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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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MopHeadGeek said:
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!
JohnPyn said:
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.
Dr. Fed said:
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
BigBen60 said:
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.
S8 fingerprint scanner
Any suggestions how can i make the s8 fingerprint scanner runs smoother and faster? My don't honor 7 is way faster!
Luukeri said:
S8 fingerprint scanner
Any suggestions how can i make the s8 fingerprint scanner runs smoother and faster? My don't honor 7 is way faster!
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i think we have to be satisfied with what we have cuz u simply cant do anything to it...maybe rooting a device and then flashing some mod if there is any would help a little...just for the record i also noticed very bad and non consistent reading...it fails more than my 2 ex xperia phones z5 and xz...u could try registering fingerprint again but with no guaranties.
Mine works very good.... Register again
Thanks folks, i will try to re register my fingerprint.
I wanted to know if it is possible to port the stock face unlock service from the stock ui in our zenfone max pro m1 for other oreo roms the way we did for our camera. If yes i also request a developer to kindly do so and share the flashable zip along with instructions on how to install. Thanks
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I wanted to know if it is possible to port the stock face unlock service from the stock ui in our zenfone max pro m1 for other oreo roms the way we did for our camera. If yes i also request a developer to kindly do so and share the flashable zip along with instructions on how to install. Thanks
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But there already is face unlock on every rom.
You can find it in security settings in smart lock options.
It is named as trusted face in smart lock.
Yes but i personally feel the stock face unlock is smoother than the trusted face offered by google and would prefer to use that...
AdarshVarshney said:
Yes but i personally feel the stock face unlock is smoother than the trusted face offered by google and would prefer to use that...
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If you want your phone to unlock as soon as you look at it you could use the face auto unlock setting.
For me the google face unlock is beeter than stock... Stock is inaccurate, it didn't always open.
yashbajpai13 said:
For me the google face unlock is beeter than stock... Stock is inaccurate, it didn't always open.
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How secure is it?
Did you try it with eyes closed or a ski mask maybe:silly:
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How secure is it?
Did you try it with eyes closed or a ski mask maybe:silly:
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I can't try with a ski mask cuz i dont have one but it works woth closed eyes and headphones on.
Charging speed
yashbajpai13 said:
I can't try with a ski mask cuz i dont have one but it works woth closed eyes and headphones on.
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Which kernel are you using on pie rom?
Is the charging speed good?
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Which kernel are you using on pie rom?
Is the charging speed good?
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I am using pixys os with stock kernel.
Charging speed is between 1800-2000 mA
Takes 2.5-3 hrs to go from 0-100%
Already there. No need.
yashbajpai13 said:
But there already is face unlock on every rom.
You can find it in security settings in smart lock options.
It is named as trusted face in smart lock.
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No it's not in pixel experience android 11
I bought a Mi 9T for around 220€ a few days ago, and although I love it so far, I can't stand MIUI. Delayed notifications, user tracking, bloatware, and so on...
I started the 168hr countdown on Sunday and I plan on unlocking the bootloader and flashing Pixel Experience next weekend.
However, I want to know if there are some features that stop working or work less well on a custom ROM. Most of all, the camera and the fingerprint scanner. Everything working alright? I know that some ROMs, on some phones, were affecting photo quality and performance. Anything like that on the Mi 9T?
Cheers!
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I bought a Mi 9T for around 220€ a few days ago, and although I love it so far, I can't stand MIUI. Delayed notifications, user tracking, bloatware, and so on...
I started the 168hr countdown on Sunday and I plan on unlocking the bootloader and flashing Pixel Experience next weekend.
However, I want to know if there are some features that stop working or work less well on a custom ROM. Most of all, the camera and the fingerprint scanner. Everything working alright? I know that some ROMs, on some phones, were affecting photo quality and performance. Anything like that on the Mi 9T?
Cheers!
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Did you check in the ROM section, thread devoted to Pixel Experience.
Also, it would be IMO more logical to expect useful answers there, among the users of the particular ROM.
Sorry if it doesn't help
Thanks for the answer.
I don't mean any downsides to installing Pixel Experience specifically, but any ROM not based on MIUI
Can't speak for other ROMs, but with PE, things are mostly fine, including the camera. Battery seems better with an extra 1 hour screen on over 2 days usage. Except for the fingerprint scanner. On the current build, the recognition is great (no worse than on MIUI!), but fod does not work when screen is off or on AOD. However, a patch may come later this week or the next, fixing the fod on AOD.
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Can't speak for other ROMs, but with PE, things are mostly fine, including the camera. Battery seems better with an extra 1 hour screen on over 2 days usage. Except for the fingerprint scanner. On the current build, the recognition is great (no worse than on MIUI!), but fod does not work when screen is off or on AOD. However, a patch may come later this week or the next, fixing the fod on AOD.
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"recognition is great (not worse than on MIUI"?!
- On MIUI is next to totally useless (or even without that "nextt")
"fod does not work when screen is off or on AOD"
- What is the use of fingerprint if it doesn't work when phone was resting (hence the screen turned off or went to AOD), I eg receive mail or WA message and want to read/reply, but fingerprint cannot unlock the screen
Lurdy said:
I bought a Mi 9T for around 220€ a few days ago, and although I love it so far, I can't stand MIUI. Delayed notifications, user tracking, bloatware, and so on...
I started the 168hr countdown on Sunday and I plan on unlocking the bootloader and flashing Pixel Experience next weekend.
However, I want to know if there are some features that stop working or work less well on a custom ROM. Most of all, the camera and the fingerprint scanner. Everything working alright? I know that some ROMs, on some phones, were affecting photo quality and performance. Anything like that on the Mi 9T?
Cheers!
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In my experience with aosp roms:
*Bluetooth audio don't resume music if a call enters
*Fingerprint recognition is far better on miui (depends on the rom, but imo miui is much better than any aosp)
*Instagram stories doesn't upload long videos (15sec +)
*Sometimes microphone is not activated on video calls (messenger, WhatsApp, duo)
*Android auto not working (except on PE and PE based roms)
Hello all,
I recently joined this community. I Received my OnePlus 6t after buying it used from swappa and I'm very excited to be hereafter upgrading from the OnePlus 3T. I can already tell this phone is already much quicker and has a much more active community. I've already indulged in unlocking, flashing the recovery, and using some custom ROMs. After testing CarbonRom and Pixen with an Open Beta base version and then Ancient Rom with a release version as the base version, I've had no luck with the fingerprint scanner being very responsive. I have also tried all the tips and tricks people recommend with the OnePlus 6T like: No screen protector, re-adding fingerprints in low light, different fingerprint animations, and more. None of the methods have been beneficial in my en-devours.
I'm writing this thread hoping to learn about some recommendations people have and if there are any custom ROMs that individually strive to make the fingerprint usage better. I'm not opposed to using a rooted stock ROM if it's the case that fingerprint is just broken on custom ROMs. Also, I would love to hear any tips/tricks that people may have.
EDIT: After reading more about FOD on the OnePlus 6T I tried Face Unlock on CrDroid. So far my experience has been great and I have found out by deleting all finger prints any biometric app I use, supports Face Unlock, which seems way more reliable.
I've never had great success with FOD on custom ROMs. OOS has always worked perfectly for me. Like you, I've tried various different methods of re-registering my FP but it's never been as consistent as stock.
demeez said:
I've never had great success with FOD on custom ROMs. OOS has always worked perfectly for me. Like you, I've tried various different methods of re-registering my FP but it's never been as consistent as stock.
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Hi, thanks for the reply. Was there any one custom ROM that you felt handled FOD better than the others?
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Hi, thanks for the reply. Was there any one custom ROM that you felt handled FOD better than the others?
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Hey I'm not sure if your situation is fixed, but I only fixed mine yesterday which is why I had never replied. Turned out for me doing a google cloud restore during initial setup was causing issues for me. I ended up using a 3rd party app to backup my data, did a clean install and then restored everything using the app again and my FOD is perfect now. I'm on Pixen OS and have zero fingerprint issues anymore, both thumbs work perfect each time.