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I just switched to a Moto 360 and miss the trusted device feature of the Gear 2. I have found Wear Aware and SkipLock, but they only work with a PIN or password. Are there any apps that work on non-Motorola phones with pattern unlock?
JimSmith94 said:
I just switched to a Moto 360 and miss the trusted device feature of the Gear 2. I have found Wear Aware and SkipLock, but they only work with a PIN or password. Are there any apps that work on non-Motorola phones with pattern unlock?
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I use tasker + secure settings but if you want pattern unlock you need to be rooted and I don't think it works with every phone.
ChrisNee1988 said:
I use tasker + secure settings but if you want pattern unlock you need to be rooted and I don't think it works with every phone.
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Thanks for the quick reply! I am rooted and have tried Tasker, but couldn't get it to work. Could you please share your task so I can import it?
JimSmith94 said:
Thanks for the quick reply! I am rooted and have tried Tasker, but couldn't get it to work. Could you please share your task so I can import it?
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Its just a simple profile based on bluetooth connection to Configure pattern lock.
Here is the link to secure settings: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.intangibleobject.securesettings.plugin&hl=en
These were the instructions i followed to get it set up but this is based on wifi instead of bluetooth.
http://hackerspace.lifehacker.com/how-to-password-protect-your-android-only-when-away-1486618852
ChrisNee1988 said:
Its just a simple profile based on bluetooth connection to Configure pattern lock.
Here is the link to secure settings: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.intangibleobject.securesettings.plugin&hl=en
These were the instructions i followed to get it set up but this is based on wifi instead of bluetooth.
http://hackerspace.lifehacker.com/how-to-password-protect-your-android-only-when-away-1486618852
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Thanks again! I do have Secure Settings but I tried to follow a set of instructions for an older version before. It looks like others have had problems getting it to work too, but I'll try again with your link. BTW, this is on a Sprint Note 3 running 4.4.3. I have a T-Mobile Note 4 with 4.4.4 coming, so maybe I'll get it to work on one of them before Android L is released.
JimSmith94 said:
Thanks again! I do have Secure Settings but I tried to follow a set of instructions for an older version before. It looks like others have had problems getting it to work too, but I'll try again with your link. BTW, this is on a Sprint Note 3 running 4.4.3. I have a T-Mobile Note 4 with 4.4.4 coming, so maybe I'll get it to work on one of them before Android L is released.
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One thing i tried was to change the pattern unlock in the Secure Settings settings. Theres 3 modes, default,SQLite, Lock Settings. Mine worked with lock settings but you can test out the others.
ChrisNee1988 said:
One thing i tried was to change the pattern unlock in the Secure Settings settings. Theres 3 modes, default,SQLite, Lock Settings. Mine worked with lock settings but you can test out the others.
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Still no luck yet, but I'll keep playing with it. Should I disable my system pattern unlock or should Secure Settings automatically use it? Guess I'll try to figure out how capture logs to debug it.
JimSmith94 said:
Still no luck yet, but I'll keep playing with it. Should I disable my system pattern unlock or should Secure Settings automatically use it? Guess I'll try to figure out how capture logs to debug it.
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I tried both but i think I enabled the system pattern lock. I think this probably varies from phone to phone.
I have FoxFi and FoxFi must use a VPN/Credentials storage. This disables the pattern lock. I can re enable pattern lock by clearing credentials however than I have to go through the process of disabling it every time I use FoxFi. Is there a way to have both?
JeffATL said:
I have FoxFi and FoxFi must use a VPN/Credentials storage. This disables the pattern lock. I can re enable pattern lock by clearing credentials however than I have to go through the process of disabling it every time I use FoxFi. Is there a way to have both?
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I'm sorry that I don't have an answer for you, but can I ask how you clear the credentials so that you can change the screen lock method? I'm using fingerprint and it works fine with Foxfi, but sometimes I like to just use swipe and I can't choose it (its greyed out). I have gone into "Trusted Credentials" and manually removed the FoxFi credential under the User setting (so that user setting is now blank), but when I try to change screen lock to swipe, its greyed out. What am I supposed to do so I can choose any of the screen unlock methods, not just the ones FoxFi allows?
I apologize for hijacking your post and you don't have to answer me if that upsets you. Thanks anyway.
FlattFoxJohnson said:
I'm sorry that I don't have an answer for you, but can I ask how you clear the credentials so that you can change the screen lock method? I'm using fingerprint and it works fine with Foxfi, but sometimes I like to just use swipe and I can't choose it (its greyed out). I have gone into "Trusted Credentials" and manually removed the FoxFi credential under the User setting (so that user setting is now blank), but when I try to change screen lock to swipe, its greyed out. What am I supposed to do so I can choose any of the screen unlock methods, not just the ones FoxFi allows?
I apologize for hijacking your post and you don't have to answer me if that upsets you. Thanks anyway.
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Security - Clear Credentials (Removes all) works. But I have to add back credentials to use FoxFi
I was trying to work this out this morning myself. I came across a thread with "fixes" but none worked for me. Feel free to give them a try and let me know if anything works for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2739469
vwpiper said:
I was trying to work this out this morning myself. I came across a thread with "fixes" but none worked for me. Feel free to give them a try and let me know if anything works for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2739469
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Thanks. This one worked for me.
e4c said:
found a fix for getting all lock screen options back.
log into google device manager: google.com/android/devicemanager
click on the lock button for your device.
enter a new pass and save.
now go to your phone and use the new pass to unlock the phone.
you should now be able to go to your lock screen settings and pick whichever lock option you need.
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just to clarify. login to google device mgr from pc, not phone - I guess I now have to plop down $8 for the key, I thought I did already.
"log into google device manager: google.com/android/devicemanager
click on the lock button for your device.
enter a new pass and save.
now go to your phone and use the new pass to unlock the phone.
you should now be able to go to your lock screen settings and pick whichever lock option you need."
You can do this from chrome on your phone.
This worked for me!
Thanks for the help!
Running an sgs3 i747 and tried ththis to no avail. All other lock methods are still locked out.
After the android 10 ota update, i can't open android auto on my pixel. it shows in my apps but there is no icon installed on my phone(I am not rooted).
Any work around solution?
You'll find it under Settings, Google, Android Auto
If you're coming from a fresh 10 install, set it to auto start when connecting to a bluetooth device - either via what bullfinch110 said or go to Nova Launcher and create a shortcut to Android Auto Settings. But it has to be connected to that Bluetooth device otherwise it won't run. Otherwise take OTAs from Pie and it will remain as a launchable app.
So I had a issue with Android Auto on Android 10... My vehicle has the head unit JVC KW-M845BW and I couldn't get the android auto interface to pop up after installing Android 10. In Pie, I could just go into the app and turn on the bluetooth auto start up setting when the car started. Now that the app is not available to open, you have to hope starting the head unit will pull up Android Auto... In my car, I have to set the parking break to get Android auto app to pop up on Android 10 for the first time installation. After that, the app pops up on my head unit every time.
I've come across the same issue today - relocked my bootloader and on reboot and setup I can't locate the app. Play store says it's installed but it's not listed as installed on the phone. Sideloading the APK doesn't change this. I'm not using an AAuto headunit, gut using the phone as the display for my BT headunit.
Have force stopped the launcher, flashed the latest image, rooted, unrooted... I'm about to move to a Pie rom to see if it carries on
Someone has managed to use android auto on a Toyota C-hr?
Android Auto is now an integrated app in Android 10. You can trigger it either with a Tasker task or when connecting to a bluetooth device:
Go to settings > apps > android auto > additional settings > autolaunch with bluetooth, and set the app to autolaunch whenever it connects to your car's bluetooth.
Same issue here, but there is no "Autolaunch" option in settings for Android Auto version 5.0.500214. Any idea?
Trottel said:
Same issue here, but there is no "Autolaunch" option in settings for Android Auto version 5.0.500214. Any idea?
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My phone is on 4.9.594934 and it still has autolaunch. Playstore doesn't show a new DL for the app. I would uninstall the version and install an early version.
jlokos said:
My phone is on 4.9.594934 and it still has autolaunch. Playstore doesn't show a new DL for the app. I would uninstall the version and install an early version.
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Even in 4.9.594934 I have no autolaunch option
Trottel said:
Even in 4.9.594934 I have no autolaunch option
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Do you have the AA app on the phone? If not try this, go into settings>apps & notifications>AA>advanced>additional settings in the app; this will open up AA settings. Go o phone screen settings>autolaunch.
jlokos said:
Do you have the AA app on the phone? If not try this, go into settings>apps & notifications>AA>advanced>additional settings in the app; this will open up AA settings. Go o phone screen settings>autolaunch.
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It looks like AA is installed, but in the Settings>Apps & Notifications I can only deactivate the application or uninstall updates. I assume this is because AA is preinstalled on Nokia 7 plus with A10. However, I do not see the icon in the installed applications. There isn't even a choice of Phone screen settings in Additional Settings in the App. Is it possible that this is due to the fact that AA is not officially supported in the Czech Republic?
Sorry, Android auto for phone screens solved it.
Das RN8 pro have "Unlock with Voice Match" with Google assistant? Or "Unlock by voice command" like in Pixel phones?
I need always-on listening capabilities to control Google Home.
The important part is being able to activate it when the screen is off.
I have found that Mi 9T has problem with it https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-9t/help/google-assistant-lock-screen-t3980779/page2
Ok Google does work when screen is locked. But it does NOT unlock phone. It allows you to perform certain actions but for some you have to unlock phone for them to work.
So, for example, if you ask it what is in calendar it will tell you without need to unlock phone - ask it to give you directions somewhere and it will say " for that you need to unlock your phone"
I have a Google home mini so let me know what you want it to do and I will try it. It is a bit random what it will and won't do without unlocking. For instance it won't let me turn off smart bulbs without unlocking but will let me play music to my home mini.
Ian
How you anaible voice match? Mine says that phone doesnt support thin Language Us, also gpay don't work device is rooted or altered in other ways.. play store is is not certified
irhur said:
Ok Google does work when screen is locked. But it does NOT unlock phone. It allows you to perform certain actions but for some you have to unlock phone for them to work.
So, for example, if you ask it what is in calendar it will tell you without need to unlock phone - ask it to give you directions somewhere and it will say " for that you need to unlock your phone"
I have a Google home mini so let me know what you want it to do and I will try it. It is a bit random what it will and won't do without unlocking. For instance it won't let me turn off smart bulbs without unlocking but will let me play music to my home mini.
Ian
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Thank you.
Exactly I am thinking about controling my smart home
Lights, turning on TV, playing music or setting alarms.
Can you please test some of them?
The question is if RN8pro can work same way like Google home mini? Or I still need both?
I think you still need both. It can do all the things you want but for some you will need to unlock phone. It needs phone unlocked to switch on TV, turn on or of smart devices. It will answer basic questions , give calendar dates, broadcast and play music without the need to unlock.
So it is not a direct replacement for your Google home. The functionality is useful but not has good as the Google home.
Ian
irhur said:
I think you still need both. It can do all the things you want but for some you will need to unlock phone. It needs phone unlocked to switch on TV, turn on or of smart devices. It will answer basic questions , give calendar dates, broadcast and play music without the need to unlock.
So it is not a direct replacement for your Google home. The functionality is useful but not has good as the Google home.
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Ok I see.
Is there any way how to turn ON "Unlock with Voice Match"?
That would solved all problems.
ps: haw you tried Alexa?
I have not found a way to unlock with voice match. I haven't tried Alexa - might have a go.
Ian
irhur said:
I have not found a way to unlock with voice match. I haven't tried Alexa - might have a go.
Ian
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There is big chance now...look at Ambient Mode: Android's proactive Google Assistant.
Hope we can enable it on Redmi Nite 8 Pro soon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaRzJo_19nY
Hi to all,
I have encounter a boring problem with op9 pro paired with bluetooth headset (more than one).
every time I said on assistant by my bluetooth headsets (aftershokx aeropex, oneplus bullets wireless Z) any commands like "call mom" "open garage Stefano" "turn on stairs light", and so on, assistant telle me to unlock phone first (????). On assistant the option of "personal results on lockscreen" and the one relative to bluetooth devices is activated, but: "[...]yes, but first you need to unlock the phone.".
on my op7 pro i try same commands without any problems. So... which is the problem?
It's very boring, expecially driving, unlock the phone to use it to make a simple call or to open my garage door.
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Turn on smart lock -> trusted devices
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Turn on smart lock -> trusted devices
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This is not the solution... Is a workaround that I don't want to use for security reasons at work.
Don't use the screen lock.
Treat your phone like your hand and you don't need it.
Please reply with intelligent solution...
stefal639 said:
Please reply with intelligent solution...
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I tried... for you, none.
You want security yet look what you're doing
Bank, g pay and other apps want security lock to function... So it's obvious that security lock screen need to be applied.
stefal639 said:
Bank, g pay and other apps want security lock to function... So it's obvious that security lock screen need to be applied.
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I see what you mean... sorry.
I don't use any of those apps and especially voice assistant. Bixby is even worse.
Try this:
How to Use Google Assistant Without Unlocking Your Android Phone
Google Assistant is a handy companion to have on your Android smartphone or tablet. To really get the most out of Assistant’s hands-free features, you’ll want to make sure it can work even when your device is locked.
www.google.com
blackhawk said:
I see what you mean... sorry.
I don't use any of those apps and especially voice assistant. Bixby is even worse.
Try this:
How to Use Google Assistant Without Unlocking Your Android Phone
Google Assistant is a handy companion to have on your Android smartphone or tablet. To really get the most out of Assistant’s hands-free features, you’ll want to make sure it can work even when your device is locked.
www.google.com
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It's yet activated...
stefal639 said:
It's yet activated...
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Try clearing Goggle Play Services data.
Clear system cache.
Try a network reset (can't hurt).
You may have to delete/recreate the account if nothing else works.
Play with it... eventually you'll get it working.
made it, also clean flash of last ota...seems that something goes wrong with assistant because the problem still stay here also before a clean install.
stefal639 said:
made it, also clean flash of last ota...seems that something goes wrong with assistant because the problem still stay here also before a clean install.
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Check permissions, notifications and make sure no power management is enabled.
Possible conflict with another app.
Lol, sounds like it's settings could be screwed up by default.
Try searching Google for the same issue even on different makes/models as you're no alone... someone has found the solution.
OK Google [to do that you need to unlock your phone] - Google Assistant Community
Seems that is a problem that appear randomly from 2 years (expecially on OP).
no solution from google
stefal639 said:
OK Google [to do that you need to unlock your phone] - Google Assistant Community
Seems that is a problem that appear randomly from 2 years (expecially on OP).
no solution from google
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You can try contacting Google tech support. Occasionally they can be quit helpful... if they choose to.
A Bing search etc may yield better results.
I really try to keep my use of Google apps to a bare bones minimum.
I don't trust them... they earned it.
here is how i solve similar problem that not exactly the same but when i ask google assistance to turn flashlight for example it ask to unlock the screen 1st
1-open google app and press MORE
2-setting
3-google assistant
4-personalization
and final check every toggle on that screen (personal result, lock screen, etc. )
that should not ask to unlock the screen again check and let me know how it gose
yosry said:
here is how i solve similar problem that not exactly the same but when i ask google assistance to turn flashlight for example it ask to unlock the screen 1st
1-open google app and press MORE
2-setting
3-google assistant
4-personalization
and final check every toggle on that screen (personal result, lock screen, etc. )
that should not ask to unlock the screen again check and let me know how it gose
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Still don't work
stefal639 said:
Still don't work
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Why it look different so you use custom rom
yosry said:
Why it look different so you use custom rom
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it's the latest OOS11, no custom rom. (italian language)
I am clueless did you did the voice match thing