Disable fingerprint reader while unlocked and while no authentication is pending

[Ivaylo Hubanov 13]

Hey guys,

It turns out that fingerprint reader is placed in a very inconvenient place, so while holding my phone with right hand, it constantly gets triggered from my palm...

Is it possible to disable while phone is unlocked and while it is not expecting me to authenticate using the finger?

[brunoais 334]

PRO¹-X? No software has been made for that but maybe it can be added to fxservice?

https://community.fxtec.com/topic/2842-fx-service-smart-case-for-pro1/?do=findComment&comment=46138

Or maybe it can be requested to be added to the android base image...

Edited August 24, 2022 by brunoais

[EskeRahn 5,471]

This is not a solution, but just saying that if you use a shell or flip-case, a bonus is that it practically eliminate the inadvertent touches.

We have had discussion on this on the pro1 as well in here years back BTW, and without sounding like an apple echo of "You are holding it wrong", it is also a matter of getting used to how to hold it.
If used primarily in landscape it is the perfect placement for reaching with the right index finger.

Maybe a simpler solution would be to have the fingerprint-reader only active in landscape, when the device is unlocked? Personally I would not mind the rotation for authenticating something.
A switch for selecting that does not sound too complex.

[VaZso 1,998]

8 hours ago, EskeRahn said:

This is not a solution, but just saying that if you use a shell or flip-case, a bonus is that it practically eliminate the inadvertent touches.

I can agree on that based on own experience.

[Logan 22]

I ran into this the bit I used it.  I found the location great in both landscape and portrait.  Though I noticed that I had to tap the power button before I could finger print unlock...was it just me?

[Ivaylo Hubanov 13]

Would be nice to disable fingerprint reader while it is not required for unlock or authenticate...

I'm having trouble when holding the phone with right hand and typing on the keyboard... My palm seems to trigger fingerprint reads all the time which causes flickering and strange behavior.

I know it's the perfect place for landscape mode, but come on... It's a mobile after all... I would really like to not use the physical keyboard, just to say hi to someone or type short answers like Yes, No...

Also I don't see any good reason for keeping active this sensor all the time while it's not even required.

Edited August 25, 2022 by Ivaylo Hubanov

[Logan 22]

I just tested and on my Pixel 2XL (LinageOS 18.1) I do not get anything from the finger print scanner when it's not being requested, so I am thinking this is a change they could make in software/firmware...or wait until LinageOS comes to the phone.