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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Mido5300:
Same,.,

This is the reply i got... Check the attachments.. I guess we have to deal with it..?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Harboe:
Agg listening in on this, because I got the problem to. Bought Screen Lock Pro that worked on Nexus 6P, but settings crashed when trying to active the device administration part. :(
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] dbux:
Damn! should have read this before updating.

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Hi bro, based on the screenshot I can understand you are from UAE(or somehere near). Are you having the G930FD model?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Mido5300:
Yeh, Bahrain actually
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Sheryl John:
Just saw the update notification. Thankfully came across this thread. Rocking the FD one here.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Harboe:
Tried to uninstall and install in a desperate hope that would help and it does. Now I have an icon to lock the screen and fingerprints work. Only minor issue us that there is a 10 sec delay, but the screen turns off right away, so it doesn't seem like an issue.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Sheryl John:
When is the 10 sec delay?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Harboe:
When you lock the screen. Seems that's the way the developer got it working on Marshmallow.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Sheryl John:
10 sec delay to lock the screen after pressing the icon!? That's crazy.

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Tried it. Didn't work. Which app are you using?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Harboe:
Screen Lock Pro. There is a setting you need to activate for it to work in Marshmallow.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] mr. phillip:
Cool, that's the best solution for now, for now rooted.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] satz27:
well said [MENTION=579348]grumpyg4[/MENTION] I have been using double tap to lock gesture in nova launcher in my s7 edge and I end up asking pattern instead of fingerprint.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] farshad7:
KnockOn

Guys!

I stand corrected. The latest version of THIS app is the ultimate solution for non-rooted devices: KnockOn (com.jamworks.knockz). It just feels like the old times, before applying the "Update".

Cheers!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
I prefer Double Tap Screen Off.

The delay to lock is better.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] VladaP85:
Doesn't work!!! Still can't use fingerprint to unlock, only pin.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] maverick1103:
Great works for me, thanks for the share.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Peter M.:
Doesn't work for me.

Could it be possible that this issue is in any relation with notifications?

I'm facing this problem when I'm receiving any kind of message (mail, SMS, etc.). After this i can only unlock the phone with PIN. After that i can use the fingerprint till the next message!?

I tried many screen lock apps, but I'm facing the same issue with every single one.

Anyone experienced the same/similar?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] VladaP85:
Works for me now, I didn't configure it right. I mean it's sitll a workaround, it turns off your screen, and it's unresponsive, and that is great, but it still needs around 5 seconds to really lock your screen.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] rickyvee:
Screen off trial does the trick!!!!!!

Yaaaaaaay. works like a charm! violates No Silly New Security Policy\

S7 Edge with latest update

:))))))))))))))))))))))))))
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] zoreli:
Screen Off - AdFree

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.matthijsvh.screenoffdonate&hl=sr

-Fingerprint unlock does not require pin or pattern. (root required!)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] maverick1103:
That's strange, I simply installed the app and changed Nova settings and it worked...

Yes it does take about 5 secs to fully lock, it would be nice to have an option to remove the visual prompt, I'd happily pay for it.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] VladaP85:
One more thing , they should make double tap only to work if you tap on a same place, if I scroll a bit faster I lock my phone(turn off screen)... Nova double tap works much better, too bad I cannot relate that off shortcut with Nova gestures....
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] maverick1103:
Wow you must scroll really quickly to register it as a double tap! [emoji15]
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] VladaP85:
Not really fast, just a bit faster...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Ninolina:
Every time I try to unlock I see lockscreen only for a second and it goes immediately on to pattern, pin or password screen. Why is that happening? Is there any solution that only lockscreen is shown?

Update: I solved it. It was a problem with GravityBox Xposed Mod. Now it's all OK.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] dmcsql:
Device: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Problem: Enter PIN instead of using fingerprint recognition because of security policy

Solution: Clear cache and/or data (I did both) from Fingerprint app.

Method: Go to Settings ¦ Applications ¦ Application manager ¦ MORE ¦ Show system apps ¦ Fingerprint ¦ Storage ¦ Clear cache and/or data ¦ Reboot ¦ reAdd fingerprint(s) if necessary (wasn't necessary for me)

Comment: After searching for weeks for a solution, ran across this solution for the Galaxy S5, decided to give it a try and voila! I'm one happy camper!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] dmcsql:
Device: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Problem: Enter PIN instead of using fingerprint recognition because of security policy

Solution: Clear cache and/or data (I did both) from Fingerprint app.

Method: Go to Settings» Applications» Application manager» MORE» Show system apps» Fingerprint» Storage» Clear cache and/or data» Reboot» reAdd fingerprint(s) if necessary (wasn't necessary for me)

Comment: After searching for weeks for a solution, ran across this solution for the Galaxy S5, decided to give it a try and voila! I'm one happy camper!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] sachilleas:
Doesn't work.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] vgergo:
Screen off via short timeout

Here's a little app, all it does is it turns off the screen BUT: without explicitly locking device. Does not affect unlocking. (It temporarily sets an ultra short screen timeout to make screen turn off without explicitly locking the device. The lock screen will activate according to your device settings. This technique does not interfere with Smart Lock, Fingerprint or other biometric unlock methods.)

BENEFITS

Fingerprint or iris scan stays operational no fall back to pin / password (Samsung S6, S7, Note 5, Note 7)

Does not affect Smart Lock

No Device administrator setting is necessary

Also works with always-on AND / OR edge display

No root needed!!!

It's not just a black screen → Screen turns off or always-on-display kicks in

No unnecessary other functions: small file size, small price

Play Store: Screen off via short timeout

Check the video demo: https://youtu.be/0YowYxa2ejc
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
Double tap screen off does the same thing and its free.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] vgergo:
I did not need the other functions of Double tap screen off, and I didn't want another app to run in the background on my device. Besides it was pretty cheap. But thanks for the pointer!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
Yes i only use that function too.

I buy it just to see how it works the delay its the same as double tap.

Let's see if developer fix that.

And double tap dont stay on the background.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] goTouch:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=at.gru.screenoff
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
Developer updated the app its better now.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] dragmark:
Hey guys! Take a look at this xposed module (FingerprintEnabler)! Working great on my S7 Edge and Acdisplay!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=67605971
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] ducy1:
Hello

Can someone, with newest rom, confirm this ??
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] u4ea4meandu:
Settings "Phone administrators" and disabling it's admin access fixed it.

I have a Note5 and after the latest Android update I had this issue.

Solution: I had a notification app that was locking the screen (i.e. don't think it was updated for this patch...) so going into the Settings "Phone administrators" and disabling it's admin access fixed it. Ironically, the app still works fine without having admin access. Want to thank the developer of the Screen Off app for helping fix this funky issue.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
What app is it.?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] u4ea4meandu:
Sorry about that, Screen Notifications. The odd thing about these apps that are not updated to handle a new security patch is that the fingerprint function works initially but "randomly" (I think when the suspect app tries to access a locked screen like with my culprit attempting to notify of an event), then one can't use a fingerprint but needs a PIN or non-fingerprint authentication.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] jayochs:
guys, this is huge....if you have Nova, check the screen lock settings when you use double tap to lock as it's built into nova..

they added a feature to do a black screen for 5 seconds before timing out....therefore you don't need an additional app anymore. it's all built into nova now. dunno if it's bc i'm on beta channel, but i just noticed it.

awesome!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] maverick1103:
I've looked for this setting but do not get the pop up option you have here, I can only select screen off, which is like it was previously.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] VladaP85:
I don't have that option! I have Nova Prime and latest update. Am I missing something? What version do you have?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] *Detection*:
The option appears when you double tap to turn off the screen (NLP 5.0 b3)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] jayochs:
yeah,do you guys have gestures set to double tap screen off in nova? i've removed nova's admin setting, and then went to double tap..so it asks you which you want to do: admin rights, or the new way.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] VladaP85:
Ok, that is some beta version, I use 4.3.1 from may...

Edit: Enabled Beta updates, updated to 5.0-beta3, now it works!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] maverick1103:
Thanks, I disabled the admin settings and tried again, this time it worked!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] babanu5:
Guys, there is another way that i found, not as easy like using Nova but still.

In Accessibility, dexterity&interaction , activate assistant menu witch pops a blue balloon with screen lock option .

Nova is better but for those with other launcher is ok, better than nothing.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] ducy1:
Anyone tested??

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dynalogix.screenoff.ultra.quick.timeout
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
Yes , i test it with developer give him some tips and his perfect.

The best and simple.

The delay is 3 seconds its maximum touchwiz let.

No admin permission nothing.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] capetuso:
Can this app be launched with apex or nova gestures or only works via the icon?

Edited: Yes it is possible. Purchased the app. Not bad at all. It takes 2 or 3 seconds but at least can stop pushing the power button so many times.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] ducy1:
Thank you.

If only there wouldn't be those 3 seconds. Too bad.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
1 second its what we wanted but the system don't let us.

3.is better than 5.

This is a exclusive app just for the finger print sensor.

Its not expensive and worth the money.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] maverick1103:
I don't understand, why pay for an app when you can do the same thing now with Nova? Am I missing something because it works fine for me, yes there is a period of time when it's not locked, but 3-5 seconds, that's nothing.

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Scrap that last comment, I just realised what I wrote, sorry I thought this was a Nova specific thread for some reason ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
That is you have Nova and you doesn't, i think they prefer pay 50cents than 5bucks.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] ducy1:
The thing is with all those »screen off« options (there are few on Google play for free) that they all have the delay .. 3 … 5 seconds, etc…

But what's bothering me is that when screen goes off and if you touch on it (when blank) .. it postpone the time and count’s the time from when you do not touch it and after that the device is locked. I think this is not very good.

And one notice. I find out that Nova launcher is also not working and prevents fingerprint unlocking. I did not try the latest “prime” version. But latest “non paid” don’t work for me eather.

So at the end … I gave up and I’m trying to get use to power-off button. :(

Cheers.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
Or you can go back to ACP8 and lock with any screen off widget.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] ducy1:
Yes ... than is an option too.

Ill try to get use to it .... because I dont know what they will use in future ROM's (e.g. N7)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
Note 7 has the same issue.

Its samsung security.

I use that paid app and its light and easy.

Have no issues 3 seconds is fast
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] bruce88:
A third-party lock screen app call 'Quick Gesture Pro' on google play may work for you, and it's free :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] KR29:
Hi i have 2 days now the s7 edge and i have this problem .The only app that i have found to work and to don't lose the fingerprint is the Screen Off Go 2 Sleep but you must wait 5 seconds.I use nova launcher also .Is any other app that can lock screen faster ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
Only the paid one.

Go back a few pages and check.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] rhplusa10:
Deleted.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] *Detection*:
This is the S7 forum
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] rhplusa10:
Sorry for posting on wrong forum.

I will delete my post.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] wwfletch:
Under secure lock settings , turn off ...lock instantly with power button.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] colang:
Found a solution ill screenshot my settings when i get home and post them
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] colang:
Guys this is how i solved my issue. Im not sure weather it was the Admin settings or the notifications settings l believe it was probably the notification settings i noticed all apps were turned on by defult so i just turned them all off and then turned on the ones i wanted to allow access to to. In admin i deactivated the apps that had control of locking screen hope this helps
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
Are you stock or rooted?

What screen lock app you use?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] colang:
Good lock and im not rooted stock standard

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The fact every app had notification permission i believe was the problem
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] ferns_mccanus:
I had the same problem on my s6 not rooted. Managed to work around using greenify. Under settings in greenify, make sure alternative screen off mode is checked.

I use go launcher. Set a short cut to run greenify hibernate and lock.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Sen007:
I am using the below method on my S7 edge to lock by touch and fingerprint unlock. It shd work on S7 as well. My phone is not rooted. It is a kind of using system settings as well as app. It is working for me as I dont want to root or use any other launcher now. You can try if you want. I am happy with the below way.

1. Download and install Screen off Fx app from play store.

2. Go to phone settings-->lock screen and security->secure lock settings->lock automatically-> set to immediately

3. Now set shortcut 'screen off Fx' from widget section and click to lock.

4. DONE.

Only negligible drawback is, it takes 1-2 secs to fully switch off the screen. Then it locks as per the system settings.

Regards

Sen
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] K-RAD:
Took me a while to find this, but if you're using Tasker w/ Secure Settings (root), you can Run Command "input keyevent 26" with Use Root checked. It simulates pressing the power button and accepts fingerprint afterwards
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] ducy1:
I hate those delays. Not good for me. Waiting for something, which would work as in old times. To lock immediately.

But still hadn’t found it. :(
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
I think for now is not possible, Samsung said its not Samsung security, its Google.

That i doubt it.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] dvs4711:
just now unistall the Screen off app and the Finger sensor Work!!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] ewire8:
Thanks man! This work around is neat!! As greenify stated "slower but compatible" it worked! haha
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] steve1326:
This is not a problem that is unique to Samsung.. it is happening on my Asus Zen as well. I believe this is a function of Marshmallow, not of Samsung.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] mazhear:
Hello friends,

I have a solution for S7 edge and S6 edge users (might work on note edge also). I recently installed an app for Edge panel called SoftKey Edge on my S7 edge, it gives a lock screen button in the edge panel and the best part is it works without affecting the fingerprint security blah blah policy.

Hope this helps
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
It's a good solution.

But not the best and quick.

Maybe some developer could make a short cut solution for the home screen that it will be perfect.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] dan55:
Hi maz.

thanks this sounds great..but couldn't find it in the play store

thanks

dan
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] dan55:
cool many thanks ? finger scanner now works again
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cambr1an:
Confirmed working on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Black_Hands:
Hi guys,

I found the app call "gravity screen" is very useful for this case.

features:

- auto off when you put in your pocket (check with censor)

- leave it on the table (after few second) - horizon

- auto on screen when you pick it up with your hand.

So you dont need to care about screen off (power button or 3rd party app) or something like that.

I tested it already, it's working perfectly with Android Mas 6.0 and fingerprint.

Try baby try. :D
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Black_Hands:
update:

- after upgrade OS version, the stupid security policy about fingerprint is back again.

Now I'm using Screen Lock Pro and "auto off" in Gravity Screen to prevent the issue.

Anyideas ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] thirdrix:
Thanks! This works on my S7 edge too, Android N!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] GZA1337:
but root is needed to use greenify hibernate and lock, right?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cambr1an:
^No need. It works on Greenify non-root mode. Anyway, I don't use this method anymore. I simply use Samsung's Assistant Menu now.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] GZA1337:
ok thank you. so you have this floating button on your screen all the time??
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cambr1an:
Yes, all the time.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] sachilleas:
Screen lock (simi studio) app works perfectly
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Harboe:
Same here. Works great, but requires a bit extra.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] olafsand:
Not for me. Still asks code or pattern. Cant open screen with fingerprint
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] sachilleas:
Enable the "(experimental) fix fingerprint unlock not work" setting
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] djtl:
thanks! for me it was nova and greenify autohibernation
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] PIRATA!:
Hi there!

Has any one found a solution for doing this on a non rooted Samsung device using some sort of screen-lock app/widget??

I've found that it's technically possible on my Samsung S8 using an Edge Panel called SoftKey Edge:

http://www.samsungapps.com/appquery...app.softkeypanel&cntyTxt=222&equipID=SM-G950F

In this panel there's the Lock button that locks the screen, and the fingerprint still works!!

Any way to have an app/widget that works same way??

Thanks.

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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
For now samsung don't let 3rd party apps lock the screen, and I'm sure that will keep that way, you can use the soft key in the edge, but it's not the best way.

I had to get use to power button, i have a app that maybe the best to close the screen with 3 seconds delay, but it's not the same.

Maybe same developer try to find a solution.

I think you already see this app. But works good.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] PIRATA!:
I've wrote to the developer but still no responso...

I don't know that app you mention, but I've tried this one:

Screen Lock - Replace hardware power button with software button to lock screen

http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simi.screenlock

It has a delay also.

I didn't know that the edge panel was a some kind of workaround about the lock screen. In fact it can lock properly...but opening the edge is s little annoying.

Thanks anyway.

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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Router83:
Samsung A5 2017 Security Policy Fingerprint - Blackr App

Use Blackr app from Google Play Store,

Overlays black pixels (saving power),

then normal Android screen lock kicks in after screen timeout.

Thus fingerprint scan works as normal power key screenlock.

Take care, phone is not locked when Blackr app creates overlay on sAMOLED.

Useful when playing audio gor Youtube like apps.

Should work for any AMOLED screen phones like S7, S8, OOneplus 3T, etc.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Jimmmbo:
Great Answer!

Great answer! That solved it for me. In my case it was "LightFlow". I had assigned Admin rights so it could keep the screen on longer. Once I turned off admin rights this problem went away. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Kalyan samala:
Go to settings-back up and reset- reset settings.

It worked for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] mastawindu:
I confirm ! Screen lock (simi studio)app is so far the only app that alows fingerprint unlock. Just make sure you tick the experimental option.

Thanks to thoses among you who pointed this out
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Rickz80:
Hello

How do I assing Admins rights?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] maesiva:
Below are the three options to lock screen without using power button and still be able to bypass the security policy:

Simi Studio Lock Screen

Greenify

Assistive Menu (in built settings)

I emailed the developer of "Assistive Touch 2017" to update his app. I'd love to see it working!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] chaudhary9:
thanks mate, u r a life saver, it works really well
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] Jaggl:
Softkey Edge is working will but you have to open the Edge App (on the left/right) why this lock app is working there and no other from the Play Store? :(
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] cavags5:
Good question, but i think its because its from Samsung its ok.

The best, is they make a widget for home screen.