I'm almost positive that this can be done, but I don't know how simple it is. I would like a way to make the pattern/PIN/password not happen immediately upon screen lock. Anyone who has used an iPhone has probably seen this option...you can make it not show the PIN screen until a specific time has passed...if you unlock the screen before that timeframe, it resets the timer.
Here's why I say I'm almost positive this is possible: the last company I worked for made this happen automatically when you used their Exchange email server. I could lock my screen, and it would not ask for my PIN if I unlocked it again immediately. I couldn't specify the timeout, but it seemed like it was about 5 minutes. I used ozmail, and I know it did it though the device administrator somehow, so I'm thinking it may have to be done programatically, but I'm hoping there's an easier way.
Any ideas?
All I do is turn my screen off manually when it goes in pocket. Then 10 min later timeout/lock time has passed but any time before then, screen turns on without having locked.
But in display settings I see "screen timeout" and in security settings I see "lock phone after period of inactivity".
I can set them to differ... Maybe it's your ROM.
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Charge roms only have display timeout. It doesn't have a separate lock timeout, and we don't have any roms not based on stock.
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Hi all,
I tried searching but cannot find anything on this, so as my first post, here goes...
I have a Touch Diamond with official ROM (WM6.1). I want to get over the known "issue" that with the device set to pin lock after 0 minute timeout, it still locks automatically after 1 minute of idle time.
Of course, I found an answer on this forum, see, for example http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=291868: in the registry, set AEFrequencyType to 2 (instead of 1), which works as hoped as far as the device is concerned... it no longer auto-locks after any amount of time, but locks instead whenever it goes into standby.
The issue is this: Activesync no longer requires the pin to connect to the device and without pin can read ALL files from its memory, even if the phone is locked at the time. Setting AEFrequencyType back to 1 forces Activesync to require the pin even if it is not locked when it is plugged in to the computer. Does anyone know a way to force Activesync to require the pin... of course, I am looking for a setting on the device, not the PC, as I want to make it hard for anyone who might steal the phone (or if I lose it!) to read the data on the device.
In case anyone is wondering, I also found another workaround. Having set the pin timeout to some large time, like 30 minutes, I can then use a pin locking program, Zenyee's 'Pin Lock.exe', and create a wakeup event notification with Dotfred's Task Manager (seems very useful app for free!). This works, until I run FlexMail, which seems to intercept these notifications and prevent it from locking!! So, I have to override a soft key on the home screen to run the pin lock, then hit the power button to put the device into standby. Not too bad, but there must be a better way...!
Thanks in advance,
Martin
Just a quick follow up for anyone who may be interested. FlexMail DOES NOT intercept the wakeup events... however, because it causes a little processing to be done, it seems it can delay the device from sleeping for a while (a minute or two) whenever a full synchronisation is performed. So, the wakeup event, whilst normally quick to activate, can sometimes take a minute before becoming effective.
However, I now have a workable solution for me. Just as I said above, I set my Pin Lock timeout to something large, like 30 minutes. However, instead of relying solely on wakeup events, I have now installed Gyrator 2 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=427805) which is an excellent application for many reasons... I particularly like being able to identify the window class/title using the stylus-in event to identify the in-focus window! More importantly, for this issue, it has the option to both Pin Lock and Suspend the device whenever a certain criteria is met. For me, this is when it is held face down for a second. So, now I just do this instead of hitting the power button and I'm guaranteed to have the device Pin Locked on next wakeup. ActiveSync also requires the Pin as AEFrequencyType is the default value of 1. A perfectly workable solution.
All the best,
Martin
I strongly suggest you take this towards the Diamond section as knowledge about specific problems in specific devices are usually conversed over at that specific section.. more than here.
Thanks, but I think this is WM6/WM6.1 specific, not Diamond specific. The problem with AEFrequencyType set to 1 giving a timeout even with zero minutes is known and seems to be device independent. I just found that setting it to 2 to fix this timeout issue, as many people do, seems to prevent ActiveSync from requiring the PIN as well! Not a good result.
That said, my workaround solution is probably Diamond specific, sorry! Perhaps I should post in the original thread that I found out about the AEFrequencyType registry tweak?
All the best,
Martin
Is there any way to prevent turning off the screen while charging / on cradle?
I need it to see clock 24/7 while my device is charging.
Now if I connect device to the PC it goes standby (while on lock screen, when the time is displayed), even if "screen timeout" is set to never.
Thank you!
FooisM said:
Is there any way to prevent turning off the screen while charging / on cradle?
I need it to see clock 24/7 while my device is charging.
Now if I connect device to the PC it goes standby (while on lock screen, when the time is displayed), even if "screen timeout" is set to never.
Thank you!
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you didn't say which device you have, but if it's a focus then avoid this, you will get screen burn in
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I too am looking for this solution. Back in WM 5 and 6 we were able to set independent brightness and sleep times while on battery or while plugged in. I am on day 3 with this WP7 phone and am getting frustrated by the "simplification" of so many aspects that I was able to modify in the past.
If it's just the clock you need to see, then you might wanna try Nightclock, which is available for free in the marketplace. It shows a nice clock and has an option for preventing the screen from turning off.
While your lock screen does not require a password (pass number really) an extra menu item is added to the settings/lock&wallpaper/screen timeout drop menu... "never"
But if you require a password to unlock the screen, this "never" option disappears...
Unfortunately for me it is not just the clock.
While docked on my desk I like to keep it open on my SMS conversations to see if anything new has arrived.
While docked in my car on top of the dash, I like to keep it on maps to see if any traffic congestion might be ahead and listening to podcasts. Its rather distracting to keep watching for the screen to go dark and tap it every 5 minutes.
Coming from the PC world, I feel like my tablet is very insecure. Email is always synced, app store & and amazon app store have full purchase authority etc. If I lost my tablet, I am thinking it would be a big pain in the ass. Does anyone here use the honeycomb built in encryption function? Does it slow the tablet down (as far as file transfers)?
One thing I like about a tablet is the "always on" functionality. The thing about encryption is that I would need to enter a password every time I turn the thing on. Is there a better way to secure the tablet?
Also, I have noticed that if I leave my transformer unattended for even a few seconds it turns off and locks. I changed the "screen off" option in setup to 3mins but it didn't seem to change this behavior. Am I doing something incorrectly? Is it possible to have the tablet sleep (or turn off... whatever it does) after a couple of minutes but not lock for X amount of time?
Just set up a pattern unlock screen. Takes about 0.5 seconds longer to unlock the screen but makes it secure. Couple that with encryption = fort knox. The only way someone can use your device then is to know the screen code, know your google account password or hack the encryption. Without encryption someone who knows what they are doing can pull files using ADB. But chances of a thief stealing it and knowing how to do that are slim to none.
The drawback is however that if you have the dock plugged in you still need to use the finger pattern unlock rather than just press the key.
When I'm driving, I don't want the phone screen to turn off (the phone is charging).
Furthermore, I would prefer if the phone wouldn't lock.
Anyone knows an app?
Thanks.
Settings->Lock+Wallpaper->"Screen times out after"?
Yeah, it doesn't distinguish between when the phone is and isn't charging, but neither will an app unless you manually run it anhow... in which case you might as well use the settings page.
It's entirely possible for apps to prevent the screen from turning off, sure. But it's not possible for the app to run persistently in the background, or start whenever the phone is plugged in, and do that for you. Not without substantial hackery and either destroying your battery life the rest of the time or *maybe* on a custom ROM.
maybe you do not have the never option on the lock screen time-out
For example: I would like the phone to go into standby and be able to reactivate it WITHOUT REQUIRING A PASSWORD, for at least 30 minutes. Then if it stays in standby for like over 30 minutes, THEN wants it to require a password.
Is anyone able to share some advice or ideas?
On my LG, there is an option for "Lock Timer", where you can set a lock time after screen timeout. On this Huawei, i can only see a screen timeout option and not lock timeout.
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For example: I would like the phone to go into standby and be able to reactivate it WITHOUT REQUIRING A PASSWORD, for at least 30 minutes. Then if it stays in standby for like over 30 minutes, THEN wants it to require a password.
Is anyone able to share some advice or ideas?
On my LG, there is an option for "Lock Timer", where you can set a lock time after screen timeout. On this Huawei, i can only see a screen timeout option and not lock timeout.
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You are wrong there is an option in setting - security - auto lock and there you can choose the time....and if you want that to happen every time be sure to live unchecked the other setting not to auto lock with power button...
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You are wrong there is an option in setting - security - auto lock and there you can choose the time....and if you want that to happen every time be sure to live unchecked the other setting not to auto lock with power button...
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Thank you for sharing the info. It wasnt about being wrong or right.. I just could find it and was searching for hours, and last resort was to ask here.
it will takes time getting used to the logic of Huawei's menus.
Thank you again!
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Thank you for sharing the info. It wasnt about being wrong or right.. I just could find it and was searching for hours, and last resort was to ask here.
it will takes time getting used to the logic of Huawei's menus.
Thank you again!
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Thats why we all are here.... Have a good time with this amazing phone....