Hi guys! Noticed that my pocophone's screen wakes up whenever I touch the fingerprint sensor. I didn't enable the fingerprint authentication nor enable any security unlock(pin, pattern or password)
But the screen keeps on waking up whenever i touch the fingerprint sensor. I just want to disable this feature as it keeps on turning on while on my pocket.
It turns on even with pocket mode enabled.
Can be disabled in custom ROMs, not so in MIUI
Riyal said:
Hi guys! Noticed that my pocophone's screen wakes up whenever I touch the fingerprint sensor. I didn't enable the fingerprint authentication nor enable any security unlock(pin, pattern or password)
But the screen keeps on waking up whenever i touch the fingerprint sensor. I just want to disable this feature as it keeps on turning on while on my pocket.
It turns on even with pocket mode enabled.
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Chaire! I tried doing so in MIUI but failed. I believe that there maybe an option to disable that in custom ROMs.
ADInfinity1999 said:
Chaire! I tried doing so in MIUI but failed. I believe that there maybe an option to disable that in custom ROMs.
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Hi! What particular custom rom is it? This is just a new phone. I'll have to wait for a few days before I can unlock it.
If no fingerprint is setup, it will wake the screen with slight touch. If you set the fingerprint, it will not wake the screen in the pocket. Probably better if you just set the fingerprint and use the face unlock as it unlock the screen so fast even in the dark.
Riyal said:
Hi! What particular custom rom is it? This is just a new phone. I'll have to wait for a few days before I can unlock it.
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Chaire! LineageOS Extended 15.1 allows for completely disabling FP if you do not use it. But is it worth going to these lengths for such a small feature?
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stonedead said:
If no fingerprint is setup, it will wake the screen with slight touch. If you set the fingerprint, it will not wake the screen in the pocket. Probably better if you just set the fingerprint and use the face unlock as it unlock the screen so fast even in the dark.
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Chaire! This is one the very good solutions!
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Hi guys,
I have received an update lately (MIUI Gloval 8.1 Stable - 8.1.1.0) and my struggle began. My problem is that now every time if I touch the fingerprint sensor the phone unlocks. It's REALLY annoying guys. Sometimes I lock my phone and put it down and the screen unlocks because accidently I touched it. Fingerprint is disabled, furthermore I have no lockscreen whatsoever have enabled. The fingerprint sensor at the back acts exactly like the unlock button on the side. How the hell can I disable this annoying function?
Thanks !!!
Settings - Lock Screen & Password - Manage Fingerprints - Enter Password if you have one - Apply Fingerprint to Lock Screen - choose disable?
Fingerprint wakes up the device if u haven't added any fingerprints.
That's a thing in marshmallow MIUI (even on the beta builds), it's not a bug, tapping on fp without any registered FPs wakes up the screen.
Furthermore, u said that there's 'NO LOCKSCREEN' you kept(so i assume there's neither swipe to unlock screen) so fp is waking your device everytime,and consequently,screen gets unlocked.
I see. Any way to completely disable this function? I dont want that sensor to work at all.
Me too, I have the same problem, the fp sensor wakes up the screen when I'm touching it accidentally most of the time. How can we disable this annoying "feature"?
Hello everyone,
would like to ask those with Oreo, if Honors internal app "Screen Lock" is still present.
In v.183 I can map it as Shortcut in Nova Prime for "double tap" and still use fingerprint unlock without that 5 sec delay.
And Novas admin can still be inactive.
Thanks
With oreo, Screen lock doesn't work anymore with Nova. Flashlight too. Rotation of lock screen is not working too. I forget, proximity sensor is off when screen off, can't wake up your device with gravity screen for example.
sonneper said:
With oreo, Screen lock doesn't work anymore with Nova. Flashlight too. Rotation of lock screen is not working too. I forget, proximity sensor is off when screen off, can't wake up your device with gravity screen for example.
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Ouch... that's bummer. So no Oreo for me, at least till Honor get their softw right.
But I guess it's probably also a Googles fault partially
screen lock and flashlight doesn't work IF you use huawei widget ,but for sure ,it's possible to lock screen by shortcut ( from other apps ) or use flashligt from other app or shortcut in taskbar. I tink it's more EMUI8 than Oreo.
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But, I've try many " wake up screen " using proximity sensor, no one is OK
sonneper said:
screen lock and flashlight doesn't work IF you use huawei widget ,but for sure ,it's possible to lock screen by shortcut ( from other apps ) or use flashligt from other app or shortcut in taskbar. I tink it's more EMUI8 than Oreo.
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But, I've try many " wake up screen " using proximity sensor, no one is OK
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Of course it is possible to use lock screen from 3rd party app, but lock screen in Nova works OK. The thing is that it's only work with 5 sec delay, as every other lock screen except original Huawei (which is not accessible in other than Emui launcher). Flash light i don't care as it's working from taskbar or tons of 3rd party app.
Wake up screen is no problem neither as fp reader is in front, which I prefer anyway.
Anyone get this to work?
Changed to nova launcher, and found out the existing widget now can't be used.
Hate the device admin screen lock, as well as the 5 seconds delay screen lock(as I can still input the touch screen and back button...)
Greetings,
Does anyone have this issue? Phone wakes up when fingerprint reader is touched (with any finger) even when it's not set up? Is there any workaround?
Nope. In my case the phone just vibrates when touched with non-registered finger, but the screen remains dark.
katoda_ltd said:
Nope. In my case the phone just vibrates when touched with non-registered finger, but the screen remains dark.
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That happens to me as well if I have a fingerprint set up.
But if there is absolutely no fingerprint is set up, the phone still wakes up whenever the scanner is touched.
To see if you have this issue, delete all your fingerprints from your f1, turn off the display and touch the fingerprint sensor and see what happens.
Yes, then it works like in your case, the phone wakes up.
As I'm using the fingerprint reader, it is not an issue for me. In your case, maybe just add a fingerprint hard to use, e.g. thumb, phone will vibrate when touched but at least will not wake up.
katoda_ltd said:
Yes, then it works like in your case, the phone wakes up.
As I'm using the fingerprint reader, it is not an issue for me. In your case, maybe just add a fingerprint hard to use, e.g. thumb, phone will vibrate when touched but at least will not wake up.
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It's not a big issue. I was just wondering if it's only a problem with my specific unit.
If its a software issue probably get fixed with updates or maybe a different rom.
You never know if it's a bug or a feature
katoda_ltd said:
You never know if it's a bug or a feature
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If the FP lock gets triggered without having it activated/registered, it's a major bug and posses a huge security threat.
Rowdyy Ronnie said:
If the FP lock gets triggered without having it activated/registered, it's a major bug and posses a huge security threat.
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Do you also have this bug?
Windoors said:
Do you also have this bug?
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Nope I don't have any such issue on miui beta 9.4.26
I would suggest you to do a factory reset if you continue to have this issue.
My phone came with oreo, it had this issue.
Now using 10.3.4 stable (prerooted) the issue persists.
Haven't tried lineageos.
This is a software feature from miui, my mi max used to also light up when no fingerprint is registered. It can be turned off somewhere in settings iirc.
If you don't have a finger print set up, then the finger print sensor acts a bit like the power button to wake the screen. I don't see why you would consider this to be a bug but I've seen this in a few other phones as well. Doesn't strike me as being a problem but maybe that's just me.
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If you don't have a finger print set up, then the finger print sensor acts a bit like the power button to wake the screen. I don't see why you would consider this to be a bug but I've seen this in a few other phones as well. Doesn't strike me as being a problem but maybe that's just me.
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Well, if you accidentally touch it phone will wake up without you knowing. It can happen while its in your pocket.
Anyone using non-MIUI rom, do you also have this problem?
I have a Mi A3 and think it's great, but there is one issue I'm facing.. the fingerprint sensor is always active and when the phone is in my pocket and touches my leg, it wakes the screen after X failed attempts.
Multiple times I've pulled out my phone to find my leg has been typing numbers into the emergency dialler..
Is there any way (prefer no root - but so be it if needed..) to use the proximity sensor to kill the FP sensor? That way when it's covered in my pocket the FP sensor would be disabled and stop waking the phone all the time.
And before anyone says just put in your pocket with the screen out.. well that's just asking to get it smashed ?
Try disabling "show fingeprint icon when screen is off" feature.
Tried that one already. Unfortunately the sensor is still alive so if something touches it the phone attempts to unlock.
After a couple of attempts it seems to turn on and show buttons for emergency dialler / pin unlock.
Not sure if this would be usable on A3, but you could try this approach:
https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/153948/completely-disable-the-fingerprint-sensor
Edit: just tried it on my A1. I can disable the FP sensor with:
Code:
echo soc:fpc1020 > /sys/bus/platform/drivers/fpc1020/unbind
BUT, can't get it back yet (only with reboot): this should be the correct command, but it doesn't do anything
Code:
echo soc:fpc1020 > /sys/bus/platform/drivers/fpc1020/bind
Custom ROMs have something like pocket mode that detects and prevents it don't they? I wish something like that would be available for stock as well. Wouldn't mind root.
I have the same problems with scanner acting in a pocket. Looks like I have to disable scanner for now. This can be done by removing recorded fingerprints from settings.
As a workaround for emergency dialing, you can use WaveUp app and set it to lock with proximity sensor. It probably won't prevent fingerprint readings, but at least the display will turn off in your pocket. Works best with root, I'm using it on Mi A1. "Turn display on when removing from pocket" feature is highly addictive. I use HW power button mainly for taking screenshots now..
Edit: Tasker with states "proximity sensor and orientation - phone upside down" and task "display - turn off" can do the same if you want to keep it simple.
Edit 2: Nicer Tasker profile, turns screen off only when the screen is locked (prevents accidental locks while using the phone):
Profile 1 - state "proximity sensor" + state variable value "%SCREEN_LOCKED ~ true", task "display - turn off"
Profile 2 - event "display unlocked", task "variable set, %SCREEN_LOCKED to false"
Profile 3 - event "display off", task "variable set, %SCREEN_LOCKED to true"
Turn display on&off with power button and you are good to go.
Thanks will give the commands a go when I get chance and see if it works on the A3.
put you phone opposite side .... screen upwards in pocket.
hi this feature works on my device when i turn off the proximity sensor the fingerprint icon does not show up on the screen
I have this problem too with Android 11.
I wanted to try the method with fpc1020 driver. The driver is here, but what is weird, that in /sys/bus/platform/devices is not such device attached :/
The easily way to do this is root the phone. After this you can disable all useless features
wetito said:
The easily way to do this is root the phone. After this you can disable all useless features
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I have rooted phone but you probably doesn't understand the problem.
I don't want to completely disable fingerprint, I just want the FP to be disabled by proximity sensor, because it's bul*** to have enabled FP in pocket...
Benik3 said:
I have rooted phone but you probably doesn't understand the problem.
I don't want to completely disable fingerprint, I just want the FP to be disabled by proximity sensor, because it's bul*** to have enabled FP in pocket...
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There"s a quick setting to add by developer settings that disable all sensors. Have you tryed? Maybe it work
Flashed Ace2 to OxygenOS A.08 and updated to A.10, problem still persists.
Happens both with auto brightness enabled and disabled.
gavebim144 said:
Flashed Ace2 to OxygenOS A.08 and updated to A.10, problem still persists.
Happens both with auto brightness enabled and disabled.
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Was this issue also present on ColorOS?
Disable always on display
Any unlock securities
Fingerprint, pin, code etc..
I haven't encounter any screen flashing
I have same issue, tried turning all off, did help, but i need fingerprint unlock... Autobrightness does not work at all, just dimms the screen a bit when turned on, and goes bit up when turned off, no changes in light or dark room
So i believe i figured it out, it is connected to always-on display features, which includes animation for fingerprint unlock. There is an option to turn off animation for fingerprint when display turned off, but then you have to turn on the screen before using fingerprint...
Also this phone gets pretty warm when only looking youtube or browsing, when on 120Hz refresh rate. I used setedit app to reduce it to 90Hz, much better battery life and no heat...
One last solution for the screen flickering, turn off always-on display, and turn off fingerprint animation only, it is under security/fingerprint/fingerprint animation setting, just choose none, it still litghs up the fingerprint, but has no animation, and most important, no screen flicker...
The same problem, flashing, removing the fingerprint, and using the pattern, the problem is gone
Yeah, it started again be me, so no lighting for fingerprint, and then works fine... Just turning off animation did the trick for short time
zidoon said:
The same problem, flashing, removing the fingerprint, and using the pattern, the problem is gone
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Do you have region lock too?
jopac84 said:
Do you have region lock too?
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Yes, I had a region lock, after contacting the seller. It was opened with TeamViewer, now 3 weeks. There are no region lock messages.
So the seller could remove it? Mine keeps saying only oneplus can remove it. Did you what he did? I am nit sure if it completely removed or just blocked... The bigger issue is these software issues, especially flickering which could damage the screen... I wonder if these issues exist on all oxygen os phones, or only on these flashed from color os
jopac84 said:
Yeah, it started again be me, so no lighting for fingerprint, and then works fine... Just turning off animation did the trick for short time
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So turning off lighting for fingerprint fixed the problem for good?
Yes, turning off any always on display features, which includes animation and lighting for fingerprint does eliminate the problem.. i suppose it is some drivers for AOD that are incompatible. Same goes for light sensor, if you test it with software the problem is obvious, light sensor does not work at all, it is recognized, but it does not react to light changes.
Hi All,
Could anyone comment on the minimal requirements to avoid flickering and potential random restarts? At this stage I turned off AOD, turned off fingerprint for locking/unlocking (only use pass + face recognition) and turned off the auto brightness. With these settings the flickering/random restarting problem is gone. I just wonder whether there is a solution with potentially fingerprint for locking/unlocking off, but with auto brightness on and with at least basic AOD on. Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi I have the same issue screen flickering and diming after turning one the screen with in addition and the most problematic the call is blocked by a message concerning the region.
If I make a factory reset the calls work work a time then the same problem comeback
i fixed screen flicker... show fingerprint icon off, Finger print animation off, AOD off. Auto Brig off