I just woke up 20 minutes ago and when I turn on the screen, there are four white knock code boxes and it says "1/6 attempt remaining." Wtf? My usual knock code isn't working, and I can't get into this goddamn phone. There is no information on google search. I must have touched the phone's screen a bunch of times when I was sleeping. Does anybody know more about this knock code situation?
When you set up the knock code you had to register a backup pin too didn't you. if you enter the wrong password to the limit it will give you an option down the bottom right "Forgotten Password" you can put your PIN in there or enter Google details I think.
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I'm curious if anyone else has had this issue. I have to enable a PIN or pattern lock to allow a corporate secure wifi network setting to be saved and for something else (I think for my bank app). From the G4 settings it seems like you can set it to NOT lock when turning off with power button (last option), and a 30 minute timeout before it auto-locks. Yet despite that, mine still seems to lock requiring a pattern input and not just a swipe if I leave it on the table for just a minute. What am I missing?
Thanks all!
Verizon LG G4 VS986, stock.
CPngN said:
I'm curious if anyone else has had this issue. I have to enable a PIN or pattern lock to allow a corporate secure wifi network setting to be saved and for something else (I think for my bank app). From the G4 settings it seems like you can set it to NOT lock when turning off with power button (last option), and a 30 minute timeout before it auto-locks. Yet despite that, mine still seems to lock requiring a pattern input and not just a swipe if I leave it on the table for just a minute. What am I missing?
Thanks all!
Verizon LG G4 VS986, stock.
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These settings are under Lockscreen. Right at the end. It should work, unless you have another app controlling locking.
Exactly.. it "should work"... but it isn't. It insist on locking all the time.. Could the fact that I"m connected to said secure WIFI cause that?? (vs just having an entry for it)
You could try going under the setting for Security - Phone administrators. Look if there is something that is controlling phone lock.
I know for my example, I must enable PIN locking, but my phone administrator for that account enables up to 30 minutes before forcing lock. So as long as I uncheck the setting for "Lock phone immediately on power button," my phone will immediately be unlocked within a 30 minute window where I don't need to enter my PIN.
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You could try going under the setting for Security - Phone administrators. Look if there is something that is controlling phone lock.
I know for my example, I must enable PIN locking, but my phone administrator for that account enables up to 30 minutes before forcing lock. So as long as I uncheck the setting for "Lock phone immediately on power button," my phone will immediately be unlocked within a 30 minute window where I don't need to enter my PIN.
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Right, that's what I'm going for / expecting. I have 3 in there, Android Device Manager, Support & Protection (Verizon thing it looks like) and AirDroid. Only Android Device Managers is checked ON. ADM can obviously affect the lock screen and can change the lock password, but I don't see anything else which would affect this timeout being ignored. hmmmm
(Thanks, BTW!)
I was looking at my Smart Lock section and read the blurb about On-body detection, which was the only Smart Lock I had enabled. It says "Just unlock once and your device stays unlocked as long as you keep holding your device or carry it on you." .... "Your device will lock when it detects that it's been set down"..!! So, I've now turned on-body detection OFF as, in this case, it's working against me. Seems it's not too well integrated with the other options (ignores the Security Lock Timer).
If I don't post back, it's probably working as hoped.
Disabling on-body detection has definitely solved my issue with the G4 locking shortly after setting it down on the desk.
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I usually protect my phone via a 4-digit pin that is always requested when display wakes up.
Is there any way to unlock the phone after the 4th digit has been correctly entered, without having to press th OK button also ?
This may sound a stupid feature (enter four digits instead of five) but it may result very useful when you only have one hand available.
Other phones, with stock (i.e. Ascend P7) or custom roms (i.e. Galaxy S3 with Cyanogenmod or AOKP) offered such feature, but cannot find in in the G4.
Many thanks
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I found this but it needs to modified to work for lollipop. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2279039
Thanks man will give it a try.
I just can't understand why we need to press ok first to unlock our phone....it's such a stupid design
I use GravityBox via Xposed to enable unlock without pressing ok. Easy fix if you're rooted and can use Xposed.
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KL643 said:
I just can't understand why we need to press ok first to unlock our phone....it's such a stupid design
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At least for Verizon, your PIN can be 4 digits or more (up to 16). So my guess is that this is for security reasons.
Let's say, for discussion, your PIN is 11111 (5 of them).
If I was trying to guess your PIN, I might start by just hitting a whole bunch of 1's. If the phone is only waiting for me to get it right, then as soon as I type 11111, it automatically unlocks. But if I have to enter a PIN, and then press OK submit it, this process gets more difficult. If I enter 111111 (6 of them, instead of 5), then press OK, it stays locked.
Admittedly, this explanation doesn't work if the number of digits is fixed at 4. But if you have the option to use a longer PIN, then it makes sense, to me, as a security measure.
Alternately, you might consider using Knock Code. This lets you select a pattern (for Verizon, 3-8 taps) on the screen. But it can be entered even with the screen off (it will detect the proper code, then automatically turn the screen on and unlock). You don't have to hit OK, and you can also enter it anywhere on the screen, if the screen is off. So it's good for doing 1-handed, even if you aren't looking at the screen. You don't need to hit any particular items on the screen, just make the proper pattern.
Because of health issues I have an app on my phone that first responders such as paramedics can use to see my medical history, medication, allergies etc., and lets me easily call emergency numbers if I am in a condition to do so. This app is from the play store and is one of the many just called ICE. Several of these apps have an associated widget that they can place on the lock screen, that can be used immediately, even if a password is set there.
The problem I have, is that if I set a password or fingerprint in the phone security settings, it prevents a first responder from seeing the lock screen and widget, and retrieving the information. Is there any way of getting the widget onto the password screen? I realise I could stop setting a password on the phone in security settings. I don't like having a password on the lock screen, because every single time the the screen is woken up, a password has to be entered.
I would be grateful if anyone is able to give me ideas of a work-around.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/app-lock-screen-widgets-t3167027
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Because of health issues I have an app on my phone that first responders such as paramedics can use to see my medical history, medication, allergies etc., and lets me easily call emergency numbers if I am in a condition to do so. This app is from the play store and is one of the many just called ICE. Several of these apps have an associated widget that they can place on the lock screen, that can be used immediately, even if a password is set there.
The problem I have, is that if I set a password or fingerprint in the phone security settings, it prevents a first responder from seeing the lock screen and widget, and retrieving the information. Is there any way of getting the widget onto the password screen? I realise I could stop setting a password on the phone in security settings. I don't like having a password on the lock screen, because every single time the the screen is woken up, a password has to be entered.
I would be grateful if anyone is able to give me ideas of a work-around.
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It is not the lock screen that I need to place a widget on. Many of the ICE apps from Play Store will already do this. But if one sets a password there, then it needs to be used every time the screen is woken up, which is a pain. Ideally I would like to be able to set the system password from the settings menu, and for a paramedic still be able to access the widget without entering a password. - Mike
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It is not the lock screen that I need to place a widget on. Many of the ICE apps from Play Store will already do this. But if one sets a password there, then it needs to be used every time the screen is woken up, which is a pain. Ideally I would like to be able to set the system password from the settings menu, and for a paramedic still be able to access the widget without entering a password. - Mike
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When woken up, it wont directly ask for password, unless you set "directly show PIN" enabled, or when it trigger by finger. If its woken up using button, it will simply show lockscreen
i think you should take a screenshot of the condition you expect (turn off your pass first, maybe) to give us better idea regarding the situation.
The condition I need is that a widget should be available to allow a paramedic or doctor acess to my medical conditions etc, even when the phone is protected by a pasword. Maybe this is impossible and I shall just have to leave my phone unprotected by a password.
As far as I can remember Oxygen OS had this feature already built in.
I just put my I.C.E. Info on my lock screen. With my emergency info and numbers on it.
If your medical conditions are that serious, you should have a medical alert bracelet or tag.
I am trying to figure out how I can add a short message such as "if found call.. xxxxx.." in case I lose my phone on the lock screen, I have a pin, and use the fingerprint lock as the phone has work stuff and must have a password setting. Is there a way to do this?
Long story short, I had a fingerprint setup as my primary screen lock, with a knock code as my secondary screen lock.
I performed a google backup, then reset my phone. Now I am trying to restore my backup and it's asking me to confirm my old screen lock PIN.
Problem is, I never set a PIN. I set a fingerprint and a knock code.
Any ideas?