My 3 dots are on the lockscreen when I lock the screen - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

It happens when I lock it from twitter. Maybe other apps as well, unchecked though. Here is a pick of the reproducible problem
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The option dots. They hold no function when pressed
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it's a bug in ICS that displays the menu buttons when on the lockscreen. it's not suppose to happen. most likely they'll fix it in an update eventually.

If u use ADW EX home launcher that 3 dot menu on lockscreen unlocks the phone by just pressing on it.

DiNoise said:
If u use ADW EX home launcher that 3 dot menu on lockscreen unlocks the phone by just pressing on it.
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Only if you use slide to unlock.
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It happens in WhatsApp too.

DiNoise said:
If u use ADW EX home launcher that 3 dot menu on lockscreen unlocks the phone by just pressing on it.
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If I don't go back to home screen before I lock. I have the 3 buttons displayed. These seem to override the slide to unlock. This is not really an issue tho I suppose as slide to unlock isn't secure anyway
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I assumed it was a feature. It only pops up on slide to unlock setting and I always use that instead of sliding when I have apps open.
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But isn't slide to unlock supposed to be a more secure lock over a none lock to prevent accidental phone unlock in your pocket? That's the whole point of "sliding" to unlock, not "pressing".
If that really is a feature they should give us an option to disable it. But I still think its a bug.

How often is something in your pocket going to find those three little dots and hit that specific part of your phone to unlock it..?
Better yet.. how often is your phone screen even on when in your pocket?

This always happens when locking when you are in an app
Or in browser....sort off shortcut feature tap it and you are right back in the app that is open at the moment
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joshnichols189 said:
How often is something in your pocket going to find those three little dots and hit that specific part of your phone to unlock it..?
Better yet.. how often is your phone screen even on when in your pocket?
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I think u missed my point.
It defeats the purpose of "sliding".
Why not just have ONE unlock button instead of sliding and 3dots?, since both have the same function.

Isn't Android about choices? Couldn't I chose to tap the 3 dots vs sliding all the time?
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Tidbits said:
Isn't Android about choices? Couldn't I chose to tap the 3 dots vs sliding all the time?
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Well, then I want my choice to disable that "feature".

this is a bug, even google has admitted it's a bug. why do you find it so hard to believe that?

neok44 said:
this is a bug, even google has admitted it's a bug. why do you find it so hard to believe that?
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That's what I said, I hope ppl joke when they say it's a feature. Otherwise its sad to see "unwise" individuals on XDA (no offense to anybody).
I know this bug might not bother many, but I really want stock Android to be more polished and not half baked.
I hope OTA update is coming soon with fixes for all these little/big bugs.

neok44 said:
this is a bug, even google has admitted it's a bug. why do you find it so hard to believe that?
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Why do you care so much? It doesn't matter if people think it is a bug or not if it is a bug it will get fixed. It doesn't make a difference if someone thinks it is a bug or not because either way it will be fixed if it is.
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Lock Screen = Bad

Anyone know how this can be changed? The motion of having to drag the wallpaper off the screen is pretty lame.
I've been searching for this.
Edit: Adding a lock pattern overrides this or you can look at getting one of the lock screens from the market.
Its the same as the infuse minus the puzzle... Which i miss
.sorta.
Use widget locker?
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zenxeon said:
Anyone know how this can be changed? The motion of having to drag the wallpaper off the screen is pretty lame.
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root will do it. I bet if we just delete their lockscreen.apk it'll default to the standard android pull-tabs.
Also, yeah, worst lockscreen EVAR. It's like they didn't even try, lol.
software can, and will, be hacked. no worries.
I personally like the lockscreen. I even had it on my epic 4g by choice.
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Patience guys ... enjoy this beastly device until root comes ... then it'll be perfect ... at-least you guys got it today lol
change to pin or pattern
Silent25r said:
I've been searching for this.
Edit: Adding a lock pattern overrides this or you can look at getting one of the lock screens from the market.
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Thanks for the tip... i hate that screen
I hate the fact that the pin overrides the lock screen. So stupid...
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Widget locker
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There's one called Agile Lock that mimics the sense 3.0 lock screen pretty well, plus lets you put any widget you want on it! I've been using it since yesterday and no wake locks/force closes anything weird. I got the paid version, not sure about the free version.
But yeah, I hate the stock lock screen.
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There's one called Agile Lock that mimics the sense 3.0 lock screen pretty well, plus lets you put any widget you want on it! I've been using it since yesterday and no wake locks/force closes anything weird. I got the paid version, not sure about the free version.
But yeah, I hate the stock lock screen.
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Yeah, only the paid version allows you to change the widgets but you can accumulate points on the free version to unlock the feature...at least that's how it was when I last used it
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Korey_Nicholson said:
I hate the fact that the pin overrides the lock screen. So stupid...
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Really? I hated the fact that the pin didn't override the lock screen on my Photon.
Why would I want to worry about accidentally activating the screen (the purpose of the lock screen) when I already entered a security pin?
The lockscreen is better then the one on the 8 lock mod on the epic..
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I have to agree, that ugly swiping off the wallpaper really seems like they didn't even try. The default Android lock screen is much better.
I went out and bought WidgetLocker just because it was so bad.
i just wished we could at least change the picture
i love the shortcuts for missed notifications
try:
Settings
Display
Screen Display
Lock Screen Wallpaper
Lets you choose whatever you want!
I used this as my lockscreen wallpaper LOL:
http://*****in100.com/dlpilot/icon.png
cary328is said:
I used this as my lockscreen wallpaper LOL:
http://*****in100.com/dlpilot/icon.png
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Wow...throwback!!!!
sent from my damn EPIC TOUCH 4G!!!!
Anyone notice quite a lag between hitting power and the screen actually turning on? I just plugged the phone in, and it was MUCH faster to turn on. When I unplugged, same lag. I will test more when its fully charged.
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[Q] eliminate stock lock?

ive searched a good bit so if its in the open i apologize. does anyone know if its possible to completly eliminate the stock lock screen or point me to some directions showing how? i know i could just use this that or the other lock screen app but i just really wanna know if its possible to delete that lock screen. thanks in advance, veritas
Try "no lock" in the market
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thanks for your reply. i was trying to use the new golocker that the go dev team had released and i noticed nine times outta ten when i woke the phone id have to slide the stock lock out the way and then slide the golocker next. i tried the no lock app but i guess it works to good as it disabled both lock screens. it would b nice to have golocker only. but thanks for the advice.
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If you have the lockmod then you can go into the lockscreen settings and set the style to "none".
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Oh ok I thought u meant get rid of stock lock completely. For me I use widget locker and they have a root override that allows to bypass 10 second rule for apps.
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ravizzle said:
Oh ok I thought u meant get rid of stock lock completely. For me I use widget locker and they have a root override that allows to bypass 10 second rule for apps.
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what 10 second rule?
Its when u shut the screen and immediately wake it again there is a delay bc of android os limitations so widget locker has to wait like 3 seconds before showing.
I mixed up the 3 second android rule with the food fall on ground 10 second rule.
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there are lock screen mods you can use on the android market or mods you can flash in cwm, and you can choose what ever lock screen style you want, i like the none option myself
Neomorpheos said:
there are lock screen mods you can use on the android market or mods you can flash in cwm, and you can choose what ever lock screen style you want, i like the none option myself
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can u please suggest what might be good ones to achieve my goal? ive looked and found nothing of the sort yet.
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veritasaequita said:
can u please suggest what might be good ones to achieve my goal? ive looked and found nothing of the sort yet.
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Not understanding, did you follow what eao1991 said? Switching the style to "none" shows no lock screen at all.
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SocialReject said:
Not understanding, did you follow what eao1991 said? Switching the style to "none" shows no lock screen at all.
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I'm now thinking this person is only rooted without any custom rom installed.
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[Q] Anyone Else GetThis Weird Glitch Using Dolphin HD?

Normal black lockscreen. I open Dolphin to a webpage and hit the power button. Now on my lockscreen I have the settings dots showing through. Anyone else?
That's not a Glitch,Almost all apps have that function,It's so you can jump right back to what you were doing,as soon as you tap it,it will unlock the screen & bring you into your current app
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platinumandroid said:
That's not a Glitch,Almost all apps have that function,It's so you can jump right back to what you were doing,as soon as you tap it,it will unlock the screen & bring you into your current app
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No ****? I don't use a lot of Apps. The only one installed currently is Dolphin on my GN. Neat feature.
it actually is a glitch/bug.
normally the menu buttons should be hidden when you lock the screen, but due to a bug, they don't.
there is no reason for them to be there, as a simple unlock of the screen brings you back.
so this is a bug/glitch and hopefully it will be fixed.
One for and one against. Anyone care to be the tie breaker?

Certain apps bypass the lockscreen!

Stock Verizon G-Nex on ver. 4.0.2
Anyone else notice that when you have an app open that uses the menu button in the lower right corner next to the recent apps button'..................if you lock the screen with the app open, and later push the power button to unlock your phone..........the menu button remains on the screen and it will open the app if you press on it, without unlocking the phone!
This doesn't seem right.
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I believe It only happens on the insecure slide to unlock. Its not great but tbh, its not really bypassing some lock down when anyone can just slide to unlock anyhow. Make sence?
Steve.
sd00 said:
I believe It only happens on the insecure slide to unlock. Its not great but tbh, its not really bypassing some lock down when anyone can just slide to unlock anyhow. Make sence?
Steve.
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I agree! Use a PIN and see if the same happens.
This only happens on slide to unlock which isn't secure anyways.
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I understand. The security isn't a big thing for me, but it seems odd that the menu button is active on the lock screen.
Just an observation.
czechm8 said:
I understand. The security isn't a big thing for me, but it seems odd that the menu button is active on the lock screen.
Just an observation.
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Blame the app devs.
adrynalyne said:
Blame the app devs.
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Google?
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No. The app devs. If they update their apps for ICS, its a non-issue.
Ever wondered why only some do it?
ADW has a huge issue with this.
adrynalyne said:
No. The app devs. If they update their apps for ICS, its a non-issue.
Ever wondered why only some do it?
ADW has a huge issue with this.
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Some Google apps do this as well. That was my point.
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fixed on 4.0.3
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Was gonna say, I don't see this issue with any google apps on 4.0.3.
Great! At least they are paying attention!
Now if we could get stock 4.0.3!
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Take picture w/o unlocking

Is there a picture app/ feature that allows you to quickly take a picture without having to unlock the phone?
Windows and crappie have this features and I wanted on my S3.
Thanks
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In settings there is a motion feature u can turn on where u press the screen and turn and it brings you to camera. I don't know if it works with a code though..
It's on stock tw though..
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circuit.007 said:
In settings there is a motion feature u can turn on where u press the screen and turn and it brings you to camera. I don't know if it works with a code though..
It's on stock tw though..
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Thanks, but the feature mentioned above does not support codes so it does not work when the phone is locked.
Do you have a GS3?
Why not try adding the camera app to one of the shortcuts on the lockscreen?
Zephyron said:
Why not try adding the camera app to one of the shortcuts on the lockscreen?
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This is why:
1) Faster camera launch.
2) You don't have to enter a password every time you want to take a picture yet your phone its still locked/secured.
3) If you want someone else to take a pic, you have to stop and unlock the phone first or give them your password.
4) When the shortcut is on the lock screen, you have to enter the password before allowing you to take the pic. You'll miss the moment.
5) With Windows 7 and Crapple you don't have to unlock and could quickly launch the camera. Also, all the pictures you take at the moment are visible w/o unlocking.
It would be a good feature to have on the GS3.
Would be a great add on
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SDJB said:
This is why:
1) Faster camera launch.
2) You don't have to enter a password every time you want to take a picture yet your phone its still locked/secured.
3) If you want someone else to take a pic, you have to stop and unlock the phone first or give them your password.
4) When the shortcut is on the lock screen, you have to enter the password before allowing you to take the pic. You'll miss the moment.
5) With Windows 7 and Crapple you don't have to unlock and could quickly launch the camera. Also, all the pictures you take at the moment are visible w/o unlocking.
It would be a good feature to have on the GS3.
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of course that would be an inconvenience if you have a password on your phone (which i understand most people do.) i on the other hand do not as i dont let my phone out of my sight. i use the shortcut but thats just me and like they say to each his own right.
I would assume if you have a pin unlock code or something else it would be there no matter what app you use
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If you use Tasker and the secure settings plugin this MIGHT be possible.
johnnycs said:
If you use Tasker and the secure settings plugin this MIGHT be possible.
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Do you have any experience using Tasker? Have you tried it?
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There is an app for this but it requires having a dedicated shutter button on the device.
May I ask how you plan to take a picture without having some sort of GUI?
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The stock ROM for my old HTC Amaze did this. I I don't know why Samsung didn't include it.
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freakasis said:
The stock ROM for my old HTC Amaze did this. I I don't know why Samsung didn't include it.
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If memory serves me right, that has a dedicated camera button. If you really really really want this feature, you could remap the home button to function as your camera button, then run the navigation bar that appears in galaxy nexus devices and devices without hardware buttons
Can't you make a tasker function for that
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Is there a theme or app in this thread anywhere???
Thought I was in themes and apps section... maybe I'm wrong.. its happened before
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here you go
Here is a link of how exactly this is done using tasker.
http://tasker.wikidot.com/bypass-pattern-from-lockscreen-with-camera
You can wait for Android 4.2 since this functionally is now built into the lock screen.
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012...rs-lock-screen-widgets-round-out-android-4-2/
elesbb said:
If memory serves me right, that has a dedicated camera button. If you really really really want this feature, you could remap the home button to function as your camera button, then run the navigation bar that appears in galaxy nexus devices and devices without hardware buttons
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Yes it does but I didnt have to use the button to do it. You pushed the unlock button, then slid the lock ring onto the camera icon (assuming you had it on your lock screen) and you could take a picture. You would see the 3 sec preview of it, and then take more pics. If you tapped the small pic of the last image, and it would take you to the pattern/number lock. That way someone couldn't see your pics without the pass.
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