[Q] WidgetLocker messed up my notifications bar. Or am I wrong? - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Hello everybody.
I am new here and I'm sorry if this has been answered already but I could not find an answer. Anyway. I installed WidgetLocker on my Galaxy Nexus but when I uninstalled it later on it left my notifications bar inaccessible from my stock lock screen. It can't be pulled down without unlocking the phone! Is there a way to fix this? It's just awful...
Edit: It can be pulled down in the WidgetLocker lock screen but I don't want to use it.

Do you have password our pattern unlock activated?
The notification bar is only accessible with slide to unlock.
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Herman76 said:
Do you have password our pattern unlock activated?
The notification bar is only accessible with slide to unlock.
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No, I'm using slide and it can't be pulled down.

Leachz said:
No, I'm using slide and it can't be pulled down.
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Did u try rebooting the phone?

JRJ442 said:
Did u try rebooting the phone?
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Just tried it, no luck. The problem persists. I think I'll give the factory reset a try.
!EDIT!: Tried it, didn't work out.

Maybe increasing security (activate pattern/password) and then setting it back to slide unlock can fix it?
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Herman76 said:
Maybe increasing security (activate pattern/password) and then setting it back to slide unlock can fix it?
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Unfortunately that was one of the first things I tried.

Why is my notification bar disabled even though I don't have that setting enabled?
One of two reasons: The Block Power Dialog option unfortunately also blocks expanding of the notification bar. The Settings help will be updated in the future to explain this. System security (pin/pattern/password) locks the notification bar itself, this is independent of WidgetLocker.
Found on their website. Don't know if this is a fix or not since I don't have widget locker installed.
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Herman76 said:
Why is my notification bar disabled even though I don't have that setting enabled?
One of two reasons: The Block Power Dialog option unfortunately also blocks expanding of the notification bar. The Settings help will be updated in the future to explain this. System security (pin/pattern/password) locks the notification bar itself, this is independent of WidgetLocker.
Found on their website. Don't know if this is a fix or not since I don't have widget locker installed.
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Yeah, I stubled upon that too but the weird thing is that the bar is NOT disabled while using WidgetLocker but becomes inaccessible after removing or disabling the app. I'm running ICS 4.0.2 so I'll update and see what happens.

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[Q] cannot pull down notification bar when in lockscreen?

Just got my new Nexus today
But sometimes I cannot pull down the notification bar when in lockscreen
I have to restart the phone to be able to pull down the notification bar again
Anyone has similar experience?
Any fix?
I didn't think it was possible on the lockscreen to begin with
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Yes its possible in ICS.
Mine is working fine. So far. Do you have any widget on notification such as widgetsoid perhaps? But it should working though
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apratomo said:
Yes its possible in ICS.
Mine is working fine. So far. Do you have any widget on notification such as widgetsoid perhaps? But it should working though
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Didn't know this was even possible.
I do have Widgetsoid yes, does that stop it working? Because I am unable to pull down the notif' bar when locked.
Well you could try to remove it see if that works. If yes then probably just minor bug on widgetsoid. I know some of the widgets are still not working on ICS
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I too, was unaware of this option. Works fine on my GN LTE.
I believe if you have one of the more secure unlock methods active (PIN, face, pattern) it won't work. Believe it needs to be on slide to work.
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I believe if you have one of the more secure unlock methods active (PIN, face, pattern) it won't work. Believe it needs to be on slide to work.
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Yep, only works on slide.
Thanks.
It's working now.
So weird...
Can anyone access settings through the notification bar when locked?
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Only when you have no pin or pattern to unlock. So its not any less secure...
Anyone know of a good replacement for the lock screen on the GN? Say one which lets you launch messaging, phone etc from the actual lock screen?

drop down notification in lock screen

why i can't drop down notification bar in lock screen? I'm using version 4.0.1
If you have any of the security settings on you won't be able to do use the drop down bar. You have to set it to use no unlock password.
i'm not using any unlock password. i'm using slide to unlock.
jonatansofer said:
i'm not using any unlock password. i'm using slide to unlock.
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Which is there to prevent you from accidentally activate something else, like the notification bar.
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Herman76 said:
Which is there to prevent you from accidentally activate something else, like the notification bar.
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one of the features of ics is being able to drag down the notification bar from the lock screen. I use slide to unlock and this feature works fine for me. to op.. are you on a custom rom?
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spovat said:
one of the features of ics is being able to drag down the notification bar from the lock screen. I use slide to unlock and this feature works fine for me. to op.. are you on a custom rom?
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Works for me with slide unlock as well.
I am on 4.0.3 custom rom (Axiom) though. I was not on 4.0.1 long enough to see if it worked then.
I'm using Slide to Unlock and I can pull down the notification bar on lock screen to see what's in there.
OP, try activating a secure lock method (such as password/pattern/pin) and then switching back to the slide to unlock...
my last experience is, for some weird reason, if i do not have a simcard in the phone, the notification bar will not slide down.
once i got a sim card in, it start working.
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my last experience is, for some weird reason, if i do not have a simcard in the phone, the notification bar will not slide down.
once i got a sim card in, it start working.
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i'm on stock rom!
but Maybe that's why, now I have no Sim Card.

My 3 dots are on the lockscreen when I lock the screen

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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ICS Lock Screen Question

So I am running ICS on my AT&T Ion and noticed that when the screen is locked, the notification bar will still pull down from the top and allow you to access settings or any notifications. It seems to defeat the purpose of having the screen locked. I don't remember if this was the case with the stock firmware. Can anyone confirm?
You are correct. Gingerbread (2.3.7) on this phone does not allow pull-down notifications from the lock screen.
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harrypalmero said:
So I am running ICS on my AT&T Ion and noticed that when the screen is locked, the notification bar will still pull down from the top and allow you to access settings or any notifications. It seems to defeat the purpose of having the screen locked. I don't remember if this was the case with the stock firmware. Can anyone confirm?
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For that very reason, I use unlock pattern. Another option is to use a different locker. Holo locker does not allow access to status bar.
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Ok, thanks! Sort of seems to dwfeat the purpose of a lock screen, no?
harrypalmero said:
Ok, thanks! Sort of seems to dwfeat the purpose of a lock screen, no?
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Yes.
harrypalmero said:
Ok, thanks! Sort of seems to dwfeat the purpose of a lock screen, no?
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The idea is that if you can quickly check an email/text without having to unlock each time. I guess some ppl found unlocking an annoyance, but at least you can disable/enable it
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That is one of the features of ICS. All ICS roms and phones let you do that. Gingerbread never had that feature. So it's not just this ICS rom.:good:
And either way, it isn't a security risk either. If you have a passcode or pattern enabled, it has to be entered for the Notification shortcut feature to work.:highfive:

Show lock screen when security is set up.

I just installed aokp to my S3, loving it so far.
Is there a way of showing the lock screen slide to unlock when a security method is enabled? When there is no security enabled, I have the little lock at the bottom of the lock screen and can slide it to either open the camera, Google now, or to unlock the phone. When I activate a security method, that goes away.
Thanks
Any ideas ??
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i used to use aokp (ics version) on the nexus s, and the functionality was definitely there. look somewhere in rom control?
Tried that but no luck. Will mess with it a bit more.
If anybody else knows how to get it working please chime in!
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It looks like it hasn't been added since Aokp JB came out. Just going to have to wait.
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Vukadmos said:
I just installed aokp to my S3, loving it so far.
Is there a way of showing the lock screen slide to unlock when a security method is enabled? When there is no security enabled, I have the little lock at the bottom of the lock screen and can slide it to either open the camera, Google now, or to unlock the phone. When I activate a security method, that goes away.
Thanks
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If I am understanding correctly you want the Swipe option then you get the Password/Pin field instead of it asking for the Password right away when you turn on the screen? If so go to Settings>Security>With swipe lock
Monkeymo13 said:
If I am understanding correctly you want the Swipe option then you get the Password/Pin field instead of it asking for the Password right away when you turn on the screen? If so go to Settings>Security>With swipe lock
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Yes, that's what I want. It turns out this version of aokp doesn't have that option implemented. Guess will have to wait to see if it gets added in future versions.
Thanks though !
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