[Q] No lockscreen security - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727

I've never felt the need to put a pin/password/pattern on my lockscreen before, but today I tried enabling it for the heck of it. I found out that I couldn't. No matter which security setting I use it doesn't work. I'll set up a pin or anything else, lock my screen and when i press the power button it goes straight to my homescreen. How can I fix this?

What build are you running? Need more info
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cdshepherd said:
What build are you running? Need more info
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Sky Ics 4.2d-10
Don't know if this helps but, I used to have a corrupted partition caused by the Note modem that took away my lockscreen and extended power menu. Fixed it using Icenight's fix.
Do you need any other info?

Nope, already out of ideas....sorry
Kind of has me stumped. Mine work great as far as I know
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Kagenui said:
Sky Ics 4.2d-10
Don't know if this helps but, I used to have a corrupted partition caused by the Note modem that took away my lockscreen and extended power menu. Fixed it using Icenight's fix.
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You need to set the lock screen to immediate. It's in the options after you set a security lock screen
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xcrazydx said:
You need to set the lock screen to immediate. It's in the options after you set a security lock screen
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Omg, I can't believe I missed this lol...duh, time for bed
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cdshepherd said:
Omg, I can't believe I missed this lol...duh, time for bed
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Haha, go team waffle! You guys are great!
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xcrazydx said:
You need to set the lock screen to immediate. It's in the options after you set a security lock screen
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Thanks xcdazydx, it's easy to tell that im a noob, eh?

Kagenui said:
Thanks xcdazydx, it's easy to tell that im a noob, eh?
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Haha, it's cool. I will usually answer questions that have a thread title that will be helpful when other people search. So if someone has the same problem and they search, this thread will pop up for them.
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Related

What is this screen...

And how do i keep it from coming up? It shows up randomly while plugged in and it goes to it everytime i hit the home button. Ive tried resetting all defaults on any launchers and any accuweather apps. The only way i can get rid of it is to either hit the back button all the way to the home screen or reset the phone
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Ics has an option under settings. Display. Weather. To enable or disable this.
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I think that is your dock screen. I had that problem with a powerskin battery. The phone thought it was in a dock. I replaced the powerskin and it went away.
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I guess i should mention im running sky ice rc7. Not sure if this is something specific to the rom or not.
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s13envy said:
I guess i should mention im running sky ice rc7. Not sure if this is something specific to the rom or not.
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Yeah your phone thinks its dock..I don't know if there's a setting to disable though
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Well thats just silly. That thing is really annoying
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Soft key lites

Anyone know of a mod or app to shut off the soft(copasative) lights on my evo? I don't need them.
Thanks,
Charles
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If you are running cm7 or cm9, check out this guide for dimming the screen, just set all the button values to zero and the soft buttons won't light up anymore.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1702125
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HarlanPepper0010 said:
If you are running cm7 or cm9, check out this guide for dimming the screen, just set all the button values to zero and the soft buttons won't light up anymore.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1702125
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No I'm running sense 1.0
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Chaz187 said:
No I'm running sense 1.0
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Theres a app called screen filter that lets u turn them off
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you could always install MikG 3.11 and run Miktweaks which is built into the ROM; it has the option to disable the illumination for those buttons.
sasquatchotragavaca said:
Theres a app called screen filter that lets u turn them off
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Tried it didn't like it but thanks!
Charles
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lostsoul77 said:
you could always install MikG 3.11 and run Miktweaks which is built into the ROM; it has the option to disable the illumination for those buttons.
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I have tryed mikg. 3.11 I really didn't like it. I am running Tommy's. 1.0 and love it I have run his Rom from the first one.
Thanks,
Charles
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You tried lux from the store?
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Robobob1221 said:
You tried lux from the store?
posted by my enviousOG
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Im running that but cant get it to work can u please explain
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sasquatchotragavaca said:
Im running that but cant get it to work can u please explain
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You've gone into the advanced settings and checked the adjust soft key box? Then set the frequency to always off.
You need to check lux to never be killed. Then bring up the dashboard and refresh you lux value and then the settings should stick. I've found that at night the capacitive keys turn back on though.
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Robobob1221 said:
You've gone into the advanced settings and checked the adjust soft key box? Then set the frequency to always off.
You need to check lux to never be killed. Then bring up the dashboard and refresh you lux value and then the settings should stick. I've found that at night the capacitive keys turn back on though.
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Did what u said and nothing they dont turn off
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sasquatchotragavaca said:
Did what u said and nothing they dont turn off
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You can try the link button to match the settings to a particular lux value. Honestly it took a bit of trial and error to get the settings to stick.
Do the steps before open the dashboard, let it adjust the value. Set your default back light % and then link it. Mine eventually stuck. As I said at night they still come back on. Go figure !
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You can just disasmble the screen and take out the light filters for the 4 keys! That's what I did.
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Is there a way too add screenshot to power menu?

I am on Rem's S3 ROM and I would like to add the screenshot option to the power menu. My google search has led me to complicated coding for the Xperia only pretty much. Is there a flashable zip somewhere that I am overlooking?
Isn't vol down + power easier?
rpr69 said:
Isn't vol down + power easier?
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Doesnt that reboot?
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No that is screenshot
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How did i not know that? Must have vibrant in my head again. Is that the case for most skyrocket roms?
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Decepticaons said:
How did i not know that? Must have vibrant in my head again. Is that the case for most skyrocket roms?
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Well, hit the wrong button so enjoy your free thanks.
Most ROMs are Power+Vol-, but some like SkyICS are Power+Home key.
Install application from google play named as 'screenshot'. By using this just shake your mobile and get screemshot
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Harvindersingh said:
Install application from google play named as 'screenshot'. By using this just shake your mobile and get screemshot
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Awesome; you can track how long you've walked throughout the day by the number of screenshots you have.
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Awesome; you can track how long you've walked throughout the day by the number of screenshots you have.
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Lol
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Stop "new email" announcment?

Hello,
I got the JB update and now whenever I get a new email it loudly announces "new email". I'm sure it is obvious but I don't see where to shut that off.
Not sure if it is related but I also don't want it say "phonecall from 1-800-555-1212" or whatever number I'm getting a call from.
Thanks
boe said:
Hello,
I got the JB update and now whenever I get a new email it loudly announces "new email". I'm sure it is obvious but I don't see where to shut that off.
Not sure if it is related but I also don't want it say "phonecall from 1-800-555-1212" or whatever number I'm getting a call from.
Thanks
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Hope that helps
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Just taking a guess but is your "driving mode" button activated in you notification menu?
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scottthreet32 said:
Hope that helps
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Hello,
I'm using Exchange, so it looks slightly different - but from your picture I'm not sure what you are saying - should I uncheck something or check something?
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Just taking a guess but is your "driving mode" button activated in you notification menu?
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Thanks, Can you tell me exactly where that is/how do I get there?
boe said:
Thanks, Can you tell me exactly where that is/how do I get there?
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Thanks - I know how to get there - I was replying to the other person for how to get to in car settings.
I still don't know what you want me to do from those pictures-
e.g.
Go to settings
mail account
click on account
uncheck box for...
Pictures say this is where u need to look
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boe said:
Hello,
I'm using Exchange, so it looks slightly different - but from your picture I'm not sure what you are saying - should I uncheck something or check something?
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Exchange your on your own
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scottthreet32 said:
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jezzz dude, in the wasted time you spent posting 3 photos and 3 replies, you could have just told the guy the answer
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Exchange your on your own
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Thanks - so does anyone know how to turn off the verbal announcement that you have new email? I don't want my phone to say anything when I get an email. I have the sound notification for just a ping sound for new email but what I get is "1 NEW EMAIL".
sthpaw01 said:
Just taking a guess but is your "driving mode" button activated in you notification menu?
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Thanks - you are correct.
I've never noticed driving mode before but turning that off solved it.
For anyone looking for it,
1 slide your finger down from the top of your screen to get to your airplane mode, Bluetooth, GPS and other settings,
2 slide to the right and you'll find the driving mode option.
3 press it to turn on and off - off if you don't want the announcement.
boe said:
Thanks - so does anyone know how to turn off the verbal announcement that you have new email? I don't want my phone to say anything when I get an email. I have the sound notification for just a ping sound for new email but what I get is "1 NEW EMAIL".
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Turn voice notify off
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Your welcome! Just glad to be of service! LOL!
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It could be the driving mode is on check navigation bar
Update sorry just noticed someone else gave you that answer
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Location problems

My phone after many ROMS has lost the ability to locate itself. I'm not talking about gps either. It simply can't use any network to locate itself. Anyone encounter this or know what to do?
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Explain what locating itself means and some of the steps you have already taken and did/didn't work. Elaborate a little bit more so I can understand the issue
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ian1 said:
My phone after many ROMS has lost the ability to locate itself. I'm not talking about gps either. It simply can't use any network to locate itself. Anyone encounter this or know what to do?
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I can confirm that every time I flash a new Rom it takes a long time (2-5min) to locate itself for the first time.I haven't paid to much attention to see if it's getting worst.
Commodore 64 said:
Explain what locating itself means and some of the steps you have already taken and did/didn't work. Elaborate a little bit more so I can understand the issue
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Like using maps or any app that locates you. It just doesn't work.
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ian1 said:
Like using maps or any app that locates you. It just doesn't work.
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Turn on location services.
hechoen said:
Turn on location services.
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They're obviously on I'm not retarded
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ian1 said:
They're obviously on I'm not retarded
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That's still up for debate.
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Odin a stock ROM and see if you still have the problem. That should eliminate a hardware problem.
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jd1639 said:
Odin a stock ROM and see if you still have the problem. That should eliminate a hardware problem.
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I did flash the newest stock rom but not through odin. I shall try that when time permits thanks.
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mtdew said:
That's still up for debate.
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Well most aspects of life are debatable
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ian1 said:
They're obviously on I'm not retarded
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I have just learned to assume people are. Especially people who are the only ones reporting a problem.
Your phone will use triangulation(cell), gps and wifi for location. It is really hard for me to believe that all three of those have failed. So either your missing the glaringly obvious or you are the unluckiest person ever to own the Rocket.
OMG I've been through this nightmare and here is what I did:
Yes you know and you already did it but make sure and here is why:
There is a Green button in apps menu (Google Settings) that overrides all the maps locations, ads, searches and other junk. Go in there and toggle location settings on/off.
There is a Blue button in apps (Google Now) and have that on too for now until you get it working but the Green (Google settings) supersedes all and blue doesn't have to necessarily be on.
Good luck champ!
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Commodore 64 said:
OMG I've been through this nightmare and here is what I did:
Yes you know and you already did it but make sure and here is why:
There is a Green button in apps menu (Google Settings) that overrides all the maps locations, ads, searches and other junk. Go in there and toggle location settings on/off.
There is a Blue button in apps (Google Now) and have that on too for now until you get it working but the Green (Google settings) supersedes all and blue doesn't have to necessarily be on.
Good luck champ!
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Holy crap dude thanks this worked!
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ian1 said:
Holy crap dude thanks this worked!
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So my assumption was correct? lol
ian1 said:
Holy crap dude thanks this worked!
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So.....You're retarded? Hahaha
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