I have a rooted FireTV running XBMC. When I boot it, I get a weird monochrome lock screen with a clock and a padlock - I need to use a USB mouse to unlock it (remote does nothing). When I go into the Settings menu and try to change the screen saver setting, I get nothing.
Has anyone seen this? How can I fix it?
Thanks!
elskink said:
I have a rooted FireTV running XBMC. When I boot it, I get a weird monochrome lock screen with a clock and a padlock - I need to use a USB mouse to unlock it (remote does nothing). When I go into the Settings menu and try to change the screen saver setting, I get nothing.
Has anyone seen this? How can I fix it?
Thanks!
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Try doing a factory reset.
elskink said:
I have a rooted FireTV running XBMC. When I boot it, I get a weird monochrome lock screen with a clock and a padlock - I need to use a USB mouse to unlock it (remote does nothing). When I go into the Settings menu and try to change the screen saver setting, I get nothing.
Has anyone seen this? How can I fix it?
Thanks!
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how did you resolve this?
Rugged96 said:
how did you resolve this?
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My daughter pointed out that the menu button (the one with the three horizontal lines) actually unlocks it, so because I'm lazy I've stuck with that solution :laugh:
elskink said:
My daughter pointed out that the menu button (the one with the three horizontal lines) actually unlocks it, so because I'm lazy I've stuck with that solution :laugh:
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I actually found that it happened when I downgraded my Rom but when I then upgraded to a pre rooted stock Rom everything went back to normal.
Try that...
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Hey guys, recently (today 1/28) i noticed my galaxy note 2 automatically bypasses the lock screen whenever the screen wakes up (so no ripple effects, and i have no lock or pin or pattern set, so just a swipe would work). So I tried setting up a pattern lock, and similar thing happens. The phone would wake up, go to home screen for a split second, then returns back to the lock screen with the pattern lock.
I was wondering, does anyone know whats wrong with this?
Extra information: I used to have GO launcher on it with their custom lock screen. However, I uninstalled everything already, so that shouldn't be a problem.
haha438 said:
Hey guys, recently (today 1/28) i noticed my galaxy note 2 automatically bypasses the lock screen whenever the screen wakes up (so no ripple effects, and i have no lock or pin or pattern set, so just a swipe would work). So I tried setting up a pattern lock, and similar thing happens. The phone would wake up, go to home screen for a split second, then returns back to the lock screen with the pattern lock.
I was wondering, does anyone know whats wrong with this?
Extra information: I used to have GO launcher on it with their custom lock screen. However, I uninstalled everything already, so that shouldn't be a problem.
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it's Go Locker... it's not the best lock screen replacement... you should turn off the go locker lock screen and turn on the stock one. Clear defaults on Go Locker and set it to just Go Launcher and enable the original lockscreen after disabling Go Locker
eurohomie said:
it's Go Locker... it's not the best lock screen replacement... you should turn off the go locker lock screen and turn on the stock one. Clear defaults on Go Locker and set it to just Go Launcher and enable the original lockscreen after disabling Go Locker
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but I have already cleared w/e data that Go Locker has and then uninstalled it. So i doubt that Go locker is causing my lock screen bypassing problem, unless it was some sort of glitch from when i had it (i used it for 2 days)
haha438 said:
but I have already cleared w/e data that Go Locker has and then uninstalled it. So i doubt that Go locker is causing my lock screen bypassing problem, unless it was some sort of glitch from when i had it (i used it for 2 days)
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did you reboot?
eurohomie said:
did you reboot?
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I tried rebooting, removing battery, rebooting without SD card. So far nothing works. Odd thing is that, during the early part of reboot when the widgets are not fully loaded yet, this problem don't exist. But when the widgets are fully loaded, this problem returns
I am using stock and for like less than a half of a second that happens. Nothing u can really do with it.
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haha438 said:
I tried rebooting, removing battery, rebooting without SD card. So far nothing works. Odd thing is that, during the early part of reboot when the widgets are not fully loaded yet, this problem don't exist. But when the widgets are fully loaded, this problem returns
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Wow thats really strange... ive only had it happen with go locker and not the stock lockscreen
I have had random apps do that had music controls for lock screen turned on from an app the other day do it to lol
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Problem is completely solved now. Apparently, it is the result of a bug/glitch in a chinese music streaming app that I got from Google play. Also, thanks to everyone that replied to this.
haha438 said:
Problem is completely solved now. Apparently, it is the result of a bug/glitch in a chinese music streaming app that I got from Google play. Also, thanks to everyone that replied to this.
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I had the same problem, I had the "Lock instantly with power key" unchecked, however the phone still locks it right after I push the power key no matter how long I set the lock time. Then I found out that whenever I have the Kugou Music running, it does that. So as long as you quit the program when not listening music, you are fine.
And there's actually one setting on Kugou Music that override the lock screen.
Before installing the new Kit Kat upgrade, I had no password and was able to press the top power button to awaken or sleep the home screen without also having to swipe the little "lock" icon upward. With the new updated software, I now have to swipe the little lock every single time. So now I have two steps to complete before accessing my phone. Does anyone know how to remove it?
The first two options in the settings / security menu.
No Lock app
No Lock has been working for me: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jraf.android.nolock&hl=en
I'm rooted but running stock rom.
Blair
cmlusco said:
The first two options in the settings / security menu.
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I have no screen lock at all on those settings and I still have to swipe to get to my home screen. This was removable in the previous update.
Huh? Set the first option to what kind of lockscreen you want pin pattern etc. Then put a check on the second option. This should bring up the security screen when the phone first wakes, then once you enter your pin pattern etc it should go straight to your home screen.
cmlusco said:
Huh? Set the first option to what kind of lockscreen you want pin pattern etc. Then put a check on the second option. This should bring up the security screen when the phone first wakes, then once you enter your pin pattern etc it should go straight to your home screen.
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I do not want to have to swipe the "lock" icon. I never needed to before and now with KitKat I do. I'm wondering whether there is a way to remove that little feature.
These are my current settings.
I have no pin or lock, yet I still have to swipe the little lock up before accessing my home screen. Is there a way to go straight to my home screen without having to swipe the lock icon up?
That is very strange. I have the same settings for mine, screen lock none and the bypass lockscreen on wake box checked. When my phone is off and i hit the power button it goes straight to my home screen, no lock swipe involved.
Are you rooted?
cmlusco said:
That is very strange. I have the same settings for mine, screen lock none and the bypass lockscreen on wake box checked. When my phone is off and i hit the power button it goes straight to my home screen, no lock swipe involved.
Are you rooted?
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Ditto. There must be something messed up with his rom or some app interfering with the settings.
There is also a setting for skipping the lock screen in the Sense 5 Toolbox so you could try that too if you're rooted and have Xposed.
No i think the reason it does this for me is because i have sense 5 toolbox and never realized it was an always on option. If your rooted, and dont want xposed or sense 5 toolbox, i made a flashable zip that will remove the lock screen.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642574
I'm not rooted.
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Well then either root, or as stated in an earlier post try no lock from the market. Its free and does not require root.
Hey Guys,
Got my H815T variant today. Extremely happy with it thus far!
Just had a question for other owners.
I was trying to setup lock screen shortcuts, however whenever I selected it and configured it, they never showed up on the lock screen. I am using the 'swipe' security method.
Anyone else have any difficulties with this?
Cheers,
Kevin
Whirlpoolian?
There should be shortcuts on there by default. Were there any when you first used the device? If you've picked them from the lock screen settings then they should appear.
Might be a pain but hard reset might be the only thing i can think of that may work.
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the_scotsman said:
Whirlpoolian?
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Yup whirlpoolian haha. I got it to work somehow, maybe I just needed to have my SIM inserted. Thanks!
the_scotsman said:
Whirlpoolian?
There should be shortcuts on there by default. Were there any when you first used the device? If you've picked them from the lock screen settings then they should appear.
Might be a pain but hard reset might be the only thing i can think of that may work.
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Mine didn't show up until I did a full power off/on after changing them around. Was thoroughly confused as to how to use them for a bit lol....
If you have any kind of lock screen security enabled, you won't be able to use lock screen shortcuts. The Shortcuts menu item under the Lock Screen menu won't show up if your lock screen security is set to anything other than 'None' or 'Swipe.'
My screen no longer rotates when I turn my phone. I cannot seem to find the setting to change it? Did something change in the most recent update that took away screen rotation? Any help is appreciated.
schultz915 said:
My screen no longer rotates when I turn my phone. I cannot seem to find the setting to change it[.] Did something change in the most recent update that took away screen rotation?
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It didn't change. It's still in the Quick Settings (see User Manual).
Here's what I got
You know that you can scroll the quick settings and edit them
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Try to recovery mode and clear cash
Verizon Pixel 2....so not unlocked bootloader/root.
Someone stole my wife's phone, smashed it up, and dumped it on the side of the road. Able to find it with locate my phone. Can't unlock it because battery died and she used fingerprint unlock, so trying to find a way so we can recover pics of the kiddos at baseball. It is responding, I can feel it vibrate when trying to unlock with fingerprint....but since it was restarted it is requiring her pin code. Any ideas?
Here's the damage...
GunnerOnASpooky said:
Verizon Pixel 2....so not unlocked bootloader/root.
Someone stole my wife's phone, smashed it up, and dumped it on the side of the road. Able to find it with locate my phone. Can't unlock it because battery died and she used fingerprint unlock, so trying to find a way so we can recover pics of the kiddos at baseball. It is responding, I can feel it vibrate when trying to unlock with fingerprint....but since it was restarted it is requiring her pin code. Any ideas?
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if it is locked with a pin you have a chance if a pattern you are out of luck.
here is where to start
get your otg adapter from the box plug in a keyboard.
try to unlock with fingerprint
enter pin on keyboard
if it works from there i will tell you key combos to do what you want
It is locked by pin, but I don't have a keyboard. I'll see if I can find one in the next few days here to give it a shot
GunnerOnASpooky said:
It is locked by pin, but I don't have a keyboard. I'll see if I can find one in the next few days here to give it a shot
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a keyboard mouse combo like this could be useful https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014EUQOGK/ref=nav_timeline_asin?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
i just tested with it the old version of it
google has made this alot harder compared to when the app drawer had a button but im able to get to settings and open apps idk what you want to from there usb debugging maybe idk
also google play has a feature to remote install apps in you are on the same google account if you know a good screen mirroring app or similar
billycar11 said:
a keyboard mouse combo like this could be useful https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014EUQOGK/ref=nav_timeline_asin?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
i just tested with it the old version of it
google has made this alot harder compared to when the app drawer had a button but im able to get to settings and open apps idk what you want to from there usb debugging maybe idk
also google play has a feature to remote install apps in you are on the same google account if you know a good screen mirroring app or similar
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Thanks for all the info. She has a tablet with the same account on it, so I'll see if I can get it to install a screen mirroring app.
Ok, got a keyboard/mouse combo on the way. I shouldn't need much, besides getting it to unlock to be able to pull what I need...but just in case if you know the shortcuts to get to USB debugging, or even better, to get to screen casting, and could post them, that would be awesome.
GunnerOnASpooky said:
Ok, got a keyboard/mouse combo on the way. I shouldn't need much, besides getting it to unlock to be able to pull what I need...but just in case if you know the shortcuts to get to USB debugging, or even better, to get to screen casting, and could post them, that would be awesome.
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1. try to unlock with fingerprint this brings up enter pin screen
2.enter pin on keyboard an hit enter should here unlock sound if speakers work
3.spam down on the arrow keys
4. rotate phone to landscape mode if you have it disabled this still works but very inconstant
5. this must be done quickly hit the windows key then right, right, left 7 times, right, enter <this is very inconsistent because google is dumb in portrait mode
6.right , enter
7.type : open settings , enter
8.down 13 times, enter
9. down 4, enter
10.down 2, enter
11.down 13, enter
12.left, right, enter usb debugging will be enabled if you have developer options enabled i hope you do other wise i need to re do this
please quote me so i get a notification