Not sure if this is a bug, but I noticed that if you are running an app that has a "..." menu button at the bottom (next to the app switch/task manager button) and you press the power button to lock the phone, next time you unlock it the menu button will still be there. Pressing it takes you to the application you were in before.
It only works for apps that have the menu button at the bottom. I tried other more secure locks and the menu button still appears, but pressing it does nothing.
Oh no.. first the face unlock fiasco and now this..
Worst security ever!
case0 said:
Oh no.. first the face unlock fiasco and now this..
Worst security ever!
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Is that ironic ?
I don't see why face unlock would be a fiasco ... ?
And this may be a bug, but it's not a security issue.
I've tried it, but doesn't happen for me. Running a custom rom though.
YevS said:
Not sure if this is a bug, but I noticed that if you are running an app that has a "..." menu button at the bottom (next to the app switch/task manager button) and you press the power button to lock the phone, next time you unlock it the menu button will still be there. Pressing it takes you to the application you were in before.
It only works for apps that have the menu button at the bottom. I tried other more secure locks and the menu button still appears, but pressing it does nothing.
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Does that really matter?
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You can pull down the notification bar as well...
I don't think anyone could argue that slide-to-unlock is a secure option anyway at all.
timshields said:
You can pull down the notification bar as well...
I don't think anyone could argue that slide-to-unlock is a secure option anyway at all.
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I think thats a feature.
Yes, but pulling down the notification bar does not allow you to unlock the phone. The settings button is disabled.
I'm not saying its a problem, just something odd...
The MoDaCo rom removes this feature/issue.
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I don't think that slide to unlock is a security option. If you really want to have the phone blocked put a pin code or a slide pattern.
But it's true that maybe this option souldn't be posible. The notificaction bar can be displayed but not presed to enter the phone.
I'm with the autor of the post. This souldn't happen.
regorsnas said:
I don't think that slide to unlock is a security option. If you really want to have the phone blocked put a pin code or a slide pattern.
But it's true that maybe this option souldn't be posible. The notificaction bar can be displayed but not presed to enter the phone.
I'm with the autor of the post. This souldn't happen.
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Actually, if you have a notification, you can pull down the notification bar and click the notification and it will work just like it would if slide to unlock first.
As stated by someone else, slide to unlock is only for butt dial protection, not security.
ErGo_404 said:
Is that ironic ?
I don't see why face unlock would be a fiasco ... ?
And this may be a bug, but it's not a security issue.
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Yeh I was just kidding lol.
Sounds like a feature to me. Damn convenient.
This is not an issue. If you want security use pin, pattern, or face unlock. How is just having slide unlock considered security? It isn't.
And before people bemoan face unlock, who the hell is going to have a big picture of you to fool face unlock AND know the phone is yours except people you know. If you need to protect your phone from people you know or are uncomfortable with it, use a pin or pattern.
WONTFIX AS_DESIGNED
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The MoDaCo rom removes this feature/issue.
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It does? I'm running MCR and the ADW menu button still shows up..
But like someone said, with slide to unlock does it really matter? It's not very hard to slide to unlock anyways.. now if it was slide to unlock AND it had a password unlock it would be different..
I'm not really concerned with the security side, however I am concerned with the practicality of it. I often accidentally push buttons on my phone when both my hands and phone are in my pocket, and because of this button it often unlocks and I end up ringing someone or sending them a text full of random characters. Quite annoying.
If you click on a notification it goes into the app. I actually find this quite convenient, I can get right into the app without sliding my finger.
Reynaldo28 said:
I'm not really concerned with the security side, however I am concerned with the practicality of it. I often accidentally push buttons on my phone when both my hands and phone are in my pocket, and because of this button it often unlocks and I end up ringing someone or sending them a text full of random characters. Quite annoying.
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If you "exit" (go to the homescreen) said app, then lock the phone the menu button won't pop up.
rashad1 said:
If you "exit" (go to the homescreen) said app, then lock the phone the menu button won't pop up.
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Not valid with ADW launcher ... or any launcher which still uses the legacy menu button.
Its a feature...and i like it. Quick access to last opened app. Why would this be a problem if you dont set a security code. Its a welcomed feature imo.
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Hi,
Is there a way to unlock the screen only by pressing twice on the trackball button?
Ty
I've wanted this exact thing since day one. Now we have root i'm pretty sure some dev can come up with it there just needs to be a high enough demand!
Write access on /system is not required for this ?
instead of pressing the trackball twice you can just click menu
or do you mean twice from when the screen is turned off?
I mean, sreen off -> press trackball twice = screen on unlocked
Can be done with the cyanogen rom for desire
Waking up the screen by ANY of the four HWbuttons would be nice. I remember the Dream, waking by pressing 'menu'.. aah those good ol' days.
Yeah but i think that would cause it to unlock when i have it in my jeans pocket or anything like that. Trackpad to wake is perfect. I'm using The Nex-Desire rom and it has this option.
Yeah but i think that would cause it to unlock when i have it in my jeans pocket or anything like that. Trackpad to wake is perfect. I'm using The Nex-Desire rom and it has this option.
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where in the settings is this? i have flashed that rom too
it's possible with the app 'unlock'
pina_ said:
it's possible with the app 'unlock'
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I couldn't find this app on the Market - did you mean "No Lock"? That seems to do what the OP wants, although it only requires pressing a hardware button once to turn screen on, as the lock is effectively disabled.
This looks easy to be done yet there is no answer...
Confirm, its the "no lock" app. Its free, and leaves your htc like an iphone..
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Why does HTC DESIRE locks screen and i need to click on POWER ON again?
And also for ALARM it needs to be powered on?
nobody can help?
What help would you like? It is indeed the way that the phone works
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Since if it doesn't lock screen, you would complain at it answering calls while is in your pocket, and similar situations
For alarm it turns on itself (just like when you're receiving a call) and gives you option to dismiss the alarm or snooze it (pull down to dismiss, like when you unlock it... or click if you want to snooze).
Well it kinda sux, don't you think?
Anonying always to pull down and turn on power on everyt time...grrrrrr......
Got to disagree, it would suck much more if the touchscreen didn't lock. Never seen a touchscreen phone that didn't lock the screen, for very obvious reasons!
is there any possibility at all to unlock screen without pressing on power button?
kmetek said:
is there any possibility at all to unlock screen without pressing on power button?
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have you searched the forum ?????
there is a way to unlock the screen with HOME, MENU. BACK, SEARCH and now even the TRACKPAD
didn't cause don't know what to type in search box
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didn't cause don't know what to type in search box
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Try "unlock"
gives me weird search results....tried "NO LOCK" it's not working....grrrrrrrrr
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=38756423
i typed unlock screen....why don't you look at the 5th post ???????????
thanks will look into it.
as for the phone being on for the alarm , It's fine... put my phone on airplane mode .. charge it over night .. fab!!!!!!
So what's that menu button on the bottom right for in the lock screen? When I press it, nothing happens. Sometimes it's there, sometimes it's not.
You can't explain that. Really, anyone know?
It's just a weird bug. If you have an app running that has the menu button (not ICS-optimised), and lock the screen, the menu button also appears in the lockscreen as well. I think they already fixed this in the latest OTA though.
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onthecouchagain said:
So what's that menu button on the bottom right for in the lock screen? When I press it, nothing happens. Sometimes it's there, sometimes it's not.
You can't explain that. Really, anyone know?
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if you have an app open that uses a menu, you can access it directly without unlocking the phone if you do not have a pattern unlock.
Zepius said:
if you have an app open that uses a menu, you can access it directly without unlocking the phone if you do not have a pattern unlock.
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I don't think so. Whenever it appears and I press it from the lock screen, nothing happens.
do you have a pattern or pin unlock? based on your screenshot id say you do.
That menu shows up using certain launchers, such as ADW.
Hey guys,
Yesterday when I fiddling with my Wonder, I found a way how to bypass Android's lock verification system. Unfortunately, I was sleepy and I only can remember some parts of it. Notice how I use the word 'verification' and not 'screen' as this does NOT disable the screen. The screen will still appear however it will accept any pattern. This 'hack' is persistent and does not reset after a reboot, when I attempt to change the locking method, Android does not ask for a pin or pattern. This might work with other phones but I have not confirmed that. To perform this, switch of your phone and power it on again normally. Right after the boot animation, the soft keys will light up. Immediately, press and hold the menu key. When the lock screen appears, quickly let go of it and press and hold it again for another few seconds. Notice how the status bar dims, if that happens you have performed the bypass successfully. Android should now accept any pattern whatsoever. I have not been successful in recreating this 'accident'. Let me know if this works for you. And if your an experienced user and know what is causing this to happen, please enlighten me.
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j0rd4nkzf said:
Hey guys,
Yesterday when I fiddling with my Wonder, I found a way how to bypass Android's lock verification system. Unfortunately, I was sleepy and I only can remember some parts of it. Notice how I use the word 'verification' and not 'screen' as this does NOT disable the screen. The screen will still appear however it will accept any pattern. This 'hack' is persistent and does not reset after a reboot, when I attempt to change the locking method, Android does not ask for a pin or pattern. This might work with other phones but I have not confirmed that. To perform this, switch of your phone and power it on again normally. Right after the boot animation, the soft keys will light up. Immediately, press and hold the menu key. When the lock screen appears, quickly let go of it and press and hold it again for another few seconds. Notice how the status bar dims, if that happens you have performed the bypass successfully. Android should now accept any pattern whatsoever. I have not been successful in recreating this 'accident'. Let me know if this works for you. And if your an experienced user and know what is causing this to happen, please enlighten me.
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It doesn't work.
Because I'm missing something. As I said, I only remember parts of it.
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What is Android's lock verification system?
Lockscreen?? or whar?
make this better performance on our phones?
Thanks
AsmirGT said:
What is Android's lock verification system?
Lockscreen?? or whar?
make this better performance on our phones?
Thanks
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It refers to the screen lock system. Not improving performance but "bypassing" the lock.
thank you but if this is important?
AsmirGT said:
thank you but if this is important?
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Don't see any point doing this except you totally forgot your Android Lock combination and gracefully (read: stupidly) forgot your Google Account + password
willypt said:
Don't see any point doing this except you totally forgot your Android Lock combination and gracefully (read: stupidly) forgot your Google Account + password
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Yup, this is something extra for us to know. BUT no harm to learn this.
I tried multiple LOS 16 devices and the issue is uniform.
When the system is locked in the "normal" way (i.e. by power button instant lock, or by screen-off timer), the lock-screen notifications are normal. However, if the lock-down button is enable in the power menu, and the device is locked from there, all lock screen notifications are completely gone. Looks like the devices was locked in a different way from the power menu lock-down button.
Kindly take a look!
That's no bug. That's a feature.
kurtn said:
That's no bug. That's a feature.
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I found it is new to Pie. I see. Maybe helpful to add a lock button, but might be too much to ask...
andreaschen said:
Why do we want that lock-down button to behave differently?
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Lock down means, I'm scared, someone could take my phone. Someone could force me to unlock with finger print, or read messages against my will.