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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Enable slide-lock without PIN/password prior to security timeout - PIN/password enforced by enterprise security policy
I'm on a Galaxy S2X on Jelly Bean 4.1.2, and my company's security policy forces me to use PIN or Password to unlock the device.
Jellybean now allows you to disable "Lock instantly with power button" ...
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changing the lock screen time and date display lg l5
How do i change the design and look of the time and date display on my lock screen? Where is the option that lets you change the design/way the time and date is displayed?
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try to unlock my phone o+ 8.35 [duplicate]
My cousin try unlock my pattern .He try and try but he cannot unlock my pattern and have many attempts .and to unlock I will sign in my Google Account but I'm not connected to the our Wifi how can I ...
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Enable music controls while phone is locked
I use a Sony Xperia Neo.
I recently formatted my phone. Before, I was able to control my music while the screen was locked. Now, those controls have disappeared. Does anyone have any idea how to ...
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How to unlock android phone which is locked by entering wrong pin [duplicate]
I have a Pantech Burst Android phone runs on ICS 4.0.4. Which got locked by entering wrong pin several times. Now it is asking to login to Gmail to unlock the phone but neither phone data nor wifi is ...
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my android Phone screen is locked [duplicate]
I have set the pattern lock in my andriod phone. somehow the pattern lock is entered wrong several times. My andriod phone is asking the email and password to unlock the screen, i have entered it but ...
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Locked screen on asus tf 300 t [duplicate]
I am willing to post a receipt and serial # if any one can help me unlock what what my girl friend did without loosing all my customers info ( yes, I never thought of backing it up ), boating season ...
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How to unlock without internet connection [duplicate]
My phone is not connected to Wi-Fi or internet and its been locked now. It is not accepting my gmail username and password. How do I unlock ? I know my unlock pattern and the gmail username and ...
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Lock Screen Problem [duplicate]
I have a Sanei N78 3G version tablet pc, which is running Android 4.0.3 (or something like that). My sister decided to try and guess my lock screen pattern the other day, and ended up locking me out. ...
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How can I change the lock screen on my Galaxy Note 2?
I got myself a new note 2 last night, and I'm trying to configure it. It's my first android device, so I'm not sure how the system works in some respects.
I came from Windows Phone 7, and there were ...
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Have notification about missed calls on status bar but dont want to see caller id on lock screen
I have an HTC Sensation, running Android 4.
I want to have notifications on the status bar when I have missed calls, but I don't want to have caller ID on lock screen. I don't want anyone to see the ...
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How to disable pin security from Samsing Tab 2
I have a Samsung tab2, and have added screen pin lock on my Tab few days back as I was going out. Now I don't want to use pin lock as security, but I am not able to disable it. I am going to
setting ...
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How can I undo the “Do Not Ask Again” for using my home screen wallpaper as my lock screen wallpaper as well?
I use an app called "Live Video Wallpaper" or LVW which is basically a live wallpaper that allows you to select a video as your live wallpaper.
I have no problem with it but I accidentally checked ...
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Set wallpaper and lock screen's background as two different photos?
Current when I choose a photo to be set as wallpaper, my lock screen's background is automatically changed to be this new one.
I want the lockscreen to keep its old background, how can I do that?
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Password method changed on nexus 4
I just got a nexus 4 and have been trying out a couple of 'lost phone' apps. I was using the face/pattern authention for the lockscreen, but now it prompts for a password. I tried my google account ...
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Can't unlock the screen on Nexus 4
I got a new Nexus 4 yesterday. It works fine on WiFi.
When I turn it on this morning, I can't get past the screen lock. It won't allow me to get into the device. It just shows the time and phone ...
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Asus TF300T screen locked [duplicate]
Ex locked my Asus TF300T (serial #C50KCT156309) out of spite. I've been trying to recover it since the Superbowl, without losing data.
Still factory set, never updated, as I am not very computer ...
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Fast lock and unclock screen by lock button doesn't lock screen at all
I couldn't find any topic related to this. If there is one, please flag to delete.
There is problem with lock button that it doesn't lock your screen even when you setted in settings to lock the ...
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Backlight time-out
Is there a way to change the screen backlight's time-out duration independent of the screen lock's? Basically, I want my screen to go dark way before the OS locks the device.
I'm running running ICS ...
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How to change/remove icons on LG lock screen?
I have LG Optimus L5 with Android 4.0.3. When screen is locked there are four icons (Phone, Messaging, E-mail, Camera) in the bottom of it. If I tap on it and slide, screen unlocks and the tapped app ...
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How to bypass lock screen for Samsung Galaxy S3 [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Cannot unlock tablet as have no internet connection?
A few days ago, my close friend's dad passed away suddenly from a heart attack when he was overseas, he left his ...
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Disable screen lock pattern
I just downloaded JellyBean on my HTC One X.
I wanted to check APNs, but accidently went to VPN. Then, I had to set the screen lock pattern to access it. Now, I have an extra step when I want to use ...
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Maximize Lockscreen widget?
I am on Android 4.2.1 (Galaxy Nexus), when using Lockscreen widgets, they are always quite small until once drags them down, then they get maximized. Any way to maximize them by default? Thanks :-)
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Reset my tablet (Penta ws702c) to fix locked out? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Recovering from forgotten lock pattern
I'm locked out of my Tab because of too many pattern attempts. Data transfer and wifi is disabled and usb debugging mode is also ...
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How do I unlock my samsung galaxy s2 after many attempts [duplicate]
Someone tried to unlock my Samsung Galaxy S2. The result is "too many pattern attempts". I use Google account to sign in. I can't remember my Google account. What can I do?
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How to disable lock screen in ICS when VPN is set? [duplicate]
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Connecting to VPN forces having secure screen lock
I have Sony Xperia S with ICS 4.0.4 stock rom (rooted), I need to have a VPN account set in my phone, but when I add a ...
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Waking my Sgs i900 from my computer? [closed]
Goal: To wake my phone from the computer.
Why: I use WiFiKeyboard to control my phone (SGS i9000 SlimICS), and it's great, but if my phone is inactive for X minutes, it turns the screen off and ...
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How can I type using my Bluetooth Keyboard when the screen is locked?
I have recently purchaced a bluetooth keyboard and have been using it with. My Galaxy Player 5.0 (running 2.3). I was wondering if there was a way that I can still type using my bluetooth keyboard ...
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Looking for app that provides different screen timeout and lock timeout [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How can I set a Screen Lock Timeout?
I would like to extend the lock timeout for my phone so that it is about 10 to 20 minutes till a password/pattern/pin is needed. ...
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App that optimizes images to set as lockscreen?
How can I resize any image I have to 720 x 1280 resolution to set it as a lockscreen for my Xperia T? I tried Wallpaper Wizardrii but for some reason I cannot get the app to enlarge small pictures to ...
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Galaxy S3 flip case: auto-lock when closed?
I have the Samsung flip case for my Samsung Galaxy S3. Is it possible to setup the phone to automatically lock when the case is closed, then to wake the screen when I open the flip case?
Is it also ...
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galaxy s2 is locked [closed]
While jogging, I listen to music from my phone and I put a lock to prevent it from doing interesting things. However, I think it tried many wrong passwords and it is locked. Now, phone is overheating, ...
