fingerprint_scanner_static Process on N5? - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey all,
So yesterday after not using my phone much at all, I pulled up betterbatterystats, and got the following process...anyone know what this is about? attached is the picture

What the..
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Well as it sounds it is related to google + and is a feature to authenticate user.
It can be greenifyed to avoid wake lock.

You didnt know.. the back camera also acts as a finger print scanner...

gd6noob said:
You didnt know.. the back camera also acts as a finger print scanner...
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Yeah dude and the charging port also shoots lasers.

True story about the charging port, it scorched my balls when i accidentally activated them taking the phone out of my pocket
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gd6noob said:
You didnt know.. the back camera also acts as a finger print scanner...
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Now everyone will think this is a thing >.<

Beauenheim said:
Yeah dude and the charging port also shoots lasers.
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toxicpaulution said:
Now everyone will think this is a thing >.<
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Lets see how many people start asking questions about this.. LMAO :laugh::victory::silly::cyclops:

So...does anyone know what this is about or is there a secret button on the N5 that magically shows a fingerprint scanner on the front over the LED notification light (;

My nexus 5 transforms into optimus prime..

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Camera button?

Someone know how use hardware (power) button to take pictures? Is this possible?
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no. not without some kind of thirdparty app that allows that.
Do you know an app to do this?
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jrmendia said:
Someone know how use hardware (power) button to take pictures? Is this possible?
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This would be a cool app to have.
you might be able to find one that uses a volume button, like the iphone. im not sure you can have one that uses the power button as it would end up turning off the screen every picture. i dont know of any camera replacements anyways.
sorry am new to Andriod ,.... so pls forgive .......
BUT WHY use pwoer button to take pic ? Just curious
I thought the 'touch' is nicer
Ausmike said:
sorry am new to Andriod ,.... so pls forgive .......
BUT WHY use pwoer button to take pic ? Just curious
I thought the 'touch' is nicer
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The sheer size of the Infuse makes use of the hardware power button helpful. When holding the device to take a picture, it is easier to hold the edges and tap the power button than holding it and tapping on the screen. For me anyway.
I can chip in my two cents worth and say a unnamed Dev was working on getting power button shutter working on the infuse a few nights ago. So in due time maybe we will see a thread with a modified camera.apk. They were having issues keeping the phone from going to lockscreen, so maybe after the holiday weekend we might see results. Overheard on irc.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1173190
there you go.
The Jack of Clubs said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1173190
there you go.
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You beat me to this!
diablo009 said:
You beat me to this!
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(fudgein 10 characters)
The Jack of Clubs said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1173190
there you go.
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Does this work on the Rogers version of Infuse 4G? or just for AT&T?

Rattle around the camera area.

I've only had my Ace 2 for about a week now but I've noticed if you turn the phone over and tap around the camera area, their is a rattling noise heard.
Is this normal? What causes it?
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cined said:
I've only had my Ace 2 for about a week now but I've noticed if you turn the phone over and tap around the camera area, their is a rattling noise heard.
Is this normal? What causes it?
Cheers
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Restore camera factory settings
it should help
Fleander said:
Restore camera factory settings
it should help
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It's not a software issue mate. Literally hold the phone in your hand and tap with your finger around the camera lense and their is a sort of rattling noise.
I dont hear anything.
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Dr01nE said:
I dont hear anything.
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I can hear it if I tap quite hard just above the camera. Also the phone has to be in your hand and not on a hard surface.
i have it but under the flash
Bilgets said:
i have it but under the flash
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I have it under the flash to but not as much. Would be interested if anyone else has this to.
Odp: Rattle around the camera area.
I think it's the back cover of our device. It's all about friction between plastic and camera.
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mat159 said:
I think it's the back cover of our device. It's all about friction between plastic and camera.
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So you have it aswell?
Odp: Rattle around the camera area.
Yes, under the Led. But i'm sure it's the plastic, take a look under the case. There is quite big gap between led and camera, and this cause noise.
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mat159 said:
Yes, under the Led. But i'm sure it's the plastic, take a look under the case. There is quite big gap between led and camera, and this cause noise.
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Do you get any rattle at all if you tap above the camera lense, just under the 3.5mm slot?
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Odp: Rattle around the camera area.
cined said:
Do you get any rattle at all if you tap above the camera lense, just under the 3.5mm slot?
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I don't. But now I also think I don't have the same issue as you
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mat159 said:
I don't. But now I also think I don't have the same issue as you
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Hmm weird, not sure why mine does this then. It's literally just above the camera lense, tap it over and over with quiet a bit of pressure and it rattles.
cined said:
Hmm weird, not sure why mine does this then. It's literally just above the camera lense, tap it over and over with quiet a bit of pressure and it rattles.
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Ok so I've looked around on lots of other websites and lots of different types of phone report this issue and apparently it's normal.
Your guys phone is probably rattling when you tap it near the camera but maybe you're just not noticing it like I do...
Ok I've discovered something else and I think this is to do with the camera.
Open the camera, set the auto focus, tap the back of the phone near the camera when the auto focus is locked and you'll hear it rattle even louder.
This must be something to do with the camera/auto focus and from looking at Google it appears to be normal, but can anyone else confirm this please?
Thanks
I think that it is Accelerometer sensor
Rooobertinhooo said:
I think that it is Accelerometer sensor
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Do you hear it to?
anyone else?
If it happens when the camra is focusing, I would expect it to be the noise a digital camera makes when it focusses. It happens when you tap the phone because the camera would need to focus again...
... I don't think the Ace II is for you. May I suggest a Nokia 1100?...
Sixtysixhundred said:
If it happens when the camra is focusing, I would expect it to be the noise a digital camera makes when it focusses. It happens when you tap the phone because the camera would need to focus again...
... I don't think the Ace II is for you. May I suggest a Nokia 1100?...
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It also happens when the camera isn't on though.

Awesome app, must try! Gravity Screen Off

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexnor.gravityscreenofffree
This app uses your phone's motion, gravity, and proximity sensors to automatically turn on and off your screen so that you don't have to press any keys (software or hardware).
For instance, when I put my S4 inside my pocket or holster it to my belt clip, the screen turns off automatically. When I take the phone out, the screen turns on automatically as well.
I've tried a few apps similar to this before but this one just works very well and consistently.
I already installed it on my mom's and wifey's S2s and they love it too~! Just wanted to share the goodness~
Wow it is pretty impressive! Thanks for sharing. .
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sprint_dobbs said:
Wow it is pretty impressive! Thanks for sharing. .
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No problem. I figured there must be others who will find this kind of app convenient to have around. I just love not having to press the home or power button every time I want to turn the screen on.
Any hit on battery performance?
vboyz103 said:
Any hit on battery performance?
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The author of the app said to expect a hit about 5%. I've been using it for 2 days now and I haven't noticed any difference so far. But then, I'm running on the ktoonsez kernel with -50mV, all-around.
Freekin love this app
Thanks for the heads up op! works like a charm, now I've got to get used to not pressing my power key on wake
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Sweet app....I noticed I had to lower the sensitivity while my phone was in my mount while driving. The screen kept coming on.
Nice catch. Love this app.
This is exactly what I was looking for!! Thanks for the find!
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Very nice find, bought the pro version right away, this is awesome but does anyone knows if there's something you can do so when you put your phone face up on the table it lock it without waiting 5 secs?
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K nvm Im getting screen off a lot while using the phone in different positions, I tried changing some settings but nothing I had to turn it off it was getting extremely annoying
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Rasmux said:
K nvm Im getting screen off a lot while using the phone in different positions, I tried changing some settings but nothing I had to turn it off it was getting extremely annoying
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The only time the screen turns off on me when I don't want it to is when I text and I accidentally rest one of my fingers over the proximity sensor by mistake. Otherwise, it's been good. I wish there was a time-delay option for proximity sensor to turn off the screen so an accidental finger covering up the proximity sensor doesn't turn off the screen right away.
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The only time the screen turns off on me when I don't want it to is when I text and I accidentally rest one of my fingers over the proximity sensor by mistake. Otherwise, it's been good. I wish there was a time-delay option for proximity sensor to turn off the screen so an accidental finger covering up the proximity sensor doesn't turn off the screen right away.
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Yeah well actually here it happens when im gaming which I hold the device horizontal
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Rasmux said:
Yeah well actually here it happens when im gaming which I hold the device horizontal
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I see. It's an extra step but you could pull down the notification menu and pause the app before gaming then turn it back on afterwards. My mom tells me that sometimes when she's watching Netflix, the screen turns off on her. I told her not to cover up the sensor but she just disabled the app.
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I see. It's an extra step but you could pull down the notification menu and pause the app before gaming then turn it back on afterwards. My mom tells me that sometimes when she's watching Netflix, the screen turns off on her. I told her not to cover up the sensor but she just disabled the app.
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Could you take a screenshot of your settings? Maybe im ****ing up somewhere lol
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I got a wakelock after enabling this. just me?
gershee said:
I got a wakelock after enabling this. just me?
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No. I got 4x for 16 seconds in 12 hours. But for as awesome as this app is I can live with a 5% hit any day!!
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Thanks! This fits the bill, the other drivers on the road thanks you too!
According to GSam battery monitor, Gravity Screen Off is responsible for only 0.2% battery drain. I haven't noticed any extra drain because of this app.

Power Button Broke How To Turn Phone On

So I broke my power button and can't turn the phone on. Any suggestions?
dcaples002 said:
So I broke my power button and can't turn the phone on. Any suggestions?
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You would have to open the phone up. Might as well buy a new power button first.
exad said:
You would have to open the phone up. Might as well buy a new power button first.
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I already opened the phone and ordered a new one from ebay. It is in china so it wont be hear for a week and a half but im wondering if there's an alternative way or trick to turn this phone on.
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I already opened the phone and ordered a new one from ebay. It is in china so it wont be hear for a week and a half but im wondering if there's an alternative way or trick to turn this phone on.
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How many contacts does the power button have?
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It depends where it's broken.
sweep2wake
ethantarheels123 said:
sweep2wake
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Sweep to wake won't turn a phone on if it's off.... It will only turn the screen on if it's asleep.
oh lol misread then.
exad said:
It depends where it's broken.
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The flex ribbon itself isn't broken. The plastic film with the black dot in it fell off so I can't push it in.
Take a picture.
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exad said:
Take a picture.
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the gold tape with the black dot in the upper left fell off
If it's what I think you're talking about, I don't think you can
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exad said:
If it's what I think you're talking about, I don't think you can
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Here's a pic of mine.
Ahhhh do you still have the piece that's supposed to go there?
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exad said:
Ahhhh do you still have the piece that's supposed to go there?
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No. I know if I had it I could just place it there and push it but i'm wondering if there are any alternative ways to manipulate the flex cable or tricks to power it on without using it.
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No. I know if I had it I could just place it there and push it but i'm wondering if there are any alternative ways to manipulate the flex cable or tricks to power it on without using it.
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Apple uses the same type of buttons on the iphone 4, 4s, 5 and ipod touch 4th gen. I have fixed quite a few power buttons on the 4 and 4s. You may be able to get a home button flex cable for an ipod 4g and use the tape and button from it. It may be worth a try.
Have you tried pushing a needle or paperclip?
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Will it turn on if you plug it into your computer?
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Will it turn on if you plug it into your computer?
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BAH! I never even thought of that.. that might actually do it! If I could thank you a hundred times I would.
exad said:
BAH! I never even thought of that.. that might actually do it! If I could thank you a hundred times I would.
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Ha, I only thought of it because I messed up my power button when I put my phone back together after replacing the screen, and plugging it in woke it up so I could at least see that the screen worked.

[falsified] See Your Pulse on Lockscreen

Ok, so I do not know if anyone have noticed this already, but you might find this interesting.
When you pass your finger over the Lockscreen without actually touching it the phone draws a ripple effect along the path of your finger,
Here's what I found; if you hold your finger steady close enough over the screen without touching all the way, you can see your pulse!!
The way I see it is, unlike the s4's lockscreen where you have a dot following you while you hover, the note's lockscreen draws a circular ripple below your finger that changes in area as you get closer. So, if you don't change the distance between your finger and the screen, the only thing that is changing the capacitance between your finger and the screen is actually your own pulse fluctuating the electrostatic energy in your finger.
If you've read so far I hope I haven't wasted your time. I just wanted to share
Was skeptical but yep seems to work not sure my pulse is that fast though
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Can a app be built arround this ? It's pretty cool
It's NOT your pulse. It's just an effect.
Try hovering your S Pen over the screen = same thing.
dehaani said:
It's NOT your pulse. It's just an effect.
Try hovering your S Pen over the screen = same thing.
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Yeah, just tried that. Bummer
Guess I was wrong and got wound up for nothing. Would have been cool though.
hehe would have been cool
PaulGG said:
Was skeptical but yep seems to work not sure my pulse is that fast though
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Maybe you got excited lol.
It's a good way to see if someone is coming off drugs or alcohol.
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It's a good way to see if someone is coming off drugs or alcohol.
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Or maybe this is a good way to see who have a sense of observation.
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there are plenty of BT heart monitors.
You could connect to one and display HR on a widget
shaungregg said:
It's a good way to see if someone is coming off drugs or alcohol.
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For those amongst us who are A, incapable of smell, or B, completely deprived of any observational skills?
I guess everyone knows, but if not this one works.
Maybe stupid of me, but when someone mentioned making an app for it.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=si.modula.android.instantheartrate
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