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Is there a way I can unlock an Android phone by using a fingerprint?
2013-11-03 21:18:43
The Motorola Atrix 4g has a true finger print reader built into the power button and it works great.the phone can be unlocked with a code or a swipe of your finger. Iphone was not first. I was hoping the Moto X would have it too, but sadly it does not.
2013-11-05 17:46:17
Thanks to respondents. There is conflicting point between respondents. May be a questions about patents!
2013-09-12 13:15:23
I'd like to note also that if you try any of the fake fingerprint scanner lock screen apps, there is a chance that it will lock you out of the phone until you figure out the trick and sweet spot for finger placement to "scan" your finger. Plus, most of these apps have adware and very questionable permission settings, making them unsafe to use. Best suggestion would be to use the pin code unlock option in the phone settings, and use something like Lookout Mobile Premium and enable the Lock Cam feature since it will take a photo of the person trying to unlock your phone after the third failed attempt.
2013-09-13 16:53:58
Thanks. Your points noted
2013-09-12 09:49:25
I'm not aware of any phone out there having a touchscreen, button or camera capable to scan and distinct fingerprints. (The recently announced iPhone will be the first.)Basically all the Apps available on the market right now (including the ones listed above) are "fake", entertainment apps. They don't actually scan fingerprints but simply lock the screen and require some "trick" to bypass.
2013-11-08 17:18:05
Thanks. I understand your details about original fingerprint feature.
2013-09-12 07:54:22
Fingerprint Scanner FREEFinger Scanner Lock:
2013-09-19 10:25:36
You realise these are fakes right? A SCREEN cannot scan a fingerprint!