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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] xerodown:
Talked to Verizon this morning about the fingerprint issue and she said they have recived a lot of calls by annoyed users.

No way to downgrade or rollback the new update according to Verizon.

Don't see the point in having the fingerprint sensor for unlocking the phone if you can only use it half the time.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
But i have unlock 935F

Im gonna try woth odin.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] mczhu:
that's the only workaround now. regretted uprating.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] heifel:
same as me. I use to double tape to off screen from buzz launcher, after the latest update it will ask pin
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
Just downgrade yesterday now its come to normal.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] luutinhit.1412:
You can trying use this app to pass that policy: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.luutinhit.doubletapscreenoff
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] GialanG:
Idea like some other apps, but more creative with the screen :good:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
Hi, does only work the double tap or work the shortcut screen off too ?

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] jayochs:
i just tried that app and when i used it to lock the phone, it still requires the secondary pin/pattern. doesn't work.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
Thanks friend.

I will not upgrade again.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] luutinhit.1412:
Hi, it have worked the both function.

If you want to use fingerprint or smart lock. Please choose "Show Clear View" checkbox.

Thanks :)

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Thanks :)

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Hi, Please choose checkbox show clear view to fix that.

Thanks,
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] ducy1:
If downgrade with Odin, the knox stays 0x0 ?? Or is void?

Im also thinking to downgrade.

Thnx.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
It stays 0x0, you are flashing stock firmware there is no problem.

I flash BTU its more clean.

And i see with the files for s7-edge there is no problem with CSC.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] ducy1:
I made the downgrade, since I couldn’t stand that.

Everything is working OK now.

Best.

D.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] phpshell:
it is really strange symptom fronsamsung developers ! wereally need for such widget
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] johnusesandroid:
Just an FYI for anyone who uses Nova Prime. I had just installed Nova Prime today and I configured it to lock the screen on double tap. The first time I double tapped it popped up the message about needing to be a device admin, and it also displayed a warning that locking via the shortcut will require a pin to unlock. It also had a message saying if I choose the "Root" option, I can bypass the Security Policy issue. So I did choose the root option and I can confirm that I can double tap and lock the screen and can still unlock using my fingerprint. I confirmed that I still had the original issue as well, since Greenify's Hibernate+Lock shortcut still requires a fingerprint to unlock.

tldr - Latest version of Nova Prime's double tap to unlock works
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
What app is that nova prime?

Nova launcher you mean
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Iamsavic:
I have Nova prime n I don'tdon't c root option
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
Can you post a screen shot with that app.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Iamsavic:
It's called Nova prime it's a launcher I have it but I don't c the option, butbut my phone isn't rooted maybe that is why I don't have that option
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] bailyc:
I would assume you are rooted? And therefore you get a "use root" pop-up and can bypass the security.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
Double tap screen off works very good.

Locks the screen and in 5 seconds is lock and you can finger print again.

Great.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] johnusesandroid:
Yes, the Nova Launcher Pro app is called Nova Prime. The double tap gesture I believe is only available in pro/

Yes I'm rooted and this option obviously requires root. When I first set it up, there was a popup asking me how I wanted to set it up. After that, looks like the settings can be changed at the very bottom of the Nova settings page, under the Advanced section. (screenshot attached)

I'm not sure if we're talking about the same app. The root mode in Nova locks instantly as soon as I double tap. If I double tap the screen and immediately click on the home button, it'll say unlock with your fingerprint. I guess the advantage of this is, the apps that only turns the screen off would still take button input? So you can accidentally press the apps or back button before it locks.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
I don't use nova lancher since 5.1.1.

And im not rooted.

The app is this .

Works fine and 5 seconds is lock.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] goTouch:
It is a workaround. All this app does to deceive the security policy is set screen off inactive timeout to minimum as possible (5 seconds) as soon you hit turn off or Double tap. It runs a service to restore the previous screen off timeout you set before, 1 minute in my example.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] xgman:
This is insane. These workarounds are clumsy at best. They need to fix this.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] goTouch:
I guess this is official. No way to use third part app to turn off and lock without losing fingerrpint unlock
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] colang:
Ok this worked for me update that app run it to get you fingerprint unlock working then uninstall that app ( remove update) your finger unlock should work like it did before update
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] goTouch:
Can't find at Galaxy apps. What is the app name?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] jayochs:
it doesn't work anymore. still has the same problem even when using good lock.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] junkyde:
I am using Action Launcher and finally I managed to get double tap to sleep with fingerprint unlock to work. Therefore I am using the greenify "hibernate and lock" shortcut as the double tap action. (Requires ROOT)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] colang:
Sorry try wiping dalvic cache
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] toocool7610:
I am getting this message even though phone has not rebooted

Any solutions?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] jayochs:
lol are you just guessing random things or do you legit know for a fact that will fix it?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] colang:
Worked for me bud
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] johnusesandroid:
interesting... did you just set a shortcut from Action Launcher to use the Greenify Hibernate and Lock feature? I tried this with Nova Prime and it would still ask for my pin when I unlock. The build in root double tab/lock in Nova works well, but I would much prefer the greenify option that also hibernates.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] junkyde:
yes. I am also using greenify in boost mode, maybe this is the key.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Misterjunky:
That's the way it should work, the reason for the 10 second delay is let's say the screen times out before

you actually want it to and before double tap by error, or let's say that you double tapped by error..

I looked around in the lockscreen and security settings in my S7 and found a long list of "security policies"

If we knew of which one to disable we could fully overcome this entire issue though and it would not matter

if we used 3rd party locking apps or the power/home button... Either way the fingerprint feature would work

the same way.

If any of those two things above happen you can simply unlock the screen without needing to use

fingerprints again due to a screen time out or if you a accidentally double tapping the screen.

I would say that the way you describe it, it's actually an excellent feature!!!

Have a great day!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] jayochs:
lol you're so full of crap. first off the only way to wipe cache in recovery is just cache, it doesn't specify dalvik anymore. second off, even a cache wipe doesn't fix a thing. wiping cache and using good lock wouldn't fix a security policy that Samsung built into the os.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] toshi33:
Hi guys,

I'm having the same problem. Just got a new note 5 and then I jumped into updating it without knowing this would happen with the Screen off and lock. Did anybody try to flash the stock rom to the phone? :crying:

P.s I'm a girl, I understand what flashing is but I haven't done it before. Will it make the Knox change?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] hyperhy:
as far as i can know, there are 2 solutions for you .

1,root

2,flash previous official stock rom use odin ,this will not change your knox.

this is also quite annoying me. i'm using s6 edge (japan version scv31)and i finally got Android 6.0 last month only to found this problem. and it seems there's still no root for my device.

p.s. i bricked my device (hard brick) last year, and the knox was 1, but they repaired it for me without charge.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] ducy1:
Did anyone tried new ROM (Built: Thu, 26 May, changelist: 8206888), if the fingerprint unlock is working, or the issue is still present?

Thnx

Best
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] earthl:
problem solved

i set greenify hibernate+screen off gesture to double tap gesture in nova setting. it can bypass samsung security policy. i can use fingerprint sensor to unlock after lock by gesture

work fines :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] gsmyth:
Are you rooted?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] ducy1:
No I'm not.

I have to keep it under warranty. (No root and Knox 0x0)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] gsmyth:
Cool thanks for confirming.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Harboe:
Greenify locking doesn't work for me. After locking fingerprint can't unlock. As suspected. Ohh well.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] amar100:
Thanks... Working Nicely, Using nova louncher
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] tfaletau:
I have flashed King Rom by XDA Senior Member boostermbkking onto my S7 G930F and it has a virtual screen lock which is activated by single tapping the top left corner of the screen...There is no problem with unlocking again with finger print.

Its a great ROM too!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] jayochs:
anyone find any fixes for non rooted people? this is so damn annoying.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] PIRATA!:
Same here. Solutions for NON ROOTED Galaxy S7 ??

Need something on my screnn to lock with a touch on the screen that can lock as it was using the lateral button.... Any ideas?

Tnx!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] aling77:
I agree with others this issue is really annoying.

Can someone please explain why this is a security feature. A third party app has to be given device administrator rights before it can lock the device is that not enough or am I missing something.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] PIRATA!:
Yeah, you're right!! :mad:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] gurumachaz:
You're one brilliant mate ! Thanks a million.

Update:

There's a Bug - when you open certain app and double tap or while typing on search bar, screen off activates.

So, a workaround is to create a shortcut or, if you're using Nova, under gesture inputs - double tap - shortcuts- activities - choose DouBle tap screen lock (turn off screen activity).
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] dex4ever:
I use easyHome, that's lock the screen when i long touch the sensor fingerprint, but same issue. Requires pin when wake. Any solution?

Sry for my english, i'm not american.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] luutinhit.1412:
Thanks for your comment.

Can you try use my app is "Double Tap To Screen Off" to fix your problem.

Thanks,
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] dex4ever:
Solution for when use Xposed + Root.

[MOD][XPOSED][MM] Fingerprint Enabler

Tested here and works flawlessly!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] PIRATA!:
...but don't work for not rooted devices as I imagine....
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] JurassicCat:
Possible workaround (using a good app anyway)

I've been watching this thread for a solution, and it has just occurred to me that I am alread using an app which provides a workaround to this problem. It's called Smart AppLock and I've been using it on my last two phones for some time. Now I have it on my S7 Edge, and I have disabled the stock security function altogether (set it to 'none') and instead, I am using the home screen lock (and fingerprint unlock) function from this app.

I use it it conjuction with another app called Gravity Screen which (amongst other features) lets me turn on the screen using the proximity sensor and my phone then prompts me for my fingerprint to unlock it. I also use a screenlock widget to turn the screen off and when I wave my hand over the proximity sensor to wake the phone up, I am again prompted for my fingerprint.

You can also set it to show a password button as a backup, in case the fingerprint sensor fails. It can also be set to take pictures in the event of failed unlock attempts and email them to a predefined emails address. There is also (as the title suggests) a separate application lock feature activated by a home screen on/off toggle, although the home screen fingerprint lock is not dependent on having this feature on.

All this means that I rarely ever use the on/off button on the phone now. The Gravity Screen app turns the phone off when I put it in my pocket or in a case or upside down (again, using the proximity sensor) and wakes it up again when I take it out (unless I tell it not to in the settings).

The only issue I have is that if I press the home button when prompted for my fingerprint, the home screen will show for just a few seconds and then it goes back to the fingerprint prompt again. This isn't ideal and I'm thinking of contacting the developer to let him know this is happening. But for now, I hope this helps someone.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cooperke:
There is a fix with xposed.... install FingerPrintEnabler. It is for 6.0.1. It works perfect !!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] goTouch:
With root, there are a lot of solutions.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] dex4ever:
For example?

Enviado de meu SM-G920F usando Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] goTouch:
Nova Launcher with root option enabled. You can lock with gesture and unlock with finger print.

A few apps on play store. Search for screen lock root.

Xposed Modules

What I've tried to say, there is no way to bypass the new security policy without root. The only app that people are recommended here to bypass, is a workaround that set screen timeout to 1 second and then run a service waiting for the phone to wake to set back your default screen timeout.

If you have root, you are good to go. I'm a developer but I don't want to root my S7. I have a nexus 5 with root permission that helps a lot when debugging and checking system environment
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] BobbyGstar:
Solution for non rooted and no launcher used, don't want to use a different launcher..?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] almaalma74:
I've managed in same way in Tasker and it works really well...

1. current DisplayTimeOut to a variable

2. set DisplayTimeOut to 1 sec

3. show black cover overlay scene (fullscreen)

4. wait 3 secs

5. destroy scene

6. set DisplayTimeOut setting to orignal from variable

you can reach that Tasker task from nova as Tasker shortcut and you can use it with gesture by example
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] sachilleas:
Any news on that front?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] richardjrdeal:
there is an Xposed module that enables you to use your fingerprint after rebooting. It works. I've been using it on my Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 4 on the latest software, PE2.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] the_scotsman:
It happens because you're using some 3rd party app or launcher to lock the screen. maybe with double tap to sleep.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] nanox_al:
This doesn't work.

It's really anoying. Seems to me like that buyed Nova is a waiste of money if this feature doesn't work :(

Suscribed-
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] VladaP85:
I think it works only if you have root.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] fede5555:
This is incredible! I've updated my Galaxy Tab S2 today to the last version and happened same problem! In my S6 edge works nice for the moment cos I've not updated it yet.

From my point of view this is an extrategy from Samsung to use mechanical parts of the device. More use it more possibilities to broke it.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] maris__:
Thanks for this information. Works like a charm, fingerprint unlock is active after reboot as well as after locking the device with a third party app. Here is the exact name of the Xposed module: FingerpintEnable by 70H.

Best wishes, maris
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Studio1b:
If you reboot/restart your phone you will not be able to use fingerprint you will need to user pin/password the 1st time.

after you user pin/password u can then use fingerprint
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] jayochs:
lol did you readthe thread? this has nothing to do with rebooting the phone. it has to do with double tap to lock
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Studio1b:
thread was started with : Security Policy prevents fingerprint unlock ?

I guess i have to read each post that is on the forum.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] VladaP85:
Just first page
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] dan55:
bugger :( I knew when I saw the update alert I shouldn't ... but I did ... now finger print unlock don't work for me .... having to press the power button each time to lock is just silly imo .... nice one Samsung :( :(

Sammy s6 btw

....sent Sammy uk a complaint mail ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] invision1:
yeah :( atm all my googling suggests there is no fix for non rooted users. Looks less and less likely this issue is going to be fixed by google. Shame.

If any future update fixes the issue, please post here, otherwise i will be staying with stock s7edge march firmware that was unaffected by this stupid security policy.

Such a silly problem to have. This is the kind of locked down nonsense i expect with the iPhone, not android. Poor form google
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] dan55:
exactly!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] VladaP85:
This is a Samsung thing not Android, I think.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
Yes its since the update from the ACP8 .

And i try ACP8 with good lock .

And the good lock has the security patch.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] dan55:
we should all complain to Samsung imo
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
You are right, but they always do what they want.

Since gingerbread i use a screen off app and now its not possible anymore because of that shi**** security patch.

On note 4 is possible because its old touchwiz.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] dan55:
me too ? I use navbar app with screen off feature..well I did till today ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] dan55:
Samsung responded..sending it to the needed department..probably the waste bin! ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] goTouch:
It is security police from Android. Samsung just included it in its security update. All nexus devices have the same problem.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] dan55:
how do we complain to google? I don't think they have customer support ...wonder why ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
Note 4 with marshmallow dont have this issue
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] dan55:
oh I see - have you had the very recent update? mine was 2 days ago
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] goTouch:
This security update policy came 2 months ago. The first version of marshmallow did not have this policy.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] dan55:
I see..only got mine on s6 recently
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
Yes , the second update i had on s7-edge come with that security patch.

But the note already had few updates and still use the 3rd party apps to lock the screen.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] dan55:
interesting..I better get myself a note then ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] farshad7:
Screen Off - Go 2 Sleep

Guys!

Just try using "at.gru.screenoff" (Screen Off - Go 2 Sleep) app and set the Automatically Lock option to "Immediately" in the android device Settings. I tried all other methods and this is the best workaround for non-rooted users...

Cheers!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Nebelschwaden:
Thank you!

This without the "pop-up / Splash Screen whatever" would be perfekt
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] speedyjay:
I flashed a ROM recently which had a nice feature - the navbar showed equalizer bars when playing music. I was wondering if anyone knew where to find this feature outside of the ROM I used.

I can't for the life of me remember the ROM name because I've slept since then lol

Any help would be appreciated.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJBhardwaj:
Give a try to Xposed frameworks, and search for a module that gives you that feature. I recommend looking into Gravity Box Xposed module, since it has a lot of such features related to the UI.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jiv101:
It was created by dirty unicorns and now screwd room has it
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
The feature is called Pulse and it originated in the Dirty Unicorns ROM. It has been open-sourced now so other ROMs can implement it.

Pulse isn't a feature of Gravity Box.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJBhardwaj:
Thanks for the information :)

OT: Nice DP :cool::good:
[OnePlus X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andisetyawan11:
sir, can u help me, my opx always getting hot, just open chrome battery temp. up to 46C, not normal, why?i dont use another apps, i just install clash royale, bbm, WA,in CPU-Z apk GPU Load always 0% its normal ?

i have intall much rom with wipe blablabla, but always getting hot
[OnePlus X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aredpanda:
46 is not a a concern, although mine stays around 30° when idle.
[OnePlus X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andisetyawan11:
do you have any idea solution ?can u share ss cpu-z with gpu load is working ?
[OnePlus X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aredpanda:
You dont have a problem with your CPU temp. The only thing that could be causing the heat would be background jobs. If you're not sure that there are not unintended background jobs, just do a Factory reset. Stop flashing for a few and stop using your phone 24/7 and the temp will lower.
[OnePlus X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] koen12333:
Phones and tablets with SD810 and atom x5-8300 can go up to 86 degrees, then you're sure the cpu will throttle (and performance will drop). 46 is very normal, mine went up to 60 degrees when charging and flashing, which is still no problem.