So, I've just got my Xperia Z5 yesterday and today I was configuring the fingerprint reader.
After I've finished it I've tried to unlock the phone using the fingerprint and everything works great!
The thing is, when I use any non registered finger it fails to unlock, as it's supposed to do, but, after it fails if I just slide up the lockscreen, the phone unlocks normally.
Is this the expected behavior? I mean, I thought it was supposed to ask for the security pin if the fingerprint didn't get recognized.
Thanks for your help.
I think you have either a Trusted Location or a Trusted Device added/connected in the Smart Unlock
When fingerprint fails, it's supposed to lock fingerprint scanning and ask for password or PIN depending on your setup
komugi said:
I think you have either a Trusted Location or a Trusted Device added/connected in the Smart Unlock
When fingerprint fails, it's supposed to lock fingerprint scanning and ask for password or PIN depending on your setup
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OMG, I feel completely dumb... It was my Smartwatch 3 added as trusted device, I can't believe I haven't think of that.
Thank you very much for your help solving this non-problem, I was getting crazy over it. xD
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Okay so this happened a few days ago and has still not been fixed. The problem is that when I go to unlock my phone with the fingerprint scanner witch is what I've been using since I got the phone. Scan my finger and it just keeps saying no match I do know the backup password and it unlocks the phone. But I have tryed to scan my fingerprint again through the scanner option in settings. It want me to scan my finger for verification as this does not work iv tried. I then go to enter the backup password to access the setting to change my lockscreen code swipe exc. When I enter the backup password it tells my the the wrong password has been entered. Now this same password opens my phone unlocks it just fine. But will not let my scan my fingerprint again or change my lock screen. Any ideas on how to fix this woth out a backup and restore? It's rooted so it's not big deal but I'd rather not have to.
Did a bit of research myself as i had the same problem, always remember to deactivate fingerprint scanner before making a backup (This didn't sound like your issue but just something to keep in mind). I found this post from another forum which fixes your issue.
You will be able to input new fingerprints into your phone from the settings menu once you have completed this guide:
Hahaha it's not a fix so much as a workaround. It removes your registered fingerprints without having to factory reset.
Ready? In recovery, navigate to /data/validity/ and delete "template.db"
This won't remove the lock screen setting so upon reboot the lock screen will still think you're using fingerprint... But your backup password will work.
I actually had to do a reset the only thing I can think of that happened was I had the finger print scanner as the lock on my phone before I rooted the phone. I'm not sure exactly but I believe that it deleted the "details" I guess that's the best way to put it. You know the way it makes you scan your finger in multiple times in different ways. I always used the same way every time thinking about it now I always had problems with unlocking my phone with the scanner I just thought it he scanner was total crap. But yeah I guess when I rooted the phone it did something or maybe I just didn't do it right the first time.
But the problem has been solved and the phone works fine the scanner is a lot better than I thought.
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I actually had to do a reset the only thing I can think of that happened was I had the finger print scanner as the lock on my phone before I rooted the phone. I'm not sure exactly but I believe that it deleted the "details" I guess that's the best way to put it. You know the way it makes you scan your finger in multiple times in different ways. I always used the same way every time thinking about it now I always had problems with unlocking my phone with the scanner I just thought it he scanner was total crap. But yeah I guess when I rooted the phone it did something or maybe I just didn't do it right the first time.
But the problem has been solved and the phone works fine the scanner is a lot better than I thought.
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Give this guide a try for the fingerprint scanner if you wish to use the scanner. Always had issues with it till i found this and it has helped out drastically.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/to-fingerprint-scanner-bad-inaccurate-t2919453
My issue is......while using the phone it jumps frpm what am doing then prompt me with the option to enter my backup password
How do i setup only fingerprint reader to unlock my phone? I can only seem to have it ask for pin,swipe or password after reading fingerprint
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You can't, you must have a backup method. If you just want a fingerprint unlock set it to be a bunch of random numbers for a pin and forget them.
You need a backup in case the phone ever has trouble reading your fingerprint. Also, the phone will ask for your backup whenever it restarts.
Bad idea to use just fingerprint. I was working with food and water bare handed and afterwards the fingerprint scanner couldn't recognize my fingers until they un-shriveled
Also when the phone reboots in needs a back up to re enter ...Or if you fill the fingerprint more then five times
As others have mentioned, but I'll say again. You can't/shouldn't for many reasons, such as:
You need to enter your PIN/Pattern when your phone reboots.
You need to unlock your phone with gloves on, wet hands, dirty hands, or otherwise the reader is unusable.
You need to unlock your phone with the phone flat on a surface.
You need to ever reset your phone.
You need to change private information like Android Pay, Play Store Purchases, etc. that need at least an initial PIN/password to use.
So just to clear this up, you don't have two lock screens right? You don't have to use fingerprint then use pin to unlock?
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Dear XDA Bros and Sisters
I'm new here and just signed up. I Just got my Samsung S8+ and it work fine for a few hours including the iris scanner security lock..but suddenly i can swipe open my phone without the iris scanner or the pattern password being asked. I restarted my s8+ a couple of times..i tried to change the security method but no luck.
Anyone can open my phone since the security that Samsumg prides itself off seems to be defective on my S8+...or Can it be my fault? I dont remember changing the other settings though. Please advice. Thank you in advance.
Respectfully yours,
Fredrockzzz
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Fredrockzzz said:
Dear XDA Bros and Sisters
I'm new here and just signed up. I Just got my Samsung S8+ and it work fine for a few hours including the iris scanner security lock..but suddenly i can swipe open my phone without the iris scanner or the pattern password being asked. I restarted my s8+ a couple of times..i tried to change the security method but no luck.
Anyone can open my phone since the security that Samsumg prides itself off seems to be defective on my S8+...or Can it be my fault? I dont remember changing the other settings though. Please advice. Thank you in advance.
Respectfully yours,
Fredrockzzz
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Hi, have a look under settings - lockscreen and security - smart lock. You may have inadvertently enabled unlock in a trusted place or near a trusted device.
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Hi, have a look under settings - lockscreen and security - smart lock. You may have inadvertently enabled unlock in a trusted place or near a trusted device.
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Usually the smartwatch or the bluetooth headphones, which is frustrating because you always have them and can't seem to find the problem, ahaha.
Fingerprint is great, you can easily unlock your device authenticate a purchase and do other great things. Fingerprint offers great convince but it may be less secure than a strong PIN, pattern, or password. A copy of your fingerprint could be used to unlock your phone. So what this app allows you to disable fingerprint at lock screen preventing someone from accessing your phone.
You might be thinking .... Wait a minute why would i need to disable fingerprint, Its secure, unique and only i have access to my fingerprints. Well you are right. But in some scenarios you can be forced or someone can use your fingerprint without your knowledge and can do harm to your device.
Scenario 1 :
Assume you are living in a joint family or in hostel or in some similar situation and while you are sleeping, someone can easily access your phone by using your fingerprint.
Or simply you have smaller brother/sister who just plays game all night with your phone by unlocking you device with your fingerprint.
Scenario 2:
Assume you are in a situation where you can be forced to unlock your device using fingerprint. In such situation you can prevent someone from accessing your device(assuming you already disabled fingerprint using the app ). Now some of you might argue , in such situation we can be forced to give up pin/pattern/password. You are right but revealing pin/pattern/password is up to you where as someone can be easily forced to unlock there device with fingerprint.
I can't mention every possible scenario where this app can be useful, but i this app is useful to you i would love to hear your story.
How to use
- Lock you device using this app
Your device is now locked and fingerprint will no longer work. Now you are required to enter your pin/pattern/password to unlock your device.
- Unlock your device with pin/pattern/password
Fingerprint is enabled again after unlocking with pin/pattern/password for normal use again.
Its that simple!!!
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Hi XDA, I have a Galaxy s8+.
My pattern lock is acting goofy, won't recognise the correct pattern. Fingerprint works fine so I can get into my phone. But entering security settings to disable pattern requires pattern.
Kind of scared to turn off my device.
I have all lost device software enabled and signed into Google. What can I do?
Edit: OK while I have both Samsung and Google Find My Device enabled, in my android settings apparently I didn't give permission to remote unlock. Turn it on? Requires pattern.
Thank you kindly ilu