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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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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How do I change the lock-screen wallpaper?
I've lost the ability to change my lock screen wallpaper (in the course of trigger-happy removal of some phone company apps). I used to be able to do 'Menu > Wallpaper' and be prompted for either ...
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Install CA without having to activate screen lock
I have a Nexus 7 (Android 4.1.1) and I want to add a CA (Certificate Authority) to my device to use it for the ssl-connection to my mail server. The CA is self-signed. The Certificate does only ...
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N7/4.2 Can't add lock screen widgets?
I was pretty excited to hear Android 4.2 brings lock screen widgets. But after updating my Nexus 7 tablet, I'm not able to do that: I just have a clock widget that I can remove (it reappears after ...
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Is it possible to prevent the screen from locking while connected to the USB
Generally when there is a USB cable attached to the phone it's not in my pocket, so the screen lock isn't doing anything usefull for me and I'd like to disable it.
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Looking for Location-Specific Screen Locking Behaviour
I'd like to have a feature that allows my Android phone to change its lock mechanism automatically dependent on location. For example, most of the time I use pattern unlock when out and about but ...
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My HTC Desire HD has been stolen. What data can still be accessed by the thief?
I have contacted the network and had the phone barred, I had applied a screen lock. I am concerned however if the thief can still access all my numbers, texts, saved passwords and most importantly ...
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How to disable Screen timeout for a particular program only
Is it possible to disable Screen timeout only when a particular program is running?
If so, how do I do that?
My Nexus One has a "Screen timeout" in "Display settings" that lets me choose anywhere ...
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How can I disable screen lock feature temporarily?
I want to lend a tablet to a friend of mine and I'm sure he will try to prank me with a locked screen.
What can I do to remove the screen lock, if he returns it with the locked screen feature ...
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Change auto-lock timeout by GPS?
I have a PIN to lock the phone so in case someone else gets my phone, they will be deterred from accessing any personal info that might be on it.
But I don't really need this everywhere. When I am at ...
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Unlocking Nexus One without pressing the power button
The power button on my Nexus One doesnt work smoothly any more, sometimes taking nearly half a dozen attempts before the unlock screen appears on the phone. I was wondering is there is any other way ...
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Show messages on lock screen
I'm looking for some sort of way that will show part/all of my text messages, emails, tweets on the screen when the phone is locked.
I just gave up my iPhone and this is something I'm really missing. ...
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Pin lock screen - avoid pressing ok
Is there any way to avoid pressing ok on the stock Android pin screen? There was an option to do this in cyanogenmod (9?) for my Nexus S 4G but it's not in stock (which I'm using now, unrooted). Is ...
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Can I use a pin/password/pattern lock and safely have basic phone functionality while in car?
I would like to lock my phone with a pin for additional security. Also, I try to minimize my phone usage in the car, but in the event that I do need to call someone, I would like to be able to do so ...
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Stop droid x from security locking during a call
I have noticed that when I am on a lengthy call on my Droid X, the phone locks itself. This seems to happen within the expected timeout period, so I don't believe that the phone is malfunctioning. ...
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How can I set my Galaxy S3 to vibrate when locking the screen?
My partner and I have identical Galaxy S3's.
However when my phone locks it briefly vibrates, when partner's locks it does not. What setting have I changed that makes this happen on mine and not on ...
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Loss of Image quality when set as lock screen or home screen wallpaper
This is my original wallpaper:
After setting it as Lock Screen wallpaper, its quality got reduced and this is how it looks:
Even when set as homescreen, the image quality is reduced.
How to ...
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How to turn off screen without affecting anything else?
When I press power button, it not just turns off the screen, but also locks the screen. I use WidgetLocker Lockscreen which is somewhat heavy. So, many apps stop working. For example, an in-app ...
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Galaxy Nexus: Disable screen lock during call
My GN Device locks the screen when I start a call. Most of my calls are made using BT headset, and I don't need the lock in that scenario.
Is there a way to disable the automatic screen lock when a ...
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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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Is there any way to lock the screen without turning off the display?
I just purchase a Nexus S.
Currently, to lock the screen, I need to
Press the power button.
Screen locked.
Display turned off.
To unlock screen, I need to
Press the power button to make screen ...
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Lock screen clock cut off?
I have a new Samsung Epic 4G which has a clock on the top of the unlock screen. For some reason, however, most of the date gets cut off. So what I see is "Fri May." and the time. It seems like a font ...
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Simulate Touchscreen Input On Android? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Cannot unlock tablet as have no internet connection?
I have had a very unfortunate accident with my Samsung Galaxy S2 and the screen has suffered a complete shatter (top ...
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i7500 Unlock Button Broken
My i7500 doesn't unlock anymore (the screen unlock). I have a feeling the actual, physical button is broken, because the phone is on and responds to the power button being held down, but won't unlock.
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Samsung Galaxy S plus is becoming unresponsive when locked
My samsung was working away perfectly yesterday and then was on my bedside locker when I tried to check the time the lock screen came up very faded almost its hard to describe but it was unresponsive ...
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Disable lock-screen enter/return button?
Is there any way to have the lock-screen unlock as soon as I enter the correct code? For instance, on my iPod touch if I type the 4 digit passcode, it'll unlock as soon as I hit that fourth digit. Is ...
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Lockscreen on capacitive touchscreen?
My phone (SE Xperia X8) has a capacitive touchscreen, which, I'm told that only reacts to fingers.
So does it have a point to have lockscreen enabled?
I use Cyanogenmod so I can easily disable it.
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Display Text Message on Lock Screen
Is there a way to display unread text messages on the lockscreen?
The device I'm using is a Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus.
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How do I lock my HTC whenever I want?
I have a HTC Wildfire S and set up the screen lock pattern for it. This triggers after some time but sometimes I want to lock it myself, for example if I leave the office and let my phone on the desk.
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screen lock and not displaying lock pattern in android 2.2 (Eclair)
I have HTC Wildfire and one feature I don't like is that it displays the lock composition when I enter incorrect one people knows see the correct one even when displaying password is turned off.
Is ...
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How to switch to vibrate mode using only hardware keys
I have a Nexus 4, and I would like to be able to switch it to vibrate mode without having to look at the screen or unlock it. My previous phones had this ability (my iPhone had a switch dedicated to ...
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Can I put an HTC flip clock on the lock screen?
I have an HTC One X and it has the typical HTC flip-clock/weather widget loud and proud on the home screen.
I don't really want it there because it's a bit bulky but it would be nice on the lock ...
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I'v lost my phone recently
I'v lost my phone recently and it's got a pattern lock on it but iv also reported the phone as stolen so it's been barred. Would it be possible for a thief to unlock it
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ICS silence on lockscreen
On Gingerbread, there was a nice silence slider on the lockscreen:
How do I get something like that in ICS?
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How can I switch the weather layout in Beautiful Widgets from clock/current conditions mode to forecast mode?
I am trying to setup a lock-screen widget set to suit my liking. I have the top of the screen covered exactly how I want it with the current weather, clock, and battery meter provided by SiMi ...
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Dev/Log's - login attempts and how to read the log?
My first post on here and hopefully a easy fun answer.
I'm looking for the location for failed login attempts on the device - I've looked on the device and it seems the logs are located in ...
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Lock screen when proximity sensor is covered
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 with Jelly Bean. I would like, for, my screen to lock if proximity sensor is covered (for instance, when it is in my pocket).
How can I do that?
I am searching for an ...
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Lock screen Orientation on nexus 4
Is there a shortcut to lock the screen orientation on the nexus 4 with android 4.2.1? I read you can swipe down from the top right corner on the nexus 7 but haven't found any info for the 4.
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How to get visual email and message notifications on lockscreen?
I am very new to Android. I tried searching in this forum and google in general without finding an answer.
I would like to be able to see notifications on my unlock screen. For example, 3 unread ...
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Wifi goes off on screen lock? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I keep my wi-fi on in sleep mode
It seems to me that the wifi on my phone goes off when the screen gets locked. That way it's not syncing and I don't get ...
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Lock screen shown when notification selected
I am starting to get some strange behaviour with my Nexus 4 running the latest JB os. I get a notification such as an email or sms, so I unlock the screen before dragging the notification bar down and ...
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Is there a way to set the screen to auto-lock after more than 30 minutes?
On my GS3 the options for auto-locking range from "immediately" to "30 minutes". Suppose I wanted the auto-lock to happen only after 1 hour - is there any way to do this?
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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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Samsung Galaxy Ace locks automatically when clock application is selected
Got my Samsung Galaxy Ace a few days ago. Been working properly till yesterday when something strange started happening. Whenever I select the Clock application, the application starts, I see my clock ...
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Is there a lock-screen that can unlock without swiping across screen
My father has an HTC Incredible, and a major source of frustration is that the Sense lock-screen uses a swipe gesture to unlock, which for some reason is very difficult for him, especially when trying ...
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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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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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how to change the lock screen clock style?
I know we have "LockBot" and "WidgetLock" to change the style of the lock screen. But they are not free and it seems they do not allow me to change the clock styles either. I do want to change the ...
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Setting the lock screen timeout
On my Nexus 4, when I press the power button to access the lock screen (say, to check the time), the screen doesn't turn itself off for 30 seconds. This seems like an excessive delay. On my previous ...
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Make screen lock after call if it was locked before?
I think that I had this feature in my Galaxy S way back in the 2.1-2.2 era, but now I can't figure it out on my Galaxy Nexus (takju, 4.1.1).
What I'm looking for is this: if I have the phone locked ...
