Is it possible to make the fingerprint reader system on phones useable in personal projects? For example; Using a phone's fingerprint system to integrate it into an automatic door lock system that opens and closes with a fingerprint. The door lock is just one example.
I just want to turn the fingerprint into a trigger. What do I need to do so that Andruio or any software system can read the "true, false" results? Thanks.
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Prologue: This was something I saw first on Notebooks/Laptops! Face lock and Voice lock, not only its too trendy but also too secure to rely on. Well Android's new version are been loaded with this along with PIN lock, Password lock and even Pattern lock which were in previous versions too. I've tried many apps on store, but the stock is the best of all I've tried.
Uses of Face Lock and Voice Lock
→ You can set your face as your Password - Yup you'll get some privacy
→ More secured (when compared with Pattern, PIN, Password Lock)
→ Helps you Show off your phone
How precise is Face and Voice Lock
Face detection is better than those in Notebooks, that's what I felt after trying. Though you need to have a front camera which is not so great comparatively, the face detection is cool and accurate. One thing I would regret is face lock is not much at low light environment. But you don't have to worry coz you can also unlock by PIN if your face is not detected
Availability
Though the Apps on Store support phones from 2.3 to till date version, stock version can be seen in 4.2 Jellybean and onwards. So if you are using anything less than this, you may have to wait for update. ICS users can enjoy this feature - thanks to developers. All you have to do is flash a zip to install this feature.
Link for download: "http:// forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405790"
How to setup??
→ Navigate to Settings>Security>Screen Lock
→ Select Screen Lock> Then Voice Lock or Face lock
→ Firstly you'll have to setup a PIN do it!
→ Now you can easily setup Face Lock or Voice Lock - Just follow on screen instruction
My experience with Face & Voice Lock
Well setting up of Face Lock or Voice Lock was cool but using it every time to unlock was a pain . You'll have to show your face every time to camera and smile! So could stick on.. May be different in your opinion.. Try it!!
Original post is on my blog "www. androidpagez. tk/2013/10/androids-voice-lock-face-lock. html" - Remove spaces
paccha said:
Prologue: This was something I saw first on Notebooks/Laptops! Face lock and Voice lock, not only its too trendy but also too secure to rely on. Well Android's new version are been loaded with this along with PIN lock, Password lock and even Pattern lock which were in previous versions too. I've tried many apps on store, but the stock is the best of all I've tried.
Uses of Face Lock and Voice Lock
→ You can set your face as your Password - Yup you'll get some privacy
→ More secured (when compared with Pattern, PIN, Password Lock)
→ Helps you Show off your phone
How precise is Face and Voice Lock
Face detection is better than those in Notebooks, that's what I felt after trying. Though you need to have a front camera which is not so great comparatively, the face detection is cool and accurate. One thing I would regret is face lock is not much at low light environment. But you don't have to worry coz you can also unlock by PIN if your face is not detected
Availability
Though the Apps on Store support phones from 2.3 to till date version, stock version can be seen in 4.2 Jellybean and onwards. So if you are using anything less than this, you may have to wait for update. ICS users can enjoy this feature - thanks to developers. All you have to do is flash a zip to install this feature.
Link for download: "http:// forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405790"
How to setup??
→ Navigate to Settings>Security>Screen Lock
→ Select Screen Lock> Then Voice Lock or Face lock
→ Firstly you'll have to setup a PIN do it!
→ Now you can easily setup Face Lock or Voice Lock - Just follow on screen instruction
My experience with Face & Voice Lock
Well setting up of Face Lock or Voice Lock was cool but using it every time to unlock was a pain . You'll have to show your face every time to camera and smile! So could stick on.. May be different in your opinion.. Try it!!
Original post is on my blog "www. androidpagez. tk/2013/10/androids-voice-lock-face-lock. html" - Remove spaces
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If I get hold of your phone when unlocked I can add my face to your device without pattern/pin
Big security flaw
Yet fun if they fix it
It's all cool and handy, as long as you don't mind your device is literally watching and listening to you and everyone around. Same applies for fingerprint reading which gives nsa...I mean google and oems pretty nice databases
Useless
What the well is this admin , fully MAD who share this post ?????
For the time being this looks like a gimmick and not much else. Generally impractical and as you mentioned quite tedious to do so. Nonetheless, biometrics is improving at a solid pace. Wonder how much more can we go in the next 5-10 years.
Finger Print App lock - Unlock the lock 100% safe thru your fingers.
App locks allow us to keep the system and user application safe, I would like to take App lock into next leave using camera we made the first finger print app lock for all the devices.
Here you can download the application - ad-free version for xda users
Donation Version - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fingerprint.applockpro
Free version GP - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fingerprint.applock
There are few phone in market has Finger print sensors - like One plus 2, Elephone p8000, UMI harmar, etc.. We wanted all the phone user should have a access to finger print sensor without the sensor, so we made the first app which can use the camera and act as a finger print sensor.
We made a simple application which can use the Camera Sensor and Un-lock the locked Apps.
If the Finger print is failed to detect, automatically the Pattern lock or Number lock will open and ask the password.
Unlock the app thru your fingers.
Finger prints are Encrypted by default.
Choose the option which way you want to unlock the apps ? Finger print ? Numbers or Pattern?
Requirement for Finger print - All you need a good Camera with Flash, I believe 8Pix Camera with Flash can do the real job.
We are looking for Video to post over google play store.. help us..
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It would be a great idea if it uses actual fingerprint sensor for unlocking apps.
MrJukeHardbane said:
It would be a great idea if it uses actual fingerprint sensor for unlocking apps.
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That's what I thought it was until I opened the play store page and watched the video.. 5-10 seconds to verify a fingerprint using a camera or less than 1 second to verify it using the integrated fingerprint sensor. I know which one makes far more sense!
Great idea....appreciate the hardwork
For everyone using CM or any of the custom roms and miss the fingerprint scanner... this is actually a nice substitute.
Can you let us know about privacy and if the data is stored locally or if it calls home?
privacy
We encrypt the User Finger prints and we don't save any of the user datas..
just some obsevations ive come across with the fingerprint scanner:
1. its VERY sensitive!! keep fingers CLEAN...keep scanner clean. removing the plastic protective film helps tremendously!
2. LAUNCHERS- CAN/WILL affect the operation of the scanner!! Nova Launcer at default had NO effect on the scanner...HOWEVER...when i added and enabled TESLA UNREAD to the mix, the scanner WOULD NOT WORK!!
ANYTHING that allows (it seems) a VISUAL alteration to the homescreen/lockscreen (ie-notifications that are viewed on the home screen)...the fingerprint scanner WILL NOT WORK properly!
3. i use NEUTRON PLAYER as my ONLY music player. all is fine...until player/phone goes to sleep. upon waking...the FINGERPRINT SCANNER will not work!! when using default settings, Neutron will display the '"PLAYER UI" and/or the ALBUM ART of the song that is playing when waking the phone. disabling these features (in the settings) allows FULL operation of the scanner!
4. FACEBOOK MESSENGER- having CHAT HEADS "ACTIVE" will not allow the scanner to work properly..or in my case...NOT AT ALL!!!
5. in short..be wary of the 3rd party apps you use everyday. i use ALL of the above, and MORE, and the fingerprint scanner works flawlessy. just be sure to disable ANY feature that affects the waking /lockscreen/ or homepage. in short..if it VISIBALLY alters the above screens in any way, while asleep OR awake, the fingerprint scanner acts all ignorant.
one mistake...i have NOT been able to use the "TESLA UNREAD" app/addon in ANY way with absoulute success. nor have i been able to activate CHAT HEADS. these seem to "break" the functinality of the fingerprint scanner.
as always....feedback/ support is more than welcome.
hope it hepls...this IS an AWESOME phone!!
strykyn said:
just some obsevations ive come across with the fingerprint scanner:
1. its VERY sensitive!! keep fingers CLEAN...keep scanner clean. removing the plastic protective film helps tremendously!
2. LAUNCHERS- CAN/WILL affect the operation of the scanner!! Nova Launcer at default had NO effect on the scanner...HOWEVER...when i added and enabled TESLA UNREAD to the mix, the scanner WOULD NOT WORK!!
ANYTHING that allows (it seems) a VISUAL alteration to the homescreen/lockscreen (ie-notifications that are viewed on the home screen)...the fingerprint scanner WILL NOT WORK properly!
3. i use NEUTRON PLAYER as my ONLY music player. all is fine...until player/phone goes to sleep. upon waking...the FINGERPRINT SCANNER will not work!! when using default settings, Neutron will display the '"PLAYER UI" and/or the ALBUM ART of the song that is playing when waking the phone. disabling these features (in the settings) allows FULL operation of the scanner!
4. FACEBOOK MESSENGER- having CHAT HEADS "ACTIVE" will not allow the scanner to work properly..or in my case...NOT AT ALL!!!
5. in short..be wary of the 3rd party apps you use everyday. i use ALL of the above, and MORE, and the fingerprint scanner works flawlessy. just be sure to disable ANY feature that affects the waking /lockscreen/ or homepage. in short..if it VISIBALLY alters the above screens in any way, while asleep OR awake, the fingerprint scanner acts all ignorant.
one mistake...i have NOT been able to use the "TESLA UNREAD" app/addon in ANY way with absoulute success. nor have i been able to activate CHAT HEADS. these seem to "break" the functinality of the fingerprint scanner.
as always....feedback/ support is more than welcome.
hope it hepls...this IS an AWESOME phone!!
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Hi, @strykyn the fingerprint is one-touch type or need the screen-on-wake?
tamdinh69 said:
Hi, @strykyn the fingerprint is one-touch type or need the screen-on-wake?
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youll have to have the lockscreen....as there HAS to be a SECONDARY method (in case scanner doesnt work). during setup, you HAVE to set alternate method of unlocking phone FIRST!! i use the PIN....you can draw a pattern, knock code..all work fine. after that....you get to set the finger print scanner. use ONLY one finger, and watch the screen. be sure to place AND HOLD LIGHTLY the scanner in MANY different positions. mine really ONLY FAILS now if it gets dirty....simply wipe the scanner....good to go!!
Hi, I hate having i screenlock, be it password, pattern or fingerprint - it's just to uncomfortable, especially being lefthanded and having a flipcover.
But, I'd still like to use fingerprint authentication in certain apps, like my bank's app. However it doesn't seem possible to activate the scanning functions and registering prints without having a screen lock active.
Does anyone know how to get around this (no root)?
I would also like to know as well. I am using Microsoft Next as my lock screen and I apparently am unable to only use the lock screen with the fingerprint scanner. I keep getting forced to have a pin or pattern which sucks.
toth42 said:
Hi, I hate having i screenlock, be it password, pattern or fingerprint - it's just to uncomfortable, especially being lefthanded and having a flipcover.
But, I'd still like to use fingerprint authentication in certain apps, like my bank's app. However it doesn't seem possible to activate the scanning functions and registering prints without having a screen lock active.
Does anyone know how to get around this (no root)?
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You can pair your phone with a Bluetooth device, such as Bluetooth wristband, and enable Smart Unlock then you may bypass the PIN.
ykkhern said:
You can pair your phone with a Bluetooth device, such as Bluetooth wristband, and enable Smart Unlock then you may bypass the PIN.
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Sure, but then I'll have to walk around with some bluetooth thing. I don't want that, I just want to be able to use the fingerprint selectively, without it locking the phone.
[Wazzup4567] said:
I would also like to know as well. I am using Microsoft Next as my lock screen and I apparently am unable to only use the lock screen with the fingerprint scanner. I keep getting forced to have a pin or pattern which sucks.
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Had never heard of Next, now I already love it - thanks!
I think that's not possible. Fingerprint adds a security layer, but if for some reason it's not supported by an app or if for any reason you cut your finger and your fingerprint it's not readable anymore, you must have a backup unlock method.
Just curious, you know how if you use the wrong fingerprint several times in a row, it will password lock you out? Is there a way to make it password lock you out of the fingerprint scanner if I use a certain finger just once to "unlock" the phone?
It's possible to disable / remove the fingerprint scanner, but the method may vary by wireless service provider, software version, and device model.