Good afternoon,
I have Xiaomi RedMi 3 Pro with official MIUI 8 6.9.1 by miuios.cz (official Czech translated multilingual ROM) and I have a big problem - everyone can unlock this phone using unauthorised fingerprints that are not scanned and saved as trusted. I can unlock phone at the third attempt every time! And using almost every part of my body (yes, almost every part, trust me... ).
Fingerprint sensor can unlock authorised fingers too, it works, but sometimes other fingers or body parts can unlock phone too...
I did a FR after this update (wipe cache, dalvik, data) and didn't work. It is possible that I didn't notice this weird bug using older ROMs.
May I ask for your help? Fingerprint sensor makes my machine free-to-unlock for persistent thiefs and non-friendly persons Also, makes it like clear RedMi 3 (without PRO)
Thanx from Czech Republic.
Zekino said:
Good afternoon,
I have Xiaomi RedMi 3 Pro with official MIUI 8 6.9.1 by miuios.cz (official Czech translated multilingual ROM) and I have a big problem - everyone can unlock this phone using unauthorised fingerprints that are not scanned and saved as trusted. I can unlock phone at the third attempt every time! And using almost every part of my body (yes, almost every part, trust me... ).
Fingerprint sensor can unlock authorised fingers too, it works, but sometimes other fingers or body parts can unlock phone too...
I did a FR after this update (wipe cache, dalvik, data) and didn't work. It is possible that I didn't notice this weird bug using older ROMs.
May I ask for your help? Fingerprint sensor makes my machine free-to-unlock for persistent thiefs and non-friendly persons Also, makes it like clear RedMi 3 (without PRO)
Thanx from Czech Republic.
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Normally after 3 attempts with a wrong finger, the unlock screen is displayed to be able to input the pass code or the pattern (In my case it's the pattern unlock screen).
So I'm wondering if you have correctly set a pass code or a pattern to unlock.
Xstephl said:
Normally after 3 attempts with a wrong finger, the unlock screen is displayed to be able to input the pass code or the pattern (In my case it's the pattern unlock screen).
So I'm wondering if you have correctly set a pass code or a pattern to unlock.
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I think it was solved (I don't want to jinx it ) - the password (PIN) was set correctly, but in Settings was allowed 1 minute idle for unlocking without a password. I selected "no idle". That probably solved my problem
IMHO: Xiaomi needs to fix it, it is probably bug
Thanx a lot for your time!
It is actually not a bug. That feature is used so that users do not have to unlock the screen again in the selected amount of time, useful if they wanted to do something quick and removing the effort to unlock the phone by FP or any type of security. Cheers!
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I have exchange policies through company email, which are quite strict. I am happy with that. Only problem I have now, is that I have to put in the PIN to unlock every time my screen wakes up. Formerly in WM6.5 (HD2) I could unlock only with swipe in the first 30minutes, and after 30minutes of inactivity, I had to provide the pin.
Can I do this now as well ? Is there a difference on the S II between unlock screen and PIN unlock ? In the settings I cannot find this option; are there solutions for that (other lockscreen apps e.g.) who do accept that ?
Hi,
I would suggest you download the manual for the phone.
in the mean time:-
Go to settings/location and security/change screen lock
there you can disable screen lock, set a pattern for unlock, set a pin or password.
Then go to settings/display/screen time out and change the time it takes to lock
Hope this helps
Txs, I see now that also exchange policy has greyed out the pattern option. So I cannot disable the pin unlock and cannot put in pattern ... Unfortunately so ...
oh coroparate phones eh?
MattRob said:
Txs, I see now that also exchange policy has greyed out the pattern option. So I cannot disable the pin unlock and cannot put in pattern ... Unfortunately so ...
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I use touchdown for exchange app, and the pin is needed only for the app not the phone.
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MattRob said:
I have exchange policies through company email, which are quite strict. I am happy with that. Only problem I have now, is that I have to put in the PIN to unlock every time my screen wakes up. Formerly in WM6.5 (HD2) I could unlock only with swipe in the first 30minutes, and after 30minutes of inactivity, I had to provide the pin.
Can I do this now as well ? Is there a difference on the S II between unlock screen and PIN unlock ? In the settings I cannot find this option; are there solutions for that (other lockscreen apps e.g.) who do accept that ?
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This is what I am using on my Captivate to overcome the same issue, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=848564, I know we are not on the same phone but I am pretty sure the "fix" can be done on the email.apk for your phone.
Basically you need to tell the native email app to tell Exchange that it is using a PIN when in actuality it is not. If it is too complicated for you to do yourself, Fenny is pretty cool about doing it for you, just send him a copy of the email.apk you are using.
Looks like there is already an email.apk for you found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13413332&postcount=1533
If i am using the original ROM on Galaxy S2 for United Kingdom, would this email.apk still work or do i need an updated file ? What are the chances of administrator finding it out ?
Hi
I ordered Le Max 2 few days ago from Aliexpress(Trendresources LTD). However, I got concerned, after I read on xda and le forum about it problems with fp sensor. Could you tell me, is fingerprint sensor a software issue or unfortunately hardware and it can be fixed only by replacing dead sensor?
First of all, wait until your phone arrives and then we can talk.
Mine came with the fp sensor not working. I managed to make it work by flashing stock rom. First receive it and see how it is. Already the latest firmware 016s has huge improvements in fp recognition, so I believe it will improve even more.
When I first got my phone, I was so disappointed by the fp senor and not having Ota, but after updating to 5.8, all was solved.
Can't really complain. The phone is so fast and responsive.
Ok, thanks for help guys. I really appreciate that.
Fingerprint not working
I too receive the phone yesterday unable to register fingerprint, in the FP setup page it is not taking any input after touching the sensor. iam too confused requested for a replacement from the vendor, whether flashing stock rom (iam on 16s) will solve the issue.
please reply iam going nuts.
youtube link of mine trying to register FP setup is here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIFSvz9qSU4
ashok20205 said:
I too receive the phone yesterday unable to register fingerprint, in the FP setup page it is not taking any input after touching the sensor. iam too confused requested for a replacement from the vendor, whether flashing stock rom (iam on 16s) will solve the issue.
please reply iam going nuts.
youtube link of mine trying to register FP setup is here
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As I have mentioned above, flash the stock ROM and you will see it will work.
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Thanks for the reply
valy_cta said:
As I have mentioned above, flash the stock ROM and you will see it will work.
Sent from my Le Max2 using XDA Labs
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Thanks for the reply
Iam downloading 16S this now, i will flash after download.
after download, i have to rename the file to update.zip and goto recovery, select update right. please Correct me if iam wrong
i dont have anything to backup as it is a new mobile.
thank you.
ashok20205 said:
Thanks for the reply
Iam downloading 16S this now, i will flash after download.
after download, i have to rename the file to update.zip and goto recovery, select update right. please Correct me if iam wrong
i dont have anything to backup as it is a new mobile.
thank you.
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you are correct.
flashed the stock rom. I have clicked the update.zip in file manager and selected update option, it took around 20 minutes and after that I tried to add FP but no use, same thing repeated, I think its a hardware issue. any way to diagnose the FP using any software or app?
ashok20205 said:
flashed the stock rom. I have clicked the update.zip in file manager and selected update option, it took around 20 minutes and after that I tried to add FP but no use, same thing repeated, I think its a hardware issue. any way to diagnose the FP using any software or app?
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Reboot into recovery, select also clear data... and press Update and reflash. When you boot into system, before you put any fingerprints, select "Calibrate fingerprint sensor".
I tried to update from recovery but I got a weird error saying 'unable to update, cause: apk not found' I searched google but nothing found. Is the update.zip file case sensitive. I renamed it to 'update.zip' not 'Update.zip'. is it OK.
One more thing after update I tried to skip the WiFi connection but this popped up
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and I am not able to skip the WiFi connection. Letv is going in apple way
I also calibrated before touching the FPScanner but no use.
same for me.
the sensor does not work or more.
I have a 2 lemax x822.
the sensor works two days with the Roma CM13 19s, and then the third day nothing.
I returned to stock rom 17s, but it still did not work.
I passed the fourth day in the 19s CM13 ROM, and miracle, it works.
but alas today he no longer works again. impossible to calibrate and add a fingerprint.
I try Roma umbrella corps 18s / 19s, but the sensor does not work either.
it gets annoying.
problem of software or hardware?
meuhmeuh51 said:
same for me.
the sensor does not work or more.
I have a 2 lemax x822.
the sensor works two days with the Roma CM13 19s, and then the third day nothing.
I returned to stock rom 17s, but it still did not work.
I passed the fourth day in the 19s CM13 ROM, and miracle, it works.
but alas today he no longer works again. impossible to calibrate and add a fingerprint.
I try Roma umbrella corps 18s / 19s, but the sensor does not work either.
it gets annoying.
problem of software or hardware?
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I have the same problem. This problem of hardware.
@bahuy2003 thank you for the answer.
it's a shame to have problems with such a good phone equipment rating. especially when it is new for 5 days.
I will have to assert the warranty on the spemall.com site.
hoping that not too long to repair it and well repaired.
I use my max2 without fingerprints. Many people sent their mobiles to warranty, but they were waiting for months for them.
I too having fp problem, anyone have solution please tell.
I too have same problem moreover camera continuously clicking picture.
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Must be at least partially software
I've tried stock ROMs and am currently running the pseudo CM based on a stock 18 kernel.
Finger print unlock isn't consistent: Sometimes the phone doesn't react for a long time (seconds), sometimes unlock is instantaneous.
Proper training is certainly important to get instantenous responses at all (don't move fingers during training, tap and wait for the vibration confirmation).
Sometimes I resort to clicking the power button and then do a finger-print to unlock, sometimes I just use the pattern to unlock, although that's very rare.
However last night I had a strange experience:
The phone was suddenly receiving fake inputs from the soft buttons, switching between applications without me touching anything and eventually all soft buttons went dead. Touch screen was still perfect, but finger print unlock was also dead, had to use the unlock pattern.
After a reboot (cold) everything was back to normal.
Whatever firmware is running to deal with the fingerprint sensor and the soft buttons (I assume this isn't running on the main cores), seems to be buggy, perhaps leaking memory and requires a restart occasionally.
My guess is that this would take automated testing to fix and I doubt Le Eco is doing that. Actually I guess the code would actually have to come from the hardware vendor for the fingerprint sensor and perhaps Le Eco doesn't have a current version.
Really professional quality is hard to get these days, even in flagship devices costing four times as much as Le Max 2.
I have just purchased a Xiaomi mi 8 lite and went through the process of unlocking the bootloader but it says I have to wait 360 hours which is an absolute joke. does anyone know a website that unlocks Xiaomi smartphones as I cant wait that long. many thanks.
Hello guys, after succesfull Bootloader unlock and flashing new os i have no Sound at all, no phone call etc, fp isnt working too, any sugestions?
Just wait. Everyone had to wait.
I got rid of the phone in the end only had it a few days, hated the retarded process of having to wait to unlock the bootloader and the even more crazy process of unlocking it. Got myself a Xiaomi Mi A2 with stock Android pie 9 so much better than the overbloated Miui software.
I read somewhere else (do not recall exactly where), the reason for the long wait is they want you to get two weeks of MIUI advertising. Once the phone has been activated for at least 2 weeks, it will unlock instantly using their unlocking software, no wait required. Can anyone confirm this?
lexridge said:
I read somewhere else (do not recall exactly where), the reason for the long wait is they want you to get two weeks of MIUI advertising. Once the phone has been activated for at least 2 weeks, it will unlock instantly using their unlocking software, no wait required. Can anyone confirm this?
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You have to enable developer options to bind the phone to your miui account to start the unlock countdown of 360 hrs (better than the 720 it was). During the wait period you must not logout of miui account (factory reset, change from stable to beta or vice versa) or you will no longer be able to use that miui account to unlock ever! You will have to create a new account and start over at 360hrs again. Once all the requirements are meet then unlock software will work without issue.
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You have to enable developer options to bind the phone to your miui account to start the unlock countdown of 360 hrs (better than the 720 it was). During the wait period you must not logout of miui account (factory reset, change from stable to beta or vice versa) or you will no longer be able to use that miui account to unlock ever! You will have to create a new account and start over at 360hrs again. Once all the requirements are meet then unlock software will work without issue.
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I have been trying to make it happen, but it keeps telling me that my account is not associated with my phone number, which it is.
Developer options have been enabled since within 10 minutes of owning this phone. However something I missed, you have to link your account within Developer options by entering the "Mi Unlock Status" item and clicking "Add Account and Device". Anyway, I did this but still no love. Still says there is no phone number associated with my account. Grrrrr. Any ideas anyone? I really love this phone so far, but may still exchange it for the Pocophone. F1.
Also, on a side note. Once the bootloader is unlocked, is it possible to re-lock it?
I read on the MIUI forum that if you launch the unlock process with a chines IP address and with your email, not the phone number, with a VPN, you could unlook in less than an hour
I discovered the information too late, I'm in the 360h waiting list ...
ljvd said:
I read on the MIUI forum that if you launch the unlock process with a chines IP address and with your email, not the phone number, with a VPN, you could unlook in less than an hour
I discovered the information too late, I'm in the 360h waiting list ...
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I read this somewhere too, using a VPN will do the trick. However when you register your phone with your account in the Dev Opts, it makes you turn off WIFI and register via 4G/LTE (probably for GPS location data). That doesn't necessarily mean it would still not unlock if the PC unlocking tool is connected to a Chinese VPN, just casts my doubts.
Anyway, I finally got it to take....after I created a new Mi account and got the phone number registered. However the message the Unlock tool gives upon successfully starting the unlock process is very uninformative. It says something like "Couldn't unlock device after 360 hours of trying". I have not even owned this phone for 360 hours!! After googling for this crazy error, I found it is "Engrish" for "Must wait 360 hours to unlock your device". JEEZE!! Go figure!!
I really can understand making one wait for a certain amount of time to unlock it, just to give the owner enough time to erase the data on a potentially stolen or lost phone. Nobody, I mean NOBODY, is going to wait 15 days before remotely erasing their phone. But then again, when the BL is unlocked, it will automatically erase all the data anyway, so perhaps my point is moot.
hello,
Is it possible to only allow fingerprint unlock on my device?
Currently as far as I can see a pin or pattern is still required.
It would like to get rid of that.
Thanks.
Need pin to enable Fingerprint unlock. No way that I know to get round it.
Ni u can't and it is for good. If you burn your finger u can not unlock your phone, if you somehow brake the fingerprint sensor, u can not unlock your phone. You can only fingerprint and once in 72 hours it asks for pin so u can not forget it. That's it and this is how it should be
Gowcoizer said:
You can only fingerprint and once in 72 hours it asks for pin so u can not forget it.
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Since an earlier MIUI update this year my F1 requires entering the PIN every boot/reboot. After that the fingerprint reader works fine until the next reboot. And I recently unlocked the F1 and found the face scanner is finally working so I switched to it. Sadly, same reboot/enter PIN requirement as the fingerprint reader. Interesting that you're getting 72 hour intervals Gowcoizer. Is there a setting for that interval?
Cheers from soggy Thailand!
So I just got this phone 3 days ago and face unlock not working
The strange thing if I reset the phone fc unlock will work a little then will go
Also when I use different user the face unlock works
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