Fingerprint scanner is very convinient, but not that much secure as PIN or password. Is there any way (preferrably for non-rooted Pixel 6) to force my phone to periodically ask for a PIN or password to unlock (once every hour or afrer X mins of inactivity or so), but still keep a fingerprint unlock on? I know I could schedule to reboot my phone, but the phone would be unavailable during reboot (no phone calls) and I think I would need some third party app to save and restore notifications (which can be lost during reboot). Any suggestions?
My aim is to prevent someone to force me to unlock my phone with a fingerprint. They could use a force to put my finger on the fingerprint scanner, but no one can get a PIN out of my head. Yeah, I'm paranoiac - there's no need to remind me ;p
In that case, best and only solution is to stop using fingerprints. Just use pin and turn on notification history.
And what about available options for this matter on rooted phones? Is there any way to force Android to lock a phone with a PIN after X minutes? I don't want to stop using fingerprint scanner completely, but at the same time I don't want it to be the only screen unlocking option. I don't believe there's no way to accomplish this.
Alternatively I came up with an idea to make a "soft reset", kinda like on older Windows OS where instead of rebooting entire OS we could simply kill and restart explorer.exe process (I used to do that after installing some software which wanted to reboot my OS before first use). Does anyone know if such thing is possible and how to make it? I guess if it would be similiar approach to the one I used on Windows (restarting some process) then I could simply schedule some script to run every hour or so, but what that script would be?
Maybe use Tasker, and set a profile that open an app every amount of time?
I always have used this "lock" app, basically lock the phone so only with the password you can unlock it.
It's free, no ads or bs.
Lock - Apps on Google Play
Ultra-simple lock screen
play.google.com
snake218 said:
Maybe use Tasker, and set a profile that open an app every amount of time?
I always have used this "lock" app, basically lock the phone so only with the password you can unlock it.
It's free, no ads or bs.
Lock - Apps on Google Play
Ultra-simple lock screen
play.google.com
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for suggestion, I'll check that out later, but I'm quite doubtful it'll work as the app you suggested seems to override other screen lock options, so it would switch off fingerprint scanner once activated. I'll give it a try though.
There is already a built in function called 'lockdown'. I don't know if can be triggered via Tasker though.
Choose when your Pixel phone can stay unlocked - Pixel Phone Help
You can keep your Pixel phone unlocked in some situations, like when your phone is in your pocket or connected to another device you use often. When you use Smart Lock, you only need to unlock once wi
support.google.com
Turn on lockdownImportant: Lockdown will only work until you unlock your phone. If you want keep using lockdown, turn it on each time you want to use it.
Hold the power button for a couple seconds.
Tap Lockdown. This turns off notifications, fingerprint or face recognition unlocking, and Smart Lock while on your lock screen.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
chaimav said:
There is already a built in function called 'lockdown'. I don't know if can be triggered via Tasker though.
Choose when your Pixel phone can stay unlocked - Pixel Phone Help
You can keep your Pixel phone unlocked in some situations, like when your phone is in your pocket or connected to another device you use often. When you use Smart Lock, you only need to unlock once wi
support.google.com
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Right, I forgot about it, but as you noticed - I also don't know if it could be triggered via Tasker. I think it's time to finally play with Tasker for a bit. Fingers crossed!
$ROGAL$ said:
Right, I forgot about it, but as you noticed - I also don't know if it could be triggered via Tasker. I think it's time to finally play with Tasker for a bit. Fingers crossed!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Please report back on your findings
Related
Hi,
I'm looking for a screenlock app that will enable me to lock my phone (ie requires a password) when accessing from the lock screen.
However there is a catch. What I want is to be able to enable it with a simple activation, rather than having it on all the time, or enabling it through settings all the time. I find it annoying being on all the time, but it is useful to have at times.
I have have googled, but was unable to really find anything suitable.
Cheers
You can use a program called llama to automatically set your screen password (depending on location, time etc.) or maybe a password delay.
Sent from galaxy n7105
You can use llama or its similar app called "Tasker".
I have a Nexus 5 with Google Play Services v. 6.5.99 and I'm getting some strange behaviour with the Smart Lock feature.
When I initially used the Trusted Places feature, I noticed that when I drove away from my home, the lock function didn't work automatically. This is also happening on my husband's Nexus 6. I don't think this is right and believe the phone should lock when you move away from the unlock zone.
However, the main problem I'm having is that the phone won't lock when I turn off the Home toggle and have no customised places set up. I also deleted a work address in Google Maps and so this option is naturally greyed out in Smart Lock Trusted Places. At one point, I played around with adding my home as a customised place and have since deleted it. I also changed my home address in Google Maps to my parents' address so I could test it when I was at my own home to see if the phone would lock. Nothing seems to work.
The only way I can get the phone to lock now is to disable the whole Smart Lock feature in Trusted Agents, otherwise I have a phone which won't lock. The exception is after a reboot - I have to unlock it once and then the phone stays unlocked.
Because of this, I can no longer use the Face Unlock feature either.
I've read that some people are finding they have to unlock their phone when it should be unlocked already but it's worse if you have no Trusted Places set and the phone won't lock. Does anyone else have this problem?
I too have the same problem with my Nexus. Only way to enable lock for me was to disable smart lock or turn the Location service off
Glad it isn't just me. I set my parents address as a customised place and the behaviour seemed to be as it should be when I went there. It appears that the problem lies with the Home trusted place.
I have the same problem although I've never used trusted places. I have a smartwatch setup as a trusted device, phone is a Nexus 6 rooted
I've spend hours trying to find a solution to this brutally obvious shortfall, with no luck.
There does not seem to be a secure way to lock or password protect an individual app. Sure, there are lots of app lockers out there, but they are easily defeated be just restarting the phone in safe mode where they will be disabled.
Some could argue to have a stronger lock screen, but nobody wants to input a long strong pin every single time they pick up the phone to use a text.
The ideal would be to have a simple pattern on the lock screen for basic unlocking and access to most of the system, but then have the option for a long password or pattern for the couple of sensitive apps that need it.
It seems so obvious, any reason why it doesn't seem to exist?
For the life of me i cannot find smartlock on this device, if i look in trusted agents in security i can see google smart lock is activated, but cannot find any way to use it at all?
Its really annoying at night to have to keep unlocking my phone over and over and over with the fingerprint.
Is smart lock where the camera is supposed to recognize you and unlock itself?
No smart lock is when you activate a location or device to keep the device unlocked, say at home.
Every day i am finding another reason to get rid of this phone, DIABOLICAL software.
I was wondering if the smart lock option would work with any smart door lock, I think it should have a smart lock integration option build in. I am going to install a smart lock to try it, I had already scheduled a call with a local locksmith london to find out how much would it take for me to install it
@jrvenge from what I know Smart Lock is not something available in stock Android and vendor ROMs - it is a feature available only in some (Pixel software has it) - BUT it is also available in the Lineage ROM for MIX4
Hello, is there a way to keep the phone from locking while connected to my Home wifi?
Yes, Google Smart Lock will do this. It does not work consistently, so you may need to go into it, disable your address (assuming you make it location-based) and re-enable it from time to time. You can also set Smart Lock to stay unlocked when paired to a device. It won't keep your phone unlocked more than 4 hours, but that's 4 hours of not having to put in your fingerprint or PIN #.
yep_nexus said:
Yes, Google Smart Lock will do this. It does not work consistently, so you may need to go into it, disable your address (assuming you make it location-based) and re-enable it from time to time. You can also set Smart Lock to stay unlocked when paired to a device. It won't keep your phone unlocked more than 4 hours, but that's 4 hours of not having to put in your fingerprint or PIN #.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks nexus, exactly what I need.