now that we have 2.34 will we see more apps that use this sensor?
http://developer.motorola.com/docstools/library/writing-fingerprint-enabled-apps/
Probably. In terms of what? who knows.
Can't think of any useful apps that could use the sensor!
A secret agent Tegra 2 game where you have to "steal" enemies fingers to get access to the next room?? Hmm one can only imagine..
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a password app that you can use certain sites with your fingerprint (banking etc)
Yes!
This is used in laptops with FPSensor.
All the passes are stored in a fp program, and what you have to do, is slide your finger, and your pass is filled.
It may be difficult, but its an ecxellent idea
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DataDefender (by AuthenTec) is on the market now, using the fingerprint reader. The app is like typical "application launch protection" apps out there, but on the Atrix it allows verification of the fingerprint in addition to the standard options (PIN/Password/Pattern).
Can any one tell me that these fingerprint apps really works or not ? 5 Best Fingerprint Lock Apps for Android.
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Ehsan Mahmood said:
Can any one tell me that these fingerprint apps really works or not ? 5 Best Fingerprint Lock Apps for Android.
Thanks in Advance.
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Last three are just to fool people, I think the first one is to customise the lock screen. Haven't tried the 2nd one. Anyways my fingerprint scanner doesn't work as I'm on cm9
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Hey guys I know I may sound completely noobish but I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to use the fingerprint reader for more than security. What I had in mind specifically was maybe as a scroll wheel of sorts? I'm no programmer but wondering if anyone's working on something like that.
Thanks
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Most aftermarket browsers will allow you to set the volume buttons to scroll, but using the fingerprint reader would be impractical since you would have to leave it running all the time. It would put a pretty hefty drain on the battery. Good idea though, and as always, I could be wrong about this in every way.
I was thinking more like profiles so unknown fingerprints would open a blank phone. Or certain apps like email, sms, etc could be locked individually.
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I was thinking more like profiles so unknown fingerprints would open a blank phone. Or certain apps like email, sms, etc could be locked individually.
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Great ideas...only problem with this one would be a bad swipe by the actual owner and we would have to lock and unlock..I like the idea of utilizing the swipe for other functions though. It will be interesting to see if anything comes of this.
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I would lovvvee to see a locater app that takes a finger print if the phone was stolen, along with taking front and rear facing images and satellite location. Zip it all up and submit to police, done.
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I would lovvvee to see a locater app that takes a finger print if the phone was stolen, along with taking front and rear facing images and satellite location. Zip it all up and submit to police, done.
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That's a damn good idea.....
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That is a good idea, though I wonder how we'd tell the phone that it had been stolen, versus the owner simply making bad swipes on the reader.
Anyway, as an alternative to that, in case you guys don't already know this, if you're signed up for MyMotoblur (Motorola's owner's website), Motorola has a free service where you can locate your Atrix on a Google Map. It's pretty cool. It also allows you to transfer contacts to your phone OTA, and remotely wipe your data.
The way you could tell it was stolen would be a web interface that would allow you to "report phone as stolen" and it would then take pictures/location/swipe data and email it to your registered email address.
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I was thinking more like profiles so unknown fingerprints would open a blank phone. Or certain apps like email, sms, etc could be locked individually.
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Great idea.
Another thing , is there a way to save passwords on the Atrix and later on have the browser auto fill them once you use the fingerprints reader?
For example , my bank web site requires password. It would be great if I could enter the username+password once and later on use my finger and have the browser auto-complete them.
Is it doable ?
All great ideas, we just need the boot loader unlocked!
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I would lovvvee to see a locater app that takes a finger print if the phone was stolen, along with taking front and rear facing images and satellite location. Zip it all up and submit to police, done.
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Having been robbed at gunpoint for a phone before, I think this is a wonderful idea.
The only other thing I found out about the fingerprint reader was that you can also use it to hang up when you press it when youre in the middle of calling someone. I dont remember quite how I got to the setting for that though...
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I was thinking more like profiles so unknown fingerprints would open a blank phone. Or certain apps like email, sms, etc could be locked individually.
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GREAT Idea with the profiles.
Would be awesome to create a 'guest' profile where only certain apps appear, no e-mail, text, call logs, contacts, etc.... pretty much only allow access to certain apps and features that you choose(like games, music, web browser, etc.) so that when I let someone use my phone i don't have to worry about them seeing sensitive data.... GREAT idea!!!!
This doesn't seem like it would be the hardest thing to create, but I'm guessing it would have to be rooted and coded into the ROM?? Any insight?
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.authentec.datadefender&feature=search_result
Conveniently secure running of your apps with a Fingerprint, a PIN or a Pattern.
Conveniently protect access to your Android applications. DataDefender prevents unauthorized users from accessing your text messages, email, photos, and your other exclusive information. Applications are protected with a Fingerprint a PIN or an Unlock Pattern. This application is free!
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Unfortunately, this app is not available in my country! Can someone try this and post their findings?
Here you go Perfect app, great finding man, congrats!
Agreed, very nice find.
i was waiting for something like this ...very cool app..
It seems to work great!
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Very nice app.
Thanks for post something about it.
I'm told that it's incompatible with the Atrix
The latest release notes specifically say it added Motorola Atrix with fingerprint scanning.
This app is awesome!
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This app uses the newly release Fingerprint Scanner SDK by AuthenTec. I'm using it right now in my application GibberTalk, and if you are a dev, it's not hard to implement.
Good find, it was a huge disappointment to find the fingerprint scanner could only be used to lock the phone.
Wow, very nice. I've been searching for an app lock like this. Thanks.
Edit: well it worked for me yesterday, but now the fingerprint scanner force closes and it doesn't lock my apps. Sad, I got hopeful!
I set it for the Text Messaging app, but for some reason if I keep hitting 'cancel' couple times it still showing the content.
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strange that it only ask you to scan one finger for they key but then i can use either hand to unlock.
Worked great for me yesterday, but now when it goes to the fingerprint scanner, it immediately FCs (without an actual FC message) so I have to log into my apps using my full email and psswd. I've disabled it now, hoping they fix this little bug.
This is dope
Chongo has spoken
So my gf uses my phone occasionally. I use the fp scanner to lock and unlock it. Is there a way to store more then one set of fingerprints?
This would be cool if someone could implement it.
Easy quick fix. It asks to scan both of your index fingers. Only scan one of yours and then scan the gf's.
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Easy quick fix. It asks to scan both of your index fingers. Only scan one of yours and then scan the gf's.
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That's how me and the wifey worked it out
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is there one? would be useful to protect facebook especially from frape if you've forgotten to lock it when moving away from desk
Visidon applock is what you're looking for pal
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Visidon applock is what you're looking for pal
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oooh, will check out. ta
ok, that didn't work for some reason. wouldn't enable. "FaceLock for apps" works fine free ver limited to 1 app and market/settings etc.
I used it more than a month ago, i was able to select every app i wanted to 'facelock' this may have changed with a recent update though.
Sorry i cannot help you further.
You could try typing face unlock or something like that into the market.
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I still use Visidon and it lets me face protect any app I wish, I did have to do the 'face training' before it would let me enable that feature though, I have been using it for a few weeks and there hasn't been a recent update that I have noticed.
maybe it's an ICS thing, or the density i run the phone at. either way, it wouldn't let me enable it
i'm in work tonight so will give it a shot again.
I'm ok with the stock lock screen but is there a good one compatible with the S6's fingerprint scanner
yeah I was also looking for one accepting fingerprint unlock, but haven't found one yet
This one claims it supports fingerprints, but I haven't tested it myself.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cmcm.locker&hl=en
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This one claims it supports fingerprints, but I haven't tested it myself.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cmcm.locker&hl=en
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doesn't support fingerprints yet... nonetheless, a pretty good lockscreen replacement with a beta channel. Seems like they are still working on the fingerprint stuff as the lockscreen settings make no mention of it yet.
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doesn't support fingerprints yet... nonetheless, a pretty good lockscreen replacement with a beta channel. Seems like they are still working on the fingerprint stuff as the lockscreen settings make no mention of it yet.
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I actually installed it last night after posting the link, to see what it's like. It does have fingerprint support, and it works really well, although it seems a little slower at unlocking than the stock lockscreen at times.
What's slightly annoying is that it doesn't support known locations so even when I'm at home I need to identify myself every time. Saying that, you have the option of using a passcode or pattern unlock too, which is much better than the "backup password" on the stock screen.
Thanks for the replies guys.
How do you get the fingerprint to work? I can't find a setting for it anywhere.
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How do you get the fingerprint to work? I can't find a setting for it anywhere.
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For me, it's just in 'Unlock Setting'
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For me, it's just in 'Unlock Setting'
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Thanks, I assumed that's where it was. I sent a bug report to the dev, it looks like it is affecting some devices (mostly edge's based on the reviews I'm seeing).
yeah can't access it either on my edge
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doesn't support fingerprints yet... nonetheless, a pretty good lockscreen replacement with a beta channel. Seems like they are still working on the fingerprint stuff as the lockscreen settings make no mention of it yet.
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The current version already supports Fingerprint unlocking. I'm personally using it.