Ok, I want to be given the option of using either my fingerprint or number code on the lock screen. Seems like I have to pick one or the other.
Am I missing something or do I need another lockscreen app?
Anyone?
I use the fingerprint and it gives me the option to type in the backup code I had specified in setup for the fingerprint option. They allow this in case the fingerprint doesn't work (like if you cut your finger, etc.). Also you can specify up to four fingers which I have done...
dtaylorr said:
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if your finger print scanner not working or not recognised then it will ask for password.
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if your finger print scanner not working or not recognised then it will ask for password.
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KruseLudsMobile said:
I use the fingerprint and it gives me the option to type in the backup code I had specified in setup for the fingerprint option. They allow this in case the fingerprint doesn't work (like if you cut your finger, etc.). Also you can specify up to four fingers which I have done...
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Thanks for the reply folks. I do get that it defaults to a code if the fingerprint fails.
My reason is that I work in a lab where I am required to wear gloves, no option for fingerprint scanning, so I have to use an unlock code at work.
My wish was that when I set it for fingerprint, it would also show the numer unlock, thus giving me two options.
dtaylorr said:
Thanks for the reply folks. I do get that it defaults to a code if the fingerprint fails.
My reason is that I work in a lab where I am required to wear gloves, no option for fingerprint scanning, so I have to use an unlock code at work.
My wish was that when I set it for fingerprint, it would also show the numer unlock, thus giving me two options.
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No, my lock screen says to use the fingerprint scanner but also has a button labeled "use backup password" (which works). I'd show you a screen snapshot but that functionality is disabled on the lock screen of course. I think that button only appears after a failed fingerprint scan. So how come you can't just use it that way? Just touch the fingerprint scanner to your nose or something and then the button would appear!?!?
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Hey all,
I may be completely missing something but I can't seem to get the fingerprint unlock on my AT&T S6 to work consistently. I've gone through the process and set up my fingerprint, but when i click the power button and back on, it asks me to swipe rather than use the fingerprint. At the bottom on the lockscreen I get a "swipe to unlock" message and when i touch/swipe the little water globule appears. I have to swipe to the right to unlock. What's extra interesting is when I reboot my phone, for first unlock (and only first) it asks for fingerprint unlock and unlocks appropriately by me placing my thumb on the sensor. Here's some additional information that may help:
1. Under lock screen and security settings, "Screen lock type" is set to "Fingerprints"
2. Under "Fingerprints" i have Fingerprint 1 which is my thumb
3. Web sign-in and Verify Samsung are currently Off
4. The problem is the same whether i use the power button on the right side of the phone, or press and hold home button, or single press home button then try to use thumbprint
Am i completely stupid and missing something? Seems totally weird to me that on first reboot and first unlock attempt it requires fingerprint, but any subsequent unlock is swipe only?
Thanks in advance for the help!
zillymc
It hasn't completely locked. There is a option for it in security and go to secure lock settings and then secured lock time
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Awesome thanks a lot thanks a lot!
Vicious LSD said:
It hasn't completely locked. There is a option for it in security and go to secure lock settings and then secured lock time
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Thanks a lot for this, it was driving me crazy trying to figure out why it wasn't working.:good:
I have found many threads and discussions that show how to set up/activate smart lock, but I can't find it ANYwhere. It is not there. I have not yet set up fingerprint unlock as I want to know I can have smart lock option, and the fingerprint scanner on my Note 4 was so awful, I'm a little hesitant. Has anyone had this problem? I just updated software through Verizon today so now Samsung Pay is available, and wanted to use fingerprint with smart lock for security. Any help is greatly appreciated.
I just use the Search option and found. It's listed under Lock Screen and Security--- Secure Lock Settings
I'm on the international variant, but it should be on all Notes. Hope this helps.
Nope. Not there. But thanks.
It's exactly where LGmarly said it was. Which version of the phone do you have?
It will be there. I thought I did not have it either until I setup fingerprints. I use swipe pattern now & it's still there. If you have your lock screen set to swipe or nothing the Secure Lock Settings will not appear.
shouren04 said:
It will be there. I thought I did not have it either until I setup fingerprints. I use swipe pattern now & it's still there. If you have your lock screen set to swipe or nothing the Secure Lock Settings will not appear.
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Thanks! That's what I was suspecting - not there until secure lock is set up. I searched high and low through all settings, sub-settings, etc. Will set up fingerprint today and expect to see it. Thanks for the replies.
Using "Swipe" as the "Screen Lock Type" deletes all fingerprints for app autho!
I'm coming from several previous Notes. Most recently the 8. They made a small change to the settings menu. In the 8 the "Biometrics" settings were within the "Lock Screen" menu . Now on the 9 "Biometrics and Security" have their own category. But they have also changed something major it seems...and I hope I'm wrong. When you select "Swipe" as the "Screen Lock Type" it has to "Remove Data" and delete the recorded fingerprint(s). It makes it seem like that if you use them for apps you have to come back and redo the fingerprints for that purpose. But as soon as I do that it automatically switches the lock type back to "Fingerprint". It a vicious cycle.
I have always only used "Swipe" as my unlock method. I have also always liked using finger print for authentication with whatever apps utilize that. I'm pretty bummed right now. Hopefully I'm not the only one with this issue and you guys can dig in and see if I am missing something.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks
Same thing here love to use fingerprint to unlock app, but swipe for lock screen. It also happened on the Note 8 when it upgraded to Oreo.
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any workaround?
mardukeme said:
Same thing here love to use fingerprint to unlock app, but swipe for lock screen. It also happened on the Note 8 when it upgraded to Oreo.
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Hmmm.... It never affected me on the 8 with Oreo. I just lost the ability today when I switched to the 9
Well, I ended up resorting to using "Swipe" as my unlock method and I just won't be using fingerprint within any of the apps. Pretty disappointing. Unless anyone can come up with a workaround.
seem like there is no options. anyone can help?
I have the same issue and am looking for a remedy. They actually took away the option to have swipe to unlock but keep the biometric data for the Note 9. I use swipe to unlock on my Note 8 and have biometric data for banking apps, etc. But can't do that on the Note 9. This is a definite downgrade and hoping that samsung or someone comes up with a fix for it.
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I have the same issue and am looking for a remedy. They actually took away the option to have swipe to unlock but keep the biometric data for the Note 9. I use swipe to unlock on my Note 8 and have biometric data for banking apps, etc. But can't do that on the Note 9. This is a definite downgrade and hoping that samsung or someone comes up with a fix for it.
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Wow,so basically now one has to have a secure phone lock or one cannot use biometrics for apps?
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I just setup up smart lock with my smartwatch, and bluetooth headset.
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Wow,so basically now one has to have a secure phone lock or one cannot use biometrics for apps?
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Exactly - you can't use biometrics in other apps unless you have a secure lock actually running on your phone. Want to change it to swipe to unlock? They make you delete all of your biometrics. Frustrating.
I have been looking for a work-around to this issue. Thought maybe a lockscreen app that offered swipe to open would work. Have yet to find one that has the option available though. Plus I don't want to have to deal with another app running on top of everything just to have a swipe to open lockscreen. Hope Samsung fixes this issue soon!
Bumping to see if anyone knows of a workaround for this issue...
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Bumping to see if anyone knows of a workaround for this issue...
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You're on your own here,as this isn't in the Google Play Store any more:
https://www.apkmonk.com/app/org.jraf.android.nolock/
I'm not sure if this will do what you're looking for,I've used it in the past on phones that didn't have a "None" option,requiring at minimum,a swipe gesture to open.
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You're on your own here,as this isn't in the Google Play Store any more:
https://www.apkmonk.com/app/org.jraf.android.nolock/
I'm not sure if this will do what you're looking for,I've used it in the past on phones that didn't have a "None" option,requiring at minimum,a swipe gesture to open.
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Thanks - will try and report back here with the results!
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KOLIOSIS said:
You're on your own here,as this isn't in the Google Play Store any more:
https://www.apkmonk.com/app/org.jraf.android.nolock/
I'm not sure if this will do what you're looking for,I've used it in the past on phones that didn't have a "None" option,requiring at minimum,a swipe gesture to open.
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So I installed and....... this worked! Thanks a ton!
I DL'd, installed "no lock". Set it to "Locking Enabled". Went to my lockscreen settings and set my lockscreen to come up immediately upon the display turning off. Hit the power button to get off the AOD and to the lock screen, and lo and behold I am at the swipe to unlock screen just as it used to be on my Note 8. Swipe to unlock works perfectly, and my biometric data is still preserved for my misc apps I use fingerprint to unlock (banking apps, etc).
Again, thanks a TON!
teegunn said:
Thanks - will try and report back here with the results!
So I installed and....... this worked! Thanks a ton!
I DL'd, installed "no lock". Set it to "Locking Enabled". Went to my lockscreen settings and set my lockscreen to come up immediately upon the display turning off. Hit the power button to get off the AOD and to the lock screen, and lo and behold I am at the swipe to unlock screen just as it used to be on my Note 8. Swipe to unlock works perfectly, and my biometric data is still preserved for my misc apps I use fingerprint to unlock (banking apps, etc).
Again, thanks a TON!
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Glad to hear it! :good:
I myself do not use any type of phone lock,but,the locking on a per-app basis makes sense,for whatever app you deem necessary.
The obvious come to mind (Banking/email/messages) so,I definitely see the need.
This may change my mind,as I cannot stand to use a general lockscreen/PIN/pattern/fingerprint/etc..... to wake it up each time I use it.
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Glad to hear it! :good:
I myself do not use any type of phone lock,but,the locking on a per-app basis makes sense,for whatever app you deem necessary.
The obvious come to mind (Banking/email/messages) so,I definitely see the need.
This may change my mind,as I cannot stand to use a general lockscreen/PIN/pattern/fingerprint/etc..... to wake it up each time I use it.
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I also do not use or like a secure lockscreen (pin/pattern/fingerprint/etc) on my lockscreen. But I do like to swipe to unlock only to keep accidental unlocks from happening in pocket, etc. With the swipe to unlock that keeps those accidental unlocks down to basically zero. However, I do utilized secure locking on banking apps, etc. I use these daily, many times a day normally, and would never want them to be able to be accessed by someone who got my phone somehow. So having those securely locked (I use fingerprint with PIN as my backup) is a huge plus for me.
Again, can't thank you enough. This solved a frustrating problem for me and I am sure many others!
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Thanks - will try and report back here with the results!
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So I installed and....... this worked! Thanks a ton!
I DL'd, installed "no lock". Set it to "Locking Enabled". Went to my lockscreen settings and set my lockscreen to come up immediately upon the display turning off. Hit the power button to get off the AOD and to the lock screen, and lo and behold I am at the swipe to unlock screen just as it used to be on my Note 8. Swipe to unlock works perfectly, and my biometric data is still preserved for my misc apps I use fingerprint to unlock (banking apps, etc).
Again, thanks a TON!
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Thanks KOLIOSIS for the solution. I used this app during the time there was no "none" option too. The downside is that the CPU will not sleep, thus drain the battery.
I'm willing to explore this further, but I'm stuck.
The basic lock security I have to add in order to register my FP is pattern lock. After that I followed the steps as you stated:
1) Set the No lock app to "lockscreen enabled"
2) Set the "Lock automatically" to "immediately"
Anything else I miss out? Appreciate the help.
Thanks~!
KOLIOSIS said:
You're on your own here,as this isn't in the Google Play Store any more:
https://www.apkmonk.com/app/org.jraf.android.nolock/
I'm not sure if this will do what you're looking for,I've used it in the past on phones that didn't have a "None" option,requiring at minimum,a swipe gesture to open.
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You are a hero. Are you aware of that?
Great work, guys. Really appreciate it. I can now just swipe to unlock AND all of my apps utilize fingerprint authorization. Thanks!!!
MasK said:
The downside is that the CPU will not sleep, thus drain the battery.
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Is this something we can track in "Battery Usage"?
Blipstein said:
Is this something we can track in "Battery Usage"?
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There is an app to monitor this. Can't remember it now.
The CPUs and batteries of todays may not be that affected even if it doesn't sleep.. I'm not sure. I am willing to try this out and see if I'm ok with the batt life.
Could you direct me with the detail steps to get this setup up please?
Thanks!
MasK said:
There is an app to monitor this. Can't remember it now.
Could you direct me with the detail steps to get this setup up please?
Thanks!
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All I did was download the apk then add my fingerprints. Done. It switches the screen unlock method to "fingerprint, pin" like usual but I guess this app overrides that and allows me to unlock with just a swipe
Hi guys,
I'm using a fingerprint scanner to unlock my phone and I'm used to going directly to the application after clicking on the notifications from the lock screen. Now, with screen built-in fingerprint scanner, when I click on the notification from the lock screen, it will first ask me to provide a password (password is enforced by my company), then I have to click on the small fingerprint icon and only then I can unlock the phone using my fingerprint. With my previous phones, i.e. OnePlus 6 which had a fingerprint scanner at the back, I was able to save this one click on the screen. I know it's nothing tragic but still, if you'd have an idea how to set it up that after clicking on a notification it doesn't ask me for a password but for fingerprint scan, I would really appreciate your help!
Cheers
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Hi guys,
I'm using a fingerprint scanner to unlock my phone and I'm used to going directly to the application after clicking on the notifications from the lock screen. Now, with screen built-in fingerprint scanner, when I click on the notification from the lock screen, it will first ask me to provide a password (password is enforced by my company), then I have to click on the small fingerprint icon and only then I can unlock the phone using my fingerprint. With my previous phones, i.e. OnePlus 6 which had a fingerprint scanner at the back, I was able to save this one click on the screen. I know it's nothing tragic but still, if you'd have an idea how to set it up that after clicking on a notification it doesn't ask me for a password but for fingerprint scan, I would really appreciate your help!
Cheers
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Double tap on notification and then it opens password section but u can jump in app with fingerprint also. Thats how it works for me by default, i didnt mess with that what so ever.
milangenije said:
Double tap on notification and then it opens password section but u can jump in app with fingerprint also. Thats how it works for me by default, i didnt mess with that what so ever.
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Thanks. But to jump in app with fingerprint you need to first click on the fingerprint icon in the bottom of the screen and only after verify your fingerprint, right? I would love to skip that step of clicking on the fingerprint icon.
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Thanks. But to jump in app with fingerprint you need to first click on the fingerprint icon in the bottom of the screen and only after verify your fingerprint, right? I would love to skip that step of clicking on the fingerprint icon.
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Aha thats what u meant. Well i dont think it is possible if u r locked with fingerprint. U have to roll it if u want to get into app, i mean thats why fingerprint exists, for security reasons.
milangenije said:
Aha thats what u meant. Well i dont think it is possible if u r locked with fingerprint. U have to roll it if u want to get into app, i mean thats why fingerprint exists, for security reasons.
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I don't want to get rid of the fingerprint scanning itself but to get rid of touching the fingerprint icon when the password prompt comes up. I hope it's clear now [emoji28]
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Hi,
New Pixel 7 form Amazon DE. Latest uptdate instaled.
In Settings -> Security
Screen lock (None, Swipe, pattern, PIN, password)
FaceUlock
Only above options avalible
Lack of Fingerprint Unlock option.
Does anyone have similar problem or have an idea how to reslove it ?
Many thnx
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Hi,
New Pixel 7 form Amazon DE. Latest uptdate instaled.
In Settings -> Security
Screen lock (None, Swipe, pattern, PIN, password)
FaceUlock
Only above options avalible
Lack of Fingerprint Unlock option.
Does anyone have similar problem or have an idea how to reslove it ?
Many thnx
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You should consider doing a factory reset and see if the option appears in the settings.
dexlemaffo said:
You should consider doing a factory reset and see if the option appears in the settings.
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Thnx for replay. i did FRs a few times before and once now, from Phone menu and boot menu as well
Just tested phone using Phone Doctor Plus app. and FP test failed.
I'm staring to think that FP sesnor is broken.
Do you have any ideas how to confirm that before sending back ?
Fingerprint is only a SECONDARY option. You must set one of the other options BEFORE you can enable fingerprints.
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Fingerprint is only a SECONDARY option. You must set one of the other options BEFORE you can enable fingerprints.
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Thnx for suggestion. FP doesn't appear either with SINGLE Screen Lock or DOUBLE LS methods.
In other words FP option is not avalible as primary, secondary or 3rd security function.
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Tested for each of primary Screen lock (None, Swipe, pattern, PIN, password) setuped on fresh system (after FactoryReset)
FR -> Screen lock (None); FR -> Screen lock (pattern), etc.
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Thnx for suggestion. FP doesn't appear either with SINGLE Screen Lock or DOUBLE LS methods.
In other words FP option is not avalible as primary, secondary or 3rd security function.
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Tested for each of primary Screen lock (None, Swipe, pattern, PIN, password) setuped on fresh system (after FactoryReset)
FR -> Screen lock (None); FR -> Screen lock (pattern), etc.
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Been a little bit but if I recall after FR it will ask you to put in your pin and then confirm. Next screen should be "set up FP (yes/no) If you select yes then you are presented with a screen or two of instructions before you hit ok let's do this. If you don't get that at some point in the setup then return the device, it's broken.
bobby janow said:
Been a little bit but if I recall after FR it will ask you to put in your pin and then confirm. Next screen should be "set up FP (yes/no) If you select yes then you are presented with a screen or two of instructions before you hit ok let's do this. If you don't get that at some point in the setup then return the device, it's broken.
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Thank you for provided workflow. As at any point I'm not able to recall this, and any of above suggestions didn't bring any solution, i rised return ticket to Amazon.
Thank you all for your time!
Topic won't be investigated by me anymore so can be closed
UPDATE
Just recived new piece, everythng is working fine w/o and with december update. Obviously it was device malfunction.