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[Q] smart cover like functionality?

hello,
Is there anything out there for android tablets that does what the apple smart cover does for the iPad? Locking and unlocking the tablet when closing and opening the cover.
thanks!

The ipad's smart cover uses magnets to detect when it is closed. For that function on an android tablet, the manufacturer would have to put that technology into it. The only other hardware that would work is a proximity sensor. The problem would be that when you put your finger or anything else over the sensor on accident, it would trigger the screen lock. Currently, I don't know of any application that uses the proximity for that purpose.
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michaelnv710 said:
The ipad's smart cover uses magnets to detect when it is closed. For that function on an android tablet, the manufacturer would have to put that technology into it. The only other hardware that would work is a proximity sensor. The problem would be that when you put your finger or anything else over the sensor on accident, it would trigger the screen lock. Currently, I don't know of any application that uses the proximity for that purpose.
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michaelnv710 is right you cannot buy an android tablet case that will provide you with the same functionality, but you can use a dedicated application. I would suggest you take a look at CaseSensor

ionfist said:
michaelnv710 is right you cannot buy an android tablet case that will provide you with the same functionality, but you can use a dedicated application. I would suggest you take a look at CaseSensor
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Sorted thanks! CaseSensor does what I wanted and works really well on my Galaxy Tab 10.1

I don't care about the on off functionality, I'd just like to find one for my acer Iconia that's physically similar like the origami one for the asus or the one that Apple bullied samsung into pulling. Just for screen protection without the bulk of the folio cases which are annoying when I'm using it as a reader. I only use it at home. You'd think they'd be pouring out of China by now.

VIDEO- 3 MAJOR Problems With The LG V10

Has anyone else had these annoying issues with the V10?

T-Mobil version, nope

Verizon version, nope... Speaker is...okay. Fingerprint scanner has worked from day one with my Ringke case. No call drops even with just one or two bars.

On tmobile, I don't use the fingerprint scanner but don't have the other 2 problems.

No problems here.. H921N dual sim variant... Wtf are the carriers doing to these phones

Verizon, no case but the fingerprint is only an issue if my fingers are a bit wet. That's it though.
No dropped calls, and I'm not noticing any issues with the speaker like he was experiencing. My only bug is that it keeps offering me tutorials on connecting to Wi-Fi/Bluetooth whenever I open those settings. Gets annoying.

I got none of those problems
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no prob here
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I only have a problem with the fingerprint sensor (without a case), nothing else.

T-Mobile variant here, haven't tried the fingerprint sensor but dont have the other two issues at all.

I have the T-Mobile phone and the finger print scanner with a case is a problem. Works only like 1 in 10 tries. Makes using the finger print scanner with a case not doable. But like he points out this problem has already been addressed on ATT and now just need an update from T-Moble (who would have thought ATT would get an update out first )
The other two issues mentioned in this I have not had.

Nope, don't use it and nope. T-mo bone stock.

No problems except for the fingerprint reader. I'm on Verizon using their clam shell case. It is horrid with the case on... I don't care much for the fingerprint reader anyway...

stevenlong said:
I have the T-Mobile phone and the finger print scanner with a case is a problem. Works only like 1 in 10 tries. Makes using the finger print scanner with a case not doable. But like he points out this problem has already been addressed on ATT and now just need an update from T-Moble (who would have thought ATT would get an update out first )
The other two issues mentioned in this I have not had.
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I have the T-Mobile version and only have the case issue, but its not an issue for me as I dont use cases.
I have no idea how he is having those other issues, but I dont have those other problems!

Not having any of these problems on Tmobile.

Mine is H901.
Speaker is soft comparing with G4, but mine does not have "decreasing volume" problem.
Fingerprint scanner problem with case can be easily fixed to put a conductor, but make sure your hand is dry enough.
Reception is OK with mine.
Mine problem is...USB jack because it's loose.

NO problems here as well...Had a minor issue with case not reading my fingerprint scanner, but was easily fixed. Just rescan your finger print with the case on, and also do the edges of your finger with a "poking" motion on the scanner.

H961N here.. I don't have any of those problems.
Can't say much about the fingerprint issue because I don't have any case (yet).

Fingerprint scanner is finicky with my Incipio case. Works great without case. I don't use fingerprint scanner so no biggie anyway.
Don't have the other two problems.

Give a big issue is Verizon and the fact that there is no root currently you cannot take advantage of the phone's processor or DAC if you do not have full access to the system's hardware they've taken the beautiful muscle car and put a governor on it.
Viper4android + DAC+custom roms and mods you sell a device like this is meant to be used. When I pay $700 for a freaking phone it better do everything it can.
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Fingerprint doesn't work so good

Hi, I have just bought my new S7 and setup my fingerprint on it.
I didn't have fingerprint on my old phone so I can't compare it but I find it really inaccurate..
It gives me alot of wrongs if I am not landing my finger perfectly centered and sometimes even when it is, its still wrong..
I have tried to reassign fingerprints which does improve it for that couple of minutes but later on when I grab my phone and try to unlock it I get so many wrongs..
Is it just me? or any one else find it frustrating?
Any tips to improve it?
Thanks.

Mine never has issues, if your hands are clean and not prone to being sweaty then I would exchange it.

mcjordan92 said:
Hi, I have just bought my new S7 and setup my fingerprint on it.
I didn't have fingerprint on my old phone so I can't compare it but I find it really inaccurate..
It gives me alot of wrongs if I am not landing my finger perfectly centered and sometimes even when it is, its still wrong..
I have tried to reassign fingerprints which does improve it for that couple of minutes but later on when I grab my phone and try to unlock it I get so many wrongs..
Is it just me? or any one else find it frustrating?
Any tips to improve it?
Thanks.
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Unlike naturally how we expect it to work or how the other sensors like iPhone's, Nexus 6p's etc. works, with Galaxy S7 you should be careful when registering the fingerprint because of the relatively small surface area of the sensor. To make it clear, you can cover almost the whole finger print (considering the relatively large rounded shape of the sensor) in various other devices. While in the case of S7 you should only register the fingerprint in the way your finger will naturally positioned when unlocking. In my case considering the thumb, only an edge of the thumb will only get in contact with the sensor not the the center part or the other areas of the print. So just register the print in the way you normally hold and unlock the phone not keeping in a flat area and registering. If this works there is nothing wrong with the sensor. Otherwise you gonna need to replace the unit.
PS: Correct me if I'm wrong @cadcamaro ;-P

try registering same finger 2 or 3 times, this helps a lot increasing the accuracy of the scanner.
tip and sides of the finger is very important when registering
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Sheryl John said:
Unlike naturally how we expect it to work or how the other sensors like iPhone's, Nexus 6p's etc. works, with Galaxy S7 you should be careful when registering the fingerprint because of the relatively small surface area of the sensor. To make it clear, you can cover almost the whole finger print (considering the relatively large rounded shape of the sensor) in various other devices. While in the case of S7 you should only register the fingerprint in the way your finger will naturally positioned when unlocking. In my case considering the thumb, only an edge of the thumb will only get in contact with the sensor not the the center part or the other areas of the print. So just register the print in the way you normally hold and unlock the phone not keeping in a flat area and registering. If this works there is nothing wrong with the sensor. Otherwise you gonna need to replace the unit.
PS: Correct me if I'm wrong @cadcamaro ;-P
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I personally set up my thumb when my phone is in my hand already, I also make sure that I move my thumb around and read as much of it as possible.

Thanks for all of your tips!!
I don't think my sensor is defected, it works after all..
I'll try the trick for registering only the tip of the thumb which indeed is what usually presses the button.. in fact I did register that part but not only that..
And about the register more than one time the same finger, does this thing actually recommended?
I mean its kinda ruin the machine learning of that thing.. it gets 2 different fingers that looks alike isn't it?

For me, using the thumb only works if I use/register the center of the thumb. The tip never works, but I can live with that. Center always works

works perfectly for me. in comparison to my S6's finger print sensor, this one is 10x better - faster to recognize and unlock and much more accurate.

SM-N9860 HK Version - any issues with Fingerprint scanner with factory protector

So we get the screen - protector pre-installed, and this is my 1st ever fingerprint ( under the skin ) phone
I cannot make it work perfectly as well
it takes for it to recognize it for registration
I even followed the tip where I make 2 fingerprints of the same thumb
I look at videos where ppl are touching it gently
I have to press hard if it works but most times, it doesnt recognize and I have to sorta try few angles beofe I do this
Is it because of screen protector?
Any help, tips please and if anyone can show me how their works coz I swear I am having issues

this is my 3rd sammy with the screen scanner...they work so so with the factory screen protector (this one has been the best out of s10 plus, note 10 plus) but they work way better if you remove it.
of course then your screen is vulnerable but that's the choice pretty much.
im using my note 9 today and much prefer the scanner on the back still lol

Finger print is a hit or miss for me and I don't have a screen protector ??*

inningsdefeat500 said:
So we get the screen - protector pre-installed, and this is my 1st ever fingerprint ( under the skin ) phone
I cannot make it work perfectly as well
it takes for it to recognize it for registration
I even followed the tip where I make 2 fingerprints of the same thumb
I look at videos where ppl are touching it gently
I have to press hard if it works but most times, it doesnt recognize and I have to sorta try few angles beofe I do this
Is it because of screen protector?
Any help, tips please and if anyone can show me how their works coz I swear I am having issues
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It works very well for me. Not ideal but really well with the built-in screen protector.
There is one hack to make biometrics work faster - go to Optimise Battery Usage permissions and untick the com.samsung.android.biometrics entry. This will allow biometrics service to always work and will improve biometrics response time greatly.

It works, like on n10 before it. Not as good and fast as one on one plus 8 pro which I had before but it works. Best advice is to buy gearfit 2 pro or some from active watches and make it as a trusted device
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VirtualWaver said:
It works very well for me. Not ideal but really well with the built-in screen protector.
There is one hack to make biometrics work faster - go to Optimise Battery Usage permissions and untick the com.samsung.android.biometrics entry. This will allow biometrics service to always work and will improve biometrics response time greatly.
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Didn't feel a difference from this.

UK, Sim free handset, already tried the register the same finger twice and wasn't helping. Now got one finger four times but still the same issue. It fails so often that sometimes it goes over the 5 allowable attempts, or is just very slow, and also needs a harder press that my previous Notes.
It still has factory screen protector on.
Any suggestions?
And how do you find the "Optimise Battery Usage permissions and untick the com.samsung.android.biometrics"
Thanks.

Try to learn to use face unlock (I'm on same path jow)...fp on S and N samsung devices is terrable! I had one plus 8 pro one month and after optical reader, this ultrasonic is disaster [emoji849]
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Proday said:
Try to learn to use face unlock (I'm on same path jow)...fp on S and N samsung devices is terrable! I had one plus 8 pro one month and after optical reader, this ultrasonic is disaster [emoji849]
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Working great on S20U and N20U here
Register same fingerprint 2-3 times
Disable Battery optimisation for Biometrics
Disable Unlock Animation
Enable Increase Touch Sensitivity
Both phones unlock with FP with hardly even a touch

Mby if you work in office and have perfect hands (fingers). For people that works at a construction yard this is a no go (have s20 and n20 ultra 5g right now with me)!
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Proday said:
Mby if you work in office and have perfect hands (fingers). For people that works at a construction yard this is a no go (have s20 and n20 ultra 5g right now with me)!
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Well yea, if your fingerprints are a mess then a fingerprint reader isn't going to read them very well, kinda obvious?

*Detection* said:
Well yea, if your fingerprints are a mess then a fingerprint reader isn't going to read them very well, kinda obvious?
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As I sad, on One plus 8 pro fp works like a charm (I had a few weeks even samsung s10 lite; for a miles better than this samsung flagships)!
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Fingerprint sensor - anyone else finding it extremely bad?

I'm trying to find out if my device is faulty as the finger print sensor is extremely inconsistent.
Previously capacitive finger print sensors I've used have pretty much been flawless unless your finger was dirty or wet, but I'm getting far too many failures to unlock the Fold2. I'm either greeted with "No match", "Cover the entire sensor" or "Wipe the finger print sensor" messages. It's very temperamental - I can click the button to turn the screen and keep my finger in place and it will give me "No match", if I slightly raise my finger off the button and rest it back on the sensor with my finger in place it will unlock....
I have registered this finger (index on right hand) 4 times in the settings. I can test my fingers in the biometrics section of the app and it seems to register a print every time so it looks like it's an issue with how the sensor works when actually unlocking the phone.

Works fine here, but disabled it. The placement is ridiculous!
/CK

Same thing for me, works fine in apps and elsewhere but unlocking the screen is as frustrating as hell..... had the same issue with the S10e but hoped they had improved things. On research (since the S10e) I believe this only affects certain types of people like me with certain types of skin/fingerprint characteristics. Rear fingerprint scanners are no issue for me at all, it's just side mount !!

It took some getting used to but I like it now. I do wish they where up higher.

I noticed that the way I hold the phone and the placement of the sensor had me using the side of my index and thumb rather than the center of either. I put both in again while being careful to use the side rather center of my finger and it works fine now. Another thing that's a little of a push is that you can set it to always hot which helps. The push part comes in because you can trigger it enough while simply holding the phone that you'll max your attempts accidentally and have to put in your password.

Works fine for me, but as others say, the placement is awful. Holding the closed phone in your hand the way you normally would and you touch the sensor causing the 5 attempted unlocks to kick in so I often end up needing to use pattern unlock.

Works much faster than the Z Flip. But the placement is terrible.
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I am not sure they could have placed it anywhere else.
An in-screen one on the front wouldn't be helpful when you are using the inner screen, and one on the back would be very awkward with the phone open, especially as the inner screen is probably used equally in both portrait and landscape. Certainly wouldn't expect one on the inner screen anyway, the technology is not up to that yet.
But compared to my Note 20 Ultra, the fingerprint reader on the Fold 2 is far more reliable and quicker in my experience.
As someone else said here, the trick is to register your thumb predominantly and scan the edges of your thumb. Note how you hold your phone and use the sensor naturally and use that part of your thumb or finger when registering your prints. And register more than one set using the same finger or thumb.
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Flawless for me

It's a million times better than the S20 series!

Much better than the Flip.
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Works perfectly for me. Better than my Note 10+ did. I like a physical button much better than in-screen. That being said, my N20U fingerprint scanner also works better than the N10+. I have small hands so that might also help. I don't think the placement would be that good for my Husband's large hands though...

Works fine for me!

its fine for me. i had to set it for a few fingers though based on the diff ways of holding it

OG Fold user here and it's absolutely awful and inconsistent for me. Easily the worst scanner I've ever used in a phone.

My problem is locating it on the side of the phone if there was some sort of indentation or something to better locate it, I think it would work better.

I find it pretty reliable to the point that I can unlock it without trying based on how I reach for my phone in my pocket. I also find it mostly well-placed when holding it with the main screen open and using it for apps or to unlock the phone.