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Stylus for Nexus 9

I'm not planning on getting a nexus 9 quite yet, but in case any of you are interested in getting one, you should really consider also getting a stylus for the screen. I use my stylus for everything on there, and this saves me from having to use a screen protector, which makes the display a whole heck of a lot better. I've used a few different styli, and this amPen stylus is pretty good, by my standards. You can even get replacement tips.

Resolution of touch screen ...?
Does anyone know the sensitivity of the digitizer? I would like to use a very fine tip stylus (like the directstylus included with the nvidia shield tablet), but am concerned that often tablet digitizers have lower resolution so it would have trouble picking up the small tip...

profjoe said:
Does anyone know the sensitivity of the digitizer? I would like to use a very fine tip stylus (like the directstylus included with the nvidia shield tablet), but am concerned that often tablet digitizers have lower resolution so it would have trouble picking up the small tip...
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This one is not a fine tip, and would not be optimal for drawing or note-taking, but this is a terrific substitute for your fingertip, and leaves no finger prints.

dianestory2 said:
This one is not a fine tip, and would not be optimal for drawing or note-taking, but this is a terrific substitute for your fingertip, and leaves no finger prints.
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Do you know if the Nexus 9 supports the directstylus?

Knucklessg1 said:
Do you know if the Nexus 9 supports the directstylus?
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I'm not entirely sure - i mean, I can't imagine why it would not...?

dianestory2 said:
Im not entirely sure - i mean, I cant imagine why it would not...?
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Because it requires special NVidia software to recognize fine tip stylus. I haven't heard anything anywhere about support.

Knucklessg1 said:
Because it requires special NVidia software to recognize fine tip stylus. I haven't heard anything anywhere about support.
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Idk about that, but I like the simple ones.... I too have an ampen stylus that I really like. I just stick to what I know works.

Ya I need a fine tip stylus for not taking and drawing in class.

mk92595 said:
Ya I need a fine tip stylus for not taking and drawing in class.
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Im looking for a fine tip stylus for note taking as well. Have you come across anything yet?

larry567 said:
Im looking for a fine tip stylus for note taking as well. Have you come across anything yet?
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I ordered this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NK0VK1U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and it should be delivered today. I'm not sure on what to expect

mk92595 said:
I ordered this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NK0VK1U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and it should be delivered today. I'm not sure on what to expect
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Be sure to let us all know, it looks interesting

yeah let me know within 6 hours (im on the west coast so you got some time) as I can get it overnight if you think its worth it. ;P
mk92595 said:
I ordered this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NK0VK1U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and it should be delivered today. I'm not sure on what to expect
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natsinicky said:
Be sure to let us all know, it looks interesting
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It broke the first day I used it. Sent back for a refund
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marctronixx said:
yeah let me know within 6 hours (im on the west coast so you got some time) as I can get it overnight if you think its worth it. ;P
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Like I said. It broke the first day I used it and I returned it for a refund

mk92595 said:
It broke the first day I used it. Sent back for a refund
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Like I said. It broke the first day I used it and I returned it for a refund
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WOW!! That's awful! At least you can get your money back! Try an ampen one next, I have that one, and it's pretty good. It is not a fine pointed stylus, but it works as a terrific substitute for your finger, so you get no finger prints. I would check out that one next.

natsinicky said:
WOW!! That's awful! At least you can get your money back! Try an ampen one next, I have that one, and it's pretty good. It is not a fine pointed stylus, but it works as a terrific substitute for your finger, so you get no finger prints. I would check out that one next.
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Already ordered a different fine point one. I don't the exact name for it but I will try it out when it arrives tomorrow.

mk92595 said:
Already ordered a different fine point one. I don't the exact name for it but I will try it out when it arrives tomorrow.
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the wacom seems to be pretty popular
http://www.wacom.com/en/us/everyday...CKiT0r9VK-ENBQG_e3eqfgG5E3R8wFI-fAaAgXO8P8HAQ
from what i can tell it doesnt support pressure sensitivity on android YET, but plans to and does work as a basic stylus.

ejkeebler said:
the wacom seems to be pretty popular
http://www.wacom.com/en/us/everyday...CKiT0r9VK-ENBQG_e3eqfgG5E3R8wFI-fAaAgXO8P8HAQ
from what i can tell it doesnt support pressure sensitivity on android YET, but plans to and does work as a basic stylus.
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Only mentions iPad on site.

mk92595 said:
Only mentions iPad on site.
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yep, however it still functions as a touch device. and i read plans were for them to support android with the additional features.

personally using this. BEAST stylus
http://www.amazon.com/DotPen-Androi...5785571&sr=1-2&keywords=active+stylus+android

how long have you been using it? did you use other styli prior?
do you have a nex 9? what apps to take notes (if you do that) are you using with it?
reviews on amazon seem ok....

AT&T Update on V10 today. NOT Marshmallow

I just got a notification and am currently updating my V10. I don't know what it is yet, and haven't seen any news on what it might be
As soon as it finishes, I'll see if I can find out what it is
Version 5.1.1 Build number is LMY47V
Software version H90010f
I'll have to do some digging to see what has changed
Edit #2 Seems folks are saying the fingerprint scanner is working better and Reddit user said that "saving edited pictures in gallery is fixed now" (I didnt know there was a problem)

Don't know what all it does but my fingerprint reader works now with my case!!

mine does too...damn i just cut my case two days ago. now i need to buy a new case.

I haven't really found anything on what this update was about. Might call AT&T later

Whaaaaattttt!
Sent from my pretty nifty brand new LG V10

Already a post about this··· and it seems to help some people's finger print sensor with case on...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3252021
BeameD From My LG V10... The one with the ALWAYS ON SCREEN... Watching me.. ?

chiikko561 said:
Already a post about this··· and it seems to help some people's finger print sensor with case on...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3252021
BeameD From My LG V10... The one with the ALWAYS ON SCREEN... Watching me..
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Yep, all I was able to "unofficially" find

Per AT&T:
Amazon V5.9
Google Security Patch
Spell Correction Disable Setting add
Conference Call screen
Finger Print recognition improvement when Bumper Case used

ortiz34holla said:
Per AT&T:
Amazon V5.9
Google Security Patch
Spell Correction Disable Setting add
Conference Call screen
Finger Print recognition improvement when Bumper Case used
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Thanks for the info

https://support.t-mobile.com/community/phones-tablets-devices/software-updates
The v10 doesnt even show up on tmobiles support page to check to progess on an update.

My phone keeps saying no updates available. WTF?

jedthehumanoid said:
My phone keeps saying no updates available. WTF?
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I got the notification for an update and I hit remind me later because my battery was low and now it says no update available.

They may have pulled it

clockcycle said:
https://support.t-mobile.com/community/phones-tablets-devices/software-updates
The v10 doesnt even show up on tmobiles support page to check to progess on an update.
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Where's the love? Where's the love??

Looking forward to this update. My fingerprint reader hasn't been very accurate (and that is without a case).

cliffr39 said:
Looking forward to this update. My fingerprint reader hasn't been very accurate (and that is without a case).
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My scanner is ok. Initially, I thought it was great but now I have noticed it is flakey. What's really weird is that if it doesn't read it right away, it continues to fail unless I turn the screen off and start over. It's sort of odd. I'd be more annoyed but to me the fingerprint scanner is a gimmick. I'm more interested in getting the update for the sake of teasing my wife whose iphone never reads right! lol

My finger print scanner is epic

Honestly, I can't say I see any difference at all in the finger print scanner performance(not sporting a case right now) after the update

jedthehumanoid said:
My phone keeps saying no updates available. WTF?
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Nismo300zx said:
I got the notification for an update and I hit remind me later because my battery was low and now it says no update available.
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I believe you need to be on WiFi - Mine did the same thing - went back to my WiFi zone (home) and update came back.
kangi26 said:
Honestly, I can't say I see any difference at all in the finger print scanner performance(not sporting a case right now) after the update
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No case either, but since the update i haven't had a missed scan. Before I had a couple.

Cboss said:
I believe you need to be on WiFi - Mine did the same thing - went back to my WiFi zone (home) and update came back.
No case either, but since the update i haven't had a missed scan. Before I had a couple.
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Yup after update, fingerprint scanner working 99% of the time
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Oreo and Fingerprint Management

Fingerprint management under Nougat worked great, under Oreo I am having a difficult time enrolling fingerprints. Anyone else having this issue?

no problems here.
BTW: it can be helpful to take two prints per finger . It’s a little bit tricky, but fingerprint recognizing will be more fast after then.

All is good for me but a full reset of the phone was necessary.

My fingerprint manage takes not easy fingerprints like before.
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Try cleaning the sensor.

ante0 said:
Try cleaning the sensor.
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Did that and I still have an issue. Tried using 3 different fingers too! Only able to get the pinky finger to register.

Was a bit tricky getting it to register the prints, just have to keep trying but once they are registered the scanner works really fast and is perfect

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Was a bit tricky getting it to register the prints, just have to keep trying but once they are registered the scanner works really fast and is perfect
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Under Nougat registering fingerprints was fast and easy, but with Oreo it is difficult - at least that has been my experience. You're right though after they are registered the system works well.

vijer said:
Under Nougat registering fingerprints was fast and easy, but with Oreo it is difficult - at least that has been my experience. You're right though after they are registered the system works well.
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Try a hard reset. No one has this problem.
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Fingerprint trick

Just slide up instead of touching. Works more accurate in my opinion

sad that a year old technology in a flagship device is broken af.

stef.brl said:
sad that a year old technology in a flagship device is broken af.
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Not broken, just gets dirty and needs a clean

Mackay53 said:
Not broken, just gets dirty and needs a clean
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no it's out of the box not correctly working

stef.brl said:
no it's out of the box not correctly working
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Sent it back to Sony they will fix it.
Bashing it will not solve it.

Efe64 said:
Sent it back to Sony they will fix it.
Bashing it will not solve it.
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I reached out to Sony and got a new phone same problem

stef.brl said:
I reached out to Sony and got a new phone same problem
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Then sent it again until they fix it.

Efe64 said:
Then sent it again until they fix it.
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Certainly, if the backup with Xperia companion would work maybe. many people have problems with the fingerprint so it's software problem in my opinion.

Nah Xperia 1 has a very bad FP sensor, I checked with my old XZ Premium which works very well.

use the little finger does not fail
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I got mine working relatively well, when I registered fingerprint the second time (after deleting it) I used to fingers during one registration (index and thumb). I just wanted to see what would happen, now it takes both fingers say... 2/3 times.

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Chima2 said:
I got mine working relatively well, when I registered fingerprint the second time (after deleting it) I used to fingers during one registration (index and thumb). I just wanted to see what would happen, now it takes both fingers say... 2/3 times.
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Oh yes ,i followed ur way and now it works so well . Tks.

Fingerprint issues

Hello, does anyone have fingerprint issues? My XZ1 never missed a beat. This one hardly works. Wondering if it's software or hardware problem?
Thank you

same problem here. sometimes works well, sometimes not at all.

Hmm I wonder if the Xperia 1 users have the issue
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zippy01 said:
Hmm I wonder if the Xperia 1 users have the issue
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yup it does.
there is a loooooong thread about it at official forum.
https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-1/WHY-THE-FINGERPRINT-SCANNER-IS-SO-BAD/td-p/1378272

yyiimm said:
yup it does.
there is a loooooong thread about it at official forum.
https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-1/WHY-THE-FINGERPRINT-SCANNER-IS-SO-BAD/td-p/1378272
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Thanks for the link I think it's solved now. Still not as good as the XZ1 scanner but I found that my thumb was slightly angled under normal circumstances so I added more prints and so far so good
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As far as I can tell you have two unlock states. You can't use the power button to wake and then use the fingerprint sensor to unlock you can only use the fingerprint sensor to wake and unlock.
If you use the power button to wake then you have to use the pin method to unlock. This is what I've found.

I've found it's usually if the sensor gets dirty, which seems to be quite a lot. a quick clean usually gets it working straight away

zippy01 said:
Hello, does anyone have fingerprint issues? My XZ1 never missed a beat. This one hardly works. Wondering if it's software or hardware problem?
Thank you
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I put my finger along the side of the phone while making my scans, for me it works almost every time now.
Previously I had my finger on a line away from the side using my thumb nail to nail direction now I use from top to middle which gives a better result
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It's funny because mine is very good (9210 model) and I came from OnePlus 7t pro where I hated the in screen finger print reader

Must have been firmware dependent as mine is almost perfect now since upgrade to android 10. Anyone else have problems?
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Try cleaning settings cache. Also system settings storage app cache.

mcvisster said:
Try cleaning settings cache. Also system settings storage app cache.
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New to the device. This is great advice. Thanks

Sign the Petition
Product recall announcement for Xperia 1 and 5 due to faulty Finger Print sensor
www.change.org

Clear your hand and the sensors place on the phone. I have no problems with it.

The latest android 11 update appears to turn fingerprint registration and usage into a better experience....
I've had problems with previous updates either lost functionality all together or sporadic usage.
Its nore more accurate than I ever remember.

Having lived with this for almost 2 years it looks like a combo of hardware and software. IE the software driver doesn't work fast enough to recognise the fingerprint and will occasionally miss a beat. I re-program after updating firmware updates and depending on how big the update is/ Security based and find I have to wipe fingerprints and PIN/Password too, for the fingerprint sensor to be re-discovered and then use the pre-setup program app which I have to use slowly 2 seconds between detections otherwise the app fails to detect the sensor and stops working again so I have to reboot the phone to re-detect and start programming the next fingerprint.
This handset has a bad fingerprint driver/app for the latest Android me thinks.