Best Application Fingerprint-lock apps? - Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Questions & Answers

Hello. anyone has idea or suggestion which fingerprint lock apps is the best for mi max 2? for eg. to lock apps etc. currently using iobit applock, its decent but sometimes it doesnt read our fingerprint so have to key in the pin password.
any suggestion and opinion are welcome

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What else can the fingerprint scanner do?

I know that the fingerint scanner can be ued to unlock the phone and for paypal, web sign in and samsung verification but can I do anything else with it? It would be cool to lock specific apps. Are there any 3rd party apps that utilize the fingerprint scanner?
Ya, lastpass can be used to login to websites/applications automatically using your fingerprint. Really sweet not having to manually type in logins and passwords anymore!
And fingersecurity allows you to set up specific apps that require a fingerprint to get into them. It even has a in app purchase where you can set it not require the fingerprint while connected to specific trusted wifi networks and bluetooth devices. And even to set to only open when you use a specific finger, so not all fingers can open it if you don't want it to.
These are 2 that I have come to not be able to live without. I hope you like them as much as I do.
dfullerman said:
Ya, lastpass can be used to login to websites/applications automatically using your fingerprint. Really sweet not having to manually type in logins and passwords anymore!
And fingersecurity allows you to set up specific apps that require a fingerprint to get into them. It even has a in app purchase where you can set it not require the fingerprint while connected to specific trusted wifi networks and bluetooth devices. And even to set to only open when you use a specific finger, so not all fingers can open it if you don't want it to.
These are 2 that I have come to not be able to live without. I hope you like them as much as I do.
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Dude fingersecurity is exactly was I was looking for. Thanks a lot! Do you know if there is an app to launch apps with your fingerprint?
Na, haven't heard or seen anything like that...don't exactly know how that would work exactly but maybe someone will figure it out.

Fingerprint scanner not recognized by apps?

Using Global ROM with locked bootloader. I noticed a lot of the apps I used on my previous Samsung which had fingerprint integration are no longer recognized on my MIX, my banking app and other fingerprint enabled apps no longer allow me to use my fingerprint to access them, instead requiring usernames and passwords. Does anyone else have this problem?
I've used LastPass and fingersecurity on my mix since day one with no problems.
I had a tendency to put my finger on the camera rather than the scanner for a while!
ChodTheWacko said:
I've used LastPass and fingersecurity on my mix since day one with no problems.
I had a tendency to put my finger on the camera rather than the scanner for a while!
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Yep still doing that ?

[Q] forced lock screen in order to use biometrics in apps.

Installed Oreo on my N950N this morning, and just now I found out that if I want to use biometrics in some apps (homebanking app, fast log in in many sites, using iris/fingerprint for entering secret mode on Samsung Internet) I'm forced to set up a screen lock security (pattern/pin or password) if I just put the simple swipe, I won't be able to use biometrics anymore? Why? What's the point of this forcing?
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Installed Oreo on my N950N this morning, and just now I found out that if I want to use biometrics in some apps (homebanking app, fast log in in many sites, using iris/fingerprint for entering secret mode on Samsung Internet) I'm forced to set up a screen lock security (pattern/pin or password) if I just put the simple swipe, I won't be able to use biometrics anymore? Why? What's the point of this forcing?
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Any work arounds? I'm having issues resolving this one myself
I think its a security update on Oreo, so since it "might" be embedded on the code it might not be possible to do a work around without root or any major components changed, don't quote me on it this is just my opnion

Mi9T Pro face Unlock and usage

Hello,
I am planning to move from mi9SE to mi9T pro due to speed, battery life and options of better custom roms availability. Before I buy the phone, I have a few questions which I think people who have been using this phone already can answer and help me decide. All the questions below assume using miui.eu rom.
1. How fast is the Face Unlock once setup ?
2. Do we actually have to swipe up the screen to face unlock ? In mi9SE, i have enabled 'raise to wake' feature which means when i pick up the phone it turns on and unlocks automatically when valid face is detected. Is this working the same way in mi9T pro also ? If yes, can it be used even for app lock or does it damage the camera if done very often for the apps also ?
3. How is the battery life when using always on VPN ? mi9SE can hardly last about 3/4 day before needing a charge.. it has improved with Android 10 but still not very good.
4. How is the GCAM compatibility ? does it take better pictures than stock and also is there ability to switch between 3 cameras while using gcam ?
Really ? No one interested in answering my questions ?
I can answer number 4 . I can swap between Wide Angle and Standard in the GCAM that I'm using. Photos look great, better than stock in low light as expected. No wide angle correction in GCAM. Can be a bit buggy, but YMMV based on what GCAM mod you're using. Typically stick to stock during the day, and GCAM for night.
Can't answer the other ones.
1) Probably not as fast as your MI9SE since it's a pop up camera. Anyway, I'm pretty sure you can find a lot of videos on YouTube to get an idea.
2) I set up face unlock and enabled raised to wake feature but I still had to swipe up so the camera would pop up.
On the other hand, I also have fingerprint scanner enabled and haven't found a way to disable it for testing purpose (apart from erasing all my saved fingerprints which I didn’t bother to do) so maybe it would behave differently with only face unlock enabled.
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I can answer number 4 . I can swap between Wide Angle and Standard in the GCAM that I'm using. Photos look great, better than stock in low light as expected. No wide angle correction in GCAM. Can be a bit buggy, but YMMV based on what GCAM mod you're using. Typically stick to stock during the day, and GCAM for night.
Can't answer the other ones.
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Thanks ! that was helpful.
Thordelan said:
1) Probably not as fast as your MI9SE since it's a pop up camera. Anyway, I'm pretty sure you can find a lot of videos on YouTube to get an idea.
2) I set up face unlock and enabled raised to wake feature but I still had to swipe up so the camera would pop up.
On the other hand, I also have fingerprint scanner enabled and haven't found a way to disable it for testing purpose (apart from erasing all my saved fingerprints which I didn’t bother to do) so maybe it would behave differently with only face unlock enabled.
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I was thinking the same about point 2. This is a deal breaker for me though. I really like the handsoff approach with raise2wake and face unlock enabled.. quick and easy to use though not very secure.
krispuniq said:
Thanks ! that was helpful.
I was thinking the same about point 2. This is a deal breaker for me though. I really like the handsoff approach with raise2wake and face unlock enabled.. quick and easy to use though not very secure.
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Hey Krispuniq,
The problem your saying is about to be solved in upcoming software update! It will allow you to select to directly open the camera or swipe for opening...
The real problem I am scared (but still didn't face) is that if someone video calls you(including third party ones like WhatsApp), your pop-up camera automatically raises creating a problem if it's in your pocket!
BTW, what's your reason shifting from Mi 9SE to K20 Pro?
krispuniq said:
I was thinking the same about point 2. This is a deal breaker for me though. I really like the handsoff approach with raise2wake and face unlock enabled.. quick and easy to use though not very secure.
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I was intrigued to know whether it was possible to do or not so I erased all my fingerprints and try to reproduce what you want to do but I finally found out that it's impossible de disable swipe off to unlock on MIUI 10...Maybe it will be back with upcoming MIUI 11 ?
So my question is : you don't use MUI 10 on your MI9SE ?
Anyway, grabbing the phone and putting your thumb on the front fingerprint scanner is also very handy/fast/ and probably bit more secure.
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I was intrigued to know whether it was possible to do or not so I erased all my fingerprints and try to reproduce what you want to do but I finally found out that it's impossible de disable swipe off to unlock on MIUI 10...Maybe it will be back with upcoming MIUI 11 ?
So my question is : you don't use MUI 10 on your MI9SE ?
Anyway, grabbing the phone and putting your thumb on the front fingerprint scanner is also very handy/fast/ and probably bit more secure.
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I was using MIUI 10 and now MIUI 11(Q). The feature is the same and it got much faster on MIUI 11. I just like the convenience of face unlock.

Question App Locker / App Protection for Modern Android Devices?

Does there exist an app locker that fully works with Android 11? By "app locker" I mean an app that presents a lock screen on a per-app basis. (Fingerprint support is also good!)
Every one I've tried in Play Store fails to lock the settings, which means it's trivial to bypass by simply uninstalling (and deactivating admin for those that go at least that extra step). Note: I'm not asking for a hacker-proof locker app, just one that is not trivial to bypass for the average or moderately above average user. I do also have a proper lock screen and remote wipe enabled for deeper protection. My use case is just more of a extra bit of protection for if somebody picks up my phone while it is unlocked unattended - just the extra protection so it's not so easy to see email or messages, etc.
I had a OnePlus before getting my Pixel 5A and OxygenOS has such an app lock feature. Again, it wasn't hacker-proof, but it was also not trivial to bypass.
Root/Magisk/XPosed module suggestions are okay for me.
I really am looking into this right now, I need it too!
I found a good one. I tried a lot of different ways to bypass it, but it consistently works. Now, of course, as anybody will tell you, since it runs as a user app, there are ways to kill it (via ADB etc) so it's important to still have device-level security. This is just a defense-in-depth measure, such as when somebody is borrowing your phone or you left it unlocked unattended and want to slow down an adversary.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sp.protector.free

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