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[Epic 4G General] svfreddy:
Is there a way to develope a lockscreen that can only be unlocked by one person(owner) by means of facial recognition? (front facing cam) Or by thumb recognition (screen scanner?) This would make it super secure and you wouldnt have to hide your unlock pattern like most of the secure lockscreens we have avaliable nowadays. I know CM7 has a pretty nice one with the invisible dots I think, But Im not running that rom, Maybe that lockscreen can get ported?

Just a thought, Im sure this could be a huge success if perfected! Thoughts?

Oh and P.S. This is an awesome website, My thanks go out to all contributing members!!!!
[Epic 4G General] Neckberg:
You could use this...

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.inoxapps.finger_security_bw
[Epic 4G General] ugothakd:
Touchwiz has invisible dots too...

sent from my always aosp epic
[Epic 4G General] algorhythm:
lol, that app is awful...
[Epic 4G General] digiblur:
You could use Visidon but I think it only locks apps. I found it didn't work too well with different lighting.
[Epic 4G General] Speedin07si:
Just thought I'd put it out here... I'm all for safe and secure phone... I for one used the 3x3 pattern lock for the longest time. Untill one day I had a medical emergency and was unresponsive.... EMS crews tried to get into my phone to call someone to find out if i was allergic to anything... Needless to say they didn't get into my phone.

Lucky I was ok 5 min later.....

Moral of the story its nice to have a secure lock but can be problematic if a emergency arises.

Sent from my Cyanogen Epic.
[Epic 4G General] jdelano:
Galaxy Nexus

can hope that sprint gets this phone in a few months - it has facial unlock.
[Epic 4G General] Shinydude100:
Facial Recognition is iffy on CM9 Builds atm. The Epic's future life is now in the hands of getting it official to Cynanogenmod. Once it becomes official, CM9 would be what lies ahead, hopefully by then, our brother and sister Galaxy S phones will have Facial Recognition worked out and maybe we'll be able to fork that source over to the Epic.

Finger Scan won't ever work without the proper hardware. Even with costly proprietary software, it wouldn't be feasible. As for locks, I currently use a combination of the 10 lockmod and a pin number as my password. It seems to be the most effective method of keeping my phone safe. I can rest assured that nobody will guess my pin, whilst still having the ease of unlocking it with a few numbers.
[Epic 4G General] austin420:
I just leave my phone unlocked. I like to encourage those around me to see my nudes. My boss says I'm a sexual harrasment suit waiting to happen.
[Epic 4G General] Speedin07si:
As wrong as that is it's quite funny lol.

Sent from my Cyanogen Epic.
[Epic 4G General] svfreddy:
thanks for the insight
[Epic 4G General] jnadke:
1. The capacitive touch screens in our phones aren't designed to recognize fingerprints. Besides, finger print readers can be easily fooled by laser toner and a picture of your finger print, as MythBusters showed.

2. Face recognition can be fooled using a photo of you.

The face recognition is mostly a gimmick, it's not meant to be a security feature as much as a balance of ease-of-use / security. It offers some security while making it vastly easier to unlock your phone, not involving hands.

The most secure is a long password/code.
[Epic 4G General] schmendric:
+1

+1 to this! Biometrics are hard to get right. If they are too restrictive, you can't even unlock your own device. Some of the better systems involve long pins (8+, preferably 10+) and a number display board that randomizes each time. That keeps greasy fingerprints on the screen from disclosing anything and people will have a hard time guessing or watching you type your pin.
[Epic 4G General] TNTRMSKD:
I'm just curious as to what some of you guys store on your phones that warrants such high level security? It's gotta be more than some nudes. Nuclear reactor plans, bomb schematics, presidential schedules...?
[Epic 4G General] Shinydude100:
Right? I mean, I understand if they're CIA material but this is a little ridiculous lol. I don't think I need a long pass on my Epic. I highly doubt anyone is going to try and use brute force to figure out my pass. Not that it isn't possible, but there's just no gain.
[Epic 4G General] HumanXv2:
Super secure = super pain in the ...
[Epic 4G General] algorhythm:
Who cares? If someone wants a secure phone, that is their agenda. Android is built as an open system so people can configure their phone how they see fit. Unfortunately there aren't many secure lockscreens that can't be fooled, other than the swipe pattern and pin key.
[Epic 4G General] iatedeadpeople:
Well, how about this? Is it possible to have a lockscreen that reads only gestures? And you can make a gesture that unlocks the phone, seemingly endless possibilities for an unlock, but very simple, as it can be any gesture you please.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ArcticWolf91:
So I have this video by Samsung that really shows off the beauty of our screens. Hope you guys enjoy! :D

Download
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jonathan3579:
This definitely does it. Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AllGamer:
i got a whole collection of those Samsung HD videos

many links are posted already on another topic

here are some http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1369315

the rest are spread around in the forum

just search for Samsung HD video
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] darkside79:
Wow Nice!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jonathan3579:
Thanks for that AllGamer. I love having these videos. I want to try getting some full-length HD videos that accomplish what these videos do. Any suggestions?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ArcticWolf91:
Here is another one, right here.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AllGamer:
for that you would be better off ripping off a Blueray movie at 720 or 1080 with MakeMKV then play it on your phone
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jonathan3579:
I ripped Avatar and Rio last night on BluRay in 720p but it could be due to the fact that i was jumping forward so much but the audio seemed slightly off and video didnt seem completely smoothe. One is x264 and the other is XviD.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AllGamer:
which App did you use on the PC to do the ripping?

never use Xvid, it sucks for play back both on PC and phones

x264 is the better choice

if you were using Handbrake, try MakeMKV it's way better and easier to use
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rmarquez1974:
I have the avatar movie file from my vibrant, you think it would play on the sgs2?

Dfjcisnv
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ingenious247:
Nice! Going to go piss off my Iphone having co-workers!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AllGamer:
the one from the vibrant has DRM protected it wont play on another devices
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ingenious247:
For some reason I can't download any of these videos (this thread and the linked thread)

"download unsuccessful" every time. Very annoying

Sent from my T989 hunting for Siri Connor

*Edit*

nevermind, our stock browser cannot download certain files.

Just grabbed it with the 'ol PC and transferred
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ArcticWolf91:
You can always download off your computer and then transfer to the phone. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xxKamikazexx:
Dolphin works wonders for this kind of stuff :D and if it doesnt then use leechtube net to download your files through.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ingenious247:
I Don't like Dolphin they collected personal info and didn't stop until they got caught

Sent from my T989 hunting for Siri Connor
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jonathan3579:
Well the Transformers movies on the sd card was also supposed to be DRM protected but they play just fine. Also, the program i used was DivX Plus.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xbanhcuonx:
OP, that's a great video, but I think I have a better one. I downloaded this straight to my SGS2 with the "Tubemate" application. It's not in the market but you can google the .apk and download it for free.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LjYl7VfFKE

Colors are absolutely vibrant and beautiful on the SGS2.

Watch/download it in HD and let me know what you guys think!
[Epic 4G General] running_the_dream:
I know this has been discussed. I just came across this article and it brought a smile to my face.

http://www.informationweek.com/news/security/privacy/232300583
[Epic 4G General] diebyme:
Probe them into oblivion !
[Epic 4G General] zman519:
But CIQ is not the real problem hear people. (Now your thinking to your self wtf is zman talking about he's always itching about ciq & saying thanks kOname & TrevE)

The real problem is all the basterds in D.C. over the last 20 25 or 40 years take your pick. Both R & D alike pass laws like the the patriot act, Senate bill 1867 that they are trying to pass right now will give the gov the power to use U.S. troops in the U.S. alowing the DoD to run opps like they would in Iraq or any other contery they took over. 90 to 99% of the people in D.C. and our state Capitols blatantly SPIT on our rights & the Constitution. When & only when we put just leaders in power will we get our rights back.

Sent from the Drivers Seat of my Suby txting and Driving doing 100MPH+ in a school zone! Ha.
[Epic 4G General] diebyme:
I agree, now we just need to convince the other 999,999,998 people in the country to do the same
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nickelsilver:
Hello. I bought a galaxy note on 28th november. After only 2 weeks of absolutely normal and careful use, my screen is scratched and broken. Ok, it is a small crack, but it is not good.

It never fell and it never hit anything. After only 2 days, i noticed some scratchs and some other came in the days after. Then, the part of the screen between the upper edge and the speaker broke in two, with a crack (small, 5mm but still a crack) going from the edge to the speaker. I can't post a photo as i sent it back to samsung for repairs (it had also display issues). Do you know a reason for it? It should be gorilla glass, and i only kept it in my pockets without anything inside apart the smartphone. Do you think samsung will repair it since it happened during normal use after ONLY 2 weeks? I'm really annoyed and disappointed.

Anyone experiencing glass resistance issues?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] upperkingjr:
Call samsung and send it in they will fix it..
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nickelsilver:
Yes, i did it and i'm waiting, and i also adressed the lines issue and the green/banded screen, but i am in italy and i'm not sure if it is covered by warranty, it should: they can say i broke it.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sean is here.:
The Corning Gorilla Glass was one reason I went with the SGS2.

The other reason was fear of provoking the wrath of God for having such a sensationally beautiful device (the Note). It's an awesome device, really.

But God smote those who worshiped a golden calf, too.

lol Sorry, I'm not really a religious fanatic. But yeah, sucks about your screen. Hope Sammy fixes that one up for you.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] koniakki:
Welcome Nickelsilver and please don't take this personally and in NO way I'm defending Samsung or the Note but I have to say the neither scratches or dents/cracks come by their own.

They just don't happen/appear magically by themselves on the phone's screen/body. Maybe someone is messing with you Note without you knowing it? :p

E.g: I have 1mm small and barely noticeable scratch on the top left corner which I suspect it came from the ONLY 1 time my Note slipped from the passenger's seat and fell in the gap between the passenger's door/seat.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sm1th:
I went through 3 screens on my dell streak. Now that I have the note which is even bigger I was so cautious I treated it like a delicate fragile little flower. Needless to say after 2 weeks I noticed what appeared to be a scratch going up from the bottom middle halfway up. Turns out this is not a magical scratch that sprang out of nowhere but an actual crack on the outer glass screen. I have never dropped it but perhaps it was somehow flexed.

No warranty of course. I have ordered the glass itself from overseas and when it gets here in a month I suppose I will try replacing that piece individually as its only the outer glass that seems cracked. Hopefully they do not glue the screens together like they did in the streak ><
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gaugerer:
Another boring witch hunt thread (yawn)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DMax99:
To OP: im sorry to hear that....hope samsung can fix it for you quick.

Ps. Dont listen and worry about this guy...he thinks only his opinions are important and others experiences are just JUNKS and BORING! Not sure why he would even bother to reply, if they really bores him that much. Maybe he really thinks that he BOOFY the witch hunter or something :p

Plus.. He forgot that he has also once posted a question regarding to his screen problem too here on the forum.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adokado:
Gorilla glass is bull****. I had dell 5 streak, and I changed the screen more than 5 times. Little drop will result in screen loss. Do not depend on gorilla glass.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frenkybl:
My Samsung Galaxy Note are broke

Yesterday I was knocked out of the hands under my 40 days old Samsung Galaxy Note, the cover glass is cracked along its entire length as a spider's web, while the LCD screen is not damaged, that still works, receiving the touch command. The solution I found in the orders of the new protective glass over eBay. Maybe that was too much angry because it happened to me, but NOTE is too amazing, and I somehow survive.. I'll let it be when we come new safety glass
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sm1th:
I do not think this is a witch hunt. More of an informative thread on one weakness to an otherwise amazing device. It may be that until an indestructive clear glass is created that we will continually face this on any large phone. Anything this large will flex easily and likely crack. One thing Samsung definately did right was not glue the glass to the LCD behind it. I put a clear screen cover over mine and you cant even see the crack anymore. Were this a dell streak you would have half of your screen blacked out.

This is definitely the best mobile device out there in my opinion, people should just be extremely cautious with where they carry it. Mine most likely cracked in my pocket from slight flexing.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noteworthy:
The glass on the note shouldn't break even when flexed unless it's not Gorilla glass.

Gorilla glass is not only scratch resistant,it is also shatter resistant.

If the glass is breaking frequently on the notes,then I wonder if they really have Gorilla glass.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Croak:
Not proof.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noteworthy:
I know this is not 100% proof but look at this demonstration.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYaQnvVwStc&feature=player_embedded#!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Croak:
That demonstration glass at the beginning of the video is about 3 times thicker than what Samsung uses on the Note/Galaxy S2/Galaxy S SAMOLED panels. And it's quite a bit smaller, height/width wise (it's about iPhone 4 sized).

Thickness makes a significant difference in flexibility and shatter resistance. Which is off on a tangent, because the main reason Samsung and others uses GG and similar techniques is not for shatter resistance.

It's almost entirely for the combination of higher scratch resistance vs metals (all bets are off with sand particles) and a better tactile feel (it's smoother) than non-treated glass.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noteworthy:
Sure it may not be as thick on the note but you are never going to flex the phone anywhere as much as that demonstration.

My point is that if it is gorilla glass,it shouldn't be that easy to crack the screen given the abuse that it is supposed to be able to take.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Croak:
All these? Gorilla Glass

And all these? Gorilla Glass

How about all these? Gorilla Glass

Or maybe all these? Gorilla Glass
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] captainhakan:
It's been 10 days since i bought "the Note". I dropped the device just once from 1 meter height. It was a free fall with not much impact power. The screen has a crack on the upper right corner. I know every product is meant to last but so easy , so fast ! ??? Thankfully it still works with no functional issues. It's just the protective glass on top of the actual LCD that is broken. But u can still feel it while wiping your finger and it is appearent...

Hardware wise The Note is simply outragous but when it comes to software and durability it can't even come closer to what i used to find on HTC devices
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noteworthy:
The weight of the note will count against it during falls compared to say a very light phone like the SG2.Impact is going to be much harder if they both fell from the same height especially given te size of the notes screen.

Until they can make the note lighter,users will just have to be more careful not to drop it.Gorilla glass is not unbreakable.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DPMAce:
I get my note tomorrow. Now I'm all paranoid
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] captainhakan:
Anybody replaced the protective gorilla glass part ? I am curious to know how much does it actually cost and is it a technically risky process to change that part and reassembling the Note ?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bermudace:
Does anyone know what number you should use for Samsung Support.

I bought mine on Amazon and it recently fell out of a fire truck during my shift and the screen is shattered. I don't know which samsung i should contact.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] james1089:
Not that easy

I must have dropped mine 5x now and everything still ok,and also got it wet which resulted in messing up usb port but cleaned it up and alls good.So there just as strong as any other phone not better and not worse.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeromepearce:
I have not had any issues with mine. I've dropped it a few times now, but never (so far - touch wood) on concrete or tiles.

I carry mine in my suit pocket or a belt case. I suspect, without any evidence, that keeping it in a front jeans pocket may cause the screen to be flexed somewhat every time you sit down. If that were the case, given the large and thin screen glass, it would be prone to cracking.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] emignatius:
Well unless you use your phone as a makeshift hammer I think you'll be just fine.

I once had a pebble struck my windshield and left a mark. A few years later, I left my car parked on a very hot afternoon so I cranked the air-conditioning to maximum when I got in. A couple of minutes later the windshield broke to a million pieces but I saw it started on that very same spot were the pebble left a mark.

What I'm saying is either your Note's glass hit something in manufacturing or in shipping or something happened while you're using it and you just failed to notice it but either way, it started with something and not just mysteriously breaks one day.

OR koniakki may be right and someone is just really out there trying to mess up your phone. I'll probably start asking questions at the iPhone user. :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chest3r:
I got 2 scratches on the very first day, the Note was ALONE in my jeans pocket..
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] garethsimpsonuk:
Protection

I have my note in a full invisible shield and a £50 flip style case. I hope this is enough protection...

What do you guys use?

I also have insurance in case the u thinkable happens
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EdgaBimbam:
yesterday i dropped from 1.2metres height and no scratches on screen, only one abrasion on corp, and phone fallen on screen side ;D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lucid:
Seems I am a little too careful. After reading this thread, and inspecting my phone,

I see that the protective plastic on the sides (very small and thin) had not been removed yet. (2 months of use).

I wish for everyone with a broken screen easy and cheap repairs.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ngocdao:
When you find out pricing..let us know..
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jusutus:
You can't replace the glass only. The glass, AMOLED and digitizer must be replaced as a complete unit.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xpipa:
My colegue have one note who have the same glass problem now, she use the note like a baby and all happen whitout she do noting... is an issue ? my sgsII have fly form averywhere ... but i must tell that the glass of my g.tab is better then the glass of sgsII !!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pewterwest:
I just broke mine as well (3 weeks in).

I keep mine on my night stand charging at night and when I rolled over, half asleep, midnight to check the time, i knocked it off. I thought it hit the floor but it ended up hitting the charger plug right on the corner of the screen and cracked it.

I ordered the OEM digitizer and tools from a company called Cellular Nationwide Network. They seemed higher in price than any other companies that I have found it for sale at (surprising still really hard to find), which was $290.00. The reason I went with them is cause they said it is the OEM screen and included tools for easy removal.

The company is based out of Hong Kong is appears and I am having some trouble with there response and delayed shipping. I hope that they are a stand up company and get it shipped out ASAP cause I really want my Note fixed and back to normal.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jamalbiko:
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Screen Cracked Itself.

The same thing is happening to me with the Note 2 . Phone is in perfect condition besides the hairline crack. Ive spoken with a rep at samsung and there going to get back to me. Probably not with good news.I have had my phone for 1 month and the first crack I thought something may have happened that I couldnt recal. Unlikely but I gave samsung the benifit of the doubt. The other day I went to work and was just doing the regular daily buisness.I set my phone on my desk and was making a few phone calls and when I picked up my phone I saw another crack. I work for Rogers so I know how their warrantys work. They would have to get someone higher then themselves to make an exception and have someone diagnose that the issue was strickly a manufacturer defect. It sucks for me bacause I spend all day telling customers how great samsung is and nowI have a phone that is great but the screen looks like crap when the display is turned off.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yeatsie:
smashed screen

just dropped my Note 2 from about 1m onto tarmac last night (fell out of my jacket pocket getting out of the car) - screen is completely smashed now, dozens of cracks covering the left half of the screen. :(

These screens on the Note 2 really are pretty bad - my S2 is still going strong with no covers at all and a few drops from similar height :(:(

Have put a screen protector over it now, just until my replacement screen arrives from china (ordered to replace a slight scratch a few weeks ago!)

Everything working ok - s-pen, touch etc.

Looks like a funky cracked-screen screen saver right now :/