Use this tag for issues with Android's lock-screen (the one protecting your device from unauthorized/accidental use. If applyable, consider using a more specific tag, such as e.g. 'face-unlock', 'pattern-lock', or 'locked-out'. See the full tag wiki for additional details and hints.
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Cannot unlock tablet as have no internet connection?
I have an Arnova GBook, which is running Android 4.0.3 (or something like that).
My little brother decided to try and guess my lock screen pattern the other day, and ended up locking me out.
I have ...
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Recovering from forgotten lock pattern
My son has an impression tablet 10 and has forgot the lock pattern. How can we reset it without knowing the code?
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How can I override the Device Administrator security policy so that I can disable the lock screen?
On Android 2.2 Froyo, I added my Corporate Exchange Email account to the phone, however, the security policy set by the "Device Administrator" requires that I enter a 4-digit PIN at the lock screen ...
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Connecting to VPN forces having secure screen lock [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Transformer Prime, VPN and password protection
I noticed that creating a VPN connection in ICS forces me to use a secure screen lock. I want to have Slide method for my ...
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How to disable screen lock on my HTC desire Z?
I would like to disable screen lock completely, as anyway there is need to press power button every time + unlock the screen which is anyoing
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Pattern lock screen on Froyo, what should I do if I forget the pass?
What should I do if I forget the standard pattern lock screen order/pass (the one that you need to join 4 or more points between the 3x3 matrix screen) on my android phone?
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How can I get a random image on my lockscreen?
Could you recommend me a simple solution to set a random image for my lockscreen?
I have the stock Samsung launcher, stock ICS rom and I don't want to install any custom launcher. I'm just looking ...
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How can I set a Screen Lock Timeout?
I'd like to have to enter the PIN not immediately after pressing the standby button, but only after some time, e.g. 30 minutes.
I know there is Password Delay, which is better than nothing. But it ...
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Slide unlock till pattern lock gets activated after interval
Using Jelly Bean, 4.1.1, on a Galaxy Nexus, I want this: You lock the phone. For the first 5 minutes, if you try to unlock, you can just slide and unlock it; after that, you have to enter a pattern.
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Is it possible to use the camera without unlocking first?
Is it possible with Android phones (like with iOS 5) to take photos directly from the lock screen without unlocking first?
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Too many password attempts
While I was out, someone attempted to guess my phone password. They couldn't guess it and now it displays the 'too many password attempts' screen, which needs to be unlocked with a google account. ...
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How to lock screen besides pressing Nexus S right side power button
I was wondering, besides locking screen by pressing Nexus S right side power hardware button, is there any way to lock screen, using software button press instead of hardware?
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What is an “Emergency Call,” and can I set number for it?
On the default lock screen, whether using pattern or pin, there is a button at the bottom which says "Emergency Call". But if I try to call my home number or anything it tells me "That is not an ...
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How to unlock device when I forgot my password?
I've read Recovering from forgotten lock pattern which states that there is an option to disable the lock using my Google account information. However I did not noticed such an option when I entered ...
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1answer
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Only use pattern lock instead of swipe screen and pattern lock
On my first Android phone, the Droid (running stock Android OS), when the pattern lock was enabled, that would be the only lock screen I was presented with when turning on the screen.
Now I'm using a ...
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Any hack to get rid of the “Too many password attempts” lock?
My kids often play with my phone which has a pattern lock screen, and it gets locked due to many attempts, then the phone is locked out and requires a password.
I use 2-step verification, so in ...
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How do I disable the lock-screen when my Samsung Galaxy S II is charging/connected via USB?
When I develop for my Samsung Galaxy S II, the screen locks as usual after the configured time. However, for development it would be practical if the phone would just stay awake while it is connected ...
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How to display my calendar on the lock screen?
What is the best way to show (non-interactive) widgets on the lock screen?
I have bought WidgetLocker, but it forces me to unlock the screen twice (using both WidgetLocker and native slider).
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Certificate Install without mandatory PIN lockscreen
Google Support says:
The type of lock that's acceptable may be predetermined by your system
administrator.
Where I can define what's acceptable? I can regenerate the certificate if needed.
So ...
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1answer
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avoid both screen lock and pattern lock
When the screen times out, a screen lock activates that needs to be swiped down. After 5 minutes, a phone lock pattern is activated. Now when I turn on the display I need to both swipe down and enter ...
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Can I change (or add more apps to) the unlock screen in Ice Cream Sandwich?
On the previous version I could swipe left or right to start with my camera, or just unlock the phone. I just got the Ice Cream Sandwich update and now I can swipe up or down to access the dialer or ...
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change icons on sensation lock screen
I've just got a HTC sensation and I've worked out how to change the icons on the home screens, but is there a way to change the icons on the lock screen?
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“Account unlock” when not connected to internet?
I have a Samsung Galaxy Y mobile phone. I see this screen when I press "Forgot Password" in the pattern lock screen that comes by default with the phone:
My Question is: How would my account be ...
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Avoiding “my cheek hung up on you” on an Optimus T?
I upgraded my wife to an LG Optimus T from a G1, and she keeps accidentally hanging up on people with her cheek. She never had this problem with the G1.
I've asked her if she's locking the screen (by ...
