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Whenever I can I try to use software to lock my Nexus 6P (running Marshmallow 6.0 with Nexus Imprint Fingerprint Scanner) (to save the power button) - all of the non-root apps that I've tried including "Screen Off and Lock" lock the device, but then I cannot unlock it again using the fingerprint sensor. I have to manually input my pattern/password after touching the sensor, which kind of defeats the purpose. For some reason Android will require a password and not let you unlock with fingerprint if you turn off and lock the screen with such apps. Any thoughts? Any fix ideas? I've already emailed Katecca the Developer of "Screen Off and Lock" asking for help.

Waking/Unlocking is so effortless on the N6P with the fingerprint scanner i'm looking for an effortless way to lock it without having to press the power button. And i like my 2 minute screen lock timeout so i don't want to shorten it. A "Double Tap" or other gesture to lock and off the screen would be great. Especially for the N6P which is a HUGE phone the power button is not always easy to navigate to - especially with the volume buttons so close.

* credit to Yangumasuta on reddit.
 
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There are several threads on this topic elsewhere. There doesn't seem to be a solution at this time.
 
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i would love to be able to turn the screen off and lock with the fingerprint scanner. hence - we would never have to touch the power button.
 
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Bigal77 said:
Except when phone is on a table right? Double tap to wake would be sweet for those occasions
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As I only wanted to lock the phone with double tap i didn't see the point in trying double tap to wake as I use fingerprint to wake
On nova launcher it only works on the prime paid for version





Gekko2 said:
Greenify solution not working for me. password still required and Nexus Imprint broken after sleep to unlock.
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NCguy said:
Same issue as Gekko2. This is not a solution if you enable fingerprints.
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So can anyone else confirm.... I don't have 6p yet

Does setting up greenify double tap to lock and using fingerprint to unlock work properly?

Using nova or any other launcher that allows for gestures

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Greenify Developer himself says it doesn't work. claiming that it does is just wasting everyone's time -

Terrence Sheflin
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Question: I installed Greenify on my Nexus 6P looking to use the "Hibernate + Lock" shortcut on double tap. It works fine, except I can't unlock it by using the fingerprint scanner! It forces me to enter my PIN no matter what. Any ideas?

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That's a known issue since Lollipop, due to lacking an API to lock the device without breaking the Smart Lock. I think the finger-print unlock works the same way as Smart Lock. See

https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=79735

https://plus.google.com/communities/103850238949791125024
 
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Gekko2 said:
Greenify Developer himself says it doesn't work. claiming that it does is just wasting everyone's time -

Terrence Sheflin
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Oct 28, 2015
Question: I installed Greenify on my Nexus 6P looking to use the "Hibernate + Lock" shortcut on double tap. It works fine, except I can't unlock it by using the fingerprint scanner! It forces me to enter my PIN no matter what. Any ideas?

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Oct 30, 2015
That's a known issue since Lollipop, due to lacking an API to lock the device without breaking the Smart Lock. I think the finger-print unlock works the same way as Smart Lock. See https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=79735

https://plus.google.com/communities/103850238949791125024
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Well all I can tell you is that it definitely does work on my 6p
Double tap to sleep and fingerprint to wake
All I did was follow what it said to do

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chubby65 said:
Well all I can tell you is that it definitely does work on my 6p
Double tap to sleep and fingerprint to wake
All I did was follow what it said to do
Are any of you guys rooted?
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chubby65 said:
Well all I can tell you is that it definitely does work on my 6p
Double tap to sleep and fingerprint to wake
All I did was follow what it said to do

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And you don't have to enter a pin? We know it works but having to enter a pin is the issue

Also.... What steps? Is there a workaround?

Thanks

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Bigal77 said:
And you don't have to enter a pin? We know it works but having to enter a pin is the issue

Also.... What steps? Is there a workaround?

Thanks

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Only have to enter pin when I've rebooted the phone
I just loaded all the images in that gallery and followed what it said step by step instructions are included in the link don't know if it made a difference that I already have Nova Prime launcher and greenify already installed mate

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    Gekko2
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    Whenever I can I try to use software to lock my Nexus 6P (running Marshmallow 6.0 with Nexus Imprint Fingerprint Scanner) (to save the power button) - all of the non-root apps that I've tried including "Screen Off and Lock" lock the device, but then I cannot unlock it again using the fingerprint sensor. I have to manually input my pattern/password after touching the sensor, which kind of defeats the purpose. For some reason Android will require a password and not let you unlock with fingerprint if you turn off and lock the screen with such apps. Any thoughts? Any fix ideas? I've already emailed Katecca the Developer of "Screen Off and Lock" asking for help.

    Waking/Unlocking is so effortless on the N6P with the fingerprint scanner i'm looking for an effortless way to lock it without having to press the power button. And i like my 2 minute screen lock timeout so i don't want to shorten it. A "Double Tap" or other gesture to lock and off the screen would be great. Especially for the N6P which is a HUGE phone the power button is not always easy to navigate to - especially with the volume buttons so close.

    * credit to Yangumasuta on reddit.
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    dpj52190 said:
    confirming greenify + nova doesn't work. I've tried many apps to turn screen off but none of them work with nexus 5x/6p.
    also tried nova's build in lock screen and that didn't work either.

    main problem is that while turning the screen on. the device asks for pattern/pin which is counter productive.

    the only thing left to test is cataclysm rom which has swipe to sleep feature. I hope that won't interfere with imprint. alternatively chroma rom should have that feature too.
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    If you're rooted Nova screen off option works fine without locking the the device. There is an option under advanced settings in Nova (see screenshot) to have the screen lock work in root mode. That way it stops from actually locking the phone and only turns off the screen.
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    Gekko2
    Gekko2
    per another user -

    This app is working fine to turn screen off, and is compatible with SmartLock. It requires root permissions.

    Screen Off for Root Users
    RYO Software

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ryosoftware.screenoff
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    Gekko2
    Gekko2
    travishamockery said:
    Thanks for the heads up. Tried it, takes 10 seconds to lock the phone and it kinda lags you from turning it back on quickly if you forgot to do something. It does work though, hopefully they can make it work a bit quicker in the future.
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    Gravity Screen works a little faster. it has "Smart Lock support: It's a workaround to make the Smart lock feature work fine on devices with Lollipop." be sure to turn it on in the App settings.

    also - it allows you to select "Lock" Shortcut as a Nova Gesture. requires Paid Version.

    Gravity Screen - On/Off
    Plexnor

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexnor.gravityscreenofffree&hl=en
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    MontAlbert
    i used a Tasker task, which uses AutoInput Root and simulated a press of the power button - set the double tap on nova homescreen to that. works perfectly
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