Fingerprint scanner working well for you? - AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4

I'm not sure if it's my phone or if it just doesn't work well but having loads of issues with it. Sometimes it works repeatedly other times it just won't recognize my finger. Not sure what to do about it
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the fingerprint scanner works but its not consistent. I was able to get it to work better by scanning the same finger using different angles (i.e. side of the finger, then scan the tip, then scan the other side...) but it still doesnt always work the first or second attempt.
it actually ended up being more of a hassle to use, so I switched back to the standard swipe screen.

Yeah I'm thinking about giving up on it as well. I like using it for lastpass but not sure if it's enough to deal with the inconsitency. I'll try registering another finger print as you mentioned
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Yes working great for me.
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I use an app called "wear unlock" and linked it to my moto 360, if the phone leaves the range of my watch it automatically locks with a hard password.
But it means in normal use I just swipe to unlock which is awesome!

Yea works great for me as well. When registering swipe vertically for the first 5 and then horizontally for the last five. And try to swipe at different angles. If u really want to be accurate u can scan the same finger twice, but I honestly haven't had to do this. Also sometimes when swiping, push the button when coming down seems to work alot more that way
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It takes a fair amount of time to get used to. I'm at 2 weeks now on mine, and I can usually hit it first or second time now. I find it quite handy, but now that winter is coming, I'm wondering how well it will work with cold chapped fingers. Cases also interfere with swiping.
I wish you could specify a PIN with a fingerprint instead of a 6 character password.

borijess said:
Yes working great for me.
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The same here. It did take a bit to get used to, but it recognizes my fingerprint swipe everytime.

VirtualNobody said:
It takes a fair amount of time to get used to. I'm at 2 weeks now on mine, and I can usually hit it first or second time now. I find it quite handy, but now that winter is coming, I'm wondering how well it will work with cold chapped fingers. Cases also interfere with swiping.
I wish you could specify a PIN with a fingerprint instead of a 6 character password.
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I already notice a difference after a long hot shower - I would imagine no different being out in the cold as well. I will put it to the test as soon as I go on my first snowboarding trip of the season

I've found it to be pretty useless unfortunately, Apple definitely did a better job in that department, albeit at the cost of some extra real estate.

It works well if you scan different angles on your finger.
Personally haven't had a chance to try the Apple version but as for our phones it is quite big so I would recommend at least have some side swipe scans in there so you can scan with one hand.

Never accurate for me. Can never get it to recognize the first time. Had to stop using it out of frustration.
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Weird I use it 30+ times a day, and it gets mine 1st try about 95% of the time. 2nd try almost every other time.
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Weird I use it 30+ times a day, and it gets mine 1st try about 95% of the time. 2nd try almost every other time.
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That ends up taking longer to unlock the phone. I know it's more secure but swiping twice or someone three times is frustrating.
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That ends up taking longer to unlock the phone. I know it's more secure but swiping twice or someone three times is frustrating.
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Yes, it takes longer. I'm Ok with that though for a little bit of security. Is just as fast as the numeric pin I used to type in...
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Let's give it up for Intellicover!

This app is MY FAVORITE ANDROID APP EVER.
- Virtually zero battery drain
- I never ever EVER have to touch on/off button now
- Tons of customization settings
- FREE FREE FREE
- Works awesome whether i'm using my poetic cover, just putting the phone loose in my pocket..or even if its just sitting out on the desk and goes to sleep (just put your finger over the sensor briefly to 'wake' it)
- You can turn off the 'auto on/off' when in landscape mode which is great..i never accidently put the phone to sleep while showing someone a video
- Set it to work automatically after rebooting phone
- Set it to automatically release the lockscreen (if you dont have a passcode)
in short..this simple app has quickly surpassed everything else i installed because it so simple and elegant!
2 thumbs up! i'm planning to buy this guy a beer or whatever his little thing says.
Interesting idea for an app, but not for me. I like to keep my phone out on my desk during most of the day and I'm not a fan of having it face down especially since I don't use a case/bumper/screen protector.
you dont need to.
it will go to sleep like it normally does. it would only turn on if you put your finger over the sensor for a second.
give it a try..you'll fall in love w/ this app!
Yes!!
I just replaced the LG bumper case with a Nillkin flip cover last night and immediately started to hate having to press the power button to unlock it. Now I just have to open the flip cover for the screen to turn on. I've only been testing it for a few minutes but so far it's been perfect.
garenzy - I leave my phone on my desk with the flip cover open as well. As nyvram1 mentioned, you just need to wave your hand over the proximity sensor and the screen turns on. It's been flawless for me so far.
Loving this app! The verdict is still out on the battery drain but I'd be willing to take a small hit on that for this new feature.
oving this app! The verdict is still out on the battery drain but I'd be willing to take a small hit on that for this new feature.
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i've had this installed for over a week and haven't noticed any additional battery drain.
read the developer's notes. he explains why the battery draw from using this is negligible at best.
i LOVE this app! seriously, after using my phone for a month without it, then installing it a week ago its like i have a new phone!
I dig it, I have my bumper so putting it face down at my desk isn't an issue and it's nice not having to feel for the power button.
doesnt matter if you put it face down or face up on the desk. it will obey the normal timeout sleep if face up and you just move your finger over the sensor to 'wake it' if you need to use it.
no downsides to this app yet.
nyvram1 said:
This app is MY FAVORITE ANDROID APP EVER.
- Virtually zero battery drain
- I never ever EVER have to touch on/off button now
- Tons of customization settings
- FREE FREE FREE
- Works awesome whether i'm using my poetic cover, just putting the phone loose in my pocket..or even if its just sitting out on the desk and goes to sleep (just put your finger over the sensor briefly to 'wake' it)
- You can turn off the 'auto on/off' when in landscape mode which is great..i never accidently put the phone to sleep while showing someone a video
- Set it to work automatically after rebooting phone
- Set it to automatically release the lockscreen (if you dont have a passcode)
in short..this simple app has quickly surpassed everything else i installed because it so simple and elegant!
2 thumbs up! i'm planning to buy this guy a beer or whatever his little thing says.
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Thanks man! I have the bumper and a leather magnetic clip for when I'm working. I thought the magnet would turn it off but it was poorly worded and the magnet clip was just too keep the clasp on.
So THIS is perfect thanks man!
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Sounds like you made the app and trying to get it attention -_-
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I haven`t installed it yet but how does this affect the lock/unlocking of screen when you put it in pockets or put it in your bag?
Installed, can't decide if I actually like it or not. Seems to flick on and off all the time despite messing with the settings. Works well when I put it in my pocket.
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rosswaa said:
Sounds like you made the app and trying to get it attention -_-
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Shut up.. Meg
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impruv said:
I haven`t installed it yet but how does this affect the lock/unlocking of screen when you put it in pockets or put it in your bag?
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The lock screen always comes on after wake up. However this can be disabled in the app.
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I was using smart screen on pro for the same. It used to work fine. Now installed this. In initial testing, it is working fine. Let's see how it fares. Thanks for the tip.
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rosswaa said:
Sounds like you made the app and trying to get it attention -_-
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ChongoDroid said:
Shut up.. Meg
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I would have to agree with "Meg" on this one.....I feel kinda dirty after reading the OP. It makes me feel like I just got back from a used car lot.
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I would have to agree with "Meg" on this one.....I feel kinda dirty after reading the OP. It makes me feel like I just got back from a used car lot.
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Guys a bit excited about an app he really likes. I love it because I have a leather case that opens like a book so this is pretty awesome.
Maybe I developed the app too
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Tried it, it killed about 14% battery overnight while I slept :/ not good so uninstalled.
Fun gimmick app, I can see the usefullness when you're using a flip cover, however I don't so it's just a cool gimmick till sleep2wake becomes available for other kernels. That how i want to turn on my device
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Tried it, it killed about 14% battery overnight while I slept :/ not good so uninstalled.
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Same here, consuming too much battery
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So 24hrs later it's getting uninstalled, everything seemed to be working fine but on calls/alarms/etc. it doesn't show the appropriate screen it instead shows the home screen (I did set it to go to the home screen but that was so it didn't stay stuck on the intellicover screen) so for now I'll just go back to tapping the power button

[Q] Smart stay - yay or nay

so I have just recently purchased my note8 and Im still trying to get the hang of it. I notice that I frequently qet message saying that the smart stay can't detect my eyes.
I also notice that I rarely see the eye icon lights up (I assume its there to indicate that the feature is active).and one time, the screen went blank just right after the eye lit up.
maybe, speaking from my limited exp, just maybe, the smart stay works better on devices with smaller display as the variance of the eyes/ face orientation will be much smaller compared to on an 8"device.
While I understand the benefits, the question is how many of you find this feature reliable on this tablet? pls feel free to share your experience on how it performs on smaller devices.
Im thinking I might as well turn it off in exchange for some extra battery life.
thanks / Luke
Can't share any experience using this feature as turning it off was the very first thing I did after purchasing my device
I think the drain should be way too high since it uses the front camera all the time, doesn't it? Anyway, it happens maybe once a week that the display turns off when I'm actually looking at it - at most. And just before the display turning off it dims the screen, so there is still some time to react..
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I find it doesn't work as well in the dark as my GS3 did under earlier firmware and I do often get the icon. But smart stay does work well for me. Unless I'm laying down on my side.
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It checks every 15 seconds of inactivity to see if you're still looking at the screen. If you're not according to your front camera, it'll dim/shut the screen.
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It checks every 15 seconds of inactivity to see if you're still looking at the screen. If you're not according to your front camera, it'll dim/shut the screen.
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Mine only checks a few seconds before the screen is set to time out. Ie. If the screen is set to stay on for 2 minutes, it will check at about 1:50 of inactivity.
I kind of like it except, as posted above, it can be a little iffy in low light.
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I really think it is almost completely useless and simply a waste of battery. I've also disabled lock screen. Nobody touches this tablet but me. When I use it I want it instant on, and when I'm done I turn the screen off myself. I hate my devices trying to decide for themselves when to switch off, and first thing I always TAKE THE POWER BACK!
Thanks for the feedback everyone. l have been trying it off and on but at the end I would have to agree that it doesn't work for me. I cant say how much power saving I get by turning it off but it feels good to know that some resources are relieved for something else.
I use it on my note 2 (8 months now) and note 8.... it doesn't burn much battery.... it works better on the note 2 because your face is exactly straight on the camera... On the tablet.. Usually we hold it slightly at an angle.. So the camera sometimes misses off
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I think its a great (good) feature.
HANSB57 said:
I think its a great (good) feature.
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yeah I like it too. I usually only use it when reading on the kobo app but it does come in handy.
I really like it but not it is not as good on the note 8 as it is one the other Samsung galaxy devices I have
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After reading this topic, I charged my Note 2 and disabled this feature to try to get more bvattery life.
The difference is like night and day. The screen consumes a lot less power (according to the JB's Battery widget) and the battery lasts much longer.
i've never used this on any of my devices. i always seem to have this odd habit of turning off electronics when i'm not using them
A big NAY for me, I just haven't been able to get it to work even a single time, keep getting the "Smart stay cannot detect your Eyes" message again.
Is it that bad, even in other device like the S3 or S4? S4 has so many features(like the smart pause based on it, makes me think I can't use it properly), any tips how to better the usability(other than the usual ones given by Samsung)?

Lock screen knock code

When I first got my g3 unlocking the screen via knock code was easy. Now I have to do it about 2-3 times to unlock it. Any suggestions?
Same for me, it unusable for now.
Its make no sense if you must press 5 or 6 times to unlock the phone.
Its happens every time the phone is idle for some time, like is going into deep sleep and needs time to wake up.
The sensor calibrating makes no diference for me.
I am also having problems with knock on after a certain time of sleep for the phone. When knocked on within a few minutes of using it's responsive.
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I've noticed that if you wake up the phone via the power button first then enter the knock code it works. This sucks as knock code was one of the reasons I got the phone
All fine here, even after a long sleep and not on charge. Maybe your doing it too fast?
I think it also depends of the installed firmware. First firmwares had the problem phones unlocking themself in pockets, so lg lowered the sensibility in later firmwares.
On which firmware are you redeyss?
I'm on 10d on an 850. It's possible I'm going too fast and not in middle of screen when I whip it out of pocket.
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Haha no cause when I first got my phone I would do it fast and it would unlock with no problem. Maybe I should update my phone to the latest firmware?
I'm doing three knocks now (knock on not knock code), one to wake phone from sleep and two to knock on screen. I dunno, it's still better than using a button but annoying that it's not more reliable.
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I am finding exactly the same thing. Didn't happen on my first G3 but is happening on my replacement.
Very annoying, specially when you want to brag about the feature to someone and it doesn't work first time.
I had the animations all set to 0 and thought that may affect things so set them to 0.5 with no change.
My phone is totally stock.
I notice when i lock the phone via the power button it "hard locks" and cant be woken with knock on?
but when you sleep it via double tap it always wakes for me via knock on.
Is this the same for you guys?
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I am finding exactly the same thing. Didn't happen on my first G3 but is happening on my replacement.
Very annoying, specially when you want to brag about the feature to someone and it doesn't work first time.
I had the animations all set to 0 and thought that may affect things so set them to 0.5 with no change.
My phone is totally stock.
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Its happen to me a few times where I wanted to show off and it made me look stupid ?
Mine is rooted and heavily debloated. Was like this from beginning tho. No pattern so sometimes in pocket for awhile and I would knock more than three times and it would turn on then back off, thus three knocks. Firmware update from at&t would be nice, or unlocked bootloader (crossing fingers)!!!
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Oh thanks Viva, that's good thinking, I'll try it.
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Working perfectly for me but you do have to make sure you don't have the top sensor covered for 1 second before you use it or anything close to it or it wont work but that I'm sure is obvious to everyone, how else would the phone know if it was in your pocket or not.
GTCC, are you saying that perhaps I am whipping it out of pocket and knocking so fast that the sensor hasn't caught up with the fact that phone is out of pocket?
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GTCC, are you saying that perhaps I am whipping it out of pocket and knocking so fast that the sensor hasn't caught up with the fact that phone is out of pocket?
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No, not sure where you got that from.
I've been trying to give it a second between out of pocket and knocking, seems to help but not 100%.
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I'm bumping this thread because the knock on fresh out of my pocket is intermittent and requires a second "knock knock" 80% of the time. It's really my only gripe with this phone and driving me crazy. D850 rooted, bumped, and tweaked with glass protector. Anybody else having this problem?
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Having same issue.
I'm having the same exact issue on my VS985. I've had the problem for some time now. I also noticed that it does help to wait 1 second after removing from pocket to allow the sensor time to activate. It would be nice to be able to remove this delay. Would be even better to find a complete solution of course.
rooted, bumped, and tweaked with glass protector
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I have the same setup.
Flashed cloudyG3 Rom and so far knock on is more responsive. Will report back in a few days.

Fingure Print Sensor Not Working As Good? Anyone?

What's up guys? Has anyone else noticed that the fingure print Sensor barley works. For me, it usually takes all 4 attemps and I have to end up putting my code in. Once upgraded to Pie I factory reset and started from scratch. Seemed to be happening for a while now, maybe since about 4 months ago? IDK, I know of no fixes. Anyone else experience the same thing?
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What's up guys? Has anyone else noticed that the fingure print Sensor barley works. For me, it usually takes all 4 attemps and I have to end up putting my code in. Once upgraded to Pie I factory reset and started from scratch. Seemed to be happening for a while now, maybe since about 4 months ago? IDK, I know of no fixes. Anyone else experience the same thing?
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First time every time
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First time every time
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I just cleaned it with alcohol and re did my fingure prints, we'll see how long this lasts lol
Mine's similar to yours OP. I can't say it's ever worked first time. Ever. I'm a super clean freak so I know I'm not covered in oils etc haha. Maybe we're just the unlucky ones
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First time every time
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Pikakun said:
Mine's similar to yours OP. I can't say it's ever worked first time. Ever. I'm a super clean freak so I know I'm not covered in oils etc haha. Maybe we're just the unlucky ones
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Mine use to work perfectly, every time, then they did an update where it didn't turn the screen on instantly anymore, maybe 1 or 2 months after that, it just started to reject my print 9 out of 10 times.
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Mine use to work perfectly, every time, then they did an update where it didn't turn the screen on instantly anymore, maybe 1 or 2 months after that, it just started to reject my print 9 out of 10 times.
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I am having a similar issue.
Not quite as bad as 9 out of 10 rejections, but its definitely about 3 or 4 tries before it works. Used to be flawless.
The sensor is not dirty either, and fingerprints are not that old. Going to try redoing them now though see if that helps.
Mine is much slower than when I first got the phone, it is sad really that updates have ruined the sensor. This is the first year that I am not pre-ordering a new google phone. I am intrigued by the Pixel 3 (not XL), it would be kinda nice to go back to a smaller sized phone.
Cleaning with alcohol and deleting/re-adding my prints seemed to fix the issue. Will report more later down the road.
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Cleaning with alcohol and deleting/re-adding my prints seemed to fix the issue. Will report more later down the road.
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I was researching a fix for this, today.
The number one suggestion was cleaning the sensor.
For me it is sporadic failure of one or two tries and then I purposefully position my finger as perfectly at possible and it will usually recognize by the third try.
Although, today, after reading search results, I picked the screen with the power button and was able to unlock with fingerprint ten times while trying to place my finger awkwardly or not perfect.
Go figure...
I still haven't gotten around to breaking out the alcohol.
This problem started for me with the Pie upgrade. Others have posted about it also. Re-registering a print or cleaning does not help and is not the issue even though often the message given for not working is a dirty sensor. I have just gotten used to it. Works more than 1/2 the time and the others I just go old fashioned and enter my code.
I just went into ABOUT PHONE and sent feedback for unreliable fingerprint sensor, since pie update and requested an update to fix.
The alcohol seemed to help a bit. Most of the time my fingure is registered. Still not nearly as good as it was when I got the phone.

Fingerprint sensor useless

I have had this phone since September and came from Huawei P30 Pro, before that Honor V10, Huawei P20 which had fast fingerprint sensor and worked 99% of the time first time .
I cannot believe how bad this sensor is in real use, unlock success rate is about 5% no matter how many times I delete and Reregistered all fingers.
I scan my prints and test in the setup and they are acknowledged correctly but once I start using for real to unlock the phone or approve stuff it rarely works.
I have tried all kinds of angles and strengths of press but it's useless.
Running the beta in hope of improvement but it's still useless.
Did I get a bad unit here or is Samsung just totally crap with fingerprint sensors?
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After you've registered your fingerprints.... re-register them to improve the accuracy of the scanner. Also, if you find it sluggish, reduce the animations in the settings...
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I am reregistering prints to try and improve and after every update hoping something is better.
As said when setting up and checking it is fine but when I have to use for example with 2FA app to approve a log in it just fails "fingerprint not recognised" before eventually going to pin.
Will try the animation setting and see if that helps.
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for a while, the Note10+ fingerprint reader had a terrible success rate, no matter what "hacks" i used to try to make it better (i.e. multiple fingers, the "test/learning" hack, etc.) — loads of "make sure you cover the entire sensor" and "no match found" etc.
this tip might be crazy, but it does work: MOISTURIZE LIGHTLY.
100% serious.
my right thumb was not able to unlock my Note while i was working at my desk. super frustrating. looked at my hands, thought they were looking dry, so i put a dab of glycerin hand cream on and BANG: every single damn time now, regardless of whether my thumb is vertical or sideways.
I got my Note 10+ today and have spend a long time setting it up. Once I registered my prints I had not issues (unless I didn't press firmly enough on the screen). It's been fine for me thus far.
You shouldn't compare ultrasonic fingerprint sensors that are in their early stages with optical ones that have been out there for years. Ultrasonic is much more secure. And saying that success rate is only 5% means that you either have a defective unit or need to change the way you use it. I have a success rare of no less that 90%... not as accurate and quick as my old note 8 with its optical sensor but I got used to it
I've had no issues with the fingerprint sensor, before or after the update.
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for a while, the Note10+ fingerprint reader had a terrible success rate, no matter what "hacks" i used to try to make it better (i.e. multiple fingers, the "test/learning" hack, etc.) — loads of "make sure you cover the entire sensor" and "no match found" etc.
this tip might be crazy, but it does work: MOISTURIZE LIGHTLY.
100% serious.
my right thumb was not able to unlock my Note while i was working at my desk. super frustrating. looked at my hands, thought they were looking dry, so i put a dab of glycerin hand cream on and BANG: every single damn time now, regardless of whether my thumb is vertical or sideways.
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heh yeah classic S10+ fingerprint reader from Samsung. I also found the same "you need to lick your finger first. Yeah, it's not a joke. " :laugh:
yep lick your finger first does actually work, if you have dry hands the scanner is mostly trash, use moisturiser/lick/damp your finger and it will work near 100% reliability. basically if you don't have clammy hands it will likely be hit and miss.
actually found myself in bars using the condensation on my drinks to help me unlock the phone, it seems an odd thing but it seems moisture in your skin is a massive deciding factor on it working.

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