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i always have my phone right next to me but have my phone set up with a pattern unlock security for those moments that i leave it somewhere in a hurry and not worry about someone being able to get into my stuff but since 95% its right next to me i hate having to do the pattern unlock even though i can do the pattern fast i prefer not have too... so is there an app or shortcut so i can have my phone without a lock but for those quick moments that i need it locked i can activate it with just pressing that app instead of having to go into settings and manually setting it up again then remove it?
Not sure if there is an app specifically for that. Best I can think of is you might be able to set a condition using a app like tasker or impel. Basically, "if I press this button then enable this" I'm not sure how well or if this would even work but its worth a look I suppose.
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I have been using no lock from the market.. It works great to flip your lock screen on or off. Works great on GB.. Flaky on ICS
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jraf.android.nolock
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Ma$etas said:
searched but couldn't find it so hopefully someone can help.....
i always have my phone right next to me but have my phone set up with a pattern unlock security for those moments that i leave it somewhere in a hurry and not worry about someone being able to get into my stuff but since 95% its right next to me i hate having to do the pattern unlock even though i can do the pattern fast i prefer not have too... so is there an app or shortcut so i can have my phone without a lock but for those quick moments that i need it locked i can activate it with just pressing that app instead of having to go into settings and manually setting it up again then remove it?
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I don't know of any particular app that does that but I just set my security settings to automatically lock with a delay. I generally leave it at about one or two minutes.
pcmanager said:
I have been using no lock from the market.. It works great to flip your lock screen on or off. Works great on GB.. Flaky on ICS
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jraf.android.nolock
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I am using NO LOCK right now on ICS and yea it's not perfect but I can keep the PIN CODE lockscreen and then use the app to disable it when I want.
MrDowntown12 said:
Not sure if there is an app specifically for that. Best I can think of is you might be able to set a condition using a app like tasker or impel. Basically, "if I press this button then enable this" I'm not sure how well or if this would even work but its worth a look I suppose.
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Tried figuring that out but couldnt find a solution. thanks either way.
pcmanager said:
I have been using no lock from the market.. It works great to flip your lock screen on or off. Works great on GB.. Flaky on ICS
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.jraf.android.nolock
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Tried this and so far working great just what i was looking for. Hopefully someone can figure out a way for the phone to do it without having to install a third party app, but for now NO LOCK is working great. Thanks.
rwilco12 said:
I don't know of any particular app that does that but I just set my security settings to automatically lock with a delay. I generally leave it at about one or two minutes.
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I did this but ill use it for a quick minute or less then it will shut off then at the time i turn the screen back on its locked and i have to unlock it and what i wanted was when suddenly i have to put my phone down and i want it to be locked with a push of a button without having to go into settings and setting it up . thanks either way as well.
Tasker will do anything you can possibly think of. Including this.
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I use delayed lock and it's perfect for me.
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No Lock No Work But...
No Lock didn't work but a different app from the store call No Lock Screen works like a charm (for the exact problem you described).
hey @Ma$etas , do you found another app or way to solve your problem ?
Same as you, I need on demand lock screen, I lock when I want. I didn't want to unlock using pattern or pin every time I use my phone.
But, I need to lock it sometimes. If I left my phone on desk, when I'm sleeping and any other condition
smart_thingup said:
hey @Ma$etas , do you found another app or way to solve your problem ?
Same as you, I need on demand lock screen, I lock when I want. I didn't want to unlock using pattern or pin every time I use my phone.
But, I need to lock it sometimes. If I left my phone on desk, when I'm sleeping and any other condition
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No, i never did . I remember i tried a few apps but they all had one or other issue.
I gave up on looking for one and just manually set it up .
Ma$etas said:
No, i never did . I remember i tried a few apps but they all had one or other issue.
I gave up on looking for one and just manually set it up .
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Ooohh so sad
like I do, until now i'm still do manual screen lock as needed
So what's everyone using for locking or maybe not locking their phone? Currently I haven't been using any security. Tried the fingerprint scanner for a day and it worked pretty good but when I'm out, if my phone isn't in my hand, it's in my pocket. But I know some people live by a secure lock screen. Everyone using the new fingerprint scanner or another method? Just curious.
Just the swipe action here. I'm like you. I never set my phone down. I've had swipe only on every smart phone I've had to far. I did install a PIN lock while I was in Europe for 2 months though.
I was in a car accident two weeks ago. I was a passenger in a car that hit a semi. During the accident, I dropped my phone, however, due to the driver being an idiot, the po po wouldn't allow me to retrieve my phone because they confiscated his car. (I was taken by ambulance.) Needless to say, I had some pictures on there that I would prefer for others not to see. My battery died by the time I got released from the hospital so I couldn't do a remote wipe. I didn't have my phone locked.
Lesson learned, encrypt and lock. LOL Oh, and if you get in the car with a friend, ask to see their license and insurance before getting in the car. Ugh.
I use one myself. There are some cool apps for this. If you value your information then this option is a must.
Yes, I use Tasker to automatically lock my device with a secure password once my watch is not paired with it and remove the password when it is. Got too used to trusted Bluetooth with the Droid MAXX that typing a password every time was bothersome.
Fingerprint Scanner Lockscreen ftw
kartkid said:
Fingerprint Scanner Lockscreen ftw
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+1 I like my phone private, especially if lost or stolen. :good:
Lock Times w/Tasker
I used fingerprint for about 5 days and found it fails too many times. Maybe my fingers are too dry?
You really should have your phone locked, I believe it's more important then screen protectors or cases.
I use PIN lock and Tasker w/Local Password Lock Plug-in
This allows me to set my password to activate at different times depending on what WiFi I'm connected to.
I set at Home WiFi to not lock for a much longer time. I set work for a Mid amount of time. I then have an exit task attached to both that set it to lock at a faster time when away.
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I used fingerprint for about 5 days and found it fails too many times. Maybe my fingers are too dry?
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I am using fingerprints too, and I'm having problems getting it to register my prints. It usually takes at least 2-3 times, sometimes more to get it to work. I do have a dry skin condition, and I am wondering if the dry skin makes it harder to recognize prints.
LakersEB said:
Yes, I use Tasker to automatically lock my device with a secure password once my watch is not paired with it and remove the password when it is. Got too used to trusted Bluetooth with the Droid MAXX that typing a password every time was bothersome.
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yeah I've tried a couple apps to do this but nothing works. Ideally, if I do use a secured lock screen, I'd like to use the fingerprint scanner. So basically when at home, no lock screen. Then as soon as my home wifi disconnects, fingerprint scanner lock screen. Any ideas?
tu3218 said:
yeah I've tried a couple apps to do this but nothing works. Ideally, if I do use a secured lock screen, I'd like to use the fingerprint scanner. So basically when at home, no lock screen. Then as soon as my home wifi disconnects, fingerprint scanner lock screen. Any ideas?
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Unfortunately I couldn't find anything in my short time looking. I almost always have my watch, so decided a password was good enough when it disconnects. Let us know if you find anything.
Try SkipLock works great I have it set for when connected to home network, Bluetooth in car or connected to my gear 2 no lock. Otherwise my fingerprint scanner is on.
In the past I rarely used any type of lock screen security, but after trying the fingerprint scanner, I now have that enabled on my phone.
I hate entering a code everytime is turn my phone on. I use "Where's MyDroid" or Cerberus to lock my phone via text message if it's lost or I forget it somewhere. They also take a picture if someone enters the wrong lock code.
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MrWicked1 said:
Try SkipLock works great I have it set for when connected to home network, Bluetooth in car or connected to my gear 2 no lock. Otherwise my fingerprint scanner is on.
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I like SkipLock alot so far(doing the 7 day trial). My only question is, how do you get it to use the fingerprint reader instead of a pin/password. Im not seeing that option anywhere. TIA!
I used to always use the pattern lock but grew tired of it and I am very happy we have the fingerprint scanner now. The only thing I need to do is decide whether the Google device wipe & location feature is enough or whether I need another third party app in the event that the phone was lost which has never happened.
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I used to always use the pattern lock but grew tired of it and I am very happy we have the fingerprint scanner now. The only thing I need to do is decide whether the Google device wipe & location feature is enough or whether I need another third party app in the event that the phone was lost which has never happened.
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Sammy has one built in if you decide you wanted to go another route other than google's
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I like SkipLock alot so far(doing the 7 day trial). My only question is, how do you get it to use the fingerprint reader instead of a pin/password. Im not seeing that option anywhere. TIA!
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Good question and ditto that here. Trying it out myself. :good:
How to use with Fingerprint Unlock?
lazer9 said:
Good question and ditto that here. Trying it out myself. :good:
How to use with Fingerprint Unlock?
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You can just go to Settings abnd under 'Device' hit Lock Screen/Screen Lock/Fingerprint
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Thanks mademan420. I'm looking into it now and will compare with the third party options. I don't see how I would ever lose my phone but they say you should never say never so I want to cover all grounds.
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I like SkipLock alot so far(doing the 7 day trial). My only question is, how do you get it to use the fingerprint reader instead of a pin/password. Im not seeing that option anywhere. TIA!
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You set your fingerprint reader lockscreen with a backup password then open SkipLock and make sure you made SkipLock a admin. Then open the settings in SkipLock type in your password for the lockscreen under the set pin section.
OK, so for everyone who can't get Trusted Face to work, I think I maaaaayyy have found the issue. I am using the Nova Launcher (Pro ) and the trusted face would work 5-10% of the time. But I tried turning Nova off and it would work every time, even though it isn't as fast as I'd like.
So can everyone try turning their launchers off? Try to see if that's a confirmed problem for smart settings? I really want to use face unlock but Nova > Face unlock
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OK, so for everyone who can't get Trusted Face to work, I think I maaaaayyy have found the issue. I am using the Nova Launcher (Pro ) and the trusted face would work 5-10% of the time. But I tried turning Nova off and it would work every time, even though it isn't as fast as I'd like.
So can everyone try turning their launchers off? Try to see if that's a confirmed problem for smart settings? I really want to use face unlock but Nova > Face unlock
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I think you are on MM i just checked and wonder that lollipop does not have this trusted face option there are place and body and voice options but no faces
So here's what happend,
I got My OP 3 yesterday
Rooted It And Fixed The RAM
And Installed Applock.
After setting up applock I enabled the finger print feature and was playing around with it
After some time I cleared all the recent apps and went back to facebook expecting a lock screen
but I was greeted with my wall. Ever since The Applock stopped taking my fingerprint and turned off every time I cleared apps
I tried re installing it,restarting the phone and it was still the same
Anyone Who can help me Fix This??
Lock it ... Open multi tasking and you will see a padlock ... Its not a secure way. You can bypass it as you want. Example clearing cache and data of the applock it will remove "Facebook" from locking apps ... I think via exposed module you will find more secure way to lock apps
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redxYu1825 said:
So here's what happend,
I got My OP 3 yesterday
Rooted It And Fixed The RAM
And Installed Applock.
After setting up applock I enabled the finger print feature and was playing around with it
After some time I cleared all the recent apps and went back to facebook expecting a lock screen
but I was greeted with my wall. Ever since The Applock stopped taking my fingerprint and turned off every time I cleared apps
I tried re installing it,restarting the phone and it was still the same
Anyone Who can help me Fix This??
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In recents menu there are two clear buttons in 3.2.4 where one can either kill normal processes visible on screen or can kill even the background processes, so one with background processes killing even kills your app lock. In 3.5.2 I think they have changed that and you can select which kind of clear all button you need. So wait for update in next version your app lock could actually work.
Thanks for the reply guys, But what do I do for the fingerprint issue, I doesn't work when put my finger on the scanner it goes home.
redxYu1825 said:
Thanks for the reply guys, But what do I do for the fingerprint issue, I doesn't work when put my finger on the scanner it goes home.
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Sorry couldn't understand. what do you need help with the fingerprint sensor or app lock
loveymangal said:
Sorry couldn't understand. what do you need help with the fingerprint sensor or app lock
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Dude the fingerprint doesn't work on applock I mean when it is on other apps I click on the home button it goes back
redxYu1825 said:
Dude the fingerprint doesn't work on applock I mean when it is on other apps I click on the home button it goes back
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Which applock have you tried? Try using applock by keepsafe this one I tried it was working well except the clear all background app condition. And I don't think any applock is able to handle that. So once try the app I recommend if the problem still presists post again, I will think of some other way.
loveymangal said:
Which applock have you tried? Try using applock by keepsafe this one I tried it was working well except the clear all background app condition. And I don't think any applock is able to handle that. So once try the app I recommend if the problem still presists post again, I will think of some other way.
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Tried the do mobile one
redxYu1825 said:
Tried the do mobile one
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Did u try the app I suggested and did the problem solve as I tried using this app and tested your needs it worked for me.
I dropped my OP3 and since then the fingerprint sensor doesn't work. I tried as someone suggested by going to settings and forced stopped the fingerprint part and cleared the data cache too. Then rebooted but no luck. The button just won't respond .Only thing that happened was in the settings the " fingerprint" started showing along with security. But that's just about it. Doesn't show any fingerprint options or settings.
A little help here guys.
Unless I'm missing the point of smart lock. Pressing the unlock button and/or using your fingerprint takes the same amount of time and effort.
Am I missing the obvious? Smartlock seems useless
Hand76 said:
Unless I'm missing the point of smart lock. Pressing the unlock button and/or using your fingerprint takes the same amount of time and effort.
Am I missing the obvious? Smartlock seems useless
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When I'm home, I just push the button with my right thumb and swipe up with my left index finger, and I'm in.
it's instantaneous
Easy Peasy
Hand76 said:
Unless I'm missing the point of smart lock. Pressing the unlock button and/or using your fingerprint takes the same amount of time and effort.
Am I missing the obvious? Smartlock seems useless
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I used for some time smartlock (because Pixel was paired with a smartband), so if it's connected, it was set to unlock in this case without password or fingerprint.
Otherwise, if we use fingerprint it take half second to unlock, so it's almost the same, but each user can decide what is more comfortable for him.
biTToe said:
When I'm home, I just push the button with my right thumb and swipe up with my left index finger, and I'm in.
it's instantaneous
Easy Peasy
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But you could use a fingerprint unlock and do the exact same thing in the exact same amount of time
Hand76 said:
But you could use a fingerprint unlock and do the exact same thing in the exact same amount of time
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This is also pointless Because, we should not complain if now the fingerprint has reached a good level of speed, while, when the Pixel 6 was released many people complained because of slowness or reliability.
sronweb said:
This is also pointless Because, we should not complain if now the fingerprint has reached a good level of speed, while, when the Pixel 6 was released many people complained because of slowness or reliability.
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So getting back to my main point, you agree now that smart lock is useless?
I just want to make sure I'm not missing something here. I don't see the point in a lock screen if the phone is......Wait for if..... Already unlocked
Hand76 said:
So getting back to my main point, you agree now that smart lock is useless?
I just want to make sure I'm not missing something here. I don't see the point in a lock screen if the phone is......Wait for if..... Already unlocked
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You may need to use gloves or other conditions where you cannot unlock the phone, then smart-lock might be useful. But as you say, in normal condition takes almost the same time. Then what is the point? You ask to remove a function that might be useful to others? Just don't use it if you don't like.
Hand76 said:
But you could use a fingerprint unlock and do the exact same thing in the exact same amount of time
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Except I don't use fingerprint unlock. I swipe a pattern.
So faster for me in that instance
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You may need to use gloves or other conditions where you cannot unlock the phone, then smart-lock might be useful. But as you say, in normal condition takes almost the same time. Then what is the point? You ask to remove a function that might be useful to others? Just don't use it if you don't like.
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Never said to remove anything but a lock screen on an unlocked phone.
That's not a reasonable request?
Smartlock doesn't seem to work all the time, my Pixel 5 often demands my fingerprint
V0latyle said:
Smartlock doesn't seem to work all the time, my Pixel 5 often demands my fingerprint
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Anyway through root to get rid of the lock screen when the device is in a safe unlocked state?
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Anyway through root to get rid of the lock screen when the device is in a safe unlocked state?
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I'm sure there is, I have no idea how
On a side note, Google changing the screen to wake with a single tap instead of double tap is equally annoying and leads to the screen accidentally turning on all the damn time. Including in your pocket.
This only started on Android 12. Talk about fixing something that wasn't broken
Iv never used smart lock myself
Hand76 said:
Anyway through root to get rid of the lock screen when the device is in a safe unlocked state?
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V0latyle said:
I'm sure there is, I have no idea how
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One of these methods may work gents
How can I (en-/dis-)able the lockscreen via Automate/Tasker/etc?
The usual things (integrated solutions or the many ideas I found online) do not work. I don't want to permanently disable it but I am absolutely annoyed to constantly have to unlock it while i'm just at home. I want Automate to have it off while...
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73sydney said:
One of these methods may work gents
How can I (en-/dis-)able the lockscreen via Automate/Tasker/etc?
The usual things (integrated solutions or the many ideas I found online) do not work. I don't want to permanently disable it but I am absolutely annoyed to constantly have to unlock it while i'm just at home. I want Automate to have it off while...
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Ty so much for this.. But from his description
"You phone will never be locked"
I see how this is keeping the device unlocked (for a certain period of time) but how does the device auto lock when leaving a trusted site?
For me I have several trustes sites already with profiles made in Tasker.
My default (outside/not at home) would be where I would want my phone locked