Questions tagged [lock-screens]
Use this tag for issues with Android's lock screen (the one protecting your device from unauthorized/accidental use. If applicable, 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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Is there a way to keep the audio playing on the BBC iPlayer app when the screen is off / locked?
The BBC sounds app allows this - it will keep playing when you turn the screen off. The iPlayer app doesn't seem to allow this, presumably because the BBC think that you are watching the programme on ...
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How to transfer files from Android to Windows without using ADB?
The phone is locked and I can't turn Wi-Fi or Bluetooth on. So, I need to find a way to transfer files to Windows. Is there a way to do it? I have found third party softwares but I will apply them as ...
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Forgot lock pattern on Huawei P40 Pro, how to reset it without losing data?
I forgot my lock pattern in my Huawei P40 Pro. I have Huawei Cloud but my phone IS now in airplane mode.
How can I reset my phone without losing data? Can I at least connect it to the internet with ...
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How to enable landscape mode for lockscreen in LineageOS 20 on Samsung Tab S6 Lite?
LineageOS has been a huge improvement in terms of responsiveness and customization compared to Samsung OneUI. However on Samsung Tab S6 Lite (which mostly is set horizontally on table) the lockscreen ...
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Screen lock password forgotten on Autel MaxiCheck MX808
I have an Android device as following:
Manufacturer: Autel
Model: MaxiCheck MX808 Automotive scanner tablet
Firmware Version: 1.0
I forgot the screen lock password.
I communicated with Autel Tech ...
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How can I unlock the lock screen of my RealMe 9 Pro Plus without formatting device, or retrieve just the storage?
I haven't been able to unlock my Realme 9 Pro Plus phone with the passwords that I remember. And I'm not sure what to do next.
I have always found it a bugging issue when my Realme phone asks me to ...
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Why the screen lock password no longer matches after using a different disk as /data
I'm using a rooted Android 13 device, and an external SD-card that I mount as /data by editing the fstab. The SD-card is partitioned into few EXT4 partitions, and I can boot with any of them mounted ...
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frp and screen lock issues vivo y02 [duplicate]
I received my vivo y02 v2236 as a gift, unfortunately, someone mixed it up with their phone i cannot locate the owner and I am stuck with this. I cannot bypass FRP and screen lock as I don't have the ...
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Customized text on SIM pin unlock screen?
It happens to me occasionally to forget phone somewhere, usually when working on the field, so I have custom text displayed on LOCK SCREEN " If you find me, please call ". And it is super ...
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Forgot lock screen PIN on child phone with Family Link, can't figure out how to get into it or reset PIN
My child forgot her lock screen PIN and I use Family Link, but I can't figure out how to get into it or reset the PIN through the app.
What are my options?
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Use fingerprint in apps but not device unlock
On my Samsung Galaxy A14, I could configure my fingerprint for use within apps (such as banking and qualified electronic signature apps) but not for unlocking my phone. This is my preferred setup as I ...
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Android 13 configuration stops on picking screen lock
tl;dr My phone has become "bricked". After wiping all the data it regain normal functionality, but I cannot complete Android initial configuration due to phone stopping on selection of a ...
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Can broken screen and USB cable in data transfer mode influence each other?
This sounds so weird that I can't believe I am asking about this.
I have two exactly the same Redmi 11S (same in terms of purchase date and software installed). One of them has fallen a couple of ...
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add guest and add users grayed out [duplicate]
The add user and add guest buttons on the lock screen of my lenovo tab p11 are disabled after leaving my tablet for a week.
I have turned on the ability to add a guest and new user from the lock ...
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How to Unlock Samsung Galaxy s21 ultra with totally dead screen?
My screen stopped working. Both display, and touch. I can connect it to a dongle with HDMI and USB ports.I get the display out, as seen below. When I connect mouse or keyboard, I get the "device ...
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Use fingerprint to unlock the lock screen after booting Pixel 6
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I am trying to unlock my Google Pixel 6. Due to an accident, I lost much of my memory and in turn, forgot the lock screen PIN code for my phone. I have, however, also activated fingerprint ...
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Android 11 missing change lock screen PIN
In a new Android phone, OS version 11, I can't find the change lock screen PIN.
In this phone, privacy and security are separate (i.e., some related questions direct users to "Privacy and ...
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Pixel 7 lock screen timer
I would like to have the lock screen on a Google Pixel 7 to display for a specific time before powering off the screen.
This should not be confused with the screen timeout (normal screen > lock ...
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Sending a WhatsApp message with Google Assisten while phone is locked
Currently, when my phone is locked, I can use the Google Assistant to send a regular text message. This does work.
When trying to use a WhatsApp message, though, the Assistant tells me that I need to ...
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Forgot screen lock pin and airplane mode on
Hi i have a Samsung Galaxy A30S.
I added a screen lock pin code and can't remember it.
The airplane mode is activated and I cannot turn it off, cause it's asking for pin number.
I don't want to do a ...
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Android fake "having a pin/password protected phone" (lock-screen)
I have a rooted android phone and want a specific app to believe that I have configured a device pin (or fingerprint) to lock the phone, basically the same as this guy:
Android “fake having a locked ...
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How to reset a parent-managed kid's phone?
My daughter has changed her lock screen password. Didn't write it down. And had forgotten it. And so her phone is locked.
What I observe is:
After restart, she's been asked a code. I can't find ...
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Samsung Galaxy A10 stuck on lock screen
My Samsung Galaxy A10 SM-A105FN (running Android 11) is stuck on the lock screen, and whenever I enter the correct pattern, the screen goes black for a few seconds before coming back to the lock ...
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Bypass lockscreen PIN with broken screen (Android 7)
I've a Huawei P9 Plus running Android 7 with unlocked bootloader and TWRP installed.
My screen is broken so I need to mirror my screen with scrcpy.
I've tried ton of guides like this one to enable USB ...
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How to copy screen lock password from one device to another in Android11?
So I'm trying on copying the Android 11 screen lock password to another same device
our customer does not want to set the password one by one
and I find out a resolution: copying files
However it ...
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Unlocking an Android phone
I forgot the password to my Android phone (I have a Samsung A51) and I am trying to reset the lock password. It is important for me not to reset because I have important information that I want to ...
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Notifications dismissed from lockscreen after unlock
Explanation of the problem
Ensure show notifications on lock screen is enabled in the settings
Receive a notification and it displays on the lockscreen
Unlock the screen
Lock the screen
The ...
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Displayed weather on lock screens
I am wondering how exactly do I get the weather to show up on my lock screen on my Nokia 400 5G
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Fumbled my phone and somehow accidentally disabled a feature I depend on: Voice Recorder stays on-screen when screen is locked
I fumbled my phone just now and somehow accidentally disabled a feature I depend on, which has worked fine for years: Voice Recorder stays on-screen when screen is locked.
Now the app is unusable ...
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How to show quick settings menu on lock screen
I'm using resurrection remix LP v-5.5.9 custom rom on Lenovo tb3-710i android 5.1.1.
When I try to open the quick settings menu on lock screen by swiping down, it doesn't appear. I want to be able to ...
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How to unlock Android phone when someone is calling, without picking up?
When someone is calling, a round slider appears at the bottom of the screen and I have to slide down to reject or slide up to pick up. The slider appears in the same place as the under-screen ...
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Protecting google account password reset from device pin/password compromise?
Today I realized that by just knowing the phone PIN it is possible to reset the Google account password... doesn't matter what 2FA/Backup codes you configured.
For example, you can go under the ...
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Is there a way to disable the inactivity screen lock?
And I don't mean the Screen Timeout or the actual phone lock.
I have a Samsung Galaxy A8 running Android 9, and since I found out it hasn't been updated since 2018, AKA before OneUI, I decided to do ...
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Samsung Galaxy S22 lock screen: how to revert local and home clocks and reduced notifications?
Since reverting the settings on my Samsung Galaxy S22, the lock screen has appeared as shown in the photo below.
My questions are:
How can I revert the clock to only show 'Home' time (instead of 2 ...
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Location of wallpaper and lock screen images on Android 13
I have two different images that I use for my wallpaper and my lock screen. These images are of my two oldest sons and have been used for wallpaper and lock screen for a long time. I just had another ...
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Bypassing the lock screen PIN on Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 without factory reset
My aunt suddenly passed away with no will as she was young. She has a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 that I'm trying to access for pictures off of it for her memorial service.
I've tried at least 20 different 4-...
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Using "locksettings" to manage a 4x4 lock pattern?
I'm running Android 11 on a Pixel 5.
I know about the locksettings --set-pattern ... shell command, but that command only seems to work in a 3x3 pattern space. For example, if the pattern is to start ...
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Unable to turn screen on unless charging
So, my dad recently had his Pocophone F1's USB port replaced, but now we have a very different issue.
When the screen turns off, due to pressing the power button to lock the phone, or waiting for the ...
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Do apps like iMyFone LockWiper actually work?
I recently had my phone stolen and would like to know if I should change all my debit cards and other sensitive info. I want to know if is it possible to actually bypass the default lock screen and ...
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Start recording audio from lock screen
Is there a way to add the Recorder app to the lock screen? I would like to be able to be able to quickly start recording audio. Kind of like how the camera app can be opened from the lock screen. Is ...
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Action-triggered lock screen
It's probably not possible, but it's worth an ask.
I've set up my phone in such a way that it won't be obvious to anyone else how to use it.
What I'd like is this:
(a) to NOT have to unlock the phone ...
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Lock screen timeout very short on Galaxy S22 Ultra
I recently purchased a Galaxy S22 Ultra and when I'm on the lock screen trying to read my notifications, it always times out after 5 seconds and the screen goes black.
I have the display timeout for ...
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Android phone as security camera; needs to disable safe mode
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I want to take pictures with the screen locked, as in the former Android. (Useful for using a phone as a security camera or a timelapse cam. Urgent need.)
I want to disable safe mode (...
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Forgot PIN. Is there a way to reset PIN code with root and unlocked bootloader? OnePlus 7T
My phone is a OnePlus 7T with a root and unlocked bootloader. I was adding face unlocking and I've also set up a new PIN code. Everything was working great until the periodic prompt with the need to ...
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Does Google know my screen lock PIN/password?
Where does Google save my screen lock password as it asks me to verify my Google account by entering it?
That means Google knows my screen lock password.
Where can I find that password in my Google ...
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Change Unlock method after device restart via ADB
My Android 11 device is asking for a password after I reboot in addition to the fingerprint auth. I forgot the password. Is there a way to change the default unlock screen to pattern unlock?
Note ...
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Hide main ui/launcher/profile on specific password
I'd like to have an option to hide my usual apps list, photos, etc on specific pass unlock.
So if I unlock with my usual pass - it is my usual device, if someone requires to unlock my device - I use ...
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Is there any way we can unlock an android phone or retrieve the lost pattern?
I forgot my screen lock pattern. As I restarted the phone the face lock is not being accepted.
Is there any way I can unlock it or retrieve the pattern without losing my data.
it is the new version of ...
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What is this S-outline with 2-dot eyes icon on Samsung lock screen?
Sometimes the touch screen on my Samsung Galaxy A72 stops working and when I reset it via the buttons, this icon that looks like S-outline with 2-dot eyes pops up on the lock screen.
What is this?
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Android 12 reset password different from lockscreen
A few days ago, I locked my vivo S1 Pro running Android 12 with Google's Find My Device. At that time, it didn't have any screen lock, so I locked it with the password "pri8890". When I went ...
