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Any way to lock phone via screen with Nova Launcher?

Seems with the stick LG launcher you can lock the phone by double tapping the screen which is very nice. Downside is you cannot put widgets on the bottom row where I usually put my sms and phone icons at. I've always used Nova Launcher but now with Nova Launcher the tap to lock does not work which means you have to lock the screen by the button on the back which is a majour pain since I always hit the volume buttons by accident. Anyone have any suggestions on this? I'm open to other launchers and also haven't rooted yet but plan to over the next couple of weeks. Thanks a bunch.

Double tap the status (notifications) bar

Install program screen off and assign double tap shortcut to it.
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With LG Stock Launcher you can double tap anywhere to lock the device. When using nova just double tap the notification and it will lock.
That would work on screen that is showing.

As someone above said, install this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.katecca.screenofflock
Then in Nova Launcher go to settings and select the gesture for Double Tap to launch the Screen Off app.
Also, gestures are only supported in the paid version of Nova Launcher as far as i know.

Thanks a bunch guys. This solved the problem.

Can you double-tap for screen on as well? I'm loving this feature on stock.

G3 Tweaks also lets you turn off the screen by double tapping the navigation bar (or at least the blank portions of it). It makes for a bigger target than the notification bar.

[Q] KnockOn with Nova Launcher?

All,
I just installed Nova Launcher and noticed I can double knock to wake the screen to get in, but it seems like I have lost the ability to double knock to put the device to sleep. I have to double tap the top navigation bar to do so.
Anyone have this same issue?
Thanks!

I don't use the Nova launcher but I've got the double tap to wake from a kernel.
I can't double tap to sleep from anywhere, I need to be in lockscreen for that to work. Think of one playing flappy bird...
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Nutzzer said:
All,
I just installed Nova Launcher and noticed I can double knock to wake the screen to get in, but it seems like I have lost the ability to double knock to put the device to sleep. I have to double tap the top navigation bar to do so.
Anyone have this same issue?
Thanks!
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It's a different launcher, so its wont have the stuff LG put into their launcher by default. You can set the double tap action in nova launcher by going to the nova settings > gestures > double tap
I dont think there is a native way to link the action to locking the screen, but you might be able to bind it to an app that will lock the screen.

you can make nova double tap status bar to lock screen. thats what most people have done.
I myself havent moved off the stock launcher yet, it is nice.

Nutzzer said:
All,
I just installed Nova Launcher and noticed I can double knock to wake the screen to get in, but it seems like I have lost the ability to double knock to put the device to sleep. I have to double tap the top navigation bar to do so.
Anyone have this same issue?
Thanks!
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There's a simple solution to this. Download 'Screen off' from the play store and then set double tap on Nova's gesture settings to open 'screen off'
Et voila

The G3 TweaksBox has the option to add knock to the lower navbar as well.

Similarly I use "Soft Lock Screen" app which does the trick smoothly in Nova; install it and assign to double tap nova action, that's it!
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Knock to Lock

Hey guys, loving this phone so far. Was wondering if there was an alternative to the double tap to lock feature if not using the stock lg g3 launcher. I am too accustomed to using nova and that is the only thing i can't get it to do anymore. ( I also like how i can use the "ok google" hotword from any screen while using nova) I can still use knock code and the double tap to turn on the screen, but i cant do it to lock the phone. Any suggestions? I have seen apps were i can tap the icon to lock and what not, just wondering if there is anything like the official lg feature where you can tap any open area on the home screen to lock the device. thanks!

If you stick to the stock launcher, a double tap locks the screen. Don't know any other launchers with that feature yet...
Edit: I got it to work in apex. Changed the behavior of a gesture and tired it to shortcuts--> activities--> soft lock
(Soft Lock) is an app I downloaded from the play store to test this.
I set it to double finger swipe up but you can set it to double tap too.
Good luck!

fullyflaredfred said:
Hey guys, loving this phone so far. Was wondering if there was an alternative to the double tap to lock feature if not using the stock lg g3 launcher. I am too accustomed to using nova and that is the only thing i can't get it to do anymore. ( I also like how i can use the "ok google" hotword from any screen while using nova) I can still use knock code and the double tap to turn on the screen, but i cant do it to lock the phone. Any suggestions? I have seen apps were i can tap the icon to lock and what not, just wondering if there is anything like the official lg feature where you can tap any open area on the home screen to lock the device. thanks!
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Double tap the notification bar

jaythenut said:
Double tap the notification bar
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Thanks, i knew about this feature as well, i guess i could just keep using this.

Launcher that allows Knock On/Off

okay, so the G6 is pretty sweet. debloated it, installed Nova (LG's three launchers are pretty terrible, especially that cheesy "stretch" effect), everything is pretty much how i want it (not Rooted), except: Nova Launcher doesn't allow Knock On/Off.
i can dbl tap to wake, takes me to the lockscreen. fingerprint reader is whipsmart and FAST, so this isn't so much of an issue. but without Knock Off, i have to wait for the screen to time out OR press the power button. workarounds: tap the thin notification strip at the top twice -- which is hella awkward, when i have this giant screen; or install a 3rd party app -- which kind of nuts when the phone natively supports this functionality.
anyone know of an alternate launcher that won't inhibit LG Knock Off?

This works fine in Nova, but you have to be rooted. I don't think it is Nova fault, it is just like this in Android.
You can actually try to enable this action in Nova's settings, there is some workaround when you are not rooted, but it won't be same...

Nova has this feature if your rooted, if your not they have a similar one, you double knock to turn off but puts it in standby until your auto-lock kicks in.

I double tap the notification bar with nova not rooted and it works fine no matter what app I have up. Unlike all other nova gestures that only work from home screen.

basicreece said:
Nova has this feature if your rooted, if your not they have a similar one, you double knock to turn off but puts it in standby until your auto-lock kicks in.
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sounds good ... i'm assuming this is something that can be done with gestures enabled, with Nova Prime?
lg3FTW said:
I double tap the notification bar with nova not rooted and it works fine no matter what app I have up. Unlike all other nova gestures that only work from home screen.
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it's what i'm doing right now -- and i like that, as you mentioned, the functionality is available on any screen. but it's awkward for single hand use. didn't know that Nova gestures only work from the home screen. hmmm ... that's also a consideration.

AM Radio said:
sounds good ... i'm assuming this is something that can be done with gestures enabled, with Nova Prime?.
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Yes Nova Prime, Gestures, Double tap.

just upgraded to Prime, tried this. doesn't quite work the way i thought it would: double tap turns the screen off but it also disables the fingerprint reader? (!!) so i then have to tap the screen -- which doesn't turn the screen back on, but instead shows the faint outline of nav icons at the bottom. if i hit the home button, then screen comes back.
that's some weird behaviour just to get something like Knock On/Off. no root for the h870DS, so it looks like i'm stuck for the time being ...

I went through the same thing, trying a bunch of different solutions. Not being rooted and on 7.0+, nothing works (hopefully something will work on 8.0+).
You'll get used to using the power button in the back, and tapping the status bar.

SolarisSixth said:
I went through the same thing, trying a bunch of different solutions. Not being rooted and on 7.0+, nothing works (hopefully something will work on 8.0+).
You'll get used to using the power button in the back, and tapping the status bar.
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i'm resigned to this, hope so. can't live with that LG launcher, when Nova is so much more functional.

Nova works without root. Double tap(knock) on notification bar to sleep. Truly had nothing to do with nova it works with all launchers. Tried 3

I have the double tap gesture in Nova launcher that locks my screen so it keeps the Knock feature.

Can confirm, i have the lawnchair launcher and was missing the feature, double tap the status bar and it works no mather where or with which launcher.

So nothing works so far if you're not rooted?
I remember Nova asked me to choose between two option for double tap to lock when I set the gesture but I chose the one that just turn the screen black and wait for system lock. Really bad. Not sure what was the other option.

galr said:
So nothing works so far if you're not rooted?
I remember Nova asked me to choose between two option for double tap to lock when I set the gesture but I chose the one that just turn the screen black and wait for system lock. Really bad. Not sure what was the other option.
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The other option Iocks the screen instantly but disables the fingerprint reader for the next unlock, making you enter your PIN.

Obscure Reference said:
The other option Iocks the screen instantly but disables the fingerprint reader for the next unlock, making you enter your PIN.
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Awful.. Thanks for the info. I guess I'll have to disable fingerprint and just unlock with swipe and lock with double tap on the status bar if i want to keep using nova.

galr said:
Awful.. Thanks for the info. I guess I'll have to disable fingerprint and just unlock with swipe and lock with double tap on the status bar if i want to keep using nova.
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Double tapping the status bar works perfectly though. Keeps the fingerprint active. It's just when you activate Nova's double click the home screen that it gets wonky.

Obscure Reference said:
Double tapping the status bar works perfectly though. Keeps the fingerprint active. It's just when you activate Nova's double click the home screen that it gets wonky.
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Double tap on status works fine for you with fingerprint and without asking for pin?
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Obscure Reference said:
Double tapping the status bar works perfectly though. Keeps the fingerprint active. It's just when you activate Nova's double click the home screen that it gets wonky.
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Silly me. It failed to read my fingerprint and asked for the pin. Works fine now. Thank you.

galr said:
Double tap on status works fine for you with fingerprint and without asking for pin?
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Silly me. It failed to read my fingerprint and asked for the pin. Works fine now. Thank you.
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There you go! ?

Have tried using fringer print to unlock? Ive forgotten knock on now

There is a quite good workaround for those who are using Tasker. Together with TouchTask plugin (free in Google Play) you can simulate double tap on notification bar to lock your phone. This way you can unlock the phone with fingerprint without need for entering PIN or pattern etc.
Short instruction:
1. Download and install TouchTask. Give it necessary rights in Settings.
2. Create task in Tasker > Plugin > TouchTask.
3. In TouchTask Configuration menu:
In Actions field select TAP
Leave Selection method set to Point (x,y)
Type 716 16 within Selection point field
Set Number of taps to 2
4. Assign an icon to your task in Tasker
Now you can assign your Tasker task to any available gesture in your 3rd party launcher (i.e. double tap in Nova Launcher). After executing assigned gesture your phone will be locked exactly in the same way as if you were to double tap on the notification bar. This way fingerprint works like in LG stock launcher - no need to enter PIN or Pattern after unlocking phone with fingerprint.

Question Any way to get Double Tap to Wake

I hate Tap to wake on Pixel and wanted to check if there is any Magisk Module or any other way to get Double Tap to Wake/unlock instead. Is there any way we can get that? I am rooted as well.

Try the app DTSO in the Google Play Store, no root required.

KOLIOSIS said:
Try the app DTSO in the Google Play Store, no root required.
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Looks there is no double to tap wake with this app

ram4ufriends said:
Looks there is no double to tap wake with this app
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Use the widget on your home screen, it can be made transparent.....

KOLIOSIS said:
Use the widget on your home screen, it can be made transparent.....
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I am looking to double tap to wake/unlock when device is asleep. We can't add widgets there, correct. You might be talking about double tap to lock.

Custom kernel

Isn't there double tap to wake already? It's called "tap to check phone" in the lockscreen settings
Unless I'm confused by your question...

He doesn't want a single tap, he wants a double tap to wake. Sounds like a reasonable request to avoid accidental wakes

miravision said:
He doesn't want a single tap, he wants a double tap to wake. Sounds like a reasonable request to avoid accidental wakes
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Thanks. I didn't realize it was single tap! I'm always tapping it twice lol

ram4ufriends said:
I am looking to double tap to wake/unlock when device is asleep. We can't add widgets there, correct. You might be talking about double tap to lock.
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This app/widget works on other devices for screen on & off, but, on this phone, only the double tap to sleep function is working. (Tested this w/the phone's native single tap function turned off).
I'm going to try some other apps later this evening, see if I can get one to work w/the lockscreen.

ram4ufriends said:
I hate Tap to wake on Pixel and wanted to check if there is any Magisk Module or any other way to get Double Tap to Wake/unlock instead. Is there any way we can get that? I am rooted as well.
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Nova Launcher!

+1 Nova Prime...root needed for double tap.

How do you use Nova to do double tap to wake? I make it double tap to sleep.

Nova Launcher doesn't have a Double tap to wake and it also doesn't work with gestures.

galaxys said:
+1 Nova Prime...root needed for double tap.
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Double Tap to sleep only in Nova, also no root required to have Double Tap to sleep

ram4ufriends said:
Nova Launcher doesn't have a Double tap to wake and it also doesn't work with gestures.
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Nova works perfectly fine with gestures now! It may not be as smooth as the Pixel launcher but it's good enough!

Cares said:
How do you use Nova to do double tap to wake? I make it double tap to sleep.
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Gestures > Double Tap to default page (home page)
Ghisy said:
Nova works perfectly fine with gestures now! It may not be as smooth as the Pixel launcher but it's good enough!
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I couldn't find a way to remove the search bar on Pixel Launcher ...

Az Biker said:
Gestures > Double Tap to default page (home page)
I couldn't find a way to remove the search bar on Pixel Launcher ...
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You are welcome to try this module...
I actually like my icons a lot smaller.

Tulsadiver said:
You are welcome to try this module...
I actually like my icons a lot smaller.
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How you get that network speed on status bar please ?

ravedave2005 said:
Double Tap to sleep only in Nova, also no root required to have Double Tap to sleep
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My Nova gestures settings