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Apps that support Face Unlock-Post them here!
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Apps that support Face Unlock-Post them here!

PaulQ 2 weeks ago 118

I was just setting up Microsoft Authenticator and discovered it supports face unlock Cool! If you find an app that does, post it here. Two more. . LastPass Citi ,I don't have a P4 but I got an update for Enpass Password Manager today and in the update notes it said face unlock was added for…

Face Unlock - Improvement??
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Face Unlock - Improvement??

dalydose 1 month ago 7

I haven't seen anyone talk about the face unlocking, security feature. Did they improve it, so that it can't be unlocked with a simple photo? ,All there is on the front is a camera. So, no they didn't. ,Thats a good question , haven't heard anything, probably once people get in their hands would…

Face Unlock Problems
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Face Unlock Problems

mustang7757 3 months ago 14

Anyone have this issue are not alone . ,I always face my problems....it's almost like looking in the mirror. ,I turned off my Screen lock for a while. The Face Unlock was driving me nuts. I hope the issue gets fixed soon. I still believe that the finger print unlock was the best unlocking featu…

Apps that support Face Unlock-Post them here!
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Apps that support Face Unlock-Post them here!

khalinguyen191999 5 months ago 2

I was just setting up Microsoft Authenticator and discovered it supports face unlock Cool! If you find an app that does, post it here. Two more. . LastPass Citi ,Welcome to Android Central! Are you talking about the Pixel 4's face unlock, or some other phone's face unlock feature? , As a me…

Face Recognition not working well since Android 11 update
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Face Recognition not working well since Android 11 update

poit57 1 month ago 6

Has anyone else had this issue? I got the Android 11 update about 2 weeks ago on my S20, and since then, I've noticed that face recognition often says that my face doesn't match or it appears to not even attempt to scan my face . I've tried deleting and re-registering my face several times. T…

These apps support the Google Pixel 4's face unlock feature
Your face is your password

These apps support the Google Pixel 4's face unlock feature

Joe Maring 8 months ago 16

The Pixel 4 is the first Android phone to widely support face unlock with app logins. Here are all of the apps that already work with it or have been confirmed to do so in a future update!…

Missing the Fingerprint Reader since I can't Face Unlock wearing a mask...
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Missing the Fingerprint Reader since I can't Face Unlock wearing a mask...

Emperor 7 months ago 29

Consider our current pandemic, I'm wearing a mask when I run errands for elderly family members. Naturally, with the mask on, face unlocks doesn't work so I'm constantly swiping pattern to unlock. Now I'm really missing the fingerprint reader. Might be the only one ... But I'm hoping they bring i…

I can finally love the Pixel 4's face unlock, thanks to dramatically improved app support
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I can finally love the Pixel 4's face unlock, thanks to dramatically improved app support

Andrew Martonik 8 months ago 18

The Pixel 4's face unlock has always been technologically impressive, but weak app support held it back. Now that all of my favorite apps support the feature, I can truly enjoy it.

WhatsApp for Android may soon let you unlock with your face
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WhatsApp for Android may soon let you unlock with your face

Babu Mohan 4 months ago

WhatsApp may soon add face unlock support to its Android app. While the feature is currently in development, it is expected to be available in a future update.…

Unlocked Google Pixel 4a deal gets you $30 in instant savings today only
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Unlocked Google Pixel 4a deal gets you $30 in instant savings today only

Adam Oram 2 months ago

The Pixel 4a features a 5.81-inch OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a 3140mAh battery. Plus, it's fitted with a 12.2MP rear camera and 8MP front-facing camera.

Face Unlock
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Face Unlock

AnnDroid 1 year ago 19

I'm getting frustrated. Face unlock works some of the time. Most of the time I have to pick up the phone double tap to screen, it asked me to swipe up to unlock. I'm really starting to miss my Pixel 2 XL and it's finger unlock. I have a Fitbit, it's paired with the phone and in Security I have it…

Huge Watch Face
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Huge Watch Face

Thomas Hemetri 1 month ago

Hi, I realeased a new watch face: High readability, with a lot of free features You can extend the experience by unlocking the premium access, and fully benefit from the watch face I tried to make it as readable as possible, with big text. This should help people with reading glasses…

Face unlock for outlook??
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Face unlock for outlook??

vhl71 10 months ago 3

I'm surprised to see there is no face unlock for outlook on android. Overall there is more business outlook users on android than iOS worldwide and Microsoft didn't get this updated for android? Anyone has any info on this? ,Quite a few apps still don't support Android face unlock....the My Ver…

The Pixel 4's face unlock now has that vital security feature it was missing at launch
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The Pixel 4's face unlock now has that vital security feature it was missing at launch

Joe Maring 10 months ago 14

Ever since it launched back in October 2019, the Pixel 4's face unlock has had a serious security vulnerability. Thanks to the April 2020 security patch, it's finally being addressed.

Face ID Mask lets you use face unlock while protecting you from viruses
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Face ID Mask lets you use face unlock while protecting you from viruses

Jason England 1 year ago 1

Resting Risk Face will sell you an N95 respiratory mask with your face on it that will let you use face unlock on your phone for $40.…

LG V60 Face Unlock?
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LG V60 Face Unlock?

sushiguy732 8 months ago 7

So... Love my new V60 and I went to setup face unlock and I can't find the setting. I know where it's supposed to be but it's not there. Any advice? ,V60 has no face recognition , I discovered that and it's strange. Good news is they can enable it via a software update. ,I was under the im…

Is the Galaxy S20's face unlock secure?
Not quite

Is the Galaxy S20's face unlock secure?

Harish Jonnalagadda 11 months ago

The Galaxy S20 has a face unlock feature, but it isn't as secure as biometric authentication. Facial recognition relies on the software as the S20 lacks dedicated hardware like the Pixel 4, and as such you're better off using the fingerprint reader.…

Face unlock without swiping?
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Face unlock without swiping?

Nodnerb 9 months ago 1

Is there a way to use face unlock so I don't have to swipe after my face is recognised? On my note 10+ I can double tap screen, as soon as the camera recognises me the phone goes to the homescreen. With my s6 I have to double tap, face unlock, and then still swipe to get to the homescreen. Any wa…

The Pixel 4's face unlock is finally getting an update to make it more secure
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The Pixel 4's face unlock is finally getting an update to make it more secure

Michael Allison 11 months ago 3

Google is preparing to improve the Pixel 4's Face Unlock with a new security feature that requires your eyes to be open. This means that you can't get into people's phones when they're sleeping anymore, so you're now a little safer from snoops with no sense of boundaries.

April update - Require eyes open for face unlock available
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April update - Require eyes open for face unlock available

bhatech 10 months ago 38

Google has now added the require eyes open for face unlock option in the April security update. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200406/e23903eb…

Pixel 4 face unlock
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Pixel 4 face unlock

vhl71 10 months ago 4

Just bought a new pixel 4 xl. Previous iPhone user. 2 Main issues so far 1. What's the equivalent of iPhone's face ID ? I understand not all apps are face ID enabled. But is there a way to auto populate the passwords with face ID ? Right now if in-store the passwords using google it automatica…

Just Tried Face Unlock For the First Time...
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Just Tried Face Unlock For the First Time...

Morty2264 11 months ago 12

And I didn't hate it. It's a little strange that you still need to swipe up on the lockscreen to officially unlock the phone; but this helps ward off against accidental unlocking. I imagine it'll be handy for when I'm in a hurry and may not have a steady finger on my screen. I do like that Samsu…

face unlock bug
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face unlock bug

henryfool3 11 months ago 6

So I see that the drop was supposed to address the bug where the lock icon is unlocked but you're still on the lock screen and need to go back to get to the home screen. I'm still having that issue. Anyone else having this problem? ,Do you mean you just need to turn on the setting where you byp…

Pixel 4's face unlock is inexplicably broken for some users
If it's not one thing it's another

Pixel 4's face unlock is inexplicably broken for some users

Michael Allison 1 year ago 20

Some Google Pixel 4 users are reporting issues with face unlock since the November 2019 update. Affected units no longer let users log-in with biometric authentication, leaving only the options of PINs, patterns, and passwords.

O-Xyde Watch Face
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O-Xyde Watch Face

Thomas Hemetri 4 months ago 6

Hi, I released a new watch face: O-Xyde Watch Face Try it with its free version and customize colors, date & hour format, and a lot of other features. And if you like it, you can unlock the premium features to access to all settings: complications, custom shortcuts, secondary timezone, blend…

Face Unlock Not Working - "Can't Verify Face"
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Face Unlock Not Working - "Can't Verify Face"

ca_jordan 1 year ago 24

Face Unlock worked fine for 3 months on my 4XL until last week. Kept getting notifications to reenroll face data. So I did and now it doesn't work at all. "Can't Verify Face, Please Try Again." I've deleted and reentered face data 3 times. Restared phone. Anyone else have this issue? ,This appear…

It's ridiculous that the Pixel 4's been out for two months but only a handful of apps use face unlock
Not enough

It's ridiculous that the Pixel 4's been out for two months but only a handful of apps use face unlock

Andrew Martonik 1 year ago 8

Much has been made about many aspects of the Pixel 4 that hinder its usability. But one thorn that's continually poked at my side since first receiving my Pixel 4 XL has been weak app support for face unlock authentication.

Do you like the Pixel 4's face unlock?
Use your face

Do you like the Pixel 4's face unlock?

Joe Maring 1 year ago 7

Face unlock on the Pixel 4 is fast and secure, but the rollout for app support has been pretty slow. Overall, how are you liking the Pixel 4's face unlock?…

How to make your Fingerprint scanner and face recognition faster!!!
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How to make your Fingerprint scanner and face recognition faster!!!

Jesus Delgadillo 4 months ago 7

Go to your apps>system apps>com.samsung.android.biometrics and turn off battery optimization for that specific system app For Face do the same but under "FaceService" Those who read my post from a couple weeks ago where I stated I had issues with my face recognition after last update, this was my…

What does Trusted Face do? Does it have something to do with the camera?
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What does Trusted Face do? Does it have something to do with the camera?

Android Central Question 3 months ago 2

While going through the apps on my Lg, I saw this Trusted Face app. Is it for facial recognition or does it have to do with the camera? ,It was for facial recognition but is no longer supported as it wasn't very secure eg a device could be opened by showing it a photograph of the user. ,That prob…

Face unlock
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Face unlock

donebrasko 1 year ago 3

Is the fingerprint sensor the only way to unlock the phone besides pin or swipe? Does it still unlock using the front camera? ,Yes, depending on the phone. Which do you have? ,I assume asking about the Note 10/10+ ,It still has face unlock, but not the iris scanner.…

Apps that work with Face Unlock in the UK?
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Apps that work with Face Unlock in the UK?

psteve2005 1 year ago 7

Hi all. Does anyone know which apps are working with face unlock on the Pixel 4 in the UK yet? I’ve reached out to a few banks and credit card companies over the last few weeks - no response from any of them! I’ve had every Pixel Edit: You made me curious, so I looked.

Pixel 4 face unlock
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Pixel 4 face unlock

Djmooty 10 months ago 2

The April 5 security update finally fixed face unlock on my Pixel 4. Had to reset it up and chose eyes must be open. So great to have it working again after 3 months. ,Glad you have it working again. Mine has always worked great since day 1 and IMO it's one of the best features on this device, f…

How's the 4XL holding up?
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How's the 4XL holding up?

Theot 2 days ago 28

Curious how everyone else still rocking a 4XL is feeling about it. I've had bit a a rocky road with mine. Bought it last spring for $500 on sale at best buy, two months later the battery died. Got a new battery under warranty, another two months later battery dies again. Google replaced the…

Pixel 4's face unlock is getting eye detection in the 'coming months'
Something is better than nothing

Pixel 4's face unlock is getting eye detection in the 'coming months'

Harish Jonnalagadda 1 year ago 9

In its current state, the Pixel 4 face unlock system doesn't require you to look at the screen to unlock the phone. Google is changing that, but the feature won't be available for a few months.…

Unlocking when Edge Panel active
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Unlocking when Edge Panel active

Lenny555 5 months ago 3

Hello all My daughter has discovered that when the edge panel is active and you swipe on the lock screen the phone unlocks and you can use the phone as normal. When edge panel not active this doesnt happen. Anyway to have the edge panel only when in the phone unlocked and not on lock screen.…

This is how the Pixel 4's super-fast face unlock actually works
Infrared magic

This is how the Pixel 4's super-fast face unlock actually works

Jerry Hildenbrand 1 year ago 7

The Pixel 4 is a lot of things but its radar-powered face unlock is very impressive.

Face unlock on pixel 4 is disabled as soon as MobileIron is enabled
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Face unlock on pixel 4 is disabled as soon as MobileIron is enabled

Android Central Question 1 year ago 10

Set up pixel originally, face unlock works fine, as soon as I installed and enabled MobielIron by login with my company email account. face unlock stopped working, 'Use face unlock for' / unlocking your phone is set to disable and grayed out. Once I disabled MobileIron app, face unlock is wor…

Google's Pixel 4 face unlock feature may be faster than Face ID

Google's Pixel 4 face unlock feature may be faster than Face ID

Daniel Bader 1 year ago 4

Here's how Google's Pixel 4 face unlock feature will work, based on leaked marketing materials.

Secure Face unlock on Android 10
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Secure Face unlock on Android 10

neil74 1 year ago

Does anybody know if the 3D face unlock on the Mate 20 Pro is hooked into the new biometrics on android 10? E.g usable to unlock apps that support secure face unlock.…

How to optimize Face Unlock on the Pixel 4
Face unlock all the things

How to optimize Face Unlock on the Pixel 4

Joe Maring 1 year ago

The Pixel 4's face unlock is one of the phone's most noteworthy features. Here are a few tips on how to optimize it for the best possible experience!…

Giving the Pixel 4 an 'eyes open' Face Unlock setting is more placebo than precaution
Can't take my eyes off of you

Giving the Pixel 4 an 'eyes open' Face Unlock setting is more placebo than precaution

Jerry Hildenbrand 1 year ago 13

Adding an easily defeated setting to Face Unlock doesn't change anything except our perceptions. But those are important, too.

Samsung's version of Android 10 will beef up its face unlock security
Blink once for yes

Samsung's version of Android 10 will beef up its face unlock security

Nicholas Sutrich 1 year ago 8

The latest Android 10 beta for the Galaxy S10 shows that Samsung is getting serious about face unlock.

How has this phone held up?
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How has this phone held up?

Orangejuicizzle 2 weeks ago 2

Hi Everyone, I was an original buyer of this device but sold it after a bit . Has it held up at all? Like, is it getting updated like normal? I would love to come back to the Nokia pond, I'm a little worried about the software commitment though since that's a major selling point for the br…

Leaked Google Pixel 4 promo images highlight Motion Sense and face unlock features
Another leak

Leaked Google Pixel 4 promo images highlight Motion Sense and face unlock features

Babu Mohan 1 year ago 8

Google Pixel 4 marketing images highlighting key features such as Motion Sense and Face Unlock have been leaked online.

Nov. 1 All Biometric Authentication Must Include Face Unlock
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Nov. 1 All Biometric Authentication Must Include Face Unlock

ricflairwoo2 1 year ago 51

Lack of a fingerprint reader was a concern as well. With many of the apps I use leveraging this form of biometric authentication, I thought it would be months before Android app developers actually got around to adding face unlock since there’s only one Android phone on the market with it. Go…

Contractors reportedly targeted homeless people for testing Pixel 4 face unlock
Look Out

Contractors reportedly targeted homeless people for testing Pixel 4 face unlock

Jason England 1 year ago 48

After speaking with contractors who conducted the field research for Google's new face unlock, it was revealed they were told to target the homeless, people with darker skin, and even mislead people about the purpose of the test.…

Pixel 4 marketing video shows how face unlock works for payments
Pay with your face

Pixel 4 marketing video shows how face unlock works for payments

Joe Maring 1 year ago 2

More marketing videos for the Pixel 4 have surfaced, this time giving us our first look at how the phone's face unlock feature works for authorizing payments.

Face Unlock Update? Are they going to fix the eyes shut issue?
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Face Unlock Update? Are they going to fix the eyes shut issue?

PaulQ 1 year ago 6

I haven't heard anything about Google fixing Face Unlock so it doesn't work when your eyes are shut. Have you? I'm not starting a thread about whether or not it's important. I am just curious if you've heard anything about it lately. ,The last I heard , was going take few months or future update…

why can't I unlock my moto e6?
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why can't I unlock my moto e6?

Android Central Question 4 months ago 4

I am new to smartphones. Activated yesterday, was manually transferring contacts. Later found the phone locked onto phone dialing face, cannot unlock. White strip says "Moto Actions:. Please help! Thanks. ,Is this on the lock screen? I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as…

The FPS is fast!
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The FPS is fast!

jamezr 1 month ago 13

The new FPS is blazing fast!! , The new FPS is blazing fast!! Wow...! Honestly, a big part of holding off on the S20 was cause of the problems with the FPS. So happy Samsung updated it in the S21. Between this and face unlock, the S21+ will be ready for the COVID/mask world we're in. ,Ca…

OneDrive for Android now lets you unlock with your face. Yes, yours.
Face Powers, Activate!

OneDrive for Android now lets you unlock with your face. Yes, yours.

Dan Thorp-Lancaster 11 months ago

OneDrive for Android added a new security method with its latest update: your face. The app now allows you access your files using face unlock if you have a device that supports that feature.

Face Unlock and Finger Unlock gone!!!
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Face Unlock and Finger Unlock gone!!!

Mike Messiah 1 year ago 61

So my Dad uses a Galaxy Note 10 Plus. He works at a high level judiciary position i cant mention, so information stored on his phone are govt. classified stuffs. Security is very vital. He is almost 70 , so memorising pins and password is not his thing. Therefore he uses Face Unlock/Face ID f…

Latest Pixel 4 XL leak shows off new camera app UI and face unlock
The floodgates are open

Latest Pixel 4 XL leak shows off new camera app UI and face unlock

Harish Jonnalagadda 1 year ago 9

Another day, another Pixel 4 leak. This time we're getting an early look at the camera features and face unlock.…

Constant "no match" face recognition unlock fails
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Constant "no match" face recognition unlock fails

Jesus Delgadillo 7 months ago 13

So I'm getting this annoying issue that I've experienced since the S9+ and S10+ where the phone struggles to unlock through face recognition even though im in clear light. I redid my face shot outside in plain daylight and still does it. The symptoms are: either it just says "no match" immediatel…

Compax Watch Face
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Compax Watch Face

Thomas Hemetri 6 months ago

Hi, I realeased a new watch face: High readability, with You can , and fully benefit from the watch face I hope that you will like it!…

Verizon Note 2 working STRAIGHT TALK AT&T SIM WORKING MMS?
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Verizon Note 2 working STRAIGHT TALK AT&T SIM WORKING MMS?

Zach Mitchell2 2 weeks ago 12

EDIT; tested MMS and MMS picture msging DOES work. i bought the att micro sim from straight talk for my verizon note 2. my note 2 is unlocked and rooted...i found a very easy one click method that did everything for me, just cant remeber where, it was somewhere that was talking about the firs

Face unlock will change your everyday relationship with your phone
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Face unlock will change your everyday relationship with your phone

PaulQ 1 year ago 12

I have now spent 24 hours with my 4XL. Wow. This is going to take some getting used to. Face unlock changed the way I interact with my phone and I am going to need a couple more days to develop some brand new behaviors. After day one, I have two observations... It's easy to unlock it when y…

Is the Pixel 4's Face Unlock secure?
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Is the Pixel 4's Face Unlock secure?

Jerry Hildenbrand 1 year ago

Is unlocking your phone with your face really secure? Yes. And no. Mostly yes.

Update and Nova gestures screen lock issue
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Update and Nova gestures screen lock issue

steve_ma 1 month ago 14

Just got the new update. Wondering if anyone has any ideas on the following: My S10+ does have a security certificate from my office which requires a 4 digit pin. I rarely if ever needed it unless I rebooted the phone or my biometrics locks were acting funky and I tried them a few too many…

Face unlock is actually pretty great once you make it past the initial shock
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Face unlock is actually pretty great once you make it past the initial shock

PaulQ 1 year ago 6

I admit - I was questioning this whole face unlock thing, even feeling a little disappointment, as I started using my P4XL. I even posted here how it seemed to be unlocking when I would prefer it not to. I see several threads complaining about it from various angles. I got my phone on day one. N…

Google confirms Pixel 4 face unlock and air gestures in teaser video
Look Ma No Hands

Google confirms Pixel 4 face unlock and air gestures in teaser video

Joe Maring 1 year ago 15

After sharing an official render of the Pixel 4, Google's now uploaded a teaser video of the phone — this time highlighting a face unlock feature and gestures that allow you to control the phone without touching it.

Face unlock works when your eyes are closed (ugh)
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Face unlock works when your eyes are closed (ugh)

PaulQ 1 year ago 66

Just read this tidbit - In its current form, face unlock works when your eyes are closed. So, someone can just hold it up to your face. This is unfortunate. I don't have any immediate concern that someone in my family will stick my phone in front of my face in the middle of the night, it's a mat…

Citi app supports face unlock but indicates it's fingerprint authentication
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Citi app supports face unlock but indicates it's fingerprint authentication

PaulQ 1 year ago 1

This might be what we are in for with some apps during the transition to face unlock. I just went to set up my Citibank app and it asked me if I wanted to turn on fingerprint access so I did. Played with it. Everything on screen talks about a fingerprint but it's definitely using face unlock. I…

Face unlock died after latest update
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Face unlock died after latest update

Norad2000x 1 year ago 1

Hey Palm users! I'm running a PVG-100 on Verizon, and recently they pushed out a mandatory update. My software version's now 1AMD. Ever since that installed, face unlock stopped working. Have any of you guys had this same experience? ,Never mind...wiped face data, restarted the phone, re-set the…

Which secure apps will support Face Unlock?
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Which secure apps will support Face Unlock?

nelamvr6 1 year ago 12

I just found out that the password manager I use, LastPass, will support the Pixel 4's face unlock. That's great news for me! But what other apps will support the new security paradigm? ,That's up to the developer, unless Google makes "biometric unlock" an API to see what biometric authentic

LastPass beta now supports Face Unlock on Pixel 4
No more PINs

LastPass beta now supports Face Unlock on Pixel 4

Nicholas Sutrich 1 year ago

Thanks to a recent update, you won't have to use a PIN or password every time you need to log in with LastPass on the Pixel 4. Instead, just hit the confirm button when the phone sees your face.

Face Unlock in a darkened room?
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Face Unlock in a darkened room?

N4Newbie 1 year ago 14

I'm not sure if this has been addressed yet - will Face Unlock work in a darkened room? ,It'll work in complete darkness. The system uses two wide set IR flood emitters to illuminate your face. ,What about with sunglasses? Like aviators for example ,Works for me. ,Good to know. Thanks for the…

Pixel 4: Face unlock to lock screen or home screen?
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Pixel 4: Face unlock to lock screen or home screen?

Adam Zeis 1 year ago 15

Really enjoying the Pixel 4 XL so far, but one thing I'm hung up on is whether to have face unlock just go to the lock screen or bypass the lock screen. I feel like most times I just want to see my notifications and not necessarily unlock, so right now I don't have it set to bypass. If I want to…

Pixel 4 Face Unlock vs. Apple Face ID: How they're different and how Google's might be better
All Seeing Eye

Pixel 4 Face Unlock vs. Apple Face ID: How they're different and how Google's might be better

Jerry Hildenbrand 1 year ago 26

Both are using well-established tech to detect your face and unlock your phone, but there are some substantial differences in the hardware and the methods.

Why do I need to unlock my phone to make a call in the car?
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Why do I need to unlock my phone to make a call in the car?

Android Central Question 5 months ago 3

Since loading Beta 11 onto my Pixel 3a I have to unlock my phone yo make a call. Any ideas what I need to change on settings? Or is this a known issue? ,Welcome to Android Central! I moved this to the Android 11 forum for more specific traffic. Please register on this forum, which will allow yo…

Major Flaw in Face Unlock - You no longer have a choice
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Major Flaw in Face Unlock - You no longer have a choice

Cherenkov 1 year ago 29

I received my Pixel 4 XL yesterday. So far.. eh. Not super impressed. Face unlock is cool. However, I've already had information compromised because of it. Hear me out. I don't like gesture navigation. I keep pulling up the app drawer or app search when I'm trying to swap between active ap…

Who's bypassing the lock screen with face unlock
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Who's bypassing the lock screen with face unlock

johnnyshinta 12 months ago 25

On the one hand it's nice not to have to swipe up to get past the lock screen. On the other hand I keep opening my phone just checking the time. ,Always since launch. ,I do also , just want get in after looking no swipes . ,It can be annoying if you just want to check the time, but I prefer it to…

Can't get hole punch notification light to work? Fold 2
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Can't get hole punch notification light to work? Fold 2

BigMosley 1 month ago 8

The stock EdgeLighting and I found and downloaded EdgeLighting+ and I still cannot get the camera hole punch notification light to work on either the outer or inner screens. I assume the correct option would be "Eclipse" but when I press it nothing happens? , So I had this working which I thoug…

LastPass just updated with support for face unlock (biometrics)
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LastPass just updated with support for face unlock (biometrics)

PaulQ 1 year ago 3

I am not using the beta. I just got an update to LastPass specifically to add support for the Pixel 4 face unlock. It refers to it as "biometrics" now which I assume is their blanket term for fingerprint and face unlocking. Maybe it's Google's? Big deal. LastPass can be the temporary bridge whil…

Soli chip apparently stopped working
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Soli chip apparently stopped working

AllenAtl 2 months ago 3

Phone was working as usual most of the day. Then noticed black screen even as I reached for the phone. Restarted, charged, checked the setting, done everything short of factory refresh. Soli seems to be down. ,What about Motion Sense gestures, like when you're playing music? Are those gone as…

Is anyone else underwhelmed by the 5?
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Is anyone else underwhelmed by the 5?

swampbaby 3 months ago 139

Like the title says. I was still in the middle of paying my 3 off when the 4 came out. This month I will be finished paying it off and can get the 5 if I choose to do so. However the 5 is.....meh they don't use the latest Qualcomm processors....the camera is the same as the 3...I see that they br…

Face unlock won't work unless power button is pressed first
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Face unlock won't work unless power button is pressed first

slave 1 year ago 20

It's weird. My phone is perfect. My wife has to press the power button to get these face unlock to open the phone. Anyone else seeing this? ,is the option for the screen to wake when you get close on? ,No. It's off on both ,Oh. My. God. I just figured it out.... Lol! Oh boy. Her phone had "lift…

Face Unlock & facial hair
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Face Unlock & facial hair

Serkle K 1 year ago 9

Question about face unlock for users with beards. How well does it work for you? Pros or cons about using face unlock with facial hair? I'm thinking of using it, but I tend to grow my beard out for a few weeks at a time and then trim it down about half inch to a full inch. Will this affect th…

Pixel 4 December update adds dual-frequency GNSS support, brings improved Face Unlock
Many new features

Pixel 4 December update adds dual-frequency GNSS support, brings improved Face Unlock

Babu Mohan 1 year ago 5

The December update for Google's Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL includes a few "hidden" features and improvements.…

Face Unlock Animation
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Face Unlock Animation

chazglenn3 1 year ago 5

I have noticed that the white light that circled the front camera hole when face unlock was active is now dark and almost invisible. I haven't been able to find a setting to change it. Does anyone here know? , What color is your lockscreen wallpaper? ,It's a video wallpaper. Black then purple li…

Anyone get this forced "for your security" pattern unlock quite often?
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Anyone get this forced "for your security" pattern unlock quite often?

Jesus Delgadillo 7 months ago 13

I see this every couple hours or when I wake up in the morning from my sleep. Any reason or any way to get this to not happen so often? Verizon variant. ,I think it's supposed to do that. ,You normally use face lock? If you do, if the phone is inactive for 4 hours or every 24 hours I believe t…

I cannot decide!!
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I cannot decide!!

Leslie Hatcher 4 months ago 15

So, do I wait on the Pixel 5 or go with the 4XL? What am I missing if I go with the 4XL? ,The only thing I didn't like about the 4xl was the face unlock feature being the only unlock method other than pin. If that phone had a fingerprint sensor, I would still have it. Face unlock during covid j…

Pixel 4 face unlock
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Pixel 4 face unlock

mustang7757 10 months ago 1

Hi, Welcome! Yes plus now with April patch eye's open can be enabled only . ,…

Pixel 4 and 4 XL start receiving the December security update with face unlock improvements
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Pixel 4 and 4 XL start receiving the December security update with face unlock improvements

Babu Mohan 1 year ago 3

A week after releasing it for older Pixel phones, Google is finally rolling out the December security update for the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL.…

Face unlock not automatic when picking up phone
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Face unlock not automatic when picking up phone

Kirstein Gourlay 1 year ago 15

When my phone is on ambient display I have to tap it to get to the lock screen. Only then will Face unlock work. I have turned on motion sense and set all the options. I have got it set to bypass the lock screen and go straight to homescreen. It does not illuminate when my hand moves towards it.…

Face Unlock When Eyes are Closed
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Face Unlock When Eyes are Closed

donebrasko 1 year ago 10

I just noticed that you I can unlock my ohine with my eyes closed. Did the Android 10 update make it any more secure? ,Didn't notice this . Edit: , Your doesn't have the option to require open eyes? Mine does and it won't unlock with my eyes closed. ,Did that come in January update? , I'm no

Legend Watch Face
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Legend Watch Face

Thomas Hemetri 8 months ago

Hi, Another new watch face for collection, just released: Legend Watch Face High readability, with a lot of free features You can extend the experience by unlocking the premium access, and fully benefit from the watch face I hope that you will like it!…

Android 8 unlock screen
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Android 8 unlock screen

Brucekirkland9 7 months ago 2

I have a Motorola e5 phone. In bright light it's nearly impossible to unlock the phone as I can't see the screen well. So far it appears that smart lock options don't work . I would try trusted device but I have nothing to pair to. Something like a key fob would be perfect but I not married to…

Is there a way unlock Note20 Ultra 5G using facial recognition but wearing sun glasses ?
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Is there a way unlock Note20 Ultra 5G using facial recognition but wearing sun glasses ?

Android Central Question 5 months ago 3

I tried adding Alternate Look with sun glassed but it doesn't "detect face". ,You have answered your own question. ,I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account you can only post questions but can't reply ,Welcome to Android Central! Does it matter if you turn of…

Android 11 issues
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Android 11 issues

chevyman29 2 months ago 8

Is it just me or did 11 really ruin the pixel 4 with nova launcher ? Mine now lags returning to home . It glitches . Swiping up on a second screen doesn't switch you to home . And I'm sure I'm leaving some things out. Not to worry though d20 5g to the rescue! ,I'm not having any issues u…

Pixel 5 Pro
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Pixel 5 Pro

htcrazy 2 months ago 34

According to Tom's Guide, the Pixel 5 Pro model could be released as early as March to take on the iPhone 12 and Galaxy S21. I think I'll wait and see. ,I saw an article referring to that possibly - phone was called Pixel 6 in that article ,Google has never released a "Pro" model before, righ…

Not sure why I left
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Not sure why I left

Theot 4 months ago 22

So I went for a spin on the Samsung train for a few months with an S20 and while it was fine there were a few things that irritated me a little. Then I started having problems and discovered my carrier, a Verizon mvno doesn't support the regular S20 and it messed my SIM card up. So this past we…

Does the Motorola G7 Play use the camera (2D) for face unlock, or does it use a IR dot projector?
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Does the Motorola G7 Play use the camera (2D) for face unlock, or does it use a IR dot projector?

varamilianc 1 year ago 1

Does the Motorola G7 Play use the camera for face unlock, or does it use a flood illuminator and IR dot projector? ,See this thread:…

Swipe to unlock, pin required
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Swipe to unlock, pin required

rflores5432 11 months ago 5

I have fingerprint and face unlock set up. With my ultra, whenever it sits untouched for several hours, especially overnight, it always makes me swipe to unlock and use my pin rather than give me the option for fingerprint or face scan. Not sure if I have something set up wrong or if this is the…

The Galaxy S10 5G finally has 3D face unlock like iPhones

The Galaxy S10 5G finally has 3D face unlock like iPhones

Muhammad Jarir Kanji 1 year ago 8

Samsung has finally gotten around to using the front ToF sensor on the Galaxy S10 5G to enable a more secure facial recognition experience that's a lot more like the latest iPhones.

My S10+ phone keeps randomly unlocking?
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My S10+ phone keeps randomly unlocking?

david61983 8 months ago 7

My s10+ keeps randomly unlocking while in my pocket and starts texting and playing videos and whatnot. What can I do to fix this? I have it set to only unlock on pin or face id. Thanks ,Hi, You use Google smart lock ? Have you enable accidental touch protection? ,I have enabled touch protect…

Your bank doesn't support the Pixel 4's face unlock? This app has the solution
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Your bank doesn't support the Pixel 4's face unlock? This app has the solution

Muhammad Jarir Kanji 1 year ago 4

An app called FingerFace cleverly works around the Pixel 4's lack of a fingerprint reader — a serious pain point, given the lack of widespread support for facial recognition on many Android apps — by tricking apps into accepting your facial recognition credentials as a fingerprint scan.

Password Every Day? Turn this off?
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Password Every Day? Turn this off?

CincyGuy 6 months ago 16

So I have become super annoyed by a tiny thing, which is the requirement to put in my password every morning when I first check my phone, or after not using it for at least 4 hours. I have face unlock set as well as fingerprint, but must put in the password every single morning. I tapped on the l…

Face recognition stopped working!?
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Face recognition stopped working!?

srgonu 8 months ago 9

Face recognition stopped working after June update. When trying to unlock, I get message to restart phone to make it work but restarting didn't help. Also, trying to re-register hangs. ,Try clearing cache in recovery? ,Clearing cache didn't help ,Try in safe mode ? ,Unfortunately it didn't work…

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