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?
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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.
gnmitchell said:
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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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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Hello,
Wondering if I use a game and need to tap 2 times quickly on screen during the game, will phone switch off?
artisticcheese said:
Hello,
Wondering if I use a game and need to tap 2 times quickly on screen during the game, will phone switch off?
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Ive just tried it on song pop and it doesnt turn the screen off....I believe it needs to be on a blank part of the homescreen or on the notification bar area at the top of the screen
Do you have clash of clans game? Can you try to double click inside it?
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Knock off only works on the home screen (and the status bar). It would be quite silly otherwise since you wouldn't be able to double tap to zoom etc.
dhkx said:
Knock off only works on the home screen (and the status bar). It would be quite silly otherwise since you wouldn't be able to double tap to zoom etc.
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I can also see it turning the screen off when using your keyboard lol. It definitely sounds like a nice feature - especially considering the buttons are on the back. It would be annoying to have to pick your phone up off of a table or desk to turn the screen on sometimes.
So I found out real quick last night while playing with my 6 month old baby that this watch needs some sort of lock. When she was squirming around in my arms the Google Voice commands opened a dozen times and she tried to share some of my notifications and reply with Voice for a couple of text messages. And this was all within the first 15 minutes.
I was wondering if there was anyone else experiencing this and their thoughts. I saw a couple of lock screen apps out there but I was thinking with the Moto 360 it would be really nice if that side button was a lock / unlock button for when you want the watch to remain in the ambient mode and not wake up from screen taps. I know that the button switches the watch to ambient mode but it does not seem to lock the screen from touches. Might be a nice idea for future implementation as I have not used the side button for anything yet as the screen wakes when I lift the watch to my face.
What are your thoughts?
this exact thing happened to me yesterday! I have an 8 month old and the watch just attracted him lol
I don't have a creature, but I too would like for the watch to only activate when I want it to. I want to have to press the button to turn the screen on.
Have you guys tried Showear or Lockable? Both are free but Lockable charges for the pin unlock feature.
I don't want just a screen lock, but a lock that completely keeps the screen turned off until I press the hard button on the side. (To not waste battery when I definitely don't want the screen to turn on by touch and/or accelerometer). Does an app exist for this?
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So I found out real quick last night while playing with my 6 month old baby that this watch needs some sort of lock. When she was squirming around in my arms the Google Voice commands opened a dozen times and she tried to share some of my notifications and reply with Voice for a couple of text messages. And this was all within the first 15 minutes.
I was wondering if there was anyone else experiencing this and their thoughts. I saw a couple of lock screen apps out there but I was thinking with the Moto 360 it would be really nice if that side button was a lock / unlock button for when you want the watch to remain in the ambient mode and not wake up from screen taps. I know that the button switches the watch to ambient mode but it does not seem to lock the screen from touches. Might be a nice idea for future implementation as I have not used the side button for anything yet as the screen wakes when I lift the watch to my face.
What are your thoughts?
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Have you tried to shower with it on?
It thinks the water is you touching it, and it goes crazy!
ChrisAshton84 said:
I don't want just a screen lock, but a lock that completely keeps the screen turned off until I press the hard button on the side. (To not waste battery when I definitely don't want the screen to turn on by touch and/or accelerometer). Does an app exist for this?
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That is exactly what I am looking for. Something that keeps it in the Ambient mode until I press the side button and locking the touch screen. It seems like an easy enough option because the button really has no other use as you can turn the screen on and off by tilting your hand. So it would probably serve better as a locking button.
slaydog said:
Have you tried to shower with it on?
It thinks the water is you touching it, and it goes crazy!
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I do not shower with a watch on so I have not tried it. I am sure it would go crazy. Another reason for a lock button.
Yea a lock app or something would be nice mine is so sensitive I could sneeze and it turns it on..hope something comes about soon
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I have come across an app called Baby Time which locks the watch and only allows a specific swipe gesture of up twice and then down twice. Kinda gets the task done but it would be a lot simpler if it was activated by the button on the Moto 360. Another comment is that it replaces the watch face you have with one created in the app which for some reason does not seem to have an option out of the 24 hour clock. I will use for now but I am hopeful that something better will come along. Also have to start the app by saying "Start Baby TIme"
Lol!
daijizai said:
I don't have a creature, but I too would like for the watch to only activate when I want it to. I want to have to press the button to turn the screen on.
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lol creature