Nov 14th Update Worth It? - AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers

I want aware of this update until I saw the issues some had after installing it. I downloaded it, but hesitate installing it.
Is it worth it? Has anyone had any more problems with it?

I've had it since release. No issues, everything is running smoothly. I consider myself a power user and use a wide array of the features. No issues at this point
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The security updates alone are worth it. Been running it since release and have no issues at all.

No. ****ty updates. Lost face unlock and permission monitor after update.

I lost faceinlock too. It's to do with exchange policy server. But our IT Dept made no changes. So no fix.

yiyi28 said:
No. ****ty updates. Lost face unlock and permission monitor after update.
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ekerbuddyeker said:
I lost faceinlock too. It's to do with exchange policy server. But our IT Dept made no changes. So no fix.
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Why are you crying about? Face-unlock are worthless in Samsung phones. You can use your own picture to unlock phone.

ekerbuddyeker said:
I lost faceinlock too. It's to do with exchange policy server. But our IT Dept made no changes. So no fix.
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I think the update re-categorize face unlock to a lower security level, which makes it ineligible for unlocking the device under most security policy. Is your permission history in permission monitor still working?

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Can't find answer anywhere - Exchange security and pattern unlock

I have the Inspire 4G and my office is using Exchange security so pattern unlock is disabled and now I can only use a pin. I hate typing in a pin.
I've read about a few methods to get pattern unlock working again but none of them seemed to work so far. I haven't seen any for the Inspire.
Any suggestions?
Grateful for any tips. Thanks!
Soundchasr said:
I have the Inspire 4G and my office is using Exchange security so pattern unlock is disabled and now I can only use a pin. I hate typing in a pin.
I've read about a few methods to get pattern unlock working again but none of them seemed to work so far. I haven't seen any for the Inspire.
Any suggestions?
Grateful for any tips. Thanks!
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Security Pattern is not recognized by many institutions. So it is not supported. I think this is because the admin can reset it if its either PIN or password.
If it's not possible to get pattern to work is there a way around Exchange security altogether?
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If it's not possible to get pattern to work is there a way around Exchange security altogether?
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Well that would pretty much render Exchange useless, wouldn't it?
Soundchasr said:
If it's not possible to get pattern to work is there a way around Exchange security altogether?
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You could try that. But remember, these days corps are very very serious about security issues. Don't tamper or play around security stuff when it comes to ur job. Do u want to risk ur job for the sake something so trivial?
diablo009 said:
You could try that. But remember, these days corps are very very serious about security issues. Don't tamper or play around security stuff when it comes to ur job. Do u want to risk ur job for the sake something so trivial?
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Agreed, if I found someone bypassing the lock on my old job they would be fired on the spot. I know IT is a pita for alot of people but it is there for a reason, if you agree with it or not.

OTA Update

I just got an OTA update. The "details" weren't detailed at all... just "improvements to android." This is just a heads up if you want to check for one. I'm also curious if anyone knows if this brings any improvements?
I don't have a wireless charger (Samsung has it and is supposed to be fixing it) but maybe this will fix the wireless charging problem?
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I just got an OTA update. The "details" weren't detailed at all... just "improvements to android." This is just a heads up if you want to check for one. I'm also curious if anyone knows if this brings any improvements?
I don't have a wireless charger (Samsung has it and is supposed to be fixing it) but maybe this will fix the wireless charging problem?
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So far in the Verizon notes it's a security patch only
Verizon Wireless Technician using Tapatalk on Note 5
Are we supposed to be getting anything else soon?
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@Hezzennater, wat's the build no.? If it's oi1 or oi# then most probably it's Samsung Pay update all Samsung devices in US are being treated with right now.
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@Hezzennater, wat's the build no.? If it's oi1 or oi# then most probably it's Samsung Pay update all Samsung devices in US are being treated with right now.
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Are you referring to the last three numbers?
It's OGJ
Wireless charging is working for me. Just got my phone today and it updated during setup.
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I want to update and enable Samsung Pay and fix the wireless charging but security patches always take away possibility of root etc
I got it and I see the updated kernel, etc.
Still fails the stagefright check!
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Wireless charging is working for me. Just got my phone today and it updated during setup.
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On the official samsung wireless not-fast charger?
cpufrost said:
I got it and I see the updated kernel, etc.
Still fails the stagefright check!
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Stage fright?
Someone in the other thread said they worked for Verizon and that the last update allows for Samsung pay to work, but since they aren't officially supporting it, the last step is Samsung making a special update to give it the feature, somehow not through Verizon?
Everything is hearsay, anecdotal, and annoying. But that's all we've got I suppose.
The update makes the wireless charging worse for me using the older mini charger, it worked fairly well before the update.
Correct, It unlocks the functionality needed for Samsung Pay, Verizon and Samsung are still negotiating official support. Samsung is not willing to activate Verizon members cards until Verizon makes an agreement.
I hesitantly took this update on my Note5, and so far regret it. Everything was running absolutely fine until the update, then things got weird. I get ANRs, which isn't a terrible thing when seldom, but then the lock screen crashed over and over, and wouldn't let me do anything. Also, during the crash, it showed my home screen wallpaper and contents, which I'm pretty sure is a security concern. Anyways, I had to do a hard reset, and it cleared that issue up, but now boot time is significantly longer and the finger print reader is giving me problems. Not once did I have a problem with the finger print reader before the update. I'll look into this and see if anything in my control is causing this instability.
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I hesitantly took this update on my Note5, and so far regret it. Everything was running absolutely fine until the update, then things got weird. I get ANRs, which isn't a terrible thing when seldom, but then the lock screen crashed over and over, and wouldn't let me do anything. Also, during the crash, it showed my home screen wallpaper and contents, which I'm pretty sure is a security concern. Anyways, I had to do a hard reset, and it cleared that issue up, but now boot time is significantly longer and the finger print reader is giving me problems. Not once did I have a problem with the finger print reader before the update. I'll look into this and see if anything in my control is causing this instability.
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Interesting. I took the update and nothing is wrong for me as far as general day to day tasks go. Fingerprint scanner still works and everything feels just as smooth as before.
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david_hume said:
Interesting. I took the update and nothing is wrong for me as far as general day to day tasks go. Fingerprint scanner still works and everything feels just as smooth as before.
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Same here, it runs just as good as the previous build
Mayze23 said:
Same here, it runs just as good as the previous build
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Ditto, mine is running just as good if not better since the update.
Hezzennater said:
Stage fright?
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Get Zimperium stagefright detector from the play store and it will show the device is still vulnerable.
Now I'm not having issues like other users but Antutu scores dropped and things like crossy road are unplayable.
If this is how things are to come I'm done. This device was nearly perfect and now not so sure. I'm still in my 14 day period to return this device, may just do that.
More than likely it's due to the new kernel. With a locked bootloader this is impossible for the user to fix.
shadolis said:
I hesitantly took this update on my Note5, and so far regret it. Everything was running absolutely fine until the update, then things got weird. I get ANRs, which isn't a terrible thing when seldom, but then the lock screen crashed over and over, and wouldn't let me do anything. Also, during the crash, it showed my home screen wallpaper and contents, which I'm pretty sure is a security concern. Anyways, I had to do a hard reset, and it cleared that issue up, but now boot time is significantly longer and the finger print reader is giving me problems. Not once did I have a problem with the finger print reader before the update. I'll look into this and see if anything in my control is causing this instability.
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Weird, I had no issues. Hopefully it was a fluke and it clears up fo ryou.
Also, it seems to be confirmed that the OTA update does allow for Samsung Pay to work. Now we have to wait for the app to be released to the play store.
This is the Tweet from Will Graylin saying, "soon to be down loadable on Google Play for Verizon customers. Hoping in the next week or so."
https://twitter.com/wgraylin/status/648896346297004033

Auto Rotate Issues w/ latest update?

Has anyone else noticed any issues with their sensors after the December security patch? My auto rotate and proximity sensor both seem to be on the fritz. A reboot will temporarily fix the issue. I'm wondering if it's just my phone or others are experiencing these issues.
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Agreed. Screen doesn't go off when raised to your ear sometimes and same thing with autorotate. Reboot fixes it. It's annoying though.
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Driving me crazy! Most of the time not even the camera will rotate! Husband's phone is the same since last update.
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Same here, I'm surprised how dead this forum is now. Hopefully 7 will be released soon and fix it, or an update in the interim.
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Same here, I'm surprised how dead this forum is now. Hopefully 7 will be released soon and fix it, or an update in the interim.
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I just got January's security patch. It's too early to tell if it fixed the sensor issues.
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skunkle88 said:
I just got January's security patch. It's too early to tell if it fixed the sensor issues.
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Got the bqa1 update, still having rotation failure
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Got the bqa1 update, still having rotation failure
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Have you tried backing up and saving your stuff and then doing a full factory reset to see if that fixes your problems?
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Have you tried backing up and saving your stuff and then doing a full factory reset to see if that fixes your problems?
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Thought about it, but at this point it seems easier just to reboot the phone.
Of note though, the rotation failure seems to happen after using navigation...possibly. I'll report back if I can determine certain apps or actions trigger the failure.
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So far so good for me, after the update yesterday.
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Thought about it, but at this point it seems easier just to reboot the phone.
Of note though, the rotation failure seems to happen after using navigation...possibly. I'll report back if I can determine certain apps or actions trigger the failure.
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I don't get why they even bothered with the sensors and auto rotate because there was nothing wrong with them to begin with!! I guess Verizon hasn't ever heard of "if it ain't broke, don't mess with it".. This is why I don't like updating anyway!
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I don't get why they even bothered with the sensors and auto rotate because there was nothing wrong with them to begin with!! I guess Verizon hasn't ever heard of "if it ain't broke, don't mess with it".. This is why I don't like updating anyway!
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I don't understand it either. I know I'll be leaving the Samsung brand on my next upgrade! My wife bought a note 7 and went through that fiasco. After returning it and getting an S7 she hasn't seen a security patch since. She is sitting on Samsung's newest flagship and it's on October's security patch. Now my note 5 is flaky thanks to updates to things that were working just fine. I'm done, I'm hoping the next Pixel phone is everything I want it to be.
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I don't understand it either. I know I'll be leaving the Samsung brand on my next upgrade! My wife bought a note 7 and went through that fiasco. After returning it and getting an S7 she hasn't seen a security patch since. She is sitting on Samsung's newest flagship and it's on October's security patch. Now my note 5 is flaky thanks to updates to things that were working just fine. I'm done, I'm hoping the next Pixel phone is everything I want it to be.
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I've pretty much had it with Verizon at this point myself and I especially don't like being told what I can and can't do with the phone that I paid 800 dollars for in one payment only to find out it's all locked the hell down and Verizon won't even offer those of us who do want to mod our phones a way to unlock the bootloader.. It's like buying a car and being told where you can and cannot drive it.. Plain stupid!!
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I've pretty much had it with Verizon at this point myself and I especially don't like being told what I can and can't do with the phone that I paid 800 dollars for in one payment only to find out it's all locked the hell down and Verizon won't even offer those of us who do want to mod our phones a way to unlock the bootloader.. It's like buying a car and being told where you can and cannot drive it.. Plain stupid!!
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Once tax return comes in I'm looking for new phones and carrier. Been thinking about at&t prepaid and a couple OnePlus 3Ts for the wife and I.
tylerlawhon said:
Once tax return comes in I'm looking for new phones and carrier. Been thinking about at&t prepaid and a couple OnePlus 3Ts for the wife and I.
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I've already got my T-Mobile sim cards because I was testing a few carriers out and it seems like T-Mobile has the fastest speed, even beats Verizon which is sad! Basically I'm just waiting to see what the S8 is going to be like but it's not going to get bought if it's another locked down piece of junk!!
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I've already got my T-Mobile sim cards because I was testing a few carriers out and it seems like T-Mobile has the fastest speed, even beats Verizon which is sad! Basically I'm just waiting to see what the S8 is going to be like but it's not going to get bought if it's another locked down piece of junk!!
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Yeah. Unfortunately in my area, T-Mobile isn't so hot. AT&T and Verizon are king.
C1audia said:
So far so good for me, after the update yesterday.
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Was "yesterday's" update the February Security Patch?
My friend is on the January Patch and still having rotation & proximity issues.
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Was "yesterday's" update the February Security Patch?
My friend is on the January Patch and still having rotation & proximity issues.
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Lol... I don't know what update it was, I don't keep track anymore. It was the latest update.
So far so good, for my husband and I.
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C1audia said:
Lol... I don't know what update it was, I don't keep track anymore. It was the latest update.
So far so good, for my husband and I.
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Sorry to keep bugging you but could you please check in your Settings then About Device then scroll down to Android security patch level and let us know what it states (for example January 1, 2017)? OR in the same section, maybe you can also check what the Android Version is... It would be nice if you got the Nougat update/7.x!
If you have the February 1, 2017 patch then that's what most of us are waiting for to fix these issues! If you are still on the January patch then we need to look for another answer/fix.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Janet (aka burrzoo)
burrzoo said:
Sorry to keep bugging you but could you please check in your Settings then About Device then scroll down to Android security patch level and let us know what it states (for example January 1, 2017)? OR in the same section, maybe you can also check what the Android Version is... It would be nice if you got the Nougat update/7.x!
If you have the February 1, 2017 patch then that's what most of us are waiting for to fix these issues! If you are still on the January patch then we need to look for another answer/fix.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Janet (aka burrzoo)
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It looks like BPL4 (Dec) broke it and BQA1 (Jan) did not fix it.
I'm having the same issues with the screen-off during call and auto-rotate issues (I'm running BQA1).
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It looks like BPL4 (Dec) broke it and BQA1 (Jan) did not fix it.
I'm having the same issues with the screen-off during call and auto-rotate issues (I'm running BQA1).
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Let's hope C1audia received the February update and that would appear to have fixed the problems. Waiting on her response...

T-mobile Security Patch

Can any other T-mobile users out there please confirm what security patch we're on?
My device is showing March.
I'm on the same patch.
JodyBreeze901 said:
I'm on the same patch.
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OK thanks.
Not that I'm worried about anything, but it seems like a lack of effort on T-mobiles part to keep up with these things.
I'm not sweating it. I'm hoping that we're able to get the international software like the 6T was able to.
JodyBreeze901 said:
I'm not sweating it. I'm hoping that we're able to get the international software like the 6T was able to.
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Same here mate!
room511 said:
OK thanks.
Not that I'm worried about anything, but it seems like a lack of effort on T-mobiles part to keep up with these things.
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You're right on the tmobile part. I read there were 3 updates since the phones release already and the international is already on april security update, along with a camera quality update, smooth scrolling improvement, and DC dimming. I'm eagerly awaiting the international conversion app.
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I'm not sweating it. I'm hoping that we're able to get the international software like the 6T was able to.
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Once you get your OP unlocked from T-Mobile you can get your bootloader unlock code from OP and switch to the firmware directly from OnePlus.

Question Pixel 6a Fingerprint scanner flaw

Anyone else experiencing problems with the 6a fingerprint.It's unlocking even with the non-registered fingerprint. Is this a widespread issue?
Yes, seems widespread looking at various reports. A fix will probably come.
Hope 6a is not a phone with a bunch of various issues just like its big brothers.
Don't worry, an update will probably fix the problem.
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Yes, seems widespread looking at various reports. A fix will probably come.
Hope 6a is not a phone with a bunch of various issues just like its big brothers.
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I'm not seeing this as a widespread issue. Where did you see that? From AP there were only 2 devices that supposedly showed this bug whereas the staff none had the problem. I mean it hasn't even been delivered yet.
bobby janow said:
I'm not seeing this as a widespread issue. Where did you see that? From AP there were only 2 devices that supposedly showed this bug whereas the staff none had the problem. I mean it hasn't even been delivered yet.
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One guy with a pre release version does not a widespread issue make. We'll know more tomorrow. It very well might be but isn't yet.
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One guy with a pre release version does not a widespread issue make. We'll know more tomorrow. It very well might be but isn't yet.
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The units with the said issue tested by the reviewers are not pre-production units, those are the final units without a retail imprint.
Here's another one(at 14:47):
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The units with the said issue tested by the reviewers are not pre-production units, those are the final units without a retail imprint.
Here's another one:
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Ok that's 2. Pre distribution then. Let's wait this one out before you jump to conclusions. AP couldn't replicate the issue so I'm a little leery on assigning a flaw because of 2 reports. As I said it might be more widespread but we'll know more tomorrow.
Aside, who hands someone a phone that's locked? If anyone handles my phone it's because I've given them access. I wonder if the FPR (possible flaw) will unlock a banking app that is bio-metric? That would be an interesting test and bigger issue if there is indeed a problem.
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Ok that's 2. Pre distribution then. Let's wait this one out before you jump to conclusions. AP couldn't replicate the issue so I'm a little leery on assigning a flaw because of 2 reports. As I said it might be more widespread but we'll know more tomorrow.
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Counted the one from beebom as the 3rd one?
At 1:23
There are actually more reports via a Google search.
But yeah, I'm not worried yet because I don't think a software update will not fix it, I just hope the update arrives before the retail units go to hands. But since Google took a very long time to fix issues with its big brothers, I'll not get a retail unit until it's fixed first.
@Virgo_Guy A mere bag o' shells. I'll make sure that it works correctly when I get it tomorrow and gloat. ;-) If it has a flaw I'll keep it in my sight at all times. But my wife knows all my passwords and our joint account number. So now what? Sleep with one eye open, shower with her to keep her honest? Decisions, decisions.
Just got mine. All set up. Zero issues with the finger print sensor. Works first try with only fingers registered. Went around my office letting people try to unlock with zero success.
This phone is so amazing. I'm coming from the pixel 6, to the S22. I prefer this all day long over them.
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Just got mine. All set up. Zero issues with the finger print sensor. Works first try with only fingers registered. Went around my office letting people try to unlock with zero success.
This phone is so amazing. I'm coming from the pixel 6, to the S22. I prefer this all day long over them.
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Let us know about heating issue when on Mobile Data..
Also let me know if heating issue can be reduced by disabling 5G..
It took like an hour to set up yesterday. Downloading all my apps. Setting everything up. Phone got a little warm which is usual. Since using it normally, including YouTube and playing with the camera, honestly didn't feel the phone get warm at all.
I've disabled 5G as LTE is just as fast where I am (Toronto) so couldn't really help you there.
hello, I just received mine and no problems with the fingerprint reader, I'm the only one who can unlock it.
received mine today and my fingerprint works perfectly fine, and no issue with unlocking it with anyone`s finger prints or my other fingers that are not registered.
Got mine today. Only registered my right thumb, but left thumb opens it too. None of my other fingers do though.
And no, none of my previous devices do this. Not my Pixel 5A and not my OnePlus 7 Pro. My fingerprints are not identical, which is almost statistically impossible.
So yes, the fingerprint sensor is not secure. Please stop going out of your way to defend Google. They are not your friend, they just want your money.
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Got mine today. Only registered my right thumb, but left thumb opens it too. None of my other fingers do though.
And no, none of my previous devices do this. Not my Pixel 5A and not my OnePlus 7 Pro. My fingerprints are not identical, which is almost statistically impossible.
So yes, the fingerprint sensor is not secure. Please stop going out of your way to defend Google. They are not your friend, they just want your money.
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Did it open any other biometric apps?
ILoveAndroidCustomization said:
Anyone else experiencing problems with the 6a fingerprint.It's unlocking even with the non-registered fingerprint. Is this a widespread issue?
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Yes. I just got mine setup yesterday and registered both thumbprints. Then, was able to unlock it with my right index finger (which was NOT registered.) So, it is definitely an issue. Also to note, I'm on T-Mobile and haven't received an OTA update yet. OOTB it is on the April security release. **Interesting note: it seems that Google doesn't even have an unlocked OTA update yet: https://developers.google.com/android/ota
The Google Pixel 6a is getting its very first OTA update
The Google Pixel 6a is already receiving its first software update, packed with the June 2022 security patches. Read on to know more!
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Did you guys receive the update above?
Install it and then share the unlocking experience.
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The Google Pixel 6a is getting its very first OTA update
The Google Pixel 6a is already receiving its first software update, packed with the June 2022 security patches. Read on to know more!
www.xda-developers.com
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After the update only registered FP will unlock. Before I could use my other thumb but not other fingers. Seems fixed already.

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