Lock screen doesn't work - Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi everybody.
I own a new S4 mini I9195 with original stock rom (4.3, just updated via ota) and not rooted.
The phone has been working well since this morning. Suddenly, the lock screen with simple slide function to unlock began to disappear.
If i turn off the screen with the power button and then press again that button (or the home button) I get the home screen without the lock screen.
Sometimes I can see the lock screen for half a second, then it disappears.
This is a really strange behavoiur, because the lock screen is enabled in the settings menu and the phone works fine, it is "immaculate".
Memory ram and internal 8gb space memory are not full, but I've noticed that there is too much free ram memory than the "default" value.
What do you think about it? I'm worried...
Thank you in advance for all your help

Have you tried a different lock screen?
Off topic: 4.3 ota? what region name?
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Hi, ota means "over the air", update via wifi. And sorry, Android version is 4.2.2
yes, I've tried a different lock screen and it works.
Do I need to reset/wipe data on my device?
mnezo said:
Have you tried a different lock screen?
Off topic: 4.3 ota? what region name?
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I know what OTA means
And I was curious about the region code ( like XEU ORO VTT etc ) because my KOR 4.2.2 sais it does not have an update
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remove stock lock screen?

Hey guys,
Is there a way to remove the stock lock screen from my phone? It's a completely stock GS2. I'm planning to root in the next few days, so if that's necessary I'm ok with it. I just HATE the stock lock and want to use widget locker. Unfortunately, when I simply install widget locker over the top, I end up with a redundant lock and have to swipe twice.
Any advice?
Try go locker app
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elbarto7 said:
Try go locker app
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I already know what lockscreen I want to use. I just need to get rid of the stock one.
When you say you have "redundant" lockscreens, do you mean that WidgetLocker comes up, followed by your security lockscreen, or are you not using any sort of password?
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He's talking about the static image that you swipe that unlocks the phone. I installed Go Locker and it gets rid of that except for the 1st time you power the phone on.
Install NO Lock from the market open it click disable. Then install whichever lock apparently you want and run it.
No lock apparently disables the stock
Lock screen.
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badutahboy said:
Hey guys,
Is there a way to remove the stock lock screen from my phone? It's a completely stock GS2. I'm planning to root in the next few days, so if that's necessary I'm ok with it. I just HATE the stock lock and want to use widget locker. Unfortunately, when I simply install widget locker over the top, I end up with a redundant lock and have to swipe twice.
Any advice?
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Install the Juggernaut rom and you can pick from a few different lock screens. I haven't seen the stock lock screen since I installed Juggernaut a month ago.
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First off, thanks to everyone for responding, even if I didn't directly quote you. I appreciate the input.
sigloiv said:
When you say you have "redundant" lockscreens, do you mean that WidgetLocker comes up, followed by your security lockscreen, or are you not using any sort of password?
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Correct, widgetlocker comes up, then the stock galaxy lockscreen, so I have to swipe twice.
samomamo said:
Install NO Lock from the market open it click disable. Then install whichever lock apparently you want and run it.
No lock apparently disables the stock
Lock screen.
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Thanks, I'll try it again. I installed no-lock, and it just removed widget locker, but it didn't even do that reliably, lol. I'll uninstall WL, run no-lock, and then reinstall and hopefully that will work.
jordanishere said:
Install the Juggernaut rom and you can pick from a few different lock screens. I haven't seen the stock lock screen since I installed Juggernaut a month ago.
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Thanks for the recommendation. When I'm ready to go the custom rom route, I'll check Juggernaut out. I don't know why I'm hesitating about flashing, because I've rooted and ROM'd my last 4 android phones, but for whatever reason, I'm not in a big hurry to root my GS2. Other than the lockscreen, I'm pretty happy with it completely stock.
It appears as though installing no-lock and disabling the lock screen, THEN installing your secondary lock works. I've rebooted a couple times and still get the stock lock on launch (which makes sense, since both no-lock and widget locker are started after boot), but haven't seen it since then.
Solution posted above did not help me. I have installed No Lock, disabled lock screen, then installed Go Locker but even so there is sometimes situation when both screens appear - annoying! What do you recommend?
Try MiLocker which is like the MIUI locker. Used it on my G2 and it worked perfectly. I like the static lock on the SGSS2 so that's why I haven't gone back to using it. Its worth a shot and they have tons of different lock screens
*#7594# It does disable the stock screen lock for Samsung Galaxy Epic 4G Touch (Sprint) and also works for Samsung Galaxy Attain (MetroPCS)., I just tried it does not works on our Phone....

Lock screen doesn't work

Hello I am not sure at all what cause this problem but no matter what I do I cannot get my phone to have a lock screen. In fact I can't even to get it to slide in the beginning it just boots into my home screen and if I turn the screen on and off it goes straight back to the homescreen without me having to unlock anything. I've gone into the settings and made multiple types of passwords but none of them show up when I turn my screen on then off. I'm running paranoid android and any help would be nice
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I had the same problem when I used Gummy.After flashing the gapps the lockscreen is back.I'm not sure if it will work on paranoid order not.Just try it.
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Thanks for the advice but flashing the gapps didn't work anything else I could try?
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did you try settings/lock screen/screen security/screen lock and change that setting?
I'm on Paranoid Android too.
Sorry but yes I've tried that and no luck.
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Does anyone have a clue?
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I also have same problem on My device Csl mi 410 for past 4 days.
Have installed magic locker and it works but stock CM7.2 lock screen not working. Can any body help?
I reflashed the rom and gapps and although tedious it fixed the problem..
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Old thread, I know. I found this thread searching for a solution to my
lockscreen problem. I want to leave this to help others.
I could not get the lock screen to work at all. I reflashed the ROM,
reloaded GApps, tried safe mode, and about a dozen other things...
nothing. GoLocker worked, but wanted the JB lockscreen.
I had set up Power Widgets in the notification drawer. One of them was the
lockscreen switch. I thought this locked the screen when tapped. I decided to
see if that would lock the screen. That's when I discovered that it activates/
deactivates the lock screen! It had been toggled off.
Toggling this switch does not change the status in the lockscreen settings, and
changing the lockscreen setting does not flip the toggle. So you need to check
both settings and the toggle, if you're using it.
Hope that helps!
vince7 said:
I reflashed the rom and gapps and although tedious it fixed the problem..
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My solution
My solution for this problem:
Go to settings --> Display & Lights --> Untick "Auto-rotate screen"! --> Profit (?)
P.s. I was on P.A.C rom.

Jelly Bean Screen Off App

I've used the screen off and lock app for sometime without issue but on 4.1.1 it has intermittent issue.
I've searched but can't seem to find an app yet that's verified working 100% can anybody direct me to one.
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No screen off app, to use instead of using power button.
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if u use CM based ROM on there has a widget button on power widget (go to sleep or something alike)
just enable it near setting=>system...i cant provide the exact step cause i'm using sense ROM now
Forgot all about that one, thanks. It would be nice if could it as single app on home screen tho.
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It appears that there is an issue with all "screen off" apps on jellybean (and I think also on ics)
Many times after locking the screen, the screen goes on by itself again, in lockscreen mode thus draining battery and braking our nerves
I wonder if any DEV can solve this one without custom roms.
Personally I have a galaxy note 2 and at the time, I have no reason to change my rom. I'm happy with the stock one.
Any suggestions on a "screen off" app anyone???
Most preferred are the ones that have an icon and not only a widget so as to move the icon to the deck.
djcsurf said:
I've used the screen off and lock app for sometime without issue but on 4.1.1 it has intermittent issue.
I've searched but can't seem to find an app yet that's verified working 100% can anybody direct me to one.
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totally replace lockscreen ?

hi all
is it possible to completely replace the stock lock screen with another ?
i understand you can download lock screen replacements from the play store but they don't actually replace the lock screen, on may occasions if you lock and unlock within 1 to 2 seconds, the stock lock screen appears.
is there any way around this ?
There is no way around this unless you use a custom rom or what not. Just use the lock screen replacements on the market.
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Why don't you just totally disable the stock lock screen in settings and then use a 3rd party lockscreen?
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DMax99 said:
Why don't you just totally disable the stock lock screen in settings and then use a 3rd party lockscreen?
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You think your such a bloody smart ass right ?
Well my friend you are
Thank you!!
The only issue I have is when using the Google now slide to unlock
It takes me to a strange Google now search page that also displays my previous search
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/268/screenshots201210101508.png/
ipguy said:
The only issue I have is when using the Google now slide to unlock
It takes me to a strange Google now search page that also displays my previous search
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/268/screenshots201210101508.png/
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anyone have this problem ?
I use the App Delayed Lock -it unlocks my SGN2 if is the device connecteded to my home or work WIFI and has some more unlock features (time, geocoordinates ec.) - realy great App

Lock screen app icons after 5.01

After upgrading to Lollipop, there are 5 icons at the bottom of the lock screen but I can't find where the preference is to change them.
Thanks for any help.
Ken
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kenwchan said:
After upgrading to Lollipop, there are 5 icons at the bottom of the lock screen but I can't find where the preference is to change them.
Thanks for any help.
Ken
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Settings->Lock Screen -> Shortcuts
Right, maybe they have disappeared after Lollipop? Here's my screen...
Thanks for your reply.
Ken
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kenwchan said:
Right, maybe they have disappeared after Lollipop? Here's my screen...
Thanks for your reply.
Ken
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in "Select screen lock" select Swipe.
then look again shortcuts menu below.
Ahhh, that worked. Thank you ever so much!
Ken
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Similar problem, but with encrypted phone
I am having a similar issue, but my problem is that my phone is encrypted. I am able to use the smart lock feature to access the swipe to unlock screen with the icons at the bottom, but I can't customize the icons because the menu is not available while the device is encrypted. Is there another way to change this screen? I know I have been unable to find one.
I've also tried decrypting the device temporarily to change the lock screen, but the device refuses to decrypt. It sits for hours at the LG menu after restarting to decrypt, and I finally have to pull the battery to restart. After I do so, the phone operates as if it was never given instructions to decrypt. Any suggestions?

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