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is there a way to disable the password pin unlock? it's a bit annoying always punching in the pin...is there an app that's great for locking the phone? i've heard s2us and smart lock..
judicious said:
is there a way to disable the password pin unlock? it's a bit annoying always punching in the pin...is there an app that's great for locking the phone? i've heard s2us and smart lock..
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sim pin?
When asking something like this you should provide a keystroke-by-keystroke guide to replicate the event exactly, because its not till its replicated that troubleshooting can begin in general.
i'm going to assume its the general lock screen pin thing:
winmo start button -> settings -> personal tab -> lock
He means typing your password to unlock it in general. It's not a problem, just annoying. I completely agree. I thought I saw video of someone using 6.5 and they didn't have to type their password. I've searched and I couldn't find an answer.
Yes, S2U2 is a great alternative. I use it, and love how it allows you to see your email, sms, appointments, and battery level all without unlocking.
yea sorry, i meant when the phone goes to sleep or not used...or active sync..it doesn't go away because it's a security prompt. i installed throttlelock and apparently the security prompt came on after soft reset, and i couldn't by pass it because it didn't recognize my pin, i then had to hard reset the whole phone because after six attempts everything got wiped out...
i'm not sure if s2u2 will do the same..meaning, install, then soft reset, and the pin prompt comes back on to finish booting the phone...
judicious said:
yea sorry, i meant when the phone goes to sleep or not used...or active sync..it doesn't go away because it's a security prompt. i installed throttlelock and apparently the security prompt came on after soft reset, and i couldn't by pass it because it didn't recognize my pin, i then had to hard reset the whole phone because after six attempts everything got wiped out...
i'm not sure if s2u2 will do the same..meaning, install, then soft reset, and the pin prompt comes back on to finish booting the phone...
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S2U2 doesn't use a pin. You just slide your finger to unlock the phone. It's not so much about security as it is about protecting your phone from being used accidentally... like a typical key lock.
for some reason i installed s2u2, but when charging, i get the s2u2 slide lock and also the pin lock prompt again...any idea how to get rid of the pin lock prompt when charging the phone?
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The locks on my phone are very redundant to say the least.
In order to get to my home screen I have to do the following:
1. Press the button on top of the phone.
2. Slide the first lock down.
3. Draw in my security code to get past the lock out.
Step 3 can be shut on and off but I like this security so people can't mess with my phone. However considering I have to do step 1 before and step two also, it seems a tad over kill.
Can I disable step 2, the slide down lock screen?
Basically when I press the button on the top of the phone I want to be RIGHT at the screen where I draw in my lock pattern and or hit emergency call. I was unable to find anything in the settings. Did I miss it or is it really not there? If it's not there is there any other way to do it?
I'll fully rooted if that helps.
Try "No Lock" in the Market. It gets rid of the lock screen (and has a toggle widget). Not sure the effect on the security though.
No Lock gets rid of both the slide to unlock and the security passcode entry. Very handy if you don't care about security, but you get your mail from an Exchange server and they force you to have a security password.
Don't know how to just get rid of the slide to unlock.
i have a droid incredible with the same setup..sorta...i am running virtuous2.7
have u found a way to do this without No Lock?
You can do exactly what you're asking for with Switch Pro widget
nebenezer said:
You can do exactly what you're asking for with Switch Pro widget
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To verify my understanding, the OP wants to, on his Evo, disable the Sense drag/slide-down screen lock, and only use the pattern lock.
The problem is that the Sense lock remains even when the pattern lock is enabled. (Unlike the Nexus 1, the AOSP screen lock is automatically disabled when pattern lock is enabled).
Are you indicating that Switch Pro Widget will DISABLE the Sense slide-down lock while maintaining the pattern lock?
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To verify my understanding, the OP wants to, on his Evo, disable the Sense drag/slide-down screen lock, and only use the pattern lock.
The problem is that the Sense lock remains even when the pattern lock is enabled. (Unlike the Nexus 1, the AOSP screen lock is automatically disabled when pattern lock is enabled).
Are you indicating that Switch Pro Widget will DISABLE the Sense slide-down lock while maintaining the pattern lock?
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Would like to know, as my buddy was asking me about this.
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If you use cyanogen rom, add power control widget and add the lockscreen option. Any time that widget is off when you hit the power button to unlock the phone you will go straight to pattern lock or home screen if you don't have one.
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I would pay for an app/widget that handled this...
delete the sense lockscreen from the phone, it's just a file you can remove. Once you do that the system reverts to the standard aosp lock screen (or the pattern if you have security set).
deathsled said:
delete the sense lockscreen from the phone, it's just a file you can remove. Once you do that the system reverts to the standard aosp lock screen (or the pattern if you have security set).
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I'm aware of this mod. People should be aware that you will need root access to delete the file. At the same time, I read that even with the AOSP/standard/vanilla lock screen, it (the standard lock screen) does NOT go away when the pattern lock is ENABLED.
For the Nexus 1, the standard lock DOES go away when pattern is ON, but it does not seem so with the Evo.
Can someone verify/dispute?
Thanks.
I can verify that after deleting the HTClockscreen.apk from my phone Vanilla lock appeared after a reboot. I then enabled a pattern lock only to find the Vanilla lock still necesary before getting to the pattern lock screen.
CzarMatt said:
I can verify that after deleting the HTClockscreen.apk from my phone Vanilla lock appeared after a reboot. I then enabled a pattern lock only to find the Vanilla lock still necesary before getting to the pattern lock screen.
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Thanks. 1st post for CzarMat!!! Exactly my point--we need to find a way to make the Vanilla lock go away when pattern lock is enabled. But how??
This is all a bit redundant if the OP has Exchange security enabled on his device, which he has yet to clarify (unless I missed something).
I'd like an answer to this also...
Post 2.2, I was able to use No-Lock from the market to do exactly what the OP is asking. I have an Exchange account with a Security Policy (PIN) in place and have since upgraded to 2.2. It's a little redundant that I have to hit power, slide to unlock, then enter pin.
My workaround, for now, is setting the PIN lock screen to enable after 5 minutes, however I still have to slide regardless - UGHH, annoying.
I just want it to work the way I had it before with 2.1
is there any way to edit or app that enables a longer time period before the lock pattern screen comes up? LIke i think the max is like 15min
I want to be able to at least set the lock pattern screen to a 1hr interval, maybe 2hr
is this possible somehow?
Well, you can hit the "menu" capacitive button instead of sliding for a quicker unlock to the pattern security screen. That's what I normally do since it's a bit of finger acrobactics from the power button->aosp slide unlock->pattern screen.
jaypeezee said:
I'd like an answer to this also...
Post 2.2, I was able to use No-Lock from the market to do exactly what the OP is asking. I have an Exchange account with a Security Policy (PIN) in place and have since upgraded to 2.2. It's a little redundant that I have to hit power, slide to unlock, then enter pin.
My workaround, for now, is setting the PIN lock screen to enable after 5 minutes, however I still have to slide regardless - UGHH, annoying.
I just want it to work the way I had it before with 2.1
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I agree. Apparently this is possible, I'm working on a solution right now. Perhaps an app I can release to the market. It will essentially unlock the phone for you - you may see a bit of the lock the second you unlock the phone, but if things go according to plan it will automatically bypass the slide lock for you.
[edit:] Sorry for the zombie thread revival - Still trying to find a solution for this problem.
CzarMatt said:
I agree. Apparently this is possible, I'm working on a solution right now. Perhaps an app I can release to the market. It will essentially unlock the phone for you - you may see a bit of the lock the second you unlock the phone, but if things go according to plan it will automatically bypass the slide lock for you.
[edit:] Sorry for the zombie thread revival - Still trying to find a solution for this problem.
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Excellent news! Still looking for a solution. I think simulating a "menu" press will unlock the screen. Looking foward to it. Thanks!!
anyone come up with a solution for this?
Is there a way to bypass the lockscreen when I choose the option "send to phone." My lockscreen is a simple swipe (the bubble one), no pattern or nonnumerical combo.
Also, when I tell the watch to "take me home," I have to take out my phone each time to set the location because it gets stuck on "calculating route" on my watch and says "check phone to continue."
Any ideas?
The watch is added to trusted devices in lollipop. .. .where you don't need to unlock even if you are on pattern or pin lock as long as you are in blue tooth range
Check out the location for your home is correct in gmaps
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I am aware of the trusted device, that's why I mentioned I just had a swipe unlock. No pattern or anything.
It's correct in Google Maps--it even pops up my address on the watch.
Does anybody have a solution to this? It's very annoying (both the navigation and not bypassing the swipe screen when pressing send to phone on watch).
Which phone/ROM you have as it works fine on CyanogenMod?
I'm on the AT&T Note 4. No root or ROMs available yet :\ I could understand there being an issue if I had a alphanumeric or pattern lock-screen, but seeing how I only have to swipe, I'm not sure why it just doesn't bypass it.
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.
Hello, I'm running a Samsung S4 Mini (I9195) with LineageOS 18.1. Smart Lock isn't cutting it for me, I don't use GPS, I only have BT on when listening to music. I want to have the ability to unlock and lock the lock screen at my leisure, to make it stop asking for my PIN until I press-hold the lock icon on the lock screen to make it ask for PIN again.
I used to be able to do that, by setting up a system profile that sets the lock screen to not ask for PIN when it is activated. After having encrypted my phone via the option in the Security settings menu, I can't do this particular thing. Amusingly, I can still remove the PIN from the phone entirely and make the lock screen stop asking for one that way, but that requires going into settings, disabling the PIN, and then setting it up over again when I want it back.
So can I still set whether the lock screen asks for PIN easily somehow? Is the only way to do this to undo the phone's encryption? I could do that easily enough, all partitions have been backed up in recovery just prior to encryption.