I'm just wondering who uses the finger scanner, so I made a poll. I use it and it worked great for me over 90% of the time, so I think i'll continue to use it. It isn't as good as Touch ID, but it's still decent enough to use it every day.
I do.
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I use it everyday I just wish it was a bit more reliable I have a total of three fingers recorded my index and thumb on my right hand and my index finger on my left hand
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TIP: You can register 30 fingers. When it asks you to swipe 10 times, you can use more than 1 finger. :good:
I do as well
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I do as well. Love lastpass use with it.
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Wow seems like it's 50-50 right now. For those who don't use it, can I ask why?
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Wow seems like it's 50-50 right now. For those who don't use it, can I ask why?
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I can answer that even though I use it. It doesn't work 100% of the time. I have to swipe my finger a couple of times. But, of course sometimes all it takes is one swipe.
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I can answer that even though I use it. It doesn't work 100% of the time. I have to swipe my finger a couple of times. But, of course sometimes all it takes is one swipe.
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I've found that if you vary the position of your finger just slightly when you're setting it up, it works a lot better. And I have two sets of the same finger, so maybe that's why I can get it every time.
Use the first one for both thumbs and both index fingers in proper way.
Use the second one for right thumb and left index while holding it in right hand, with different swipe angles.
Use the third one for left thumb and right index while holding it in left hand, with different swipe angles.
This will give plenty of ways of swiping to enable recognition better.
After reading a thread last night about having multiple sets I was thinking of doing it, now with both of your Comments I'll do it.
But seriously, it's a cool little feature. I didn't think I'd like it, I have never added a passcode on any of my past phones. Not even on the first iPhone or galaxy s1
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Use it extensively. Unlock phone, Last pass premium and PayPal.
Good stuff!
I do
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I like it so far, is faster than entering a password, pin or pattern. sometimes it wouldnt recognize it but I dont mind swiping my finger a couple of times.
I would use it if it were more practical, like if I could link all my passwords to the scanner that would be cool, but since it only works on a few applications and is proprietary, I just don't use it enough and like to get into my phone quickly.
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I would use it if it were more practical, like if I could link all my passwords to the scanner that would be cool, but since it only works on a few applications and is proprietary, I just don't use it enough and like to get into my phone quickly.
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Try lastpass its pretty cool.
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I had a galaxy's, and recently I bought a Atrix.
I noticed that Atrix has a touch screen less sensitive than galaxy.
I've downloaded from the market "sgs touchscreen booster", this is an app to manage the touchscreen galaxy.
I tried it on 'Atrix and it works fine for me.
Now I am satisfied with the touchscreen.
If anyone has the same problem, I advise him to try.
Sorry for my bad English
I can not tell if it is even working.
psychological solution
It work very well for me.
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It work very well for me.
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What has changed for you, because using a touch test app I see no difference.
Before the touch screen did not take the command from my finger every now this does not happen more.
Sorry fo english i hope you understud
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Installed, seem to have effect, testing nơ
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What's the best setting ?
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for me 0 0 0 99 5
I had noticed that coming from Captivate, the touch screen felt... different. Just installed. Hopefully this helps. Thanks!
you are awesome!
I had the touchscreen bug where my screen would go unresponsive, was going to bring it in today (concerned about my device having the france rom on it.) and this app got it working again perfectly!
will be sure to buy you a beer on payday if this holds up.
just installed.. seems to be much more responsive to me.. have it set to "optimized". will try them all out..thx!
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I'm happy for you and for me
didn't seem to do anything on my phone.
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didn't seem to do anything on my phone.
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Same. I still, along with (I think) everyone, have the issue with multi-touch when you hold fingers down for a certain number of seconds and the screen equalizes it, forcing you to wait a few seconds and try it again. This really annoys me on games like Jet Car Stunts, when, for example, I hold the accelerate button but eventually I have to let go and press it again to keep the car accelerating.
yeah that apparently is a feature and done by design from what I read. the problem i had was worse in the sent that imagine the screen going nuts after 5 seconds of activity.
Is there any way to increase the multitouch number. This app says it can but it doesn't work I know this is for the galaxy but is there any other way?
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Seems.to work like a charm
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I was getting so annoyed of this phone because when i tried to typed i couldnt type one work without making a huge mistake because the screen wasnt picking up everything i guess. if i typed hey fast it would just type "hy" or something. but when i did this and put the sensitivity up to 80% and left the rest on default it fixed it. now i can type fast without any mistakes and it seems as it fixed multitouch problems as well! This app is definitely recommended.
I've always thought the Atrix screen could do with a higher sensitivity, after using the iphone. It might be all in the mind, but this app does seem to help. It is particularly noticeable when typing, I no longer have any missed letters where I haven't pressed hard enough.
Thanks for sharing this app
I've been trying to search around as to why you'd need anything more than 3 fingers touching the screen at once(realistically only 2), and i can't find anything.
can someone explain the reasoning for it?
same thing with the 10 point multitouch.
Im with you, but if had to guess, it's because we can.
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Im with you, but if had to guess, it's because we can.
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Yup... just to show how awesome our devices are
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games such as fruit ninja/slice? also showing how awesome atrix is. compared it with my friends thunderbolt 4 and charge 5 point touch!
consider this...
i know that we have the fingerprint scanner which seems to be a good tool for privacy. but a multi-point / pattern should increase the security of the pattern, if that's your lock preference.
and i'm sure it wont be long until we see mods for zooming and scrolling. possibly even page flipping. personally i'd like to see it incorporated to work with the clipboard. that would greatly multiply browsing and searching speed. not to mention the uses that could be handy with terminal emulator.
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games such as fruit ninja/slice? also showing how awesome atrix is. compared it with my friends thunderbolt 4 and charge 5 point touch!
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why do you need more than 2 or even 3 fingers for that game?
i guess the best answer here is "because we can"
When I'm trying to draw or write on my note, when I go to use it, it draws when i get within two inches or so of the screen....
So my regular, non-cursive, writing looks like crap. Bad.
How can I turn that functionality off, or turn sensitivity down?
***Tap the S-Pen on something hard, and see if there is a difference. Took me three tries.
I'm pretty sure that is not a feature, and is a defect either in the software or unfortunately the hardware. You might need a new S Pen to fix the problem the right way.
There's a youtube video out there on how to "fix" this issue, but what it really does is reduce the sensitivity of the pen to the screen and you probably lose some serious pressure levels when applying this fix. Sorry no link, but I would advise trying your S Pen on the verizon floor model and see if it does the same thing to that one. Then you can feel fairly certain you need a replacement pen.
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When I'm trying to draw or write on my note, when I go to use it, it draws when i get within two inches or so of the screen....
So my regular, non-cursive, writing looks like crap. Bad.
How can I turn that functionality off, or turn sensitivity down?
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That happened to mine when I first got the phone and I read a lot of forums saying to just tap the spen on something hard so I tried it and it worked and hasn't happened again
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That happened to mine when I first got the phone and I read a lot of forums saying to just tap the spen on something hard so I tried it and it worked and hasn't happened again
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HAHAHA!!!!
Well that just WORKED.
Definitely an S-Pen and not phone hardware issue.
Thanks!!!! XDA is da bomb!
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That happened to mine when I first got the phone and I read a lot of forums saying to just tap the spen on something hard so I tried it and it worked and hasn't happened again
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HAHAHA!!!!
Well that just WORKED.
Definitely an S-Pen and not phone hardware issue.
Thanks!!!! XDA is da bomb!
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Excellent news, glad to hear this. Will remember for future reference. Thanks timmyd.
had the exact same problem...
S-Pen Fix
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That happened to mine when I first got the phone and I read a lot of forums saying to just tap the spen on something hard so I tried it and it worked and hasn't happened again
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Worked for me as well!! Who says banging on electronics never fixes anything.
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Worked for me as well!! Who says banging on electronics never fixes anything.
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Just brought back memories of my og Nintendo
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Is the tip of your s pen flat or rounded
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Mine is rounded.
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Is the tip of your s pen flat or rounded
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I was thinking the same thing... if the pen is dropped and the tip is pushed back in to the pressure sensor then it would be 'active' all the time and the hover feature would be interrupted by the phone like touching the screen. A flat tip would be a good indication of that being the case.
Gottoon
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That happened to mine when I first got the phone and I read a lot of forums saying to just tap the spen on something hard so I tried it and it worked and hasn't happened again
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Woa! Confirmed! :good: Just tap it flat on a table and it's like new again. :laugh:
yeah that happened to me too briefly. the pen nib is stuck down so it thinks it's touching the screen when it gets in range of the screen
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I've read that this happens when you use your finger to touch the s-pen tip/point.
I had the same problem on my s-pen too. But yea, the tapping on a hard surface seems to work.
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baker954 said:
When I'm trying to draw or write on my note, when I go to use it, it draws when i get within two inches or so of the screen....
So my regular, non-cursive, writing looks like crap. Bad.
How can I turn that functionality off, or turn sensitivity down?
***Tap the S-Pen on something hard, and see if there is a difference. Took me three tries.
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check to see if the tip of the s pen is pressed in as it would be if you were touching the screen. It is a physical button that pushes in while writing.
Like the title suggest, post your ideas and uses for the SPen, TouchWiz and non-TouchWiz alike. I've watched all the tutorials but I sense that this community has come up with other stuff... I'll start it off...
I took a screen out of Google maps and circled a specific point with a sign stating to meet me there.
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I know this is not so much the actual pens use, but makes it more fun and personal. Check it out. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1945569
P.s. I use it sometimes to scratch inside my ears, if that counts.
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Haha I never thought of that, that is hilarious.
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Its great for those hard to reach buggers, when a finger just won't do the trick.
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I use mine to pull out of its cubby to show people where it stores...
They seems to go "wow" and stuff like that,
thats pretty much all I use it for.
what is your favorite lock screen
no lock screen is what i prefer.
Widgetlocker is the best lockscreen replacement there is.
I'm curious what others use too. I always use stock myself
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I bought widget locker many devices ago and with all of them there were too many problems to justify keeping it. Works flawlessly on this device. I just don't like the "delay due to recent home button press", but I suppose it's more to due with JB/ICS if I read correctly. So, yeah, widget locker.
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droidstyle said:
no lock screen is what i prefer.
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This is what I was doing, went back to std bc I want to look at the time and date
droidstyle said:
no lock screen is what i prefer.
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Your pocket never pushes anything? I saw you say in another thread the same thing. I'm always just worried about somehow getting my phone jacked and some ass hat having access to my stuff.
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I don't usually use a lockscreen either. I have never carried a cellphone in my pocket, I prefer to use a holster, and my phone is never out of my sight except when I'm at home.
I love the octo lock screen from AOKP, I can have 8 shortcuts/apps and change the icons, I just wish I could get it to work on touchwiz based roms like Beans.
one that requires me to input a pattern / password
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Your pocket never pushes anything? I saw you say in another thread the same thing. I'm always just worried about somehow getting my phone jacked and some ass hat having access to my stuff.
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nope not once...this device does not pocket dial from what i have seen.
Good thread. I've been trying them all out lately and have had trouble deciding on just one. I wish the pin lock would automatically accept it after you enter the correct 4 digits rather than having to press ok after.
I prefer not having a PIN or pattern lock, if my phone gets lost somewhere it makes it impossible for whoever finds it to go through the contacts trying to find "Me" or "Home", or from them opening a social media app and see who I am.
I run Cerberus anyways, so if it's gets stolen I can lock it remotely.
Widget locker is good. Anything with shortcuts for me.
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