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You can have fingerprint security on any Android smartphone – here's how

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By Preslav Kateliev

Published: Oct 01, 2015, 7:10 AM

You can have fingerprint security on any Android smartphone – here's how

Ah, biometric locking. Made famous by iPhone 5s and its Touch ID fingerprint sensor, a lot of manufacturers add this type of security to their top-class smartphones nowadays, and users have even come to expect it. Still, there are a few flagships out there that lack the feature, not to mention that there are countless other smartphones, which are not in the top-tier level, and don't have a sensor.

Of course, you can always expect an Android app developer to try and bring interesting features to more people – even if there are hardware limitations. And yes, there is already an app that will scan your fingerprint and let you lock specific apps with it. The software is still in development and actual phone lock / unlock is listed as “coming soon”. For now, you can use it to secure some of your sensitive apps. Let's see how all that works!

How to fingerprint-lock apps on any Android device

There you go, folks. It's not the fastest working fingerprint scanner, but it's fun to toy around with, and you can use it to lock a sensitive app, which you open rarely.

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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