Unlock ubuntu pc using my phone's fingerprint scanner
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My ideal app is something like MacID (http://macid.co/) but one that works with either iPhone or Android to unlock my ubuntu pc..
This offers some ways but they are limited to BT for linux. I want fingerprint.
http://www.howtogeek.com/222924/how-to-unlock-your-computer-with-your-phone-or-watch/
android fingerprint-reader
asked Apr 26 '16 at 22:08
Haytham AbuelFutuh
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My ideal app is something like MacID (http://macid.co/) but one that works with either iPhone or Android to unlock my ubuntu pc..
This offers some ways but they are limited to BT for linux. I want fingerprint.
http://www.howtogeek.com/222924/how-to-unlock-your-computer-with-your-phone-or-watch/
android fingerprint-reader
asked Apr 26 '16 at 22:08
Haytham AbuelFutuh
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What is the question? Also what progress have you made? Also I am interested in collaborating, I am not an expert, though.
– daltonfury42
Dec 12 '16 at 16:22
Well there is this app can perform "fingerprint actions", and can launch another app via the scanner... play.google.com/store/apps/… ... So, if someone here knows how to write an apk that can simply lauch a shell script that than executes ssh into your computer, as the user gnome (for example) if running as, than you could runDISPLAY=:0 gnome-screensaver-command -d... and that would unlock it.
– Chev_603
Dec 13 '16 at 1:40
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You can try Tasker, it's able to run ssh commands, and it can run on an event. So maybe this will help.
– davidbaumann
Mar 2 at 9:49
I just want to make sure you're aware of how vulnerable your phone is, and by providing it access to your computer, you severely risk the computer's security.
– earthmeLon
Oct 21 at 0:13
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I'm not sure what you mean? If my phone get hacked I'm in a terrible position anyway. You get access to my email, SMS and 2nd Factor apps... so you can literally reset ANY password for any account I own... that dwarfs the risk of unlocking my computer....
– Haytham AbuelFutuh
Oct 22 at 4:30
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up vote
12
down vote
favorite
up vote
12
down vote
favorite
My ideal app is something like MacID (http://macid.co/) but one that works with either iPhone or Android to unlock my ubuntu pc..
This offers some ways but they are limited to BT for linux. I want fingerprint.
http://www.howtogeek.com/222924/how-to-unlock-your-computer-with-your-phone-or-watch/
android fingerprint-reader
asked Apr 26 '16 at 22:08
Haytham AbuelFutuh
613
My ideal app is something like MacID (http://macid.co/) but one that works with either iPhone or Android to unlock my ubuntu pc..
This offers some ways but they are limited to BT for linux. I want fingerprint.
http://www.howtogeek.com/222924/how-to-unlock-your-computer-with-your-phone-or-watch/
android fingerprint-reader
android fingerprint-reader
asked Apr 26 '16 at 22:08
Haytham AbuelFutuh
613
asked Apr 26 '16 at 22:08
Haytham AbuelFutuh
613
asked Apr 26 '16 at 22:08
Haytham AbuelFutuh
613
asked Apr 26 '16 at 22:08
Haytham AbuelFutuh
613
asked Apr 26 '16 at 22:08
Haytham AbuelFutuh
613
613
1
What is the question? Also what progress have you made? Also I am interested in collaborating, I am not an expert, though.
– daltonfury42
Dec 12 '16 at 16:22
Well there is this app can perform "fingerprint actions", and can launch another app via the scanner... play.google.com/store/apps/… ... So, if someone here knows how to write an apk that can simply lauch a shell script that than executes ssh into your computer, as the user gnome (for example) if running as, than you could runDISPLAY=:0 gnome-screensaver-command -d... and that would unlock it.
– Chev_603
Dec 13 '16 at 1:40
1
You can try Tasker, it's able to run ssh commands, and it can run on an event. So maybe this will help.
– davidbaumann
Mar 2 at 9:49
I just want to make sure you're aware of how vulnerable your phone is, and by providing it access to your computer, you severely risk the computer's security.
– earthmeLon
Oct 21 at 0:13
1
I'm not sure what you mean? If my phone get hacked I'm in a terrible position anyway. You get access to my email, SMS and 2nd Factor apps... so you can literally reset ANY password for any account I own... that dwarfs the risk of unlocking my computer....
– Haytham AbuelFutuh
Oct 22 at 4:30
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1
What is the question? Also what progress have you made? Also I am interested in collaborating, I am not an expert, though.
– daltonfury42
Dec 12 '16 at 16:22
Well there is this app can perform "fingerprint actions", and can launch another app via the scanner... play.google.com/store/apps/… ... So, if someone here knows how to write an apk that can simply lauch a shell script that than executes ssh into your computer, as the user gnome (for example) if running as, than you could runDISPLAY=:0 gnome-screensaver-command -d... and that would unlock it.
– Chev_603
Dec 13 '16 at 1:40
1
You can try Tasker, it's able to run ssh commands, and it can run on an event. So maybe this will help.
– davidbaumann
Mar 2 at 9:49
I just want to make sure you're aware of how vulnerable your phone is, and by providing it access to your computer, you severely risk the computer's security.
– earthmeLon
Oct 21 at 0:13
1
I'm not sure what you mean? If my phone get hacked I'm in a terrible position anyway. You get access to my email, SMS and 2nd Factor apps... so you can literally reset ANY password for any account I own... that dwarfs the risk of unlocking my computer....
– Haytham AbuelFutuh
Oct 22 at 4:30
1
1
What is the question? Also what progress have you made? Also I am interested in collaborating, I am not an expert, though.
– daltonfury42
Dec 12 '16 at 16:22
What is the question? Also what progress have you made? Also I am interested in collaborating, I am not an expert, though.
– daltonfury42
Dec 12 '16 at 16:22
Well there is this app can perform "fingerprint actions", and can launch another app via the scanner... play.google.com/store/apps/… ... So, if someone here knows how to write an apk that can simply lauch a shell script that than executes ssh into your computer, as the user gnome (for example) if running as, than you could run
DISPLAY=:0 gnome-screensaver-command -d ... and that would unlock it.– Chev_603
Dec 13 '16 at 1:40
Well there is this app can perform "fingerprint actions", and can launch another app via the scanner... play.google.com/store/apps/… ... So, if someone here knows how to write an apk that can simply lauch a shell script that than executes ssh into your computer, as the user gnome (for example) if running as, than you could run
DISPLAY=:0 gnome-screensaver-command -d ... and that would unlock it.– Chev_603
Dec 13 '16 at 1:40
1
1
You can try Tasker, it's able to run ssh commands, and it can run on an event. So maybe this will help.
– davidbaumann
Mar 2 at 9:49
You can try Tasker, it's able to run ssh commands, and it can run on an event. So maybe this will help.
– davidbaumann
Mar 2 at 9:49
I just want to make sure you're aware of how vulnerable your phone is, and by providing it access to your computer, you severely risk the computer's security.
– earthmeLon
Oct 21 at 0:13
I just want to make sure you're aware of how vulnerable your phone is, and by providing it access to your computer, you severely risk the computer's security.
– earthmeLon
Oct 21 at 0:13
1
1
I'm not sure what you mean? If my phone get hacked I'm in a terrible position anyway. You get access to my email, SMS and 2nd Factor apps... so you can literally reset ANY password for any account I own... that dwarfs the risk of unlocking my computer....
– Haytham AbuelFutuh
Oct 22 at 4:30
I'm not sure what you mean? If my phone get hacked I'm in a terrible position anyway. You get access to my email, SMS and 2nd Factor apps... so you can literally reset ANY password for any account I own... that dwarfs the risk of unlocking my computer....
– Haytham AbuelFutuh
Oct 22 at 4:30
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I haven't yet tried it myself, but this cropped up in the past year:
https://github.com/maxchehab/remote-linux-unlocker
Essentially, install the software on your PC, download the Android app from the Play Store, then click the "lock" or "unlock" buttons on your phone, as required.
answered Nov 25 at 10:43
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I haven't yet tried it myself, but this cropped up in the past year:
https://github.com/maxchehab/remote-linux-unlocker
Essentially, install the software on your PC, download the Android app from the Play Store, then click the "lock" or "unlock" buttons on your phone, as required.
answered Nov 25 at 10:43
Scaine
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up vote
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I haven't yet tried it myself, but this cropped up in the past year:
https://github.com/maxchehab/remote-linux-unlocker
Essentially, install the software on your PC, download the Android app from the Play Store, then click the "lock" or "unlock" buttons on your phone, as required.
answered Nov 25 at 10:43
Scaine
8,92943452
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up vote
0
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up vote
0
down vote
I haven't yet tried it myself, but this cropped up in the past year:
https://github.com/maxchehab/remote-linux-unlocker
Essentially, install the software on your PC, download the Android app from the Play Store, then click the "lock" or "unlock" buttons on your phone, as required.
answered Nov 25 at 10:43
Scaine
8,92943452
I haven't yet tried it myself, but this cropped up in the past year:
https://github.com/maxchehab/remote-linux-unlocker
Essentially, install the software on your PC, download the Android app from the Play Store, then click the "lock" or "unlock" buttons on your phone, as required.
answered Nov 25 at 10:43
Scaine
8,92943452
answered Nov 25 at 10:43
Scaine
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answered Nov 25 at 10:43
Scaine
8,92943452
answered Nov 25 at 10:43
Scaine
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What is the question? Also what progress have you made? Also I am interested in collaborating, I am not an expert, though.
– daltonfury42
Dec 12 '16 at 16:22
Well there is this app can perform "fingerprint actions", and can launch another app via the scanner... play.google.com/store/apps/… ... So, if someone here knows how to write an apk that can simply lauch a shell script that than executes ssh into your computer, as the user gnome (for example) if running as, than you could run
DISPLAY=:0 gnome-screensaver-command -d... and that would unlock it.– Chev_603
Dec 13 '16 at 1:40
1
You can try Tasker, it's able to run ssh commands, and it can run on an event. So maybe this will help.
– davidbaumann
Mar 2 at 9:49
I just want to make sure you're aware of how vulnerable your phone is, and by providing it access to your computer, you severely risk the computer's security.
– earthmeLon
Oct 21 at 0:13
1
I'm not sure what you mean? If my phone get hacked I'm in a terrible position anyway. You get access to my email, SMS and 2nd Factor apps... so you can literally reset ANY password for any account I own... that dwarfs the risk of unlocking my computer....
– Haytham AbuelFutuh
Oct 22 at 4:30