[Q] Question about Verizon Replacement Policy

I don't know how it happened, but reading around the net, I found out my stylus on my Note 5 got inserted backwards and then yanked out. Now my S Pen sensor isn't working anymore. I am reading mixed responses on whether Verizon will replace it for Free while its still under the 1 year warranty. Anyone know? Thanks

Fingerprint and New Security Policy Update

Good day!

Can anybody tell me a workaround for the new security policy update?

Problem: I use the double tap feature to lock the screen using Nova Launcher. Before the recent update, I can unlock my phone using the fingerprint after using the double tap to lock. After getting the latest update, I have to use the Pattern unlock or any other lock you have set, just not the fingerprint unlock feature. I can still unlock the phone via fingerprint but I have to lock the device using the the Power/Lock button in order for it to be used/appear after waking up the phone.

I know it's not a major problem. It's also the reason I stayed away from Good Lock. But can somebody help me with a workaround? Thank you!
No rooting please.

[Q] update security policy on a rooted s7e

i have a rooted stock rom with twrp as my custom recovery... i'm trying to update the security patches but since i'm rooted, the firmware won't allow me and has instructed me to update it manually using smart switch... is there a way around this so that i don't need to connect it to my laptop?

anyway, i have since installed smart switch on my laptop... however, i've yet to press the update button because of this caution: "A rooted device may cause updates to fail, unstable mobile phone operation, and/or other problems." has anyone tried updating via smart switch? if yes, will it unroot my device and revert to stock recovery (really not an issue because i can just re-apply both)? will it cause any other issues?

thanks!