I just get annoyed when I want to Skip a song when music is playing and I have to unlock again. Especially in the car.
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tvdang7 said:
I just get annoyed when I want to Skip a song when music is playing and I have to unlock again. Especially in the car.
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What rom are you using? With CM there is an option to have music controls on the lock screen. Or you can use widget locker which allows you to customize your lock screen and place widgets on it.
Another option, not sure if this is a CM thing or not. When your in the car and have it pluged in and charging you can can set it to keep the screen on. Go to settings, applications, development and check stay awake when charging. Then the screen won't lock and you will be able to use the the widget on your home screen.
Hope this helps.
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I'm trying to use the music controls on the lockscreen, and sometimes I want to hear more than 3-5 seconds of a song before skipping to the next one. Problem is, in those 3-5 seconds the screen turns off again.
Why not use volume buttons to change songs? But there is an option in cyanogen settings/ lock screen/ delay and timeout.
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menu->Settings->CyanogenMod Settings ->Lockscreen ->Delay and Timeout
mkeena0305 said:
Why not use volume buttons to change songs? But there is an option in cyanogen settings/ lock screen/ delay and timeout.
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Because I'd like to change the volume with the volume keys.
Despite the name/descriptions of those settings that you are suggesting, neither of those two settings do what I'm asking.
Screen Timeout Delay - This only applies when the screen is both On AND already Unlocked.
Screen Turned Off Delay - This only applies after the screen has been turned off, whether manually or automatically. Then it starts to countdown, when the countdown reaches 0, the next time that you wake your phone, it will be locked.
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menu->Settings->CyanogenMod Settings ->Lockscreen ->Delay and Timeout
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See above, neither of those two settings do what I'm asking.
You can still change the volume. To change the track you hold down. Its that simple
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mkeena0305 said:
You can still change the volume. To change the track you hold down. Its that simple
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Thanks, did not know that. I guess I have no other choice than to go that route then.
You can use a custom timeout with "widget locker". Keep in mind, is a replacement for the lockscreen however.
I don't have music controls on mine, but it is handy to access emails or check sms with a single tap.
My lock screen resembles a home screen more than a lock screen. However, I find having quick access to the things i use most with the least amount of taps to be invaluable.
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Now on ICS, my screen turns off while driving on every app other than Navigation or Vlingo. Any way to keep the screen on while charging or running specific apps like Maps or Music?
Thanks in advance...
Before you use them go to settings and change your screen timeout. Under settings you can also change it so your screen stays on while charging. Other then that check the settings for the app. I know Pandora has a setting to keep the screen on or let it auto dim.
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GiantJay said:
Under settings you can also change it so your screen stays on while charging.
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Where is this option in settings? Used to be there in GB, cannot find it in ICS.
Download Screen On from the market. That's what I use to keep my screen on while charging. You can set it to stay on for whatever app you want.
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Several options...Screebl, Screen On, and my favorite...Tasker
Funny you ask this question. I've been struggling to keep my phone awake when on a phone call via bluetooth. I work out of my home office and use my phone with a bluetooth care speakerphone. Unfortunately the usual timeout settings don't work when in a phone call, so I couldn't simply set my screen timeout for, say 1 hour, and keep it on during a call. It would still turn off in both stock OS and CM9, which I'm currently running.
Yesterday I figured this out. I now use Tasker with the Secure Setting plugin. Secure Settings has a setting for "Wake Device" and I use the options of "Screen Bright" for Wake Type and "Manual - On" for Duration. When the call ends, I have an exit task for "Wake Device" with options of "Screen Bright" (not sure it matters) and "Manual - Off". Works very well.
But for other apps (that don't overide the system timeout settings), I simply have a Tasker profile that sets my timeout settings to 10 minutes. Could set it longer, but that's sufficient for me.
If you have Tasker, I recommend using it for this purpose...one less app needed. However, I've read good things about Screebl and Screen On, so both are worth a look.
btw -- be careful in leaving your screen on. The Amoled screens suffer from burn-in.
Just a word of advice you shouldn't leave the screen on for amoled devices. I have had this phone for about 6 months and my notification bar is slightly burned it but not to annoying since its always there. However my ex girlfriends samsung fascinate had icons burned on the screen. You could always see them. That was pretty annoying.
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Another vote for Screen On. I've been using it for a while with great results.
I am turning my old phone into a mp3 player. I would like to know if there is a way to have the screen wake when the song changes. I want this because i listen to a lot of new and obscure music while riding my motor cycle and would like to see at a glance who and what song is playing from my lockscreen widget.
Try Wave Control you can turn screen on , keep on lock, swipe hand across screen to change song etc.
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richardlibeau said:
Try Wave Control you can turn screen on , keep on lock, swipe hand across screen to change song etc.
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I tried that but it didn't work very well for what i want. Ill use that if i cant find another solution. Thanks for the reply. I just would like it to wake the screen like it does for like a phone call and stay on for 30 seconds or so.
nobody has any ideas?
The very first time I used my phone when the screen was locked I was able to get the music controls to come up with above the pattern. Now I can only get it to work by sliding down the notification panel which is an extra step that can be a little annoying when working out or driving. I searched and couldn't find any solutions and was wondering if anyone knew. I normally use google music, but I don't mind the samsung player.
And is the screen timeout function buggy? I have mine set to ten minutes and sometimes it'll stay on and sometimes it'll timeout after a couple minutes which is also a nuisance since I generally like to keep my screen on when I'm driving or exercising so I can stay focused.
octahedron said:
The very first time I used my phone when the screen was locked I was able to get the music controls to come up with above the pattern. Now I can only get it to work by sliding down the notification panel which is an extra step that can be a little annoying when working out or driving. I searched and couldn't find any solutions and was wondering if anyone knew. I normally use google music, but I don't mind the samsung player.
And is the screen timeout function buggy? I have mine set to ten minutes and sometimes it'll stay on and sometimes it'll timeout after a couple minutes which is also a nuisance since I generally like to keep my screen on when I'm driving or exercising so I can stay focused.
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what ROM are you running or are you stock rooted/unrooted?
Stock.
the music control feature on the lock screen was not included in the 4.1.1 release. you probably saw it before you updated and are not seeing it now. how recently did you update? moving to 4.1.1 is probably also related to your screen timeout issue.
Don't have a live wallpaper for lock screen. Controls will shows when static wallpaper is set for lock. Try Google play if stock music player does not show.
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For the screen time out thing, do you have a secured lock time option under lock screen in your settings?
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I just came from Cyanogenmod, so I am not which features are specific to that but, I don't get any notifications on my lock screen, nor do I get cover art (when playing audio) or music controls.
Under notification settings, I have enabled"Show All Notification Content" when device is locked.
No apps are blocking app notifications on the lock screen
Under lock screen settings, Skip Slide Screen is set to off
Screen lock is set to PIN (policy pushed to my phone by my employer)
Not that I am running the latest pre-rooted system image (Z00A_WW_2.17.40.12)
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
I was not getting lock screen notification until I posted yesterday, and it was suggested that I turn off keep slide screen. That did it for me.
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mrcamp said:
I was not getting lock screen notification until I posted yesterday, and it was suggested that I turn off keep slide screen. That did it for me.
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Doing that gave my music controls, but still no notifications...very sad