Re:Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, U...
by OkayPhysicist on Thursday April 18, 2024 @05:39PM
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Stock Android doesn't have a shortcut to disable thumbprint, to my knowledge, but it does require passcode on reboot. So a long hold of the power button would avoid this 5th amendment loophole.
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Re:Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, U...
by neurostimulant on Thursday April 18, 2024 @09:46PM
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My android phone would refuse to unlock with biometrics and requires pin unlock every 24h. Is that manufacturer-specific feature?