[Q] WTF? Access to the notification tray while screen locked? - HTC Sensation

Who was the wise guy who thought that the notification tray didn't need to be locked with the rest of the screen?
After the ICS update, it seems that my notification tray is sometimes open when I pull the phone out of my pants' pocket. Since this isn't just a notification tray anymore and one can actually do sensitive actions over there, not to mention accidentally closing important notifications, I would say this is a very bad idea. I couldn't find any option to turn this "feature" off.

teomor said:
Who was the wise guy who thought that the notification tray didn't need to be locked with the rest of the screen?
After the ICS update, it seems that my notification tray is sometimes open when I pull the phone out of my pants' pocket. Since this isn't just a notification tray anymore and one can actually do sensitive actions over there, not to mention accidentally closing important notifications, I would say this is a very bad idea. I couldn't find any option to turn this "feature" off.
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Well you should not have upgrades to ICS then or done the proper research into what was in ICS cause that is part of the 4.0 Android OS now. Me personally I love it.

So, you are saying there is no way to turn this off? It seems very strange to not have an option for this..

teomor said:
So, you are saying there is no way to turn this off? It seems very strange to not have an option for this..
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If you enable a screen lock then it will disable that function. Otherwise, it's actually a nice feature to have IMO.

GROGG88 said:
If you enable a screen lock then it will disable that function. Otherwise, it's actually a nice feature to have IMO.
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+1 it is really nice, I can't go back to gb because of and I won't put pattern on for the same reason
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Great, a lockscreen that isn't locked
So you guys really never had any accidental stuff happen to you while your phone in the pants?

teomor said:
Great, a lockscreen that isn't locked
So you guys really never had any accidental stuff happen to you while your phone in the pants?
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No, shockingly not
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Great, a lockscreen that isn't locked
So you guys really never had any accidental stuff happen to you while your phone in the pants?
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No, not once. It's in my pocket all day and I have a very active job...

OK, so I set up a pattern now and the issue is solved. But now I have 2 lockscreens instead of 1 :-( . Wasn't there supposed to be an option to unlock the screen straight to desktop (pattern in my case)?

teomor said:
OK, so I set up a pattern now and the issue is solved. But now I have 2 lockscreens instead of 1 :-( . Wasn't there supposed to be an option to unlock the screen straight to desktop (pattern in my case)?
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Nope. You don't have two lockscreens, you have a lockscreen and a security screen. It's performing normally.

I know there is nothing actually wrong with this, but it just makes the phone harder to use. I mean slower to make a quick phone call, or quickly open an IM app and reply.

usually..
usually you can disable it, if you have the development function on your htc settings for ics, usually there is a function in the lockscreen part where it asks you to keep taskbar on top or untouchable after lockscreen is on.. try to look on accessibility and security or else download 'rom toolbox' and there should be a function where it allows u to enable or disable this function

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usually you can disable it, if you have the development function on your htc settings for ics, usually there is a function in the lockscreen part where it asks you to keep taskbar on top or untouchable after lockscreen is on.. try to look on accessibility and security or else download 'rom toolbox' and there should be a function where it allows u to enable or disable this function
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Um... besides, you can't "do" anything with it unless you touch the screen. Are you touching the screen while the phone is in your pocket?
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I keep my phone with the screen facing my leg and when there's moisture in my pocket, like in the summer for instance, I'm pretty sure things are happening that aren't supposed to happen
Also, the power button is somehow positioned that sitting down in the car for example accidentally pushes on it.
You could argue that only tight pants cause this issue, but c'moon
I've had several occasions where I would take out the phone from my pocket and find some app being open and doing stuff...

teomor said:
I keep my phone with the screen facing my leg and when there's moisture in my pocket, like in the summer for instance, I'm pretty sure things are happening that aren't supposed to happen
Also, the power button is somehow positioned that sitting down in the car for example accidentally pushes on it.
You could argue that only tight pants cause this issue, but c'moon
I've had several occasions where I would take out the phone from my pocket and find some app being open and doing stuff...
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Buy an Incipio NGP case, which has a reinforced power button cover.
Never again will you have accidental power-button presses.
It's silly that you want to get rid of such a great feature. My phone always faces my leg in my pocket, and in the 10 months that I've owned my phone, I have NEVER pulled my phone out with the phone unlocked by my pocket.

Thinking more and more about it, it does seem to be a nice feature. I might give it a second chance, despite that only having it for 1 day and already found it open by mistake....

teomor said:
Thinking more and more about it, it does seem to be a nice feature. I might give it a second chance, despite that only having it for 1 day and already found it open by mistake....
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Try facing it the other way in your pants
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I've thought about that but the shape doesn't help at all... Also, the power button would be even more prone to accidental press.

teomor said:
I've thought about that but the shape doesn't help at all... Also, the power button would be even more prone to accidental press.
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Do you use a case?

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(REQ) 2.2 lockscreen lag fix anyone?

this is a request for anyone that has the newer 2.2 beta, that seems to not have any lag in the lockscreen wake up. can you PLEASE point the good people on this forum, that are working on the existing released beta, to howto fix this issue, maybe by pointing of the differences between those 2 versions (lockscreen lag only)
THANK YOU
i dont think the problem is the lockscreen. I think the problem is the screen is unresponsive after it wakes up.. For instance, if im using the phone and put it to my ear, the screen goes off. Now if i have to punch in some numbers or even just put it on speakerphone or something, There is a few second delay from when i take it off my ear to when i can actually press the button. so i think it has something to do with the screen off as opposed to the lock screen.
ok, thanks for pointing this too.
I'm surprised not as many people are bothered by this, and yes it is from the screen turning off and not the lock screen in particular.
It is insanity when calling someone and reaching their voicemail. Then pressing the end call button as rapidly as possible before you hear the fateful *beep*. Only to be that guy that leaves a .02 second long message of dead air.
Ezalis said:
I'm surprised not as many people are bothered by this, and yes it is from the screen turning off and not the lock screen in particular.
It is insanity when calling someone and reaching their voicemail. Then pressing the end call button as rapidly as possible before you hear the fateful *beep*. Only to be that guy that leaves a .02 second long message of dead air.
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Yah i agree. I'm surprised this doesn't bother more people.. I hear people saying there's is running flawlessly. And although it runs very well for a beta, the screen issue is a deal breaker for me. I really want to use froyo.
Tapatalkin' it from my Epic 4g
Ezalis said:
Only to be that guy that leaves a .02 second long message of dead air.
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Better than 5 seconds of cursing
Does any of your phones wake on pushing the camera button? (on froyo) I haven't seen it mentioned, but mine does.
Myne wakes with the camera button and if you leave the keyboard open and it locks thekeyboard flashes
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decalex said:
Does any of your phones wake on pushing the camera button? (on froyo) I haven't seen it mentioned, but mine does.
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+1. Causes my battery to drain much quicker than 2.1. I carry my phone sideways in a leather case (the wife calls it a suitcase LOL)
daddymikey1975 said:
+1. Causes my battery to drain much quicker than 2.1. I carry my phone sideways in a leather case (the wife calls it a suitcase LOL)
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+2. Really sucks since the camera button is such an easy push.
Your lagfix is here courtesy of noobnl http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=847540&page=2

Ignore calls when pulling phone out of pocket

I searched but couldn't find anything. Every time I get a phone call and pull my phone out of my pocket, I think I am sliding the slide up and ignoring the call. Is there a way to prevent this from happening?
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I have this problem too. What I think happens is that the phone can detect my legs through my pocket. My phone is always facing down in my poclet so when I pull it out the upwards motion against my leg rejects the call. I don't like to face my screen on the outside because I'm always bumping into things with my phone in my pocket. Plus it just feels weird the other way.
I determined the exact same thing. I have the exact same reason you do to. I'm hyper nazi with my phone screen.
side808 said:
I have this problem too. What I think happens is that the phone can detect my legs through my pocket. My phone is always facing down in my poclet so when I pull it out the upwards motion against my leg rejects the call. I don't like to face my screen on the outside because I'm always bumping into things with my phone in my pocket. Plus it just feels weird the other way.
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side808 said:
I have this problem too. What I think happens is that the phone can detect my legs through my pocket. My phone is always facing down in my poclet so when I pull it out the upwards motion against my leg rejects the call. I don't like to face my screen on the outside because I'm always bumping into things with my phone in my pocket. Plus it just feels weird the other way.
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You could turn your phone so the bottom of the phone is facing your feet so you can pick up the calls when you pull it out of your pocket. LoL
Yeah that's exactly what I have decided is happening. I tried putting it in upside down, but then I have to flip it and plus I forget to put it in that way. I was looking for a setting like "turn screen on when receiveing a call" but I could not find anything close to it. I don't know what to do about it, but it is super annoying.
Nobody975 said:
Yeah that's exactly what I have decided is happening. I tried putting it in upside down, but then I have to flip it and plus I forget to put it in that way. I was looking for a setting like "turn screen on when receiveing a call" but I could not find anything close to it. I don't know what to do about it, but it is super annoying.
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Is there an app that can change the way the lock screen slides?
but after reading this not sure if you can find something.
hiltun said:
Is there an app that can change the way the lock screen slides?
but after reading this not sure if you can find something.
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There's WidgetLocker in the market. Allows you to change the lock screen. It replaces the stock lock screen. I tried it, but not loving it. Its customizable also.
Heres a video review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0DrRuw69qc
you can change it to the AOSP lockscreen but then your alarm clock won't work, so you will have to get a new one from market (granted this is only if your rooted).

HTC One X - Home Screen/Restart Issues

First off, apologies if these have been covered. I tried searching and couldn't find anything the same as what I am getting but it may be that it is buried in another thread.
Couple of issues with the One X
LOCK SCREEN RESTART
Most people will probably know already that holding the power button for long enough on the Lock Screen will restart the phone. To me, this is ridiculous. Having no kind of confirmation screen means that the phone is constantly restarting in my pocket as it presses against my leg.
Is there any way to disable this function?
HOME SCREEN NOT SAVING
I add the bookmarks widget to a home screen. It stays there nicely until my phone is restarted (usually due to the issue above). When the phone comes back on the widget is gone and an app (a different one each time) has been added instead.
Anyone else having this issue or know what may be causing it?
Again, sorry if these have been covered and thanks in advance for your help.
Haven't noticed the widget issue, but I don't use rhe bookmarks widget so maybe its specific to that particular widget.
But there have been a couple of times where I've had my phone in my pocket and pulled it out only to have it be turned off. Not sure why considering holding down the lock button on the lock screen is supposed to restart the phone, not turn it off completely.
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The home screen issue appears to have been fixed with the latest update.
The lock screen restart is still driving me mental though so if anyone knows of a way to stop it would be appreciated.
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akhedraki said:
Haven't noticed the widget issue, but I don't use rhe bookmarks widget so maybe its specific to that particular widget.
But there have been a couple of times where I've had my phone in my pocket and pulled it out only to have it be turned off. Not sure why considering holding down the lock button on the lock screen is supposed to restart the phone, not turn it off completely.
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Re: the phone being off - i have the same problem. For me it seems to be a power issue - if i check the battery use stats, it's completely zeroed out. I'm still troubleshooting that issue.
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so if anyone knows of a way to stop it would be appreciated.
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1) get a case that either partially covers the power button or covers it completely but making it harder to press.
2) get a belt pouch
In either cases your phone will only benefit and may last longer
I personally use horizontal belt pouch and have access to the phone in any position I may be in without awkwardly stretching or leaning, well, unless I'm laying on left side...no issues with pressing buttons ever.
Hi all ,ive resurected this thread to see if anyone has found a way to stop the restart button from working when the phone is locked as its becoming a real pain,ive searched but not found anything....
bump,any ideas anyone, surely just software ? ....
I secomd that.
I've had the same problem from the start. The One X is too easy to unlock. I got some relief with Widget Locker by allowing me to disable the notification bar as a method of unlocking but I still get regular restarts when phone in my pocket and press against power button. Restart should be restricted to an unlocked screen...just like my original HTC Desire. Why do some phone features go backwards?
Italo5 said:
I've had the same problem from the start. The One X is too easy to unlock. I got some relief with Widget Locker by allowing me to disable the notification bar as a method of unlocking but I still get regular restarts when phone in my pocket and press against power button. Restart should be restricted to an unlocked screen...just like my original HTC Desire. Why do some phone features go backwards?
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The restart feature is there to force the phone to restart should it become unresponsive. It's a handy feature to have, it's essential, it's not backwards. Buy a case that limits your access to the power button and hey presto, problem solved.
timmaaa said:
The restart feature is there to force the phone to restart should it become unresponsive. It's a handy feature to have, it's essential, it's not backwards. Buy a case that limits your access to the power button and hey presto, problem solved.
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Yeah If the phone froze on the lockscreen and the power button didn't work when the phone was locked there would be absolutely no way to recover it since it doesn't have a removable battery. The only solution is buy a case the makes the button harder to press or don't carry it in your pocket.
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Okay got the picture......reluctantly I will need to buy a case..........Can I make a suggestion for future HTC models.....have a reset button in the form of a tiny hole-identical to the SIM eject hole but obvious on another side of the phone so as not to get them mixed up. This will satisfy everyone.
That's a great suggestion, but I highly doubt it will ever be implemented by HTC. They save money on manufacturing by having the power button doing this operation.
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sjmaceyful said:
First off, apologies if these have been covered. I tried searching and couldn't find anything the same as what I am getting but it may be that it is buried in another thread.
Couple of issues with the One X
LOCK SCREEN RESTART
Most people will probably know already that holding the power button for long enough on the Lock Screen will restart the phone. To me, this is ridiculous. Having no kind of confirmation screen means that the phone is constantly restarting in my pocket as it presses against my leg.
Is there any way to disable this function?
HOME SCREEN NOT SAVING
I add the bookmarks widget to a home screen. It stays there nicely until my phone is restarted (usually due to the issue above). When the phone comes back on the widget is gone and an app (a different one each time) has been added instead.
Anyone else having this issue or know what may be causing it?
Again, sorry if these have been covered and thanks in advance for your help.
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have the same problem, tnx
norman.cricket23 said:
have the same problem, tnx
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You should have just pressed the thanks button instead of digging up this old thread.
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Pocket unlocking?

Hey all,
My nexus 5 is keep unlocking itself while it's in my pocket, and doing random things like calling people, opening apps etc.
I set the pattern lock, and it helped, but from time to time I still see that screen is awake when I pick phone from pocket, sometimes it's in emergency call... Is there a "pocket mode" or something that I turned on or what's up with my phone?
Anyone else experiencing similar thing?
I hate pattern lock thing as well, but I saw that as only solution to a problem that I had.
HA..ha.ha.. Happens to me all the time. But in my case it happens only when i get a call while the phone is in the pocket. Not only does the call get rejected or accepted, but it also unlocks the phone, opens a plethora of apps and then goes back to sleep.
Now, the solution
Do you use a case? If yes, is the power button covered by the case? If yes, then you can either change your case or cut the case around the power button.
If you don't use a case, make sure your power button is not messed up! or you might have to replace the button (THE CERAMIC ONE)
Good luck let us know how it goes
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HA..ha.ha.. Happens to me all the time. But in my case it happens only when i get a call while the phone is in the pocket. Not only does the call get rejected or accepted, but it also unlocks the phone, opens a plethora of apps and then goes back to sleep.
Now, the solution
Do you use a case? If yes, is the power button covered by the case? If yes, then you can either change your case or cut the case around the power button.
If you don't use a case, make sure your power button is not messed up! or you might have to replace the button (THE CERAMIC ONE)
Good luck let us know how it goes
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Thanks for your quick answer.
I do not use case yet, looking for one these days for sure. The phone is new so I don't think that button should be replaced, it's working just fine from what I can tell. Guess that i'll have to stick with pattern and to see if some nice case can help with this problem as well.
Thank you once again.
Never once has my Nexus 5 done anything in my pocket. I'd say its your pocket's fault, not the Nexus 5
I'm running LiquidSmooth. It has an option that the screen doesn't turn on if something covers the proximity sensor. It's quite useful when your N5 is in your pocket but if it is laying on the table and I try to unlock it I need to watch out a bit
Sorry for my bad English
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I had the same problem, fixed it with a little script I made with "tasker"
I could send it to you if you like
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LED cover locks the phone

Hey, just got official Samsung LED cover which is real nice but what I don't like is having security set to lock the phone after 5 minutes I got the phone locked each time I close the lead. So I need to unlock it every time after.
Is there a way for the cover to use my settings? It looks like it acts just like power button which force locks the phone (and I do what to keep this behavior for the button).
desperex said:
Hey, just got official Samsung LED cover which is real nice but what I don't like is having security set to lock the phone after 5 minutes I got the phone locked each time I close the lead. So I need to unlock it every time after.
Is there a way for the cover to use my settings? It looks like it acts just like power button which force locks the phone (and I do what to keep this behavior for the button).
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Can't you just toggle off the "Lock instantly with power key"?
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apprentice said:
Can't you just toggle off the "Lock instantly with power key"?
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Nope, how will I lock instantly then?
desperex said:
Nope, how will I lock instantly then?
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I guess you have to compromise. Set your auto lock to a shorter time.
I do think the LED case is awesome and the close/lock is not an issue to me. But I do see how it could be a problem to some.
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desperex said:
Hey, just got official Samsung LED cover which is real nice but what I don't like is having security set to lock the phone after 5 minutes I got the phone locked each time I close the lead. So I need to unlock it every time after.
Is there a way for the cover to use my settings? It looks like it acts just like power button which force locks the phone (and I do what to keep this behavior for the button).
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I'm pretty sure there are separate settings for some accessories including the LED cover.
I'm sure I have seen some settings on my dad's S7 Edge and he uses the S-View flip cover with it. I will have to recheck his phone...
MajorAly said:
I'm pretty sure there are separate settings for some accessories including the LED cover.
I'm sure I have seen some settings on my dad's S7 Edge and he uses the S-View flip cover with it. I will have to recheck his phone...
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There's a LED pattern editor to it but nothing else I found so far.
Sorry off topic but still has to do with the led cover.
Anyone pair the led view case with the whitestone dome glass screen protector? Just want a simple yes they are compatible or no, it will lift the protector is fine. Thanks
LED cover no longer locks the phone
desperex said:
Hey, just got official Samsung LED cover which is real nice but what I don't like is having security set to lock the phone after 5 minutes I got the phone locked each time I close the lead. So I need to unlock it every time after.
Is there a way for the cover to use my settings? It looks like it acts just like power button which force locks the phone (and I do what to keep this behavior for the button).
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Hey Desperex, I had the same problem with my Note 9 but I found a setting that make the cover not lock the device anymore:
Settings -> Biometrics and Security -> Other security settings -> Device admin apps -> Google Pay. If Google Pay is on, the screen will be locked, if off, it won't.
Hope it works for you too!
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