It seems that for some people if you enable smart lock and set up a trusted location, it doesn't work (still needs pin etc. to unlock). If you disable the camera app, and install a third party one (I use open camera), the trusted place feature works. I don't think this is moto g4 plus related, more marshmallow, but it took me a while to work out the solution.
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In addition to my primary knock code, I think it would be useful to create different knock codes. Like one that turns on the flash light, one that unlocks and immediately launches a specific app, a knock code that launches the camera and puts it in selfish mode if it isn't already, etc.
I'm not even rooted yet and know nothing about getting a custom rom installed but I would figure it out of someone has already come up with a way to use differnt knock codes to perform different tasks.
Also, I'm assuming the issue with Android Pay not working with knock code is something only LG and/or Verizon can change. I don't get why it was no problem when tap to pay was part of wallet but now it's not secure enough that it's its own app.
Up until I got my Pixel XL, I have always used Secure Settings to change my GPS, NFC, and other settings that I need and want to be able to adjust on an automatic basis.
Now however, Secure Settings doesn't even detect that I have root. Based upon some reading, the reason for this is 2 fold. First, Secure Settings hasn't been updated in a long time. Second, because of the first fact, that means that Secure Settings cannot detect systemless root.
Is there a way to make Secure Settings work, while retaining all the functionality I want?
Or alternatively, is there a way to turn NFC on & off within tasker, without using the Secure Settings plugin? Thanks!
It looks like autotools by joaomgcd has taken over for the secure settings app. Most of the features and more are in there. I'm not sure about NFC but the dev has an area for requests.
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Check this out.
https://www.reddit.com/r/tasker/comments/4zsi0e/project_share_toggle_settings_eg_location_mobile/
I just managed to get tasker to toggle gps between device only and battery saver. The examples listed don't include nfc but it might be possible as well.
I have Trusted places enabled for Smart Lock and have "Home" enabled. This is working fine, however it is also unlocking while I'm at work. I do not have my Work added to my Trusted Places, but I do have it added it Google Maps.
If I disable Home it won't auto unlock at work anymore. Is this a bug or working as intended (seeing how I don't have Work explicitly listed)?
Hey guys,
correct me, if I am wrong, but wasn't there an option in past Android versions (maybe) that you could select your workplace as Trusted Location? I tried doing that with my Pixel XL (Oreo) and it only let me select my Home (Zuhause). Thanks for your input!
You don't see an option for add trusted place below your home address?
Here is what it looks like to me
I see the option to add another place but wasn't there an option in previous versions of android that you can add your workplace as well if it is in Google Maps?
https://i.imgur.com/FOkvXg0.png
Nevetsca said:
I see the option to add another place but wasn't there an option in previous versions of android that you can add your workplace as well if it is in Google Maps?
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I'm not sure, haven't used trusted location in a while, I've owned smart watchs that keeps my phone unlocked for the last few years
I was able to fix my smart Lock for location. I'm not sure exactly which step fixed it but here's what I did.
Deleted data from Google play services
Deleted Google location history
Turned off smart Lock and turned back on
Re set finger prints
Opened Google maps, noticed my location and my home weren't exactly the same although usually they are. I added smart Lock locations all around my house.
Re booted phone.
After locking and unlocking I got a screen saying my phone's smart Lock is leaving the phone unlocked.
If someone can pinpoint what works for them so there aren't so many steps, please share.
With Covid, we've been forced to hand this device to my 8y/o brother during classes, which is not a good thing since he plays games and watches videos in the background during his classes.
We've tried the app-lock available in the phone but he bypasses any and all locks using Focus Mode (which I haven't found a way to permanently disable yet). Any other app-lock apps seem to not work at all on this device (while they work fine on other devices, even after giving device admin and allowing drawing over other apps).
The few apps that worked, he uninstalls them easily. I WISH I could remove YouTube and the other apps from this device, but we don't have my laptop with me for that. Additionally, the App Vault and other homescreen-related options being easily accessible in the settings panel on Home (and not locked by the default AppLock even when Settings is locked) does NOT help at all.
Any ideas? Please, I'm desperate at this point.
PS. The device is Redmi Note 8
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With Covid, we've been forced to hand this device to my 8y/o brother during classes, which is not a good thing since he plays games and watches videos in the background during his classes.
We've tried the app-lock available in the phone but he bypasses any and all locks using Focus Mode (which I haven't found a way to permanently disable yet). Any other app-lock apps seem to not work at all on this device (while they work fine on other devices, even after giving device admin and allowing drawing over other apps).
The few apps that worked, he uninstalls them easily. I WISH I could remove YouTube and the other apps from this device, but we don't have my laptop with me for that. Additionally, the App Vault and other homescreen-related options being easily accessible in the settings panel on Home (and not locked by the default AppLock even when Settings is locked) does NOT help at all.
Any ideas? Please, I'm desperate at this point.
PS. The device is Redmi Note 8
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i just tested the default AppLocker on RRos
settings/security/applocker
and it work fine
no way to baypass it unless you flash the remove password zip