screen lock security is must for my android phone how however there are few applications
I would like to have fast access for example TV remote control. I was wondering if there's any feature in Android applicationor app all that allow certain application to launch without first unlocking the screen...??
Something like this? (there are another apps to do this, you only need to search for them).
Hey,
I'm creating an app, that requires fingerprint scanning. It has to have SDK compatible with android, so I can use it in my app. What can you suggest? I need some cheaper variants.
Thanks.
Certain apps seem to know when the screen is being casted to a TV and they disable functionality.
Is there an API function that exposes this programmatically to apps? If so, is there a way to hide this either through an app (rooted or not) or XPosed? I am running Marshmellow.
Hello all.
Hopefully this question makes sense - basically I have a banking app that despite having months and months can't be bothered to update the app to use the face unlock on my pixel 4. Meaning I have to put a pin in every time.
My background knowledge/context for asking this question:
- it's my understanding that Starling bank must be using the old API which was just for fingerprint login.
- they need to update to the newer, all-in-one biometric login API which covers both fingerprint and face unlock.
- if they don't bother, then eventually they will be forced to update the API anyway as apps need to be on minimum API levels anyway.
Apologies if my understanding is clunky or not quite accurate - i'm not a developer. However, am I generally on the right lines? And therefore if so, assuming Starling Bank can't be bothered to update their banking app until they're forced to, when will that point be?
Will my Pixel 4 still be in use by that point, or will Google be on the Pixel 27 by then?
Hi all,
I'm new to Google phones, I got my Pixel 7 Pro on release day after having a Huawei Mate 20 Pro for the last 4/5 Years. Is there anyway to have individual Apps locked that require you to give your fingerprint to open them without the use of a 3rd Party App from the Play Store?
I used to be able to do this on my Huawei in the settings and lock any apps individually but I can't seem to find that option on my Pixel 7 Pro. I've seen the "Pin Required" option on Whatsapp but even that doesn't work great as you can see everything when the app is opened behind the pin screen.
Thanks for reading.
1gavinr said:
Hi all,
I'm new to Google phones, I got my Pixel 7 Pro on release day after having a Huawei Mate 20 Pro for the last 4/5 Years. Is there anyway to have individual Apps locked that require you to give your fingerprint to open them without the use of a 3rd Party App from the Play Store?
I used to be able to do this on my Huawei in the settings and lock any apps individually but I can't seem to find that option on my Pixel 7 Pro. I've seen the "Pin Required" option on Whatsapp but even that doesn't work great as you can see everything when the app is opened behind the pin screen.
Thanks for reading.
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You'll find, as I have, that a lot of that creature comfort stuff are not in pure android. Unless I'm wrong, you'll need an app to do it for you.
Correct. As @xgerryx said, there are apps in the Play Store to make that feature available, although I don't use them so I don't keep up with what's best, or what works.
Thanks for the replies. I was hoping it could be done within the settings of the phone without the need for another 3rd party app being installed. Shame small things like this aren't available within stock Android on Google phones yet this was available years ago on other Android handsets.
Issue with app lock applications from the Playstore on non-rooted devices, it's easy to bypass for anyone with an iota of Android knowledge. You really need one baked into the OS as they're far more difficult to overcome.
I the same for me !!!! coming from oneplus with smart launcher pro....incredible thing any native app locker one by one in android stock !!!!
where can i ask this point with google team ?
hope for next version ?
karmoussa said:
I the same for me !!!! coming from oneplus with smart launcher pro....incredible thing any native app locker one by one in android stock !!!!
where can i ask this point with google team ?
hope for next version ?
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1gavinr said:
Hi all,
I'm new to Google phones, I got my Pixel 7 Pro on release day after having a Huawei Mate 20 Pro for the last 4/5 Years. Is there anyway to have individual Apps locked that require you to give your fingerprint to open them without the use of a 3rd Party App from the Play Store?
I used to be able to do this on my Huawei in the settings and lock any apps individually but I can't seem to find that option on my Pixel 7 Pro. I've seen the "Pin Required" option on Whatsapp but even that doesn't work great as you can see everything when the app is opened behind the pin screen.
Thanks for reading.
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Hey!
I was dissapointed, too, after switching from s20 ultra and mi11 ultra about this missing feature.
My workaround:
(0. Microsoft launcher to hide needed apps)
1. Tasker lock screen function (you can define apps that require lock), (I am tasker heavy user) so i don't need any more extra apps
2. Terminal-systemizer magisk module to help tasker not being killed (can be killed anyway, but enough for my needs)
3. Profit.
kislack said:
Hey!
I was dissapointed, too, after switching from s20 ultra and mi11 ultra about this missing feature.
My workaround:
(0. Microsoft launcher to hide needed apps)
1. Tasker lock screen function (you can define apps that require lock), (I am tasker heavy user) so i don't need any more extra apps
2. Terminal-systemizer magisk module to help tasker not being killed (can be killed anyway, but enough for my needs)
3. Profit.
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