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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

Location Based Lock Screen Style

Is there a way to change lock screen styles based on location? (Maybe through something like Tasker?)
My 1 year old daughter has learned how to unlock my phone with the swipe lock screen, so I have changed it to facial recognition, which has adequately secured it from her.
However, when I'm not at home, I would prefer the ease of the swipe unlock.
Is this possible?
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Smidgers said:
Is there a way to change lock screen styles based on location? (Maybe through something like Tasker?)
My 1 year old daughter has learned how to unlock my phone with the swipe lock screen, so I have changed it to facial recognition, which has adequately secured it from her.
However, when I'm not at home, I would prefer the ease of the swipe unlock.
Is this possible?
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I couldn't find definitely that it will allow you to change unlock method based on location (everything else is listed and it's hinted at several places) but you might give SmartShift Lockscreen a try. You can find it here on Google Play.

DreamingWolf said:
I couldn't find definitely that it will allow you to change unlock method based on location (everything else is listed and it's hinted at several places) but you might give SmartShift Lockscreen a try. You can find it here on Google Play.
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Thanks for checking. That appears to be a lock screen replacement.
Ideally, I'd like to use the stock lock screen and just update the settings.
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Smidgers said:
Thanks for checking. That appears to be a lock screen replacement.
Ideally, I'd like to use the stock lock screen and just update the settings.
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In that case I would check out Secure Settings App which is available through Google and has a thread here at XDA.

DreamingWolf said:
In that case I would check out Secure Settings App which is available through Google and has a thread here at XDA.
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Thanks for the suggestion!
Couldn't figure out the facial recognition. However, I figured out how to toggle between requiring a pin and not, which should suffice for keeping my phone protected from a toddler accessing it.
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[Q] Lockscreen effect

Hello all,
I have the AT&T Note 4 and when I first set the phone up, I was able to select a lockscreen effect. However, I can't seem to find where that setting is located, and I'm looking to change the effect. Is there any way of doing this short of wiping and restarting?
Thanks in advance,

Settings-device-lockscreen-at the bottom
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atx84 said:
Settings-device-lockscreen-at the bottom
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Thanks for the quick reply. That location is also where I thought I'd find it, but I don't see an option for it. Attached is a screenshot

wingmanjd said:
Thanks for the quick reply. That location is also where I thought I'd find it, but I don't see an option for it. Attached is a screenshot
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It would seem that you do not get an unlock effect while using fingerprint unlock. As you are not swiping the screen
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atx84 said:
It would seem that you do not get an unlock effect while using fingerprint unlock. As you are not swiping the screen
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Huh, you're right! If the phone was unlocked, then I got the effect, but when it was prompting for the fingerprint, then I didn't get the effect. Temporarily switching to "Swipe" exposed the option to change the effect.
Thank you!

Your welcome!

wingmanjd said:
Thanks for the quick reply. That location is also where I thought I'd find it, but I don't see an option for it. Attached is a screenshot
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Change screen lock to swipe. My bad I was late lol.

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?

fingerprint recognition

What's with the fingerprint sensor? I thought it was to allow you into your phone at will. although many times I use it I still have to enter a pin. thanks
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bananaspider said:
What's with the fingerprint sensor? I thought it was to allow you into your phone at will. although many times I use it I still have to enter a pin. thanks
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Not always.
Do you use an app or the like to turn your screen off or lock your phone?

Yes. Just tested that. Using app requires pin. Using button or letting go of itself. No pin. No way to get around this?
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bananaspider said:
Yes. Just tested that. Using app requires pin. Using button or letting go of itself. No pin. No way to get around this?
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A little confused by your wording. What do you mean by "using app requires pin"? Using app for what?
For me, the only time it requires me to use my pattern is after a restart and after disconnecting a Bluetooth device that is listed under Smart Lock.
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For example I use a tasker gesture on the screen to lock my phone and at that point I use my fingerprint to turn on the phone but the pin screen appears so I have to enter my pin first and then it unlocks.
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bananaspider said:
For example I use a tasker gesture on the screen to lock my phone and at that point I use my fingerprint to turn on the phone but the pin screen appears so I have to enter my pin first and then it unlocks.
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For what I know, only if you turn your screen off with the power button the fingerprint scanner will unlock your phone immediatly afterwards.

Then I guess the question would be what app can mimic a power button press so that I can continue using gestures and or background apps to turn off the screen? Or forego using the fingerprint scanner?
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bananaspider said:
Then I guess the question would be what app can mimic a power button press so that I can continue using gestures and or background apps to turn off the screen? Or forego using the fingerprint scanner?
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There maybe a way but I don't use fingerprint so cant help you here.

Thanks anyway I just made a quick pattern rather then a pin which makes it a little easier thanks for the help
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See this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/fingerprint-unlock-using-lock-widget-t3231177

bananaspider said:
Then I guess the question would be what app can mimic a power button press so that I can continue using gestures and or background apps to turn off the screen? Or forego using the fingerprint scanner?
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If you are rooted this is super simple with tasker...
Create a new task with whatever name you want.
Select the Code Action Category.
Select Run Shell Code Action.
In the Command input type:
Code:
input keyevent 26
Check the Use Root box.
Leave all other options untouched.
Then use that Task for your gesture. Note that at some point Tasker is going to ask for root privileges. You obviously need to grant them to it.
Enjoy...

PiousInquisitor said:
If you are rooted this is super simple with tasker...
Create a new task with whatever name you want.
Select the Code Action Category.
Select Run Shell Code Action.
In the Command input type:
Code:
input keyevent 26
Check the Use Root box.
Leave all other options untouched.
Then use that Task for your gesture. Note that at some point Tasker is going to ask for root privileges. You obviously need to grant them to it.
Enjoy...
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You're overcomplicating it. See this post. You don't have to use tasker. You can use at least one widget plus launcher gestures as long as you have root, and it works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/fingerprint-unlock-using-lock-widget-t3231177

pkadavid said:
You're overcomplicating it. See this post. You don't have to use tasker. You can use at least one widget plus launcher gestures as long as you have root, and it works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/fingerprint-unlock-using-lock-widget-t3231177
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Yep, the Tasker Task I wrote is really, really complicated. The op is going to **** a brick when he sees that he would need to use Tasker to do what he is already using Tasker to do but this time it will work.
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Thanks all for providing an alternative means.
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PiousInquisitor said:
Yep, the Tasker Task I wrote is really, really complicated. The op is going to **** a brick when he sees that he would need to use Tasker to do what he is already using Tasker to do but this time it will work.
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No need to get testy. I said overcomplicating, not complicated.

pkadavid said:
No need to get testy. I said overcomplicating, not complicated.
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o·ver·com·pli·cate
ˌōvərˈkämplikāt/
verb
past tense:*overcomplicated; past participle:*overcomplicated
make (something) more complicated than necessary.
"the basic idea is quite simple, but some people tend to overcomplicate it"
Again, the Tasker Task is as simple as they come. It would take longer for the op to download that app than make the task. And considering he is using Tasker to turn the phone off with a gesture, he would still have to create a task to run the app. That, sport, is overcomplicating it.
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