Double tap to wake - Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite Questions & Answers

I got the phone today, any information why double tap to wake is not possible. or activated ?

I have no idea, but I would also very much like to know. I miss my double tap...!

Same here, just received the phone: Quality seems quite good but I'm surprised this basic functionality (double tap to wake) is not available.
From what I read, if it's not implemented at kernel level then no apps can bring it to the phone ...
If anyone has more info, that would be great!

As an alternative this app can be tried. It wakes the device up by wave gesture.
It must be checked if Mi A2 Lite still goes to deep sleep mode and doesnt stay awake when app is active (hint by dev that some devices have problems)
Also it must be checked if Fingerprint is working without any issues like re-enter PIN after fingerprint unlock

Same problem, got the phone last saturday... it seems that the oreo version has it but our phone's didn't...

This ROM is extremely light so they removed most of the common features.
Let's just wait for a semi-official Lineage release for A2L.

Or you can wait until someone builds a kernel for this device. Many Kernels enable tap to wake functionally.

iLovPieNCake said:
Or you can wait until someone builds a kernel for this device. Many Kernels enable tap to wake functionally.
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I thought the finger print sensor would make tap to wake useless lol.

I got the phone 3 days ago. Double-tap to wake works from day one.
I really wish I could turn it OFF.
Ambient Light is Off, TalkBalk is Off but phone still wakes up in my pocket all the time.
Anyone know how to turn this feature Off please?

alfiean said:
I got the phone 3 days ago. Double-tap to wake works from day one.
I really wish I could turn it OFF.
Ambient Light is Off, TalkBalk is Off but phone still wakes up in my pocket all the time.
Anyone know how to turn this feature Off please?
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As it turns out, this phone comes with two types of display CSOT & EBBG.On csot, the double tap works, but it can not be turned off, and on ebbg it does not work.

alfiean said:
I got the phone 3 days ago. Double-tap to wake works from day one.
I really wish I could turn it OFF.
Ambient Light is Off, TalkBalk is Off but phone still wakes up in my pocket all the time.
Anyone know how to turn this feature Off please?
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can u show us the d2tw option? with a little vid maybe

mrmcphisto77 said:
can u show us the d2tw option? with a little vid maybe
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Sure

I am on mi a2 lite. No d2tw here

mrmcphisto77 said:
I am on mi a2 lite. No d2tw here
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On stock Launcher?
I am not liking this feature at all, wish I could stop it.

alfiean said:
On stock Launcher?
I am not liking this feature at all, wish I could stop it.
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yes stock launcher and even if i install alternative launcher, since not rooted, every tme i lock screen with double tap to sleep it asks for pin, sequence or other, very annoying...

mrmcphisto77 said:
yes stock launcher and even if i install alternative launcher, since not rooted, every tme i lock screen with double tap to sleep it asks for pin, sequence or other, very annoying...
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Strangely, on my A2 Lite, double tap only wakes up the screen. Double tapping when screen is awake does nothing at all.
I emailed Xiaomi Support about this, asking how I could disable the waking up. The reply came from Xiaomi Support Malaysia:
Go to the Settings - Select Accessibility - Select advanced settings - Turn on the pocket mode option​
I replied, "There is no Advanced Settings under Accessibility. There is also no setting available when I search for pocket or double or tap twice."
Their advice was to backup and perform a Factory Reset, which I think is nonsense.

alfiean said:
Strangely, on my A2 Lite, double tap only wakes up the screen. Double tapping when screen is awake does nothing at all.
I emailed Xiaomi Support about this, asking how I could disable the waking up. The reply came from Xiaomi Support Malaysia:
Go to the Settings - Select Accessibility - Select advanced settings - Turn on the pocket mode option​
I replied, "There is no Advanced Settings under Accessibility. There is also no setting available when I search for pocket or double or tap twice."
Their advice was to backup and perform a Factory Reset, which I think is nonsense.
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well... no options like those for me too... it is really frustrating...

luiszevs said:
As it turns out, this phone comes with two types of display CSOT & EBBG.On csot, the double tap works, but it can not be turned off, and on ebbg it does not work.
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What application is in the screenshots?

Akbhar said:
What application is in the screenshots?
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so there are 2 version of A2 Lite which has and has no double tap to wake, we have to accept it as they are, but which is better or worse?

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[Q] A question regarding double tap

In the Motion Gestures, it says that this phone can double tap to wake and to sleep. Double tap to wake is working great, but it doesn't double tap to sleep. Has anyone else noticed if double tap to sleep works?
ledvedder said:
In the Motion Gestures, it says that this phone can double tap to wake and to sleep. Double tap to wake is working great, but it doesn't double tap to sleep. Has anyone else noticed if double tap to sleep works?
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It works, but only in the lockscreen.
Sometimes double tap doesn't work for no reason, do you have any idea what's going on?
You can also go to Dev settings and tick the double tap status bar to sleep. Much handier than the lock screen bc you have to turn the phone OFF to get to lock screen and defeats the whole purpose of double tap to sleep...
melihcarter said:
Sometimes double tap doesn't work for no reason, do you have any idea what's going on?
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the phone has to be held upright i think
Deathmeter said:
the phone has to be held upright i think
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I know about that part, but even when I hold it correctly it doesn't work, it only works again after I reboot the phone
melihcarter said:
I know about that part, but even when I hold it correctly it doesn't work, it only works again after I reboot the phone
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If you just got your phone, it may have been sitting in the box awhile and may need to be updated. Go to the Play Store and search for HTC Motion Launch to see if an update is available. Also, check on your phone and/or with your carrier to find out if a software update is available for your phone.

Any way to turn off wrist rotation to wake device?

Just like the thread title stated... Is there any way to turn off wrist rotation that causes the device to wake? I have found this is why the device, or so I thought would randomly wake. I have everything off: wrist gestures, always-on screen, touch to wake, and wifi all set to OFF. Thanks in advance.
stalls said:
Just like the thread title stated... Is there any way to turn off wrist rotation that causes the device to wake? I have found this is why the device, or so I thought would randomly wake. I have everything off: wrist gestures, always-on screen, touch to wake, and wifi all set to OFF. Thanks in advance.
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Try this - it seemed to work for me. Start Android wear on your phone. Go to settings->Huawei Watch>Tilt to Wake screen and turn it off
smjoshi said:
Try this - it seemed to work for me. Start Android wear on your phone. Go to settings->Huawei Watch>Tilt to Wake screen and turn it off
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Ha I didnt realize I could click on the Huawei part of the app.. Thought it was a option to select another device... Thanks man
Is there anyway to stop the watch from displaying a full on detailed notification? Dont get me wrong I would like to know I have received something but if I get a text or email to just say hey u got a email and 3 texts... Not from Joe schmo and susie and a email from a banker about a million dollars. Something generic would be great.
stalls said:
Just like the thread title stated... Is there any way to turn off wrist rotation that causes the device to wake? I have found this is why the device, or so I thought would randomly wake. I have everything off: wrist gestures, always-on screen, touch to wake, and wifi all set to OFF. Thanks in advance.
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Install Huawei Health app, and you can perform the setting from there.

double tap eratic

Double tap to wake on my phone doesn't work well. I have to double tap several times so might as well just use the wake hardware button.
Is everyone's P2 the same?
iainmann said:
Double tap to wake on my phone doesn't work well. I have to double tap several times so might as well just use the wake hardware button.
Is everyone's P2 the same?
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I've tested it on my phone. It actually works nearly flawless. 19 out of 20 attempts are spot on. Maybe it's because of some setting?
iainmann said:
Double tap to wake on my phone doesn't work well. I have to double tap several times so might as well just use the wake hardware button.
Is everyone's P2 the same?
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No, it's quite unresponsive, at least compared to my old phone LG G2 from year 2013. I have to tap right above the hardware button. I can also tap in the center of the screen but then I'd have to do it with a specific technique, two gentle taps with a certain period of time in between.
It's not as reliable as on LG phones. So I don't use it on the P2. Out in the wild you don't have time to "do it right". It should just work like every single time like on my V10.
So it's not just me. Double tap on the P2 does seem to be pretty bad.
Good phone though ?
It's due to aggressive Android Doze feature...
The DTTW is not going to work AFTER 15 minutes in sleep/lock state (applicable to stock LeMoto Android Mellow or Nougat firmware...)
Just disable the Android Doze permanently with negative impact to standby/idle energy consumption rate...
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The DTTW is not going to work AFTER 15 minutes in sleep/lock state (applicable to stock LeMoto Android Mellow or Nougat firmware...)
Just disable the Android Doze permanently with negative impact to standby/idle energy consumption rate...
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An alternative might be to use ForceDoze and choose not to disable sensors. I haven't tried it myself.
Edit: Seems to be working pretty good.
Maybe can try going to Settings>Power Manager>Battery Optimization... Under the drop down menu on the top, select "All Apps"... Then scroll down to "Light Up The Screen"... And select "don't optimize"...
That seems to work. Thank you
solazz said:
Maybe can try going to Settings>Power Manager>Battery Optimization... Under the drop down menu on the top, select "All Apps"... Then scroll down to "Light Up The Screen"... And select "don't optimize"...
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Thank you very much. Double tap to wake works perfectly now. I couldn't imagine it was so simple
solazz said:
Maybe can try going to Settings>Power Manager>Battery Optimization... Under the drop down menu on the top, select "All Apps"... Then scroll down to "Light Up The Screen"... And select "don't optimize"...
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solazz is a star! Double tap now working perfectly for me.
I tried to optimize "light up the screen", but the screen is easily turned on if I keep the phone in my pocket while moving. I ended up using only the power button.
Edit: Meant deoptimize of course.
DTW is only usefull iff you dont use fingerprint wake i think.

Alternative to "tap to wake": "wave to wake"

I've seen lots of people complaining that Mi A1 does not have "tap to wake" feature. I personally don't miss it since i'm using the fingerprint reader to wake and unlock in one go.
However, I've seen and tested that small free and open source app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jarsilio.android.waveup
With this, you can wake phone by "waving" your hand above the proximity sensor.
I've put it on my A1 for 1,5 day now, and have seen no battery drain Developer explains:
Unfortunately, some smartphones let the CPU on while listening to the proximity sensor. This is called a wake lock and causes considerable battery drain. This isn't my fault and I cannot do anything to change this. Other phones will "go to sleep" when the screen is turned off while still listening to the proximity sensor. In this case, the battery drain is practically zero.
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But it seems on A1 we are good to go.
I know it's not exact same feature than "tap to wake", but you might still want to give it a try if you're looking for a way to wake phone without using hardware button. As well it can wake the phone when taken out of pocket!
BtB said:
I've seen lots of people complaining that Mi A1 does not have "tap to wake" feature. I personally don't miss it since i'm using the fingerprint reader to wake and unlock in one go.
However, I've seen and tested that small free and open source app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jarsilio.android.waveup
With this, you can wake phone by "waving" your hand above the proximity sensor.
I've put it on my A1 for 1,5 day now, and have seen no battery drain Developer explains:
But it seems on A1 we are good to go.
I know it's not exact same feature than "tap to wake", but you might still want to give it a try if you're looking for a way to wake phone without using hardware button. As well it can wake the phone when taken out of pocket!
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I've just installed it, thanks for the tip !! if you have more...
Thank you very nice. Working nice so far and no high battery usage
Thx for sharing nice app
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First of all, thank you for the recommendation. This app is working flawlessly for now but I'm just curious about a feature. I have enabled the feature that allows to cover the proximity sensor to lock the screen. It needed device admin permission for that. Now, when I wave to wake it up, it takes me to the enter pin screen instead of fully unlocking so I have to enter the pin to unlock the device because it says that the device is locked by admin. Is there a workaround to bypass this one extra step?
ShaggyPG said:
First of all, thank you for the recommendation. This app is working flawlessly for now but I'm just curious about a feature. I have enabled the feature that allows to cover the proximity sensor to lock the screen. It needed device admin permission for that. Now, when I wave to wake it up, it takes me to the enter pin screen instead of fully unlocking so I have to enter the pin to unlock the device because it says that the device is locked by admin. Is there a workaround to bypass this one extra step?
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This looks like the Nova's "double tap to lock" feature. If you're not rooted you need to grant admin permission to lock the screen, which requires PIN everytime you log back in.
Exactly, if you're not root, the "lock" feature is no good if you use fingerprint, I have disabled it, anyway phone goes to sleep on its own.
You should also check out KinScreen (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teqtic.kinscreen), it does wave to wake and also has many options to control when the screen stays on. For example, you can set it to stay on when your phone is at more than a 45° angle (like most times you're on your phone, reading something).
BtB said:
I've seen lots of people complaining that Mi A1 does not have "tap to wake" feature. I personally don't miss it since i'm using the fingerprint reader to wake and unlock in one go.
However, I've seen and tested that small free and open source app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jarsilio.android.waveup
With this, you can wake phone by "waving" your hand above the proximity sensor.
I've put it on my A1 for 1,5 day now, and have seen no battery drain Developer explains:
But it seems on A1 we are good to go.
I know it's not exact same feature than "tap to wake", but you might still want to give it a try if you're looking for a way to wake phone without using hardware button. As well it can wake the phone when taken out of pocket!
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Thanks bro
You can basically use double tap to wake with this, just enable it and tap your proximity sensor to wake.

Anyway to turn off the phone with the home button?

Is there anyway to turn off the screen with the home button and then be able to use the fingerprint scanner to unlock?
Advanced features > side key.
For the locking part, there is an app called home button actions, but good lock would give you more functions , as to unlock, there is a double tap option, as LG devices have had since some time
I really appreciate the answers but still looking for an easy way to long press the home button to turn off the screen and have it turn back on with the fingerprint sensor.
stu5797 said:
I really appreciate the answers but still looking for an easy way to long press the home button to turn off the screen and have it turn back on with the fingerprint sensor.
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Nova - gestures, home button, screen lock.
Always on display - active, fingerprint unlock turned on.
I think this is the closest you can get. I don't think the fingerprint is active while the screen's completely off.
If you want the screen completely off, you'll have to use the lift to wake option, that way it turns on as soon as you pick up your phone. You'll have to turn that option on in the phone settings.
Edit: "Nova".
20degrees said:
Nove - gestures, home button, screen lock.
Always on display - active, fingerprint unlock turned on.
I think this is the closest you can get. I don't think the fingerprint is active while the screen's completely off.
If you want the screen completely off, you'll have to use the lift to wake option, that way it turns on as soon as you pick up your phone. You'll have to turn that option on in the phone settings.
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Nove?
live_in_the_sky06 said:
Nove?
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Auto correct. Should say "Nova". As in nova launcher.
20degrees said:
Auto correct. Should say "Nova". As in nova launcher.
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OK great! Thank you
stu5797 said:
I really appreciate the answers but still looking for an easy way to long press the home button to turn off the screen and have it turn back on with the fingerprint sensor.
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A single press turns off the screen and pressing the fingerprint sensor when the screen is off turns on the phone. You can set a long press to bring up power off menu.
Just press the power button and the screen will turn off. The easiest way
You can also use "good lock" and the navstar plugin to create a power button shortcut.
Double Tap apk
I use the Double Tap apk. Simple double tap anywhere on the screen to turn t off.
May not work with Android Q though as it's an over lay... works perfectly with Pie.
blackhawk said:
I use the Double Tap apk. Simple double tap anywhere on the screen to turn t off.
May not work with Android Q though as it's an over lay... works perfectly with Pie.
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Do you have a link for that app?
I use the app "DTSO" from the Google Play Store & it works fine on every device mfg except for Samsung. It works on the initial setup, but, subsequent attempts & it does nothing.
On all other devices, I'm able to use a DTSO widget for double tap, on & off.,with no problems.
KOLIOSIS said:
Do you have a link for that app?
I use the app "DTSO" from the Google Play Store & it works fine on every device mfg except for Samsung. It works on the initial setup, but, subsequent attempts & it does nothing.
On all other devices, I'm able to use a DTSO widget for double tap, on & off.,with no problems.
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If you're running on Android Q I don't think it will work as it's an overlay. Uses no data; well behaved.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...apk&pcampaignid=APPU_1_b4Q1X_rNH4GvtgXcvIzQCg
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If you're running on Android Q I don't think it will work as it's an overlay. Uses no data; well behaved.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...apk&pcampaignid=APPU_1_b4Q1X_rNH4GvtgXcvIzQCg
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Yeah, too bad. Just checked the date of the last update to that app, been a good while, pre-dating Android 10 (Q).
KOLIOSIS said:
Do you have a link for that app?
I use the app "DTSO" from the Google Play Store & it works fine on every device mfg except for Samsung. It works on the initial setup, but, subsequent attempts & it does nothing.
On all other devices, I'm able to use a DTSO widget for double tap, on & off.,with no problems.
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Yeah, too bad. Just checked the date of the last update to that app, benn a good while, pre-dating Android 10 (Q).
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One of the reasons I'm not going to Q. I have a couple overlay apps that work well and I use.
The added "security" is a bad joke at a high cost to functionality.
blackhawk said:
One of the reasons I'm not going to Q. I have a couple overlay apps that work well and I use.
The added "security" is a bad joke at a high cost to functionality.
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Part, if not all of that, is a Samsung limitation, the app I'm using, DTSO, is similar to the one you referenced, it's an overlay/widget & it works just fine on my stock/unrooted OnePlus 7 Pro & it's running Android 10/Q.
The DTSO app never worked properly pre-dating Android 10 on any Samsung devices I've owned, & I tried other similar apps & the same results.
Regardless, it's a head-scratcher as to why Samsung doesn't build in the functionality, a la LG, perhaps it's a Knox thing limiting it, IDK......
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Part, if not all of that, is a Samsung limitation, the app I'm using, DTSO, is similar to the one you referenced, it's an overlay/widget & it works just fine on my stock/unrooted OnePlus 7 Pro & it's running Android 10/Q.
The DTSO app never worked properly pre-dating Android 10 on any Samsung devices I've owned, & I tried other similar apps & the same results.
Regardless, it's a head-scratcher as to why Samsung doesn't build in the functionality, a la LG, perhaps it's a Knox thing limiting it, IDK......
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Another option is One Handed Operation Plus. You can set gesture control screen off and much more. I wuv this apk. Up to 6 different discreet switch zones and up to 6 switches per zone. Very low power consumption and reliable. Perfect companion to fill in those unused curve screen zones, a brilliant apk.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...lus&pcampaignid=APPU_1_x6s1X7SEBYi1tgWFmoXgDQ
Since I'm not using a screen lock the double tap on/off is great. Samsung marketing is like a box of rabid gerbils; absurd and unpredictable.
However when it comes to unrooted phone customization, Samsung is hands down the best.
A plain Jane Apple would bore me to death...
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Another option is One Handed Operation Plus. You can set gesture control screen off and much more.
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THX for the heads up, I've had this app for a while now, missed that option, now using down swipe for screen off, this works for me.
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Part, if not all of that, is a Samsung limitation, the app I'm using, DTSO, is similar to the one you referenced, it's an overlay/widget & it works just fine on my stock/unrooted OnePlus 7 Pro & it's running Android 10/Q.
The DTSO app never worked properly pre-dating Android 10 on any Samsung devices I've owned, & I tried other similar apps & the same results.
Regardless, it's a head-scratcher as to why Samsung doesn't build in the functionality, a la LG, perhaps it's a Knox thing limiting it, IDK......
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THX for the heads up, I've had this app for a while now, missed that option, now using down swipe for screen off, this works for me.
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The long stroke gestures aren't as reliable.
Useful for Apks that get inadvertently triggered like flashlight, ha-ha.
Occasionally it gets triggered when cut and pasting but it integrates in pretty well. Adjusting the zone size and placement can help prevent this.
Plus you can have the touch zone indicator any color or transparency setting you like or none al all.
Great touch for custom themes.
Making use of the customization Samsung apps takes the Note 10+ to a completely new level.
Outstanding... and very resource/battery friendly.

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