lag?

Please have a look at this video as it is driving me insane. Is this lag normal? it doesnt do it all the time and sorry the video isn't the best. The apps seem to reload or "jump". I thought it was just on homescreen but it seems to do it in apps too.
https://youtu.be/RVu2RzM_iW4

Even my S8 lags while unlocking. Sometimes it wont detect my fingerprint. I have registered only my index fingers (each finger has been registered twice, to increase accuracy).
Would be nice if someone suggests a fix to make it better.

Mine does the same thing. It was not a fast fingerprint reader to begin with.

Schwuar said:
Please have a look at this video as it is driving me insane. Is this lag normal? it doesnt do it all the time and sorry the video isn't the best. The apps seem to reload or "jump". I thought it was just on homescreen but it seems to do it in apps too.
https://youtu.be/RVu2RzM_iW4
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I don't see any lag in the video.
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Mine does exactly the opposite. Its always responsive , faster than iris regognition and it unlocks without having to tap screen or by pressing the power button. Actually one thing i actaully love and its practical a.f si the fingerprint sensor. Even the fact that is positioned on the back.

Here too. It acts like my phone doesn't even know my finger is on the scanner.
It usually works, but sometimes I have to unlock it with the password because of this issue.
Very annoying.

lentm said:
Here too. It acts like my phone doesn't even know my finger is on the scanner.
It usually works, but sometimes I have to unlock it with the password because of this issue.
Very annoying.
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For me it doesn't unlocks on 1 attempt. It just vibrates.
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thahim said:
For me it doesn't unlocks on 1 attempt. It just vibrates.
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That actually sounds better to me.
Mine just DOESN'T WORK sometimes or unlocks like after 10 seconds.

lentm said:
That actually sounds better to me.
Mine just DOESN'T WORK sometimes or unlocks like after 10 seconds.
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Try deleting the prints and do them again.
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thahim said:
Try deleting the prints and do them again.
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I already tried it several times and the issue comes back.

lentm said:
I already tried it several times and the issue comes back.
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Might be a hardware problem take it to the dealer
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Disable the fingerprint scanner

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?

TRexombo said:
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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clsA said:
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

TRexombo said:
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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