{"id":18159,"date":"2017-05-20T12:36:22","date_gmt":"2017-05-20T07:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/?p=18159"},"modified":"2017-05-20T12:36:22","modified_gmt":"2017-05-20T07:06:22","slug":"6-handy-use-cases-fingerprint-scanner-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wikitechy.com\/technology\/6-handy-use-cases-fingerprint-scanner-android\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Handy Use Cases of Fingerprint Scanner on Android"},"content":{"rendered":"

Biometric verification on shopper gadgets ran standard with the entry of iPhone 5s and its unique finger impression sensor named “TouchID”. The Android cell phone producers like Samsung, LG rushed to stick to this same pattern however Google just began supporting unique mark scanners a year ago with Android 6.0 Marshmallow. All things considered, preferable late over never and on account of Android’s local usage, application developers too have begun executing it in their applications, which has ensured that unique finger impression scanners are to be sure valuable and not only a trick. In this way, in the event that you purchased a fresh out of the plastic new Android cell phone that packs in a fingerprint reader, here are 6 ways it can come in exceptionally convenient:<\/p>\n

1. Authenticate purchases on Google Play Store<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Authenticating app & game purchases on Google Play Store is important because otherwise, even a kid playing a game on your device can go ahead and accidentally purchase something. Previously, Play Store would let you confirm your purchases by entering your Google account password. However, it can be a lengthy process and that\u2019s when a fingerprint scanner comes in handy. You can simply\u00a0go to the Play Store Settings and enable \u201cfingerprint authentication\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0and the next time you make a purchase; you can easily authenticate it with your fingerprint.<\/p>\n

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2. Checkout with Android Pay<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

We are all aware of Google\u2019s Android Pay platform that lets you use your credit card to make purchases without ever taking out your wallet. Well, what makes it even more effortless is the fingerprint scanner integration. Instead of verifying a payment with a PIN or password, you can\u00a0simply use your fingerprint to quickly verify a payment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

So, basically, if you are buying something in a store, you can simply tap your phone with the terminal and Android Pay will pop-up for the payment verification and then, you can use your fingerprint to confirm it. \u00a0Other than Android Pay, there are third-party payment services like\u00a0Mint Bills<\/a>,\u00a0Robinhood<\/a>\u00a0etc. that incorporate support for fingerprint\u00a0sensors.<\/p>\n

3. Lock apps with your fingerprint<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Using a fingerprint to unlock a locked app on Android should be way more efficient than entering a PIN\u00a0or a pattern and while Android does not let you\u00a0lock\/unlock individual apps via the fingerprint sensor<\/strong>, you can do so via a third party app. App lockers like\u00a0App Lock: Fingerprint & Password<\/a>, Privacy Ace AppLock,\u00a0Fingerprint security<\/a>\u00a0let you easily\u00a0unlock your apps with your fingerprint.<\/p>\n

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4. Password managers<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Password managers\u00a0are apps that let you store all your passwords in a single, secure place. While these apps are generally very secure, fingerprint authentication in Android\u00a0makes things even better. Having a fingerprint lock should make sure that no one simply goes ahead and sees your passwords. Also,\u00a0these apps let you login everywhere using your fingerprint sensor<\/strong>, be it other apps or webpages on Chrome. There are various password manager apps that support fingerprint authentication including\u00a0LastPass<\/a>,\u00a0Authenticator Plus<\/a>,\u00a0Keeper<\/a>\u00a0and more.<\/p>\n

5. Banking<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Banking apps are something that we use a lot to make our payments and transactions but entering our password every time to enter the app can be a hassle. Also, what if our phone gets stolen and the thief somehow manages to get inside the app. It\u2019s scary, right? Well, not anymore, thanks to fingerprint scanners.\u00a0Most banking apps have started integrating the fingerprint sensor<\/strong>, so that you can\u00a0make transactions with a tap to the sensor. Not all banking apps support it\u00a0yet but with most new Android smartphones featuring a fingerprint scanner, they should\u00a0be doing it soon.<\/p>\n

6. Smart home\u00a0integration<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

Home automation is quickly gaining prominence and there are\u00a0plethora of smart home devices\u00a0and home security devices that work through an Android app. So, wouldn\u2019t it be great if it worked with the fingerprint scanner? While we are yet to see smart home apps supporting fingerprint scanners, we really hope to see them implement it soon. Having\u00a0fingerprint authentication on smart home control apps should make things breezier yet secure.<\/p>\n[ad type=”banner”]\n

Which is your favorite use case of fingerprint scanner on Android?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

If you have been using a new Android smartphone with a fingerprint scanner, chances are, you might only be using it to lock\/unlock your smartphone. Well, there\u00a0is definitely much more you can do with it and\u00a0we can expect the uses to grow\u00a0even more, as fingerprint scanner packing smartphones become<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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