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Lock screen using fingerprint?

  • 11-05-2018 11:10AM
    #1
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,545 ✭✭✭✭


    Is there a built in method to lock the screen using fingerprint?

    I like the unlock feature, but bit of a hassle to reach around for the power button to lock when holding phone one-handed.

    I see a few apps, but would prefer native if possible.

    Have Android 8.0


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  • #2
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,246 ✭✭✭corkie


    What device and rom are you using?

    I have that feature with xposed + GravityBox module <<< [Rooted].
    ^^^ On Redmi Note 3 LOS 14.1 Nougat.

    As you said there is apps, which may or not work depending on device/rom.

    "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." ~ George Santayana
    "But that's balanced out by the fact that it's a mandate not to do very much." ~ Prof. Eoin O'Malley



  • #3
    mrcheez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,545 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    corkie wrote: »
    What device and rom are you using?

    I have that feature with xposed + GravityBox module <<< [Rooted].
    ^^^ On Redmi Note 3 LOS 14.1 Nougat.

    As you said there is apps, which may or not work depending on device/rom.

    Huawei P20 Lite ... erm how do I find the rom?

    Native 8.0 with whatever came with the phone


  • #4
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,246 ✭✭✭corkie


    mrcheez wrote: »
    Huawei P20 Lite ... erm how do I find the rom?

    Native 8.0 with whatever came with the phone

    Pretty recent device and not much discussion on XDA yet for it.

    https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-lite

    You can find what version of Oreo, your may have by looking at your about section in settings.

    You will probably need an app for fingerprint gestures and/or some launchers have double tap screen to turn off.

    "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." ~ George Santayana
    "But that's balanced out by the fact that it's a mandate not to do very much." ~ Prof. Eoin O'Malley



  • #5
    Nollog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,881 ✭✭✭Nollog


    If you're rooted fingerprint swipes on the play store can do it. I use it to do other things with my fingerprint.

    It has an option to put the phone to sleep, which should lock it too.(says requires root, and prompted me to grant access when I tried it)


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