Some devices put its fingerprint sensor to the same home button, the app seems to have bug that will trigger the long press home action and the fingerprint detection seems not working at all. GitHub is home to over 50 million developers working together to host and review code, manage projects, and build software together. My laptop is a hp envy x360 convertible ds-0xxx. It would also be better to not have the fingerprint code get so far on non-fingerprint devices - save some code execution there if possible and remove a line from this patch. Though I use Android 8.1.0 and the Android2KeePass port of KeePass, I am not aware that the Android fingerprint login feature has been integrated into any Android KeePass port. Since I don't use a password, pattern, etc. So what can I do to use fingerprint sensor? Read/write support for .kdbx and KeePass 2.x. KINDLE USERS: For those complaining about KindleFire or having problems other device, please keep in mind that KeePassDroid should be used in conjunction with another app - like Dropbox. Regards. Fingerprint device (Samsung A7) and non-fingerprint device (Moto G4 Play) - both Android N I try but it doesn't work. I will request a pull should that be desired =), You can give me a big thumbs down for that last one lol . privacy statement. We help with these problems (if and how we can) because we're nice people, but we also point out that the people at the 'Droid forum are more likely to know the answers to these questions than we are. I'm running the preview 3 release. Using fingerprint authentication I would remove the possibility that someone could try to monitor me typing in my password. Already on GitHub? The developers posted with the link in 2016. mkohler, The only change I'm seeing is a new toast message saying invalid key problem. Same issue on Huawei P10. Join the beta tester g+ community then (re)download it. Read/write support for .kdb and KeePass 1.x. I want it fixed or improved for you as I don't need it fixed since it works with no problem on my device. It tends to lean this way, that if one app works and one doesn't then what's the difference? Get it wrong a single time, and u gotta enter the whole thing. I have the beta installed, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. An s7 edge from 2016 is quoted as working fine so in-between 2014 and 2016 devices could have a problem and there's no telling if Samsung improved it with all devices by/during 2016. Other tests (because you never know): No internet, no cells We’ll occasionally send you account related emails. Its also not a theory as the link shows other developers have faced a problem there in the past. What I'd like is for some sort of timeout on the fingerprint feature. Thank you for such a great app! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://mega.nz/#F!ntJjlbKD!J4yAZ7QG_bK8JFzoBNPdzA. When I typed a new password it said "Use fingerprint to store password" but the sensor did not seem to react. Though I use Android 8.1.0 and the Android2KeePass port of KeePass, I am not aware that the Android fingerprint login feature has been integrated into any Android KeePass port. Set up KeePassDroid with your fingerprint. Then after it worked. I believe one or perhaps both of these is causing my issue since KeePass was working perfectly prior. How do you sync to the cloud? Is 2016 old enough, I don't know and don't have a 2016 model available to test and perhaps a newer update voided the issue anyway.

Run KeePassDroid. For me it worked. For reference, the steps to reproduce this problem are: Set up KeePassDroid with your fingerprint. Sorry, this is in reference to older Samsung devices specifically an older Samsung A5(2016) of which I said "This might fall under". I also said my A7 (2017) model does not have this problem which is exactly what you're saying about your A8 (2018) model.

KPass Password Manager. Thank you very much for your help. ), ORA-65011 Pluggable database ... does not exist, Oracle Database: How To "Shrink" the UNDO Tablespace. I do not have Keepass on my Pc. If you would like to refer to this comment somewhere else in this project, copy and paste the following link: © 2020 Slashdot Media. I've followed the instructions but it just doesn't work.

I can replicate the issue and workaround @geoffhamer described on Android 8.0.0 (up to date with sec patch 5.11.2017).

Ahh. To be clear, I have a working database that has a password. This doesn't fit with @Xavron's theory at all. I have tried some of the suggestions here including clearing the storage and cache, uninstalling/reinstalling, but no success - I get the "Invalid password or key file" message. I have downloaded Keepassdroid to my phone.

I have a Galaxy S8+ SM-G955W, Android 7.0. When I added a new fingerprint I was not able to access the database anymore. I also just tried to uncheck it and try to use the fingerprint. I went based on onPause() usage and it works fine when the fingerprint has been used. Does anyone know how to activate/configure/enable this feature? Would it be a bad idea to use this? In this mode, instead of immediately locking the database after the set timeout, KeePass will present a prompt asking for the first few characters of your password. This is an encrypted database storage app. EDIT: I am running the beta and it is version 1.0.0_preview 3. This might fall under the following linked issue where older Samsung devices return false with Google's finger print API FingerprintManager and needed Samsung's version (thank you Samsung, thank you Google) https://stackoverflow.com/questions/38266406/android-fingerprint-api-ishardwaredetected-returns-false-for-samsung-note-4/38267130#38267130, Also see: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/37935959/android-m-fingerprintmanager-ishardwaredetected-returns-false-on-a-samsung-gal?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=google_rich_qa&utm_campaign=google_rich_qa.
None. Using fingerprint authentication I would remove the possibility that someone could try to monitor me typing in my password. Because that is a bad idea. I have a problem with windows hello on my laptop. At some point the compatibility has improved. I didn't realize they weren't from the same source. I could try to avoid that by switching off the phone. Nothing happened. How did you set it up. In the preferences There is a check box labeled enable fingerprint scanning that was unchecked. It does not explain the "invalid key problem" message, or the fact that the problem is fixed by reinstalling the app, as others reported, or that it occurs on new devices. We actually said the same thing.

How the heck do I get the fingerprint scanner to work? Then I tried touching the fingerprint sensor. Will try to reproduce again as soon as 8.1.0 arrives.

For some reason it suddenly stopped working and gave me the error message "fingerprint problem". I have this same issue on a Pixel 2 XL running Android 8.1. I'm pretty happy. Rotation various tests Thank you for finding a solution for me.

Other devices (non-fingerprint devices): phone Lineage OS with Android Kitkat, tablet AOSP OS with Android M Configure "Fingerprint 1". I entered the password and touched the sensor. It says "Enable fingerprint scanning". I have cited developer references, a device without issue with the app, as well as stating that there could be additional problems, and I'm a app developer myself thank you very much =). Too long a chain for no bugs. So, I really think its a user error or that.

I finally figured it out.

The feature you are referring to is either a feature of Android or one of the Android ports of KeePass. For additional reference the note 4 in the link was released in 2014 and had the problem. All Rights Reserved. There is the fingerprint symbol next to the password field on Android. I'm using a Samsung A5(2016) with android 7.0 and a Samsung S5mini with Android 6.0.1 with the same problem. @InviteCiel Thank you. When you enable fingerprint authentication, it asks you for the password once, then you can unlock it via fingerprint. I don't even use keys. For instance, KeePassDroid hosts a password database which is strongly encrypted in the .kdbx file format. Once I enabled that, the fingerprint icon was then lit up. That should be obvious (it needs the password to decrypt the database) but obviously it wasn't.

A long press on my fingerprint sensor activates the recent apps overview. I side loaded 8.1 on a my Pixel 2 XL this morning, then later in the day set up a fingerprint for a fourth finger. privacy statement. Thanks! There are a few pictures in this folder showing you why it may not be a good idea about the use of fingerprints for securing things. Reinstalling the app once is not a big deal.

After trying many of the above solutions, here is what finally worked for me on a Galaxy S10 5G (with finger print reader built into the screen). In both cases, after not using KeePass for a predetermined time, all notifications (and use of the keyboard in this way) are disabled, until you enter your password and select the entry again. I try to get people to adopt it but they don't care.

I try typing the password and then touching the fingerprint sensor and nothing happens.

Seems to be caused if the finger print reader fails to accept the finger print (not keepassdroid). The intention of this blog is to share my experience with others. Hello!

The device itself has FDE enabled.

But I am not even entirely sure if the police in my country is allowed to force me to provide my fingerprint. (On my Pixel 2, that is Settings->Security & location->Pixel Imprint; Add another fingerprint. The password does work. KeePass is a windows program. I can still used my fingerprints to enter in my S8+ and also using Samsung Pass without problem.. Sorry about that. @pierpippo and @jghaanstra Maybe you're affected by issue #240. Works great on my Nexus 6P with Android version 6.0.1. Stumbled into making it work, rather than being obvious. to unlock my phone, I decided to set the phone unlock method back to "Swipe". ... Fingerprint stopped working. Press J to jump to the feed. Regards, Hello my problem is resolved..I forgotten to touch the fingerprint icon after changing fingerprint !!
I love it. I exit the app and reopen it and touch the the fingerprint sensor and nothing happens. Type in your password and put your finger on the sensor again. Activating this feature implies that the master password is saved (encrypted) in the Android Keystore. Invalid and valid passwords It is not really designed as a standalone app. Moto G5+ The main reason there are KeePassDroid topics here is because of people like you who keep making the same mistake. After this I could not get into KeePassDroid using either the fingerprint or password. Same for me, I'm using v2.2.0.9 on a Nexus 6P with Android 8.1.0. It seems that you have to have your phone setup so that you use the fingerprint scanner to unlock the phone. The feature you are referring to is either a feature of Android or one of the Android ports of KeePass. ALL OK, Upcoming tests: Usage after long display off (sleep mode), Fixes: Under the password field it says, "Fingerprint supported but not configured for device". The plugin can then write the name of the Keepass2Android input method service into the Settings.Secure.DEFAULT_INPUT_METHOD setting and Android will automatically open up … KeePass is a windows program. Go to the fingerprint settings.