Fingertouch on Windows Pc
Developed By: m.Factory
License: Free
Rating: 4,3/5 - 1.276 votes
Last Updated: December 24, 2023
App Details
| Version |
1.2.9 |
| Size |
1.3 MB |
| Release Date |
June 19, 18 |
| Category |
Personalization Apps |
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App Permissions:
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting. [see more (3)]
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What's New:
1.2.9:- added auto-pause function, Fingertouch service will pause itself for 4 seconds when fingerprint authentication request is detected- added support for... [see more]
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Description from Developer:
This app turns the fingerprint sensor on Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge into a capacitive Home button - so you don't need to press the button physically, just touch it like a sensoric but... [read more]
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About this app
On this page you can download Fingertouch and install on Windows PC. Fingertouch is free Personalization app, developed by m.Factory. Latest version of Fingertouch is 1.2.9, was released on 2018-06-19 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of Fingertouch is 4,3. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1,276 users, 885 users had rated it 5*, 105 users had rated it 1*.
How to install Fingertouch on Windows?
Instruction on how to install Fingertouch on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop
In this post, I am going to show you how to install Fingertouch on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...
Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.
[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.
Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.
If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!
Step By Step Guide To Install Fingertouch using BlueStacks
- Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
- Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
- Once installed, click "Fingertouch" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D
[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more
[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.
How to install Fingertouch on Windows PC using NoxPlayer
- Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
- Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
- The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Fingertouch" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.
Discussion
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This app turns the fingerprint sensor on Galaxy S7 / S7 Edge into a capacitive Home button - so you don't need to press the button physically, just touch it like a sensoric button.
App service runs in foreground and there is a persistent notification placed in the notification bar. If you don't like the persistent notification, just hold you finger on the notification - settings will be opened and you can disable it (notification will be hidden but app still works fine).
The app will pause itself for 4 seconds when fingerprint authentication request is detected, so you have 4 seconds to authenticate. You can also manually pause/disable the service from the notification, or better use the Quick Settings custom tile (Android 7+ feature) for this.
Android 7+ is required, this app is battery efficient so there is no negative impact on battery. App service is active only when screen is ON and is automatically paused when screen is off, thus does not interfere with fingerprint unlock.
Please exclude the app from battery saving options to prevent it being killed by the system.
This app rely on Samsung SDK so it will probably work only on official or modified Samsung firmware.
Don't forget to register at least one fingerprint in the system settings, otherwise the app may not work.
FAQ:
Q: How it works?
A: This app simulates the HOME button press when you touch the fingerprint sensor. "Go to homescreen" intent is send to Android OS so it is very similar to real HOME button, but not exactly the same.
Q: How can I disable the vibration feedback?
A: The vibration is partially controlled by system and cannot be disabled within my app. You can disable the vibration feedback completely by changing the system vibration intensity to 0. Go to system SETTINGS > SOUNDS AND VIBRATION> VIBRATION INTENSITY> VIBRATION FEEDBACK and set the slider to minimum. This does not affect call/message vibrations.
Q: I can't use the double tap camera feature!
A: Try to to disable long touch function and increase touch delay in Fingertouch settings. Please note that you still need to press the button physically for double tap camera feature to work.
Q: How can I remove the persistent notification icon from status bar?
A: Long press the notification - notification settings will be opened and you can disable it completely. Please note that once the notification is disabled, Android can kill the Fingertouch app service, so it is advised to exclude this app from any battery saving options.
Q: Can I use the fingerprint authentication feature in other apps while Fingertouch service is running?
A: When Fingertouch app service is active, you cannot use fingerprint authentication. But the app can auto-pause itself for 4 seconds when fingerprint authentication request is detected, so you have 4 seconds to authenticate. Or you can add custom tile (Android 7+ feature) to the notification bar to quickly toggle (pause/resume) the Fingertouch service manually. Pause it before the fingerprint authentication is requested and resume after authentication.
Q: I can't capture screenshot using POWER + HOME key combo!
A: When Fingertouch service is active, it immediately registers touch of the fingerprint sensor thus it blocks the key combination for screenshot capture. Before capturing the screenshot, please manually pause Fingertouch service, you can use Quick Tile for this. Or use other method for capturing the screenshot, for example "Palm Swipe" which can be enabled in the system settings on Samsung phones.
Source code: https://sourceforge.net/projects/fingertouchapp/
1.2.9:
- added auto-pause function, Fingertouch service will pause itself for 4 seconds when fingerprint authentication request is detected
- added support for notification channels (Android 8 feature)
- added option to vibrate on touch
- added long touch function, but there are limitations in Samsung SDK, so it may not work reliably
1.2.8:
- bug fix: fingertouch service is not always resumed when screen is on
1.2.7:
- enhanced compatibility with Android 8
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an application to expand or collapse the status bar.
