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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] sidsden:
This one is for double tap to sleep, which can be achieved by Nova Prime as I mentioned earlier. The app screen lock pro fakes the lock process, by delaying it a little, making the phone believe that it is going to sleep by screen timeout. This way you don't have to enter the PIN (when you wake the phone up) which you otherwise had to if you locked your phone using Nova Launcher's inbuilt gesture settings, even if you had fingerprint lock enabled.

As for waking the phone without pressing any buttons, using the proximity sensor is the only way I have found so far that works flawlessly. Agreed, it could drain the battery, and even I don't like it. But, as far as I believe, double tap to wake is a hardware feature and sadly, and for some weird reason, Samsung doesn't include it. The closest you get is the 'wave' gesture.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mirultebe:
i found one way without push the home button/power button that you need to rub the edge panel when the screen is off, then the screen will show your notification on the edge screen. after that you can try unlock the phone using fingerprint scanner.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] sidsden:
Thanks, this is one way quite close to a double tap, I accidentally discovered this myself this morning. To make this work, you need to have the 'Edge Feed' enabled from settings.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] arcanphoenix:
Settings > Accessibility > Dexterity and interaction > Easy screen turn on

Don't need to double tap or even carry the phone. While it is resting on a table, hover near the Samsung label on top of the phone then unlock by fingerprint.

Edit: No apps required to install for the above.

BTW, beware of troll articles such as this one: (wx3).trustedreviews.com/opinions/samsung-galaxy-s7-problems

This is a good phone. Owned a variety of Android phones. S7 edge takes the cake. I won't even look back into an iPhone because who want's a device that requires iTunes? You can put any content to an Android phone by simply plugging it in on a PC (Win/Nix) or a Mac. Thanks Google!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Blackheart:
I've been using Knock On all the way since I got an S6 and it enables both double tap to wake and lock (although for the latter, you gotta do it anywhere from the homescreen). As for battery consumption, I didn't notice any particular drain.

The downside though is AOD doesn't work with Knock On.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] CyBeRmAsTeRx:
Im reading the posts here and something is not adding up...

I mean someone says its a hardware feature that I totally agree but how come the edge screens have "rub to see notification" feature and following that logic the digitizer is on but the code is not double tap ... so in my opinion you can totally make it in some custom rom or just root access to work on all screen or just tap the edges to wake the phone
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] rbarreto:
With this app it's possible! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tomer.alwayson

It's a similar AOD with more functions and better than the original.

Haven't test the consumption of battery yet but this app is promising.

Leave a feedback if works with you guys.

I'm not the developer. Just sharing this tip.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Bi5hop:
You can make it work by going to Nova Settings -> Advanced and choosing Root in Screen Lock option, this way your screen can be unlock via fingerprint and not entering the PIN.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] cjprostar:
It's not possible
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Bi5hop:
I assume you have no root. Then, try the "Always On AMOLED" app. It allows you unlock the device by using the fingerprint without pressing the home button before, since the screen is already on.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] latino147:
Let me guess, this option is only available when rooted? :p

So to be very clear: if I root the phone, and I select this option in Nova settings I can double tap on the desktop (or call the builtin Nova function from another app like Tasker) and when turning on the screen I can still unlock via fingerprint?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] nguyeti:
yes
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] junooni:
Hi. I use this app to double tap to close. Found it most stable and reliable among many I tested

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.luutinhit.doubletapscreenoff
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] latino147:
I've rooted now and this certainly works. However, if you're NOT rooted then you can also use the second option, this works fine too
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] imagesetal:
I'm Trying Different Workaround - No Root Required, Not Based on Proximity Sensor, Requires Samsung Always on Display to Be Enabled

Using Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (Exynos) running Nougat Beta (May work on MarshMallow)

It's not ideal or perfect but seems to require the least modification and will work without root.

For Double Tap Screen Off - Use Nova Launcher Pro in Device Administration Mode to allow Double Tap to Sleep, Others in this Thread have already

For Unlocking without Home Button - Make sure you've enabled Samsung Always on Display.

I found that Samsung's AOD activates the fingerprint reader if you double tap on a notification icon.

So I used "Notification Notes (Free)" from the App Store so create a deliberate persistent notification.

Now when I double click on the notification on the Always on Display, it takes me to the lock screen, and you can unlock with fingerprint from there.

(It seems to work better if you double tap the display anywhere, THEN double tap on the notification icon)

It's not ideal but it does work, maybe will get better with Samsung updates.

Good luck :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] romeokk:
IMO, Pull up Samsung Pay then press back button is the easiest way to wake the phone without pressing any physical button but its kind of slow. Then just scan your finger.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] iori57:
I am using the latest version of AOD on Samsung Galaxy S7 (non edge), seems like it doesn't show the notification for 3rd party apps, and I tried double tapping on the SMS notification in AOD and nothing happens. I searched and found that it works on the Note 7 before, is your solution for S7 Edge only? Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Muhammad Rihawi:
I'm using latest Nova pro latest version but I can't this option in - settings - advanced.. could you help me please?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] imagesetal:
Hi,

Unfortunately I only had the Edge version so can't say for sure I'm afraid, but it wasn't ideal anyway. The longer you left the phone it went into deeper sleep, and you might have had to tap 5 or 6 times on the notification to make it wake up. My final solution was to buy the official Samsung case, about £12 or $18 on eBay. It had smart wake/lock built in and if you opened the case it would accept the fingerprint without requiring pressing the home button. Might be the best bet for your phone. :good:

Cheers,

David
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] latino147:
In advanced I have 4 options:

Error and usage reporting

Restart Nova Launcher

Aggressive desktop

Screen lock method
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Muhammad Rihawi:
I just have 3 options as attached screenshot:

Error and usage reporting

Restart Nova Launcher

Aggressive desktop
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] latino147:
Hmm I'm sorry, i have no explanation for that
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Teio:
What is wrong with pressing home button and leaving finger on it to unlock? I mean, people are going to extreme lenghts (using proximity sensor) to find new ways of unlocking the phone when it is so much easier just to press and rest finger on sensor.

Now, what would be even better is a way to make the fingerprint sensor on all the time like on the OnePlus and LG G5... I might look into it myself when I have time.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] sidsden:
Nothing necessarily wrong with that, I guess using the home/power button less helps prolong it's life and prevents one from spending more money on your already expensive device to get it replaced once your warranty is over.

The Nova Launcher screen lock method (including the one under advanced settings) seem buggy to me, the phone takes much longer to lock. I found using screen lock pro to be a much more convenient option, it even gives you a cool locking animation that you can customize (though I admit, I like the stock screen locking animation much better). I integrated the Screen Lock pro shortcut with Nova's double tap gesture and works flawlessly for me. Haven't found a good option for waking the device up without pressing buttons yet (except Samsung's inbuilt air wake up or rubbing the edge panel to activate edge feeds-both of which I hate).

To Teio's point above about keeping the fingerprint sensor on at all times, I have been using this app called 'Fingerprint quick action' for the past few days and am loving it; there are also other apps on the play store, but none other seem to be rated above 4. You can just tap on the home button (without pressing it) to go back to your home screen, I would suggest checking it out. It is a little buggy and works 80% of the time but worth a shot. The swipe action doesn't work great (I integrated it to pull down my notification shade, but doesn't work well, so I switched back to Nova's swipe down gesture) but if you need a method to go back to your home screen without physically pressing any buttons, then this is a great option, you don't need to have a constant on-screen button. Just FYI, it works the same on my Galaxy Tab S2 as well, so should work on most Samsung devices with fingerprint scanners.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] latino147:
When you have your phone on your desk you have to pick it up or place your hand in a dificult position to unlock (if you use your thumbs) or it won't recognize your fingerprint the first time.

In that case, what's easier than using your hand to move over your phone to unlock it.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Teio:
I see, but if you also add your index finger, as I did, then this problem is eliminated, right? At least it is for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] latino147:
I had only one index finger left ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] yash0602:
It's a feature that they sadly didn't incorporate
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] dredre2017:
'Fingerprint Quick Action' from the Play Store does the job. Works just like the 6p.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] curiousdude:
I use fingerprint quick action. It is just awesome. Also works as a home button just by touching. You'll never press on your home button again.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] madvinegar:
Do you need to be root?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Hgneto:
Just wished they had the raise to wake built-in.. So much better than this..
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] maverick1103:
That would be a cool feature to have too.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] CoolRaoul:
Another typical usage case: phone is on a desk in a stand (that kind of product). Pressing home button requires two hands, otherwise phone and stand simply move away from you.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Xanger:
Hi guys,

Since Android N was released a few days/weeks ago and it has a more advanved AOD, I thought doubletap to wake should work now. Doubletapping on your music works and you can also wake up your phone when you doubletap on a notification. Soooo I'm quit optimistic atm :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] sille:
what settings do i have to choose if i want it to unlock on touch not on press? It doesnt work with AOD?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Harboe:
Just found this little app that works great. Only downside is that it requires AOD. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=vn.tb.th.doubletapstar
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] maverick1103:
Thanks for the share, I've just downloaded it and it works really well! ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] dhvani.dev:
tap2wake (AOD)

Search Tap2wake (AOD) app on play store and install it. by clicking on app icon on AOD you can wake your S7 edge

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.somen.tap2wakeaod&hl=en
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] latino147:
I just did, it shows a notification that it is running, but nothing happens when I click anywhere on the AOD.

I'm using Good Lock, could that be the problem?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] somen333:
Tap on icon

You have to tap on app icon present on AOD.it will wake ur device
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] CoolRaoul:
Double tap to be exact.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] latino147:
I tried to tap everything, but it just won't work. I guess I'll contact the developer
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] dhvani.dev:
app only work with nougat. not on marshmellow
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] kevinjessy:
I have fingerprint to unlock on my s7e running echoerom. Its awesome

Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G935F met Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] d3nni:
The SuperMan Rom is the only one that I have found so far that got the "fp to unlock" function. There is a app to controll the rom, there is the function under SystemUI settings.

Some days ago I asked the developer if he is giving out the function and he said, that the "fp to unlock" function s in the SystemUI of SuperMan Rom and we could just use his SystemUI. To bad I´m not advanced enough to point out the function in the decompiled SystemUI.

Check out SuperMan Rom for the "fp to unlock" function.... [ROM][STABLE][N][7.0][DQBO][02.03.17][SM-G935F/FD/K/L/S/W8] SuperMan-Rom V2.3
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Sssssssssss7:
Use home key depress and finger print to wake/unlock the phone (S7). This is ONLY ONE simple movement which unlocks the device. Now use the floating menu positioned in a convenient place on your screen, tap once to open floating menu then tap a second time (lock button icon to close/lock phone. No new downloads/software required. It works quite well.

Its the closest I can get to the double tap function that I had on my LG G4! However with the G4 using double tap wake up I still needed to bypass security with a pin code or by means of input of any other security method chosen. This step is replaced with the fingerprint function which streamlines the S7's overall functionality.

This method could probably be enhanced with an app download which wakes and unlocks the phone from fingerprint only thus removing the need to depress the home key!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] gabytzubc:
There are custom ROMs...TW based that have fingerprint unlock without actually pressing the home button. Just put the finger and the phone unlocks automatically . U find it on ambasadi ROM, Superman ROM..and many more
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] vgergo:
Screen off via short timeout = Turn S7 / Edge ON / OFF

Screen off via short timeout

This app has both:

Turn screen OFF without activating security policy (fingerprint keeps working)

Turn screen ON via double tap on always on display

There are several options to turn off screen without pressing the Power button:

Place a panel in the Quick Settings area (in notification shade)

Launcher icon on your home screen

Place icon in the edge panels

It takes about 2 seconds for the screen to actually turn off (configurable) - the app uses the screen timeout adjustment trick. You can set optional information to show while the screen is turning off (and even a cancel button - though pressing the HOME button also cancels the timeout).

It's a paid app, but it was specifically created for S7 / S7 edge phones.

Screen shots:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Eldhovarghese:
Hover your palm over the screen to the reader!!!

Settings-accessibility-dixterity and interaction-Easy screen turn on-Here it is
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] CoolRaoul:
Tip already given more than one year ago in this thread:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=65822581&postcount=12
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] caferacer73:
Awesome tip! Reminds me of the "wave to unlock" feature of my Moto X Pure Edition.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Gyre8:
If you use 'wave to unlock' does it keep the screen on if you use a case (thus draining the battery)?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Xanger:
That wouldnt make sense.

Or does your case cover your frontsensor periodically?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Gyre8:
Yes. My case does cover the whole of the handset (including the front). It's a leather pouch case with belt loop. Does that make sense now?

I'm just giving it a try with the proximity sensor 'wave to unlock' switched on.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] tech927:
I'm running an s7 not an edge. I'm using Lineage 14.1 which is Nougat 7.1. I would like the doubletap2wake and doubletap2sleep feature, like the old LG g2 phone had. I'm wanting to keep off the home button. Is this doable?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] MadIife:
check out https://xdaforums.com/s7-edge/development/rom-crdroid-t3591336 The developer is adding those features in the next version :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] ritesh munogee:
use the batman rom for s7 edge

it has the function to use fingerprint without waking up the device
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] Lohith80:
Now its possible by turn ON in Accessibility --> Dexterity and Interaction --> Easy screen turn On.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] CoolRaoul:
Why "Now"? Has been already signaled in this thread few month ago: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73824536&postcount=71
[Android One (First-Generation) Cross-Device Genera] arnz:
Is android N update available for sprout4 devices.....?:confused::confused::confused:

waiting for the updates....:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
[Android One (First-Generation) Cross-Device Genera] DNA_Uncut:
sprout devices might get it If the N stable ota rolls out before oct 2016. Between could anyone pull the boot image & boot animation of N from the developer preview and fabricate it for sprout devices
[Android One (First-Generation) Cross-Device Genera] DhruvG18:
Android N Will Relese in August-September 2016.

So Just Wait And You Will Surely Get Test Of Android N. However it Would Be Last But Not Least ;)
[Android One (First-Generation) Cross-Device Genera] rajputmiles:
Yeah I think we will get it (fingercrossed) but for now it's just the previews.

Preview 1 (initial release, alpha) - March

Preview 2 (incremental update, beta) - April

Preview 3 (incremental update, beta) - May

Preview 4 (final APIs and official SDK, Play publishing) - June

Preview 5 (near-final system images for final testing) - July

Final release to AOSP and ecosystem - August

So the nexus line will be the first among androids to get ota's in month of august. We can expect ota after 1 or 2 months after nexus devices ie in sept or Oct. :)
[Android One (First-Generation) Cross-Device Genera] joel peter:
But last time android marshmallow came first to android one devices and then to nexus
[Android One (First-Generation) Cross-Device Genera] sankalp217:
No the nexus devices got them first. We got the update very soon after that.
[Android One (First-Generation) Cross-Device Genera] rajputmiles:
Nexus devices are already running Android N, though it's preview. And since preview is for Nexus line so they will be fixing bugs for Nexus line. So there's more possibility of releasing it to Nexus line. Android One will receive updates later from my point of view. Cheers..!!
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] kuljit55:
Hi guys wanted some help on this issue. I just updated my p600 to stock lollipop 5.1.1 btu. I previously had jelly bean 4.3 stock. I dont have root.

I use utorrent to usually download content direct on my external sd card but since the update it dont let do that anymore :confused:

I can download to internal sd but i sometimes download huge size files and dont have enough space on internal to do so.

I was wondering if theres any work around to download direct to external sd card? P.s. i dont have root and am fully stock due to warranty. Thanks
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] jsonder:
You are right. SD card did not work with cm-12.1-20151115-UNOFFICIAL-temasek-lt03wifi-V18.5.zip. But, go back to the October builds and the SD card works
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] kuljit55:
I am using Stock Lollipop 5.1.1 BTU build not a CM rom. Also i thought they resolved this "write to external sd" after Kitkak?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] ultramag69:
Nope, google doesn't want you using sd cards so they prefer to make life hell for us...

If you wish to use the sd card to torrent, really fast way to kill sd cards by the way, then you will need to root . You will also need a custom kernel or you'll boot loop after rooting... Sorry...
[Sony Xperia L] PercyJaca:
I've been trying to get into the camera application, but the following message appears : Error ... The camera is not available.

if anyone can help me I thank

email: jacabolinha@gmail.com
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Rec] skivnit:
great, thanks for the first kernel any way to add synapse support?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Rec] riso123:
Waiting eagerly to see people's results before I take a leap!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Rec] CuBz90:
Me too
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Rec] Beefheart:
Cowards!

Ahem, anyone tried this yet?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Rec] riso123:
Haha, not sure everyone will get that British humour lol ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Rec] jcadduono:
Someone tried the G930F version for me earlier. They said it worked but they had random reboots once in a while.

I'm hoping someone will show up and know how to grab /proc/last_kmsg or something. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Rec] Beefheart:
Any idea why the guy in the TWRP thread can't see any partitions from recovery?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Rec] jcadduono:
he needs to visit http://www.zennioptical.com/
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Rec] Beefheart:
In this country it would be SpecSavers. ;)

He's not posted since so hopefully he's fixed it and has managed to root.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Rec] Thiramisu:
i have radom reboot. hope it will work tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Rec] riso123:
Just the one random reboot? :p

Ate you able to mount your partitions?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Rec] Thiramisu:
i got "failed to install from external sd fault :1"......someone can help me?

---------- Post added at 10:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:58 PM ----------

But bootloop now
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Rec] riso123:
Are you flashing from twrp posted on the other thread? Another guy has said he can't mount pairings which makes me think this is a similar issue, however you appear to actually be able to flash the file, which means either your partitions have mounted or you are not using twrp?

However the error your getting sounds like mount issues after the kernel flash.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (Exynos) ROMs, Kernels, Rec] Thiramisu:
i flashed the TWRP, and my Phone boot correctly. after i tray to flash update-nethunter-hero2lte-marshmallow-kalifs-full-rolling-3.0.5-20160311-1404.zip my phone have bootloops. i format data before i flash.