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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Disable power-off menu when screen is locked
I own a Samsung Spica GT-i5700, how can I disable the power-off menu when the phone is locked. I am running CM7.
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Is this behavior normal for lock screen and Phone app for android 4.1.2?
Is this the normal behavior for the LOCK SCREEN?
Scenario
When on Phone app, after disconnecting the call.
Tap on Call button again
Mean while Screen times out, and device shows lock screen (for ...
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How can I unlock a pattern lock if my screen is defunct?
I have damaged the screen on my phone, so much so, it will not allow me to get the data to transfer onto my laptop. On opening Samsung Kies, it is saying that the connected device is locked. Please ...
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How can I avoid the unlock pattern after daydream becomes active?
When my device is in daydream mode and I wake it, it prompts me to enter my login pattern. What settings do I need to change so that the login pattern isn't needed after daydream?
Setup details:
I ...
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Prevent activating silent mode when screen is locked
Is there a way to prevent turning the sound (silencing the phone) off from the lock screen? This is a Motorola Droid 4.
I notice I've missed calls and check only to find that the sound has been ...
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Galaxy S screen glowing in locked state as if some one tried to unlock it, even with out touching it
My mobile is working fine till yesterday, but suddenly I observed that when I lock it and keep it aside, I can see that the screen is glowing as if some one tried to unlock it. This is happening ...
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unlocking problem in hcl me v1
I installed Google play in my HCL ME V1 tablet. It was working fine, when i restarted the tablet, my pattern unlock type changes to swipe screen unlock, and when I swipe it to unlock the screen the ...
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Issues with the TouchWiz music app on my Galaxy Note 2
I've recently received a Galaxy Note II, and am still in the phase of getting to know Android and Touchwiz. I've managed to sync some music onto it with iSyncr, but am having some problems playing it. ...
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Lenovo Tablet A1 disable screen lock
I have a Lenovo Tablet A1 and don't know how to configure the screen settings as I would like them. I want that after a certain timeout the screen dims, and/or goes black, but doesn't actually lock.
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Password unlock and access to widgets?
So I just realised that having a Swipe unlock allows you to have widgets and access to the camera etc. But whenever I put a password, these features are gone.
Is there a way I can allow for a swipe ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Samsung Galaxy S No Unlock Screen
I have a Samsung Galaxy S (with DMB).
It's running Gingerbread and it doesn't have an unlock screen. I have tried to set it up through the settings but it doesn't work. Any idea why?
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Is there a way to lock an Android device using a keyboard?
Somewhat imperfect comparison: in Windows, you can simply press Win+L to lock Windows.
Is there a similar keyboard shortcut in Android?
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Can't unlock LG Optimus P500
I have an LG Optimus P500 phone with Gingerbread.
Suddenly I am not able to unlock it by drawing the pattern. I remember the exact pattern, but its not showing what I draw there. It's not even ...
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Modify 30 second incorrect PIN delay
How can I modify/disable the 30 second delay after trying the incorrect PIN 5 times?
Device is a nexus 7 rooted running SmoothRom 4.4
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How to switch user profile based on password / lockscreen pattern
Currently, I have a family use tablet running on 4.2 Jellybean
Model is Ainol Novo7 Flame, a cheap Nexus7 alternative. Nexus7 is quite expensive in my country on its release so I bought this one ...
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Why does selecting the second use on the lock screen crashes OS?
Running 4.2 on a new Nexus 7 with two users setup with individual google profiles. Both have basic setups (a few apps, sign in patterns, no widgets running).
Both profiles having been running fine ...
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How to set a default keyboard language on the lock screen?
I have multiple languages set up on my keyboard (and using Swype primarily).
Since my password consists of English letters, if my keyboard was last used in a different language, I have to first ...
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Disable Slide to Lock
I have a Cruz T301 which is rooted. The screen calibration is a bit off and I cannot access the home screen. (It is next to impossible to use the slide to unlock.) Basically, it will slide to the ...
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How to disable “Forgot Password” on the lockscreen
I have entered a wrong password five times – now if I click on Forgot Password I can enter a Google account with password, then it will unlock the screen.
How can I disable or hide that Forgot ...
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Samsung S3: avoid automatic screen lock
My Samsung Galaxy S3 automatically locks the screen after a given number of minutes. After this I have to insert a secret code to unlock. I can disable this feature, checking "Never lock screen". In ...
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SMS-draft on incoming call
I have a tiny problem with my Android on HTC Wildfire. When I got incoming call and my screen is blocked, I have to move a ring to unblock and answer the phone; but if I move this ring fast enough and ...
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Force widgetlocker theme's default image?
I'm trying to get WidgetLocker to work with an "Xperia ICS" theme. So far the theme looks good but I have a bit of issue about the right slider.
As you can see above, the right Camera slider looks ...
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Change the keyboard at the password unlock screen
I have a Samsung Galaxy 4.2 player. I've gotten this to replace my old IPod Touch. I've been happy with it, but I'm having a problem with the unlock screen.
I've set my unlock screen to use a ...
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How do I enable the password/pattern lock on HTC 2.3.5 (Sense) mobile?
I have an HTC (Sense UI) mobile running Android 2.3.5 and I am trying to enable the password/pattern lock but it is not working. I tried enabling the lock in my settings but when I turn on the screen ...
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How to put a lock screen with security code on a Arnova 10 G 2?
I have a Arnova 10 G 2 with Android 2.3 which works very well, but it has no unlock screen and no security options. Does anyone know of a way to put some kind of security code on the device, either ...
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Stop bluetooth answered or outgoing call from automatically unlocking screen
When I get in the car I leave the phone in my pocket. Then when the phone rings, I answer the call through the car's controls, but the problem is that this unlocks the screen. This causes buttons on ...
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How to set a security question?
Reading this answer, I found that we can set a security question to unlock the device after 5 unsuccessful unlock attempts (clicking Next). So to set a security question, I we to Settings -> Security ...
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Hcl me connect V1 lockscreen error
I installed Google play in my HCL ME V1 tablet. It was working fine, when i restarted the tablet, my pattern unlock type changes to swipe screen unlock, and when I swipe it to unlock the screen the ...
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Unlock when sliding out physical keyboard
I got a Xperia Mini Pro with a physical keyboard. When I slide out the keyboard, it still have to slide on the screen to unlock it. Can I get to the password prompt with the keyboard movement alone?
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Does the lock screen on a encrypted device provide different security than an unencrypted device?
I am wanting to encrypt my phone and sd card. I have been reading around about it all week and still don't understand a few things. I though that the encryption was like blackberry encryption, where ...
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Calculator on 4.2.2 lockscreen?
I'm wondering if it's possible to put the calculator app on the 4.2 lockscreen (similar to how the camera is there). Not a widget, but the app. I'm running the latest CM10.1 nightly, on a Sprint GS3.
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Customizing lock screen notifications on 2.2
Is there an app that makes it possible to have email, Facebook, etc. notifications displayed on the unlock screen, the way that voicemail and text message notifications are displayed?
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HTC Wildfire: “Settings” > “security” > “lock phone after” > and select, “immediately” not working
"Settings" > "Security" > "Lock phone after" > and select, "Immediately".
The above has been my security lock setting for the past year. It was working fine but as of a week ago it hasn't ...
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How to enable NFC on Galaxy Note I717 for lockscreen/screen off use?
The Note I717 running Paranoid ICS and makes everything except the S-Pen great -- except I can't quite figure out how to enable NFC for use on the lock screen/screen off modes.
I see plenty of people ...
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Unlock problem with HTC Desire
I have a HTC Desire with original OS. I arrive to start the device by pushing Power button.
The screen lights on with HTC start screen (HTC quietly brillant) then the home screen of the telephone is ...
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Samsung Galaxy S2 - Screen Lock Options Disabled
Following the recent upgrade to Jelly Bean on my Samsung Galaxy S2, I have enabled the lock screen with password but when I want to change the other options to like Swipe, Motion, face Unlock Patten, ...
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After update my Samsung S2 cannot lock the screen
I can't lock my screen. When I click the lock button, the screen just blacks out. When I click the home button it directly show me the home screen even though I have set the lock pattern.
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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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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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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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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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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 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 ...
