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App that disables lock screen when music is played

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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[Q] Any way to increase Lockscreen timeout on CM7?

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.
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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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Notification bar on screen lock

Can you only drag down the notification bar on the screen lock if you don't have an unlock code/pattern etc? I see numerous people saying you can drag it down but mine does not and I can't find an option to activate it.
Thanks.
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no, not if you have a screen lock enabled afaik
if you have a screen lock delay, you can do before the time is "up"

Thanks, shame there isn't the option to enable it with a secure pattern etc also.
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i know.
if you use something like widget locker and missed it (both on the play store) you can show notification numbers for calls texts, emails and any other app. you can then tap the notification, it'll ask you the passcode and open the correct app

Lollypop - How to turn off lock screen notifications

Just installed Lollypop on my new M8. I can't find a way if turning off notifications on the lock screen but leaving them working on the notification bar.
The help says this.
"Lock screen notifications
Choose the types of notifications to show or hide on the lock screen. Go to Settings, and then tapSecurity.Under*Lock screen, tapNotification settings.Choose whether to show or hide notifications such as missed calls and text messages. "
But on mine, there is no "Notifications" under Lock Screen, just "Incoming Phone Calls". Has my install gone wrong? Do others have the correct menu item? Is there another way of turning off lock screen notifications?
Thanks.
Batxda
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Try this :
settings - security than reset your lockscreen. Reset it the way you want and it will ask you again to show notifications or not.
Worked for me for the lock pattern.

Thanks. That is one answer - I had answered to hide sensitive info but didn't like the opaque notifications. They'd be ok if they were transparent.
I've now found another way, not mentioned in the help and tips. Go to Sound & Notifications | When device is locked. However, that only gives on or off, not the sensitive info option.
I'd love to make them transparent again. Has anyone found a way of doing that?
I've also found you can turn them off app by app by pressing & holding the notification on the lock screen but then you never see another notification from that app until you turn it back on (Sound & Notifications | App Notifications).
Batxda
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Anyone?
Is there a way of making notifications on the lock screen (or the notification bar) transparent (or black)?
Batxda
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Keep screen OFF when receiving notifications

I have a smartwatch and my beautiful phone has also a notification LED. Considering this, I do not want to use the lock-screen notifications at all.
Therefore, I turned OFF the lock screen notifications from the "sounds and notifications" settings menu but even now, in case of a notification or event, the screen will turn ON briefly. If the phone is in my pocket during that time and I have a trusted device nearby (my smartwatch) then the phone will unlock by randomly swiping the screen with my leg (large shorts ).
For the past few days I pulled out the phone in different languages, or with the tethering hotspot active or other randomly activated settings.
So, the 1000 points question is: how the heck can I force the 10 to not turn on the screen on notifications? I have no root and I do not intend to install one (company policy). Is there any solution? Thx.

Interesting. My screen never wakes up to show me a notification, so I'm wondering if it's app specific? I know with Textra, there's a setting to wake the screen for each text message, but I have that turned off.

It's definitely an app you're using that's turning on the screen.

I want my screen to turn on when I get a text message Im annoyed It can't
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rowbaggie22 said:
I want my screen to turn on when I get a text message Im annoyed It can't
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Try using Textra. It's great!

holz75 said:
Interesting. My screen never wakes up to show me a notification, so I'm wondering if it's app specific?
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Lancerz said:
It's definitely an app you're using that's turning on the screen.
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Thank you guys. It was indeed app specific. After you posted this I started looking in all the settings from all the apps with notifications access. The guilty one was Nils. There was a small switch to turn on the screen, indeed.
Thanks again.
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