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[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Questions & Answers] woobyy:
in an earlier thread of mine i said that, quote unquote, "a friend of mine helped me download a custom kernel, but that failed and caused a bootloop. we then tried flashing various other custom roms and eventually they booted up, just to reveal the unsuccessful decryption error". once i managed to solve this i went back to MIUI for a bit and then decided to open the bootloader on another computer, not my main one. i went back to my main computer and i couldn't even connect the phone via fastboot to flash the recovery: it just made the windows 10 usb disconnecting sound and showed, on my phone, "press any key to exit fastboot" or something like that. i went back to that other computer and tried flashing TWRP (it worked, but asked for a non-existent password once again) and then flashed orangefox, which worked. now i'm back on my main computer and i wanted to flash AEX, but i still couldn't connect to the computer. i tried switching ports/cables, what should i do? i do not wanna keep using MIUI, that is just one of the ****tiest ROMs ever.

still lightyears ahead of emui
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 / 5 Plus Questions & Answers] 21friday:
somehow its common problem on windows 10, try connect using usb hub

if it still happen, try to google it, there's other solution for it, but using usb hub is the best solution imo
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Demolition49:
Make sure you put 1* reviews on your Banking apps or all apps that need updating to support face unlock, hopefully it will help speed up the development and support of face unlock on the pixel 4. I am really missing fingerprint unlock on my apps!
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] MrMeeseeks:
Why? I just contacted my credit union asking for them to add support. Maybe larger national banks and stuff should have been aware and had support ready but smaller, more local institutions might just need to know that it's a thing on Android now.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] btonetbone:
In the Play Store, you can reach out to contact each app's development team via email. I've written to Chase, Bank of America, Mint, Credit Karma, and the other apps I use. Some developers are aware that they need to update, others aren't. Here are some of the responses I've received.

My original email (to each app):

Bank of America:

Chase:

Credit Karma:

I've been sending further follow-ups to the ones who clearly don't understand what we are asking.

The more people who contact them, the more they'll understand that their apps are the problem by not using the current API.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] 21cdb:
I think Chase already stated that they were going to have an update before the end of the year. Hopefully sooner rather than later.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] karikian:
Robinhood works!
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Demolition49:
Very nice work, I have left reviews and also contacted all my Banks via email. Hopefully it speeds up the process.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Number R09:
Throwing up a bunch of one-star reviews won't help, and all it serves to do is make the rater (you) look petty and childish. I'll send an email to my institutions, like a grownup, and go from there.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] ajpettit:
Getting in contact directly works best, via the play store will get you to the android app devs. I usually go through Twitter and you get a spokesperson who wouldn't know an apk from an adb and will give a stock response of soon™.

Remind them that the old biometric APIs are deprecated and that they should update to current versioning. Should anything happen they don't want to be the story of the bank that wasn't able to keep up.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] EeZeEpEe:
Honestly I'm not missing it that much for my bank that much because I use LastPass which autofills it quickly. I do miss it for Outlook though because I have to do a pin.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] manners400:
So Far E-Trade has been updated to the Pixels face Unlock... I sent an email via the app store also to a credit union hoping they will update their app. I'm hoping within the next 2 weeks to a month that all major banks will update...
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Utini:
How secure if this anyway? I mean, my banking account has a password. I enter that password in my banking app to log into my account. In the future I will use my facial scan to log into my banking app.

Does that mean my banking account will have two password (1x password + 1x facial scan) oder will my password be stored somewhere in the app or on android and simply be passed on the my facial scan is verified?

Both do not sound very secure to me.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
If you don't feel it's secure then just don't use the app.. simple. I trust that the banks know the risks and have mitigated them. After all they are the ones on the hook if there's fraud.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Utini:
Not really the informative answer I was looking for.

I wouldn't blindly trust a bank app or any of the other countless apps that would use my facial scan.

What happens if your facial scan gets stolen / leaked. Everyone with that information will for ever be able to access your data. And you can't even change your access code like you would be able to with a password.

And it seems like you also have no idea where your facial scan is being saved, and how it is secured / locked down. Maybe it is just a plain file on your phone's storage? You don't seem to know.

Why no simply write down all your passwords in a .txt file and save it on your sdcard? That would alteast have the advantage that you could change your password at some point.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] EeZeEpEe:
Isn't the face unlock for that device only? It's not like someone can install your bank app on their phone, somehow use your face unlock information, and spoof you on that device. Also there's still 2 step verification, at least with my bank, so the new app would still need to get the verification code. If anything, it's easier to do with your password because that's something that can be typed in and then somehow get the verification code text.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
I'm not sure of the question you are asking. It seemed rhetorical to me basically commenting on how you don't think fingerprint, facial or password entry is secure on your app. I don't think any of it is stored in the cloud but nonetheless it's probably not as secure as walking into your bank and transacting with a teller. Even websites probably aren't as secure as you wish they were. So what exactly are you asking that you expect a reply to? You can perhaps check with your bank as to what your liability would be if your account got hacked.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Utini:
Oh is it? That makes it defeniately more secure. But then I would still like to know how it is ensured that my facial scan only works with my specific mobile device and not with any other mobile device.

Yep for banking there is still 2 step verficiation. Good point. But I was actually thinking more about e.g. KeePass.

Maybe I didn't explain my question good enough. I will try again:

Currently I would unlock e.g. my KeePass Database with a password.

In the future I would use my facial scan for that.

I wonder at what point my facial scan will access my password of the KeePass Database, because it somehow has to know my password in order to unlock KeePass?

And in that case my password suddenly isn't saved only in my head anymore but also within android or another app (because Face Unlock has to somehow know it?).

Or will my KeePass database get a second "password" which is my facial scan data?

In that case I want to make sure that my facial scan is very secure and can't be stolen. Because if it turns up in smth like "haveibeenpwnd.com" everyone will forever be able to access all my files with my leaked facial scan which I cannot even change to something different anymore.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] EeZeEpEe:
I used LastPass and I think it's not different then when I died the fingerprint option for it. There's a master password for the account and biometric login is, again, just for the individual device. And again, there's 2 step verification at least with LastPass, for whenever you set up.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Utini:
Sounds interesting and secure. Now I am interested in how it is ensured that my fingerprint / facial scan will only work with my specific mobile device and that the stolen data from my device can't be used from another device :P
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
Oh I see now. This really has more to do with your password manager than the bank. Unfortunately, I don't use a PM even though I suppose I should. Everyone says it's pretty secure. Since I don't really know what I'm talking about at this point I'll give it a shot anyway. lol

I don't think the facial scan or the fingerprint scan is saved anywhere other than your device. But I do use fingerprint (or did) scans on my banking app. If I change my password on the banking site my fingerprint scan will no longer work on the app. I would first have to change my password on the app and then reregister my fingerprint when the new password is entered. Can we compare it to the face scan at this point? I mean you can't change your fingerprints either right? Before I go on, am I reading your concerns correctly?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] EeZeEpEe:
https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/9517039?hl=en

Maybe this confirms it?View attachment 4860867
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Utini:
I think we are on the same track now :D

Your description sounds to me like you fingerprint scan is connecting your banking password with the fingerprint and stores it somewhere.

So whenever your fingerprint data is entered and verified, it will send the password to the app instead of you having to type it.

That is why it no longer worked once you changed your password in the app, because the fingerprint is still connected to the old stored password.

An this actually brings forward my exact concern: Where is this password stored and how is it stored.

Each app would handle this differently and individually. So we basically have to blindly trust an app that it handles our passwords well and is not prone to any security risks.

This gets more critical when thinkung about my KeePass Database. It contains about 600 accounts + passwords and I want this database to be secure as possible.

I have never written down or stored that password anywehere except in my head. And now suddenly I would give that password freely away for a random app to store it somewhere I have no information about.

Partly yes. It says it's not going to get sent to google. But it doesn't say anything about stealing the data, copying it on another phone and from there unlocking all my accounts.

And it reads like this text only speaks for google, not for any other app. Could the facebook app access my facial scan and send it to there servers? Or any other compromised app from the app store?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
[MENTION=3381708]Utini[/MENTION] What if the password is not stored at all on the device but only on the banking site? But this definitely brings up a good discussion. If you change your password it automatically de-registers your fingerprint associated with it. So even though your fingerprint can't change (face as well) there is nothing associated with it. Until you change your password on the app the fingerprint is useless. Regarding where the password is stored, I don't think that it is stored on the device as I said. Once you register your fingerprint then authentication is with that. You need to authenticate each and every time you open the app. If your fingerprint get stolen and it's used on another device the password needs to be entered first. Then your bank will ask for a code since a new device has tried to login. Once it's de-registered (i.e. changed password) authentication reverts back to password entry. If you store your passwords on autofil that's another story.

edit: 600 accounts?? You work for the CIA?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Utini:
I am sure the password can't be stored online only because several locked apps work in offline mode as well :P

Also think about it like this:

Face Unlock is register to password "abc" and works fine to unlock my keepass database.

Now I change my keepass database password to "1234" and ofcourse my Face Unlock will not work anymore because Face Unlock still has "abc" saved somewhere inside it's system.

I now have to tell Face Unlock to asssociate my keepass database with the new password "1234".

So yes, if the mechanism works like that, then I can change my password at any time to secure all my content again eventhough someone might have my facial scan.

But this also means that with this mechansim all my passwords are somewhere stored within the Face Unlock mechanism. And we have no idea how well they are stored and how easy it is to steal and distribute them.

600 accounts because my keepass database is probably 12 years old. All forum account, games, work, my server (mail, web, gameservers, file server), my local stuff, cd keys, ... and also I usually do not delete old entries and keep tham as backup just-in-case :)

They all have different individual passwords.. but if someone gets access to that one master password of my keepass database, then everything is readable like an open book :P
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] brandon5491:
My understanding is the bank apps generate a "token" that is stored on the device after you initially log in (using your username, password, etc.). This token is exchanged between the app and the bank during future logins. Passwords themselves are not stored on the device Android biometrics are stored on the device itself in secure form though and are not directly accessable by apps.

General flow (after initial set up/login):

Apps request biometrics authentication from system.

The system UI presents a dialog, user presents face or fingerprint, and the Android system tells the app "yep this matches the biometrics stored on this device".

App exchanges token with server and as long as token is active (not revoked), app proceeds.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
[MENTION=3381708]Utini[/MENTION] I was basically going to say what [MENTION=6104769]brandon5491[/MENTION] just said. I don't believe the password is stored anywhere. The biometrics associate the password and as indicated above it has to do with a token and not a plain text password. So I don't think you have much to worry about. I do believe you have more to worry about if your password manager password is somehow compromised on their servers. Didn't that happen recently? It's one of the only reasons I don't use one although it's probably more secure than my password of my dog's name bobo1234. lol
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] EeZeEpEe:
https://www.lastpass.com/security/what-if-lastpass-gets-hacked

You should give it a try. I've been using one for over five years now and it's so worth it over the headache of remembering lengthy, secure passwords. It saves so much time as well as you can do the Security Challenge and make sure you have a good password strength and that there are no duplicate passwords. And with the Chrome extension it's easy to fill in passwords on a computer too.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] bobby janow:
You have the paid version at $3 / month?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] EeZeEpEe:
Yes but it's actually billed annually for $36.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Utini:
Thanks guys. That really makes sense. I guess I will ask for further information on the github of "KeePass2Android" to see if they also handle this with a token :)

And btw, no my password manager can't be compromised on random servers because it is comepletely stored offline on my devices.

I do share the database between my devices via encrypted direct connections.

I think LastPass was compromised, there you store all your passwords online on their servers.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] gettinwicked:
I have a question for you guys since you have been talking about security. I thought about using a password manager so it can autofill for my apps that don't have face ID yet. I grabbed keeper, but it looks like it's a no go on the apps, web only. What do you all recommend for ones that will work for apps too? I see a last pass person. Are there any others to consider? Obviously, they have to support face ID. It looks like there are several PM's now though.

Please and thanks!
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] keith.mcintyre26:
Bitwarden. Open source, face unlock, server, local, personal hosting etc.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Gabrieluek:
This process of convergence of electronic banking has implemented Biometric Authentication as an integral part of Net Banking, digital wallets and e-commerce payment gateways. The Biometric Technology overcomes PIN vulnerabilities and password security in the presence of frequent security violations in banking by physically identified the characteristics of a person that can recognise speech, fingerprints, write, face and retina in the eyes. Bankers thus make good strides and make way for the better user experience in mobile banking for their customers.

Many banks pledge to safeguard and preserve privacy of customer data. Given all this, there is a growing concern about all too often occurring fraudulent activities. The study has drawn attention to advanced security systems based on Biometric Identification Technology from big players in the IT industry including Microsoft and Intel. This password management software will give Biometric a specific sign-off facility and prevent unknown customers from accessing any other data. Therefore, Biometric Technology allows banks to transform all their processes into fast banks without giving way to insecurity.
[General Topics] pistonripper:
Forget WM7....

Microsoft wants to control the way we use or phone !! wtf!

Read this

http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph...02".PGNR.&OS=DN/20080125102&RS=DN/20080125102

Instead of giving us a all singing and dancing new OS...they want (READ would like) to restrict us !!

I think if they don't update this WM OS soon they're going to loose a fair chunk of the market, how much can HTC and likes jazz up WM ?

Found this on msmobiles
[General Topics] shadowline:
Although it is a genious idea. (say for example boarding a plane and your phone automatically switches to airplane mode. or walking into a meeting room and your phone automatically switches to vibrate.)

I can see that it might serve as an invasion of privacy and just freedom in general to do whatever you wish to. If something were to be implemented like this, it should only be on a volunteered type of manner. a setting you can switch on and off, or that you can ignore or change. as it can inhibit things that you would normally do or should be able to do.
[General Topics] tmushy:
that was filed in 2006. Though interesting I don't think it will ever be implemented.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] lightdelegate:
ok so it is online !

I didnt find the way to put my hands on the zip file but in germany it is online for testers

Read on Android Central:

https://www.androidcentral.com/sams...utm_campaign=social&__twitter_impression=true

or on Sammobile:

https://www.sammobile.com/news/breaking-galaxy-note-10-android-10-one-ui-2-0-beta-program-is-a-go/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] yakuzlin:
Anyone on N975U1 get the update?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] death365:
Nothing on that version yet ...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Timmothy83:
It's only for unbranded versions.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Thanos:
There's already an existing thread on this topic here:

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-10+/how-to/galaxy-note10-sm-n975f-official-oneui2-t3987433

Please continue there and also please search before posting to avoid creating duplicate topics.

Thread closed.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] coco2c:
I need help to install script for AFR on KM9 905X2 Box. I dont know where to start? need root, twrp or I can without that and do with Amlogic TV Box Tool and Busybox installer ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nakata1954:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/o589c5f1tcsrocj/ru.cobra.zap.afrd-0.3.2.apk/file

Install it via file installer or file explorer/reboot your device/done
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] coco2c:
i need root KM9 for Auto Frame Rate, anyone know how?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xir1977:
Hi,

I am testing corporate owned business only devices for deployment, as most MDM platforms do not support COPE yet.

I am managing android devices using an MDM, but Cobo devices have as default policy backup disabled.

For a fully managed scenario, the MDM creates, as usual, an account 432433324324or another randomnumber@google.com , but backups are disabled and look grayed out in settings even if you add a second google account

this MDM does not have the option to enable it but some others do.

hence my question, before I have used Apple devices and you can change whatever default policy you want applying a profile from apple configurator, is there something similar for android? is it possible to change the default so backup is enabled for android fully managed devices? a tool to create profiles? (samsung droids btw)
[Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers] Bumfluff101:
Hi,

I am trying to get Samsung's official usb-c to hdmi adapter working, but when I try to connect my S10 to a TV an android system message comes up saying a high power usb device is connected and it can't access the device? Any idea?

Thanks
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Kevin-DC:
Just wanted to see if anyone else has noticed this. I was noticing how Portrait Mode on my new Pixel 4XL seems way worse than my Pixel 3XL was. Specifically, edge detection is awful. I’m seeing the same thing MKBHD talked about in his review when he showed how the cutout around Portrait Mode pictures he took of his dog were just awful. I’m getting that constantly. But I did some experimenting and found something interesting. If I go into the Google store and “uninstall” the camera app, it reverts back to version 7.0.019.X, and then Portrait Mode works like a champ again. But as soon as I update to 7.2.011.X, edge detection falls off a cliff.

I’ve attached two quick portrait shots I did of my hand. One was with the app at 7.0 and the other was moments later after updating to 7.2.

Anyone else noticing this? Any thoughts?
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] 21cdb:
I'm on 7.2.011.276470382, and I did a hand test similar to yours and it came out perfect.
[Google Pixel 4 XL Questions & Answers] Demolition49:
I have noticed the same issues, but it's been a little more inconsistent for me... Some shots come out great, and some are just useless! I also don't like how we can't use the standard lens for portrait, I'd like to have the option. I've also noticed how crappy 2x zoom looks in the viewfinder and it's only after the shot is taken + processed it looks normal.