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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
Are there any apps that turn the screen off without locking the phone? I was using following app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.katecca.screenofflock) to turn off my screen (so I did not have to reach for the power button) and it was working great until I added a pin to my lock screen.
Once I added a pin to my lock screen the app turns the screen off but instantly locks the phone even though I have a 30 minute delay set under lock screen security. My work email requires a lock screen through device administrator, so there is no way to get around this requirement.
Are their any apps that turn off the screen that simply follow the lock commands under security?
Thanks for the help
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SouthBayBruin said:
Are there any apps that turn the screen off without locking the phone? I was using following app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.katecca.screenofflock) to turn off my screen (so I did not have to reach for the power button) and it was working great until I added a pin to my lock screen.
Once I added a pin to my lock screen the app turns the screen off but instantly locks the phone even though I have a 30 minute delay set under lock screen security. My work email requires a lock screen through device administrator, so there is no way to get around this requirement.
Are their any apps that turn off the screen that simply follow the lock commands under security?
Thanks for the help
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Flash ElementalX Kernel or something similar with swipe to sleep or whatever it's called.
You can just swipe the bottom of your screen to turn it off.
Alternatively you could try Tasker app, and add a shortcut to the desktop or make a ask file.
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Hey,
One Question. I have the problem that if i create a screenlock (like the PIN) i also have to swipe after entering the PIN one more time. So i allways have to unlock to screens, befor getting to the homescreen. If i set the lockscreen time to 5 min, i also have to swipe away the lockscreen when turning on the screen. In Android 4 i just had to enter my PIN and i direktly came to the homescreen or if i was in the 5 min timelimit i didn´t had to unlock anyway. Is there a way to use the PIN-entry without swiping after this a secound time the screen.
Thanks.
I use a PIN and my phone does not behave that way. Is this a customized phone? Mine is Sprint. If my phone is locked and I enter my pin, the phone goes directly to whatever was on my screen prior to locking, no need to swipe again. If I'm unlocked, my phone doesn't show the pin and I don't need to swipe, it just goes directly to usable phone.
Works normally for me as well no matter which setting I use.
Are you sure it's not caused by some 3rd party app? (I think power amp does something with lock screens)
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I have my pixel set to fingerprint lock with pin backup.
I also have it set to look when I press the power button or lock immediately as the phone screen turns off by itself. It does not do this. If I press the power button or let go.to sleep and turn screen back on it shows a little unlocked lock at bottom middle. What's the deal?
Do you have the "Smart Unlock" feature enabled?
Yes I do. I'm at a loss. I can't seem to get the phone to lock right or get the stock google widget on the upper right hand corner of homescreen to change. And I'm not new to android.
Do you have face recognition on? Does your watch keep it unlocked?
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How did you know I have a watch? Are you psychic? Can my gear 2 keep it unlocked?
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How did you know I have a watch? Are you psychic? Can my gear 2 keep it unlocked?
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Yes it can if you have smart lock enabled for that watch. That means when you are nearby that device you don't have to enter a code or use a fingerprint.
Thank you that took care of the locking problem I had. Now I just need to figure out how to get the stock date/day widget in the top right-hand corner of homescreen to change to weather
Edit:. Figured out the weather thing with the right hand corner widget. Had to reset my preference I've had google now for so long it just needed to reset my cards.
Hello,
I am using showwear to lock the screen... Works well but unfortunately if I cover the watch by mistake, even if the screen is locked, the watch will fall back to the watch face.
Is there any way to disable this feature? It kind of defeats the.purpose of locking the screen !
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Seem not really "lock" the screen but lock some action on screen. Even when locked the right (or left) swipe on my screen open my "Launcher for Wear"
Well the I'm looking for something to lock it Enough that water splashing doenst disturb the app I have running... I kitesurf and it's impossible to bring the app once it gets swiped away.. and it will end up getting swiped every 5 min or so...
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Otherwise "Theater mode" lock the screen and tactile (shortcut button double click)
Well the who idea of having not the app get swiped away is because I need to see what's on the screen . Theater mode turns the screen off and I cant see the app anymore
Is there maybe a way to define this app as my new watch face ?!