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Fingerprint scanner question.

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ewarren29

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Ok so I've had my s6 for a day now and I have the finger print scanner as my lock screen setting. However anyone can still swype open my phone. I've tried undoing then redoing with no avail. I did notice that if I move the pad lock icon up then it ask for scan but if I don't anyone can swype open? Does anyone have any tips or ideas or know what I am doing wrong?
 
I was apprehensive about using the FP scanner, but i tried it, and really like it so far. The only issue is if i get in a hurry and don't have my thumb on it properly. Otherwise, i love it.
 
Thanks guys for your replies. I did try these suggestions but with no change. What if I clear data from fingerprint app? Also I was unable to find a way to update the fingerprint software.
 
Thanks again. Just to let you all know I was using my gear 2 watch and had smartlock on. Once I turned that off works flawlessly.
 
It is because anyone can open the finger print scanner. I just found out that it's all about the placement of the finger and not the actual finger print . Sucks if you ask me . I quickly changed mone to a pass code .
ewarren29 said:
Ok so I've had my s6 for a day now and I have the finger print scanner as my lock screen setting. However anyone can still swype open my phone. I've tried undoing then redoing with no avail. I did notice that if I move the pad lock icon up then it ask for scan but if I don't anyone can swype open? Does anyone have any tips or ideas or know what I am doing wrong?
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ewash511 said:
It is because anyone can open the finger print scanner. I just found out that it's all about the placement of the finger and not the actual finger print . Sucks if you ask me . I quickly changed mone to a pass code .
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Actually I beg to differ with you on this opinion.

I've had my wife multiple times try to unlock my phone, but to no avail (at least 15 times) was unsuccessful.

Also have mine set up for both thumbs, however if I use a different finger (in the same position), no go.
 
Mine works for anyone's finger I had 3 different people try it . and also all of my fingers work for it as well even though only my thumb is on there . As soon as they placed their finger tip in the center of the button the screen unlocked
 
hey just to let you know that lock icon at the bottom is like a button to activate the fingerprint feature, so if you hit it, it will ask for you finger print, this is by design, I know it is a normal thing coming from other devices to use the lock icon to swipe it up to unlock the phone but that is not the case.
 
Locked phone - tap home button anyone can do that, lift finger and touch with a registered finger in finger print scanner, it unlocks. It doesn't unlock for any of my unregistered fingers or anyone else's for that matter. I would suspect a faulty scanner otherwise or your thinking it should remain in standby with a black screen. Nope, you have to wake it up to the lock screen to use the finger print scanner.
 
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