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.
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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.
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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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Is there any way to get rid of the recent apps list in the drop down menu? I find it pretty annoying? I've scored through the settings without much luck. Thanks.
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None that I'm aware of. Once the phone is perma rooted, there might then become a way.
I believe this is part of sense. I find it annoying myself :S
I like that it is there, if i need to get to another app quickly it is right there!
rcrott1 said:
I like that it is there, if i need to get to another app quickly it is right there!
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Yes,
But holding the home key does the same thing. Kind of a redundant part of Sense if you ask me.
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Rossco_Pee said:
Yes,
But holding the home key does the same thing. Kind of a redundant part of Sense if you ask me.
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This. It is the exact same feature.
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?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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?
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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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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.
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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/
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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
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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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How do the rest of you feel? I can see why they can be useful to people but to me they are too much trouble, even if the slowdowns and security issues get fixed.
You really have lots of stuff to complain about.
Anyways I find the widgets very useful. Glad they added them finally.
What security issues do you encounter? Besides someone reading part of a text message or email?
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No lock screen
CADude said:
How do the rest of you feel? I can see why they can be useful to people but to me they are too much trouble, even if the slowdowns and security issues get fixed.
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My phone never leaves my side so i disabled the lock screen completely. Super fast access
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You really have lots of stuff to complain about.
Anyways I find the widgets very useful. Glad they added them finally.
What security issues do you encounter? Besides someone reading part of a text message or email?
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Every phone and OS has its issues that need to be resolved. No complaints = no progress.
Yes, the reading part of a message thing is the big issue.
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How do the rest of you feel? I can see why they can be useful to people but to me they are too much trouble, even if the slowdowns and security issues get fixed.
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Lockscreen Policy
isnt the whole idea of a lock screen that someone else can not use our devices or access data?
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CADude said:
How do the rest of you feel? I can see why they can be useful to people but to me they are too much trouble, even if the slowdowns and security issues get fixed.
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well hopefully Google makes the next update completely tailored to what you want since you seem to feel they owe it to you
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grognaz said:
isnt the whole idea of a lock screen that someone else can not use our devices or access data?
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They also can help prevent accidental pocket-dials (or whatever else). As it takes a bit more effort to drag to a target, opposed to just tapping on a direct dial shortcut on your home screen.
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well hopefully Google makes the next update completely tailored to what you want since you seem to feel they owe it to you
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Because having options means the same thing as having something tailored specifically for me, right?
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CADude said:
Because having options means the same thing as having something tailored specifically for me, right?
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that's why there's an app for that, aka options...
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Yes like people have said above I think you are complaining too much... If you are gonna whine that much and not wait for stuff to slowly fix by their self you could just go to iOS... And stay "locked" down and then you could feel safe
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CADude said:
How do the rest of you feel? I can see why they can be useful to people but to me they are too much trouble, even if the slowdowns and security issues get fixed.
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Lock screen policy
It's in the market and will fix all of your problems
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Lock screen policy
It's in the market and will fix all of your problems
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not all, as u can still accidently unlock into clock app...
CADude said:
Every phone and OS has its issues that need to be resolved. No complaints = no progress.
Yes, the reading part of a message thing is the big issue.
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Solution: Don't use the message/email widget on lock screen.
Seriously, it's one thing to complain about issues that affect the performance of a phone and how it's used and another to complain about completely trivial matters that are purely personal taste. Your complaints seem to be the latter.
You don't have to use the lock screen widgets. Sure, you'll get the screen edge reminders that there are pages on either side(for about a second), but they fade away.
I personally don't care for the lock screen widgets. I usually forget they're there. Would I want them completely removed? Nah, Google might have something in mind for them later down the road.
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Custom ROMs will probably have the option of no lock screen widgets.
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CADude said:
How do the rest of you feel? I can see why they can be useful to people but to me they are too much trouble, even if the slowdowns and security issues get fixed.
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I vote you king ***** a lot......... congratulations
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vbauer86 said:
not all, as u can still accidently unlock into clock app...
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If you have root, he's got a hack in the settings that will disable even that.
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DirgeExtinction said:
Solution: Don't use the message/email widget on lock screen.
Seriously, it's one thing to complain about issues that affect the performance of a phone and how it's used and another to complain about completely trivial matters that are purely personal taste. Your complaints seem to be the latter.
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There's no reason not to disable them completely except your issues with me complaining. Get over your bias and see that this OS should be about having lots of options. If we don't want to use lockscreen widgets, we should be allowed to disable them entirely, simply because we don't need them enabled if we don't use them at all to begin with.
What we need is a single widget with clock weather missed calls etc. It should be here soon. If not then use widgetlocker or a ROM with 4.1 style lockscreen. This is android device there are always going to be options.
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This is android device there are always going to be options.
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Unless you do what certain people say and keep Android as a base with very few or no options and having to depend on 3rd party developers to give you something else to do with your phone.
Android shouldn't follow this iPhone model when doing things. It should have plenty of built-in options as well as 3rd party options, not a lack of the former.