How safe is face unlock - Huawei Mate 9 Questions & Answers

I use the face unlock function but was wondering if it is quite safe. Do you use it?

It's a little bit safe but finger is mostly v safe.

the-light said:
I use the face unlock function but was wondering if it is quite safe. Do you use it?
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Not safe.... my son can unlock...

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Multitouch Issues

Hey all,
I'm having a few issues with my multitouch. Firstly using a multitouch app it picks up all of the fingers a different inputs but they flicker unless you're moving your hand around, so it's impossible to use it for games and such. I'm fairly certain that this is a hardware issue. Although it doesn't seem like it's completely broken as I can still register multiple touches, its just impossible to have continuous multiple touches. Any idea on how to fix this?
gfish4573 said:
Hey all,
I'm having a few issues with my multitouch. Firstly using a multitouch app it picks up all of the fingers a different inputs but they flicker unless you're moving your hand around, so it's impossible to use it for games and such. I'm fairly certain that this is a hardware issue. Although it doesn't seem like it's completely broken as I can still register multiple touches, its just impossible to have continuous multiple touches. Any idea on how to fix this?
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How old is your phone?
itisiryan said:
How old is your phone?
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Its around a year old.
gfish4573 said:
Its around a year old.
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It should still be under warranty if you haven't rooted it. So I guess you should take advantage of it.
Sounds like the calibration for the active digitizer for your device needs to be recalibrated.
iceepyon said:
Sounds like the calibration for the active digitizer for your device needs to be recalibrated.
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How do I go about doing this?
gfish4573 said:
How do I go about doing this?
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There are some apps for it.
I tried a few of these apps to no avail. I'm going to have to assume its a hardware issue. unless theres any more ideas.
gfish4573 said:
I tried a few of these apps to no avail. I'm going to have to assume its a hardware issue. unless theres any more ideas.
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Most probably it's a hardware problem.
Could it be that it's a lose connection? Or do you think the whole screen and digitizer assembly will require replacing.
gfish4573 said:
Could it be that it's a lose connection? Or do you think the whole screen and digitizer assembly will require replacing.
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We'll never know unless we open it up.
Looks like a hardware issue...may be you should replace..
gfish4573 said:
How do I go about doing this?
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Enter *#*#2664#*#* into the dialer to run the Touchscreen diagnostic test to see if your device's active digitizer is really to blame. I don't know the code that will recalibrate the active digitizer of your device. You would probably have to send your device to Honor to get it recalibrated.
iceepyon said:
Enter *#*#2664#*#* into the dialer to run the Touchscreen diagnostic test to see if your device's active digitizer is really to blame. I don't know the code that will recalibrate the active digitizer of your device. You would probably have to send your device to Honor to get it recalibrated.
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This code doesn't do anything. I'm not sure Huawei will be willing to do anything as I have unlocked the bootloader for root.
gfish4573 said:
This code doesn't do anything. I'm not sure Huawei will be willing to do anything as I have unlocked the bootloader for root.
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Haven't opted for repair yet?
itisiryan said:
Haven't opted for repair yet?
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Will they repair it as I unlocked the bootloader?
gfish4573 said:
Will they repair it as I unlocked the bootloader?
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Just make everything stock..relock bootloader...
And claim warranty...

Face Unlock

Hello :fingers-crossed:
I have set up my face unlock but when my screen is off the only way I can get back into my phone is by using the fingerprint method, What am I doing wrong?
It doesn't work like Huawei or Honor mobiles.
You've got to either double tap the screen or press the power button to initiate the process.
thanks for the info, i think the fingerprint option will be quicker then
It's good here...
But does not beat the auto faceunlock of my Honor view 10.
I take that phone out of my shirt pocket and without pressing anything, it's unlocked before I even look at it.
ant78 said:
Hello :fingers-crossed:
I have set up my face unlock but when my screen is off the only way I can get back into my phone is by using the fingerprint method, What am I doing wrong?
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Sorry, repeat comment,deleted
Xebeck said:
It's good here...
But does not beat the auto faceunlock of my Honor view 10.
I take that phone out of my shirt pocket and without pressing anything, it's unlocked before I even look at it.
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well then i must say that the honor view 10 is not safe to use wiht face unlock if it unlock before it even see ur face ??
-fluffy- said:
well then i must say that the honor view 10 is not safe to use wiht face unlock if it unlock before it even see ur face ??
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Hah!
You got me there.???
I was exaggerating for effect.
But it's true.
Face unlock is the only thing I miss of my View 10.

face unlock

I just feel that face unlock is not very necessary , instead they should have put some othe premium feature.
Langpang said:
I just feel that face unlock is not very necessary , instead they should have put some othe premium feature.
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who knows, as an owner of xbox kinect I can imagine cool things like 3D avatars would be possible with this IR camera.
Langpang said:
I just feel that face unlock is not very necessary , instead they should have put some othe premium feature.
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When apple starts something, it becomes a fad, so good or bad , face unlock is here to stay, just like the iPhone X notch
I remember watching TV commercials on TV for some Motorola or Samsung phone promoting face unlock here in India maybe 5 or more year ago.
Fwiw, I've been really surprised by face unlock - it's really quick and simple. It's rare that it doesn't recognise me (so few false negatives) but I do find myself wondering how accurate it is - so how low is the false positive rate (it's not unlocked for anyone else yet but I've only tried it with a few people)
thesoupthief said:
Fwiw, I've been really surprised by face unlock - it's really quick and simple. It's rare that it doesn't recognise me (so few false negatives) but I do find myself wondering how accurate it is - so how low is the false positive rate (it's not unlocked for anyone else yet but I've only tried it with a few people)
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Try a photo...
ultramag69 said:
Try a photo...
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Tried with a photo, it does not unlock using a photo. Tried with all sizes.

Question PIN unlock - How does it work?

Hey
Does PIN unlock work similar to a phone? or as long as its on your wrist, it is unlocked?
I have setup Google Pay and it needs a PIN unlock, but its annoying if you have to unlock the watch whenever you want to use the watch.
oxfordmark said:
Hey
Does PIN unlock work similar to a phone? or as long as its on your wrist, it is unlocked?
I have setup Google Pay and it needs a PIN unlock, but its annoying if you have to unlock the watch whenever you want to use the watch.
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I have it set up you don't have to put in the PIN everytime you look at your watch. Usually once in the morning and maybe once or twice the remainder of the day. Not sure what triggers it TBH, maybe inactivity. I was expecting it to be an annoyance it isn't that bad though.
It needs to be put in if you take off the watch and put back on
Normally only when you first wear it, but if your watch moves more freely on your hand it might think that you removed the watch so will request again the pin. Happens to me not more than once or twice during the day.
oxfordmark said:
Hey
Does PIN unlock work similar to a phone? or as long as its on your wrist, it is unlocked?
I have setup Google Pay and it needs a PIN unlock, but its annoying if you have to unlock the watch whenever you want to use the watch.
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Yes. it's a pain. The lock should be only for Gpay/Spay, not entire watch
avirendra said:
Yes. it's a pain. The lock should be only for Gpay/Spay, not entire watch
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I agree whole heartedly. I came from a Galaxy Watch Active2 and a Galaxy Gear S3 Classic before that and you only had to unlock them for Samsung Pay and not to read or clear notifications, even if you didn't have them on. The lock thing is a bit of a pain, especially on a day that I don't wear my watch such as Sunday. What was Samsung thinking with this?
So I find once I've put the watch on and have unlocked, I dont need the PIN until I've taken out off then picked up.
oxfordmark said:
So I find once I've put the watch on and have unlocked, I dont need the PIN until I've taken out off then picked up.
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correct
sorry for little bit away from this subject.....
about the security lock on watch 4, i am using pin lock, is there any way to confirm PIN without tapping ok(enter)?
lyc1984 said:
sorry for little bit away from this subject.....
about the security lock on watch 4, i am using pin lock, is there any way to confirm PIN without tapping ok(enter)?
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Someone needs to Develop GoodLock app for Samsung WearOS.
avirendra said:
Someone needs to Develop GoodLock app for Samsung WearOS.
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That would be a very good plan!

Any ROM for P40 Pro modified with google services?

Is there a modified Android ROM to introduce Google services for a Huawei P40 pro, instead of having to do it later with Goglefier or similar? If so, does it allow updates?
doesn't exist
tribalweb said:
doesn't exist
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after so long, I wonder if there's any progress here?!
We don't have any confirmed way to unlock the bootloader, so with that being said there is no custom roms.
CaseyS said:
We don't have any confirmed way to unlock the bootloader, so with that being said there is no custom roms.
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There are ways to unlock it and not insanity expensive either but I think there's no market for it.
Superbia said:
There are ways to unlock it and not insanity expensive either but I think there's no market for it.
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Yes there is now, but at the time it wasn't possible. Also pointless at the moment to open up your phone and unlock the bootloader as there's no custom roms in the work.
CaseyS said:
Yes there is now, but at the time it wasn't possible. Also pointless at the moment to open up your phone and unlock the bootloader as there's no custom roms in the work.
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It's all done with software but I do agree it's pointless as no one is developing for it.
Superbia said:
It's all done with software but I do agree it's pointless as no one is developing for it.
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Its not done by software alone, you have to short a pin or two alongside software etc, not something most people are willing to do.
CaseyS said:
Its not done by software alone, you have to short a pin or two alongside software etc, not something most people are willing to do.
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The method I saw used software test points. And I saw it first hand, it worked flawlessly if yet a bit nerve wrecking. I am not sure if the program is allowed to be mentioned here as it can have illicit uses so I won't say it's name but it's publicly available. I only seen it used on P40 pro + but would assume it works similarly for all P40 series devices.
I uploaded this way twrp, but due to the lack of modified software nothing after that I could not do more. I would need to know how to modify the software

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