Android ICS (stock) allows you to choose between several lock screen methods (None, Slide, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN and Password). Is there a way to toggle between these methods quickly? Most of the time, I like to have no lock screen at all, but if I need to plug it in to charge where I can't keep an eye on it, I like to set a PIN unlock so that a casual passerby (co-worker; family member) is prevented from just casually exploring my phone. The problem is that this is tedious and slow. I'd like to set a master PIN and then just have a one-click way to go between PIN unlock and none at all. Does anyone know of a way to do this?
Motorola Droid Razr Maxx, ICS 4.0.4.
I've been looking for a way to do this for a long time now! "No Lock Screen" almost works, but it's flaky for me on Jelly Bean and it doesn't really toggle between methods... it just toggles the lock screen altogether.
I was wondering the same thing. I have been looking for an app that would allow a fast toggle or an auto setting like when I leave work or home the lock screen goes away while driving.
Finally! I was able to achieve this functionality with 'Tasker' and 'Secure Settings'. I don't think it's doable without root access though.
I now have a shortcut (technically a widget) on my home screen with an icon that looks like a padlock and the label, "Lock".
When tapped in its initial state, it enables the PIN lock with a password set when the action is created in 'Secure Settings', the icon changes to a key, and the label changes to "Unlock".
When tapped again, the icon/label revert and the PIN lock is removed.
It works perfectly.
EDIT: If anyone's interested, I'll do a quick how-to.
Yes, please, would you kindly post a step-by-step. And write it like you're training a herd of idiots, if you would please? Thank you.
Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2
Sorry it's taken me so long to reply! I'm busy as hell lately. I'll post the basic steps. Let me know if you need me to clarify anything or if it doesn't work.
Notes/Warnings:
When using Secure Settings's 'Password/Pin feature, always use a password you'll remember to avoid locking yourself out.
These steps don't include the icon change effect on the home screen shortcut I described in my last post. The label will change, however. It's easy enough to add actions to change the icon.
I can't see how this could cause any problems or damage but, if it does, I'm not liable!
Requirements:
Root
Tasker
Secure Settings
Process:
Open Secure Settings and make sure 'Device Administrator' is enabled (checked) in the app's preferences.
Open Tasker and go to the 'Tasks' tab. Add a task (green plus icon) named "Lock"
Tap the 'Add Action' button (blue plus icon), and select the 'Task' category
Add an 'If' statement. Set the name (text field on left) to "%Locked", the comparator (center button) to 'Equal To' (a tilde ~) and the value to "0". <- That's a zero.
Add another action: Tasker > Set Widget Label. Set the 'Name' field to "Lock" and the 'Label' field to "Unlock". You can leave 'If' unchecked here.
Add another action: Variable > Variable Set. Set the 'Name' field to "%Locked" and the 'To' field to "1" <- That's a one. Nothing else should be checked off.
Add another action: Plugin > Secure Settings. Click the 'Edit' button next to 'Configuration.'
Select 'Password/Pin' and make sure the button at the top says 'Enabled' (if it doesn't, tap it.)
Make sure 'Device Admin Enabled' is checked off and enter your password or pin (your choice - either works.)
Click the "Save' icon (floppy disk) and then the green check mark icon
Add an action: Task > Else. Leave 'If' unchecked.
Add anaction: Tasker > Set Widget Label. Set the 'Name' field to "Lock" and the 'Label' field to "Lock". Leave 'If' unchecked.
Add an action: Variable > Variable Set. Set the 'Name' field to "%Locked" and the 'To' field to "0" <- That's a zero. Nothing else should be checked off.
Add an action: Plugin > Secure Settings. Click the 'Edit' button next to 'Configuration.'
Select 'Password/Pin' and make sure the button at the top says 'Disabled' (if it doesn't, tap it.)
Make sure 'Device Admin Enabled' is checked off. The 'Enter password once before unlocking' check box is personal preference. If you check it off, you'll be prompted for your password when you toggle the lock screen off. I personally think it would be overkill.
Click the "Save' icon (floppy disk) and then the green check mark icon
Add an action: Task > End If.
Click the 'Image Select' button. (It's the colorful, single-icon button above the play button icon at the bottom right of the screen.)
Select an image to use for the home screen icon
Click the green check mark icon. The task is now saved and you should be back in the 'Tasks' tab. Hit the green check mark here too.
Now all you have to do is add the Tasker > Task > Lock widget to your home screen.
You're done! Test it out.
I hope this helps. Again, let me know if you run into any issues.
derrikc said:
Sorry it's taken me so long to reply! I'm busy as hell lately. I'll post the basic steps. Let me know if you need me to clarify anything or if it doesn't work.
Notes/Warnings:
When using Secure Settings's 'Password/Pin feature, always use a password you'll remember to avoid locking yourself out.
These steps don't include the icon change effect on the home screen shortcut I described in my last post. The label will change, however. It's easy enough to add actions to change the icon.
I can't see how this could cause any problems or damage but, if it does, I'm not liable!
Requirements:
Root
Tasker
Secure Settings
Process:
Open Secure Settings and make sure 'Device Administrator' is enabled (checked) in the app's preferences.
Open Tasker and go to the 'Tasks' tab. Add a task (green plus icon) named "Lock"
Tap the 'Add Action' button (blue plus icon), and select the 'Task' category
Add an 'If' statement. Set the name (text field on left) to "%Locked", the comparator (center button) to 'Equal To' (a tilde ~) and the value to "0". <- That's a zero.
Add another action: Tasker > Set Widget Label. Set the 'Name' field to "Lock" and the 'Label' field to "Unlock". You can leave 'If' unchecked here.
Add another action: Variable > Variable Set. Set the 'Name' field to "%Locked" and the 'To' field to "1" <- That's a one. Nothing else should be checked off.
Add another action: Plugin > Secure Settings. Click the 'Edit' button next to 'Configuration.'
Select 'Password/Pin' and make sure the button at the top says 'Enabled' (if it doesn't, tap it.)
Make sure 'Device Admin Enabled' is checked off and enter your password or pin (your choice - either works.)
Click the "Save' icon (floppy disk) and then the green check mark icon
Add an action: Task > Else. Leave 'If' unchecked.
Add anaction: Tasker > Set Widget Label. Set the 'Name' field to "Lock" and the 'Label' field to "Lock". Leave 'If' unchecked.
Add an action: Variable > Variable Set. Set the 'Name' field to "%Locked" and the 'To' field to "0" <- That's a zero. Nothing else should be checked off.
Add an action: Plugin > Secure Settings. Click the 'Edit' button next to 'Configuration.'
Select 'Password/Pin' and make sure the button at the top says 'Disabled' (if it doesn't, tap it.)
Make sure 'Device Admin Enabled' is checked off. The 'Enter password once before unlocking' check box is personal preference. If you check it off, you'll be prompted for your password when you toggle the lock screen off. I personally think it would be overkill.
Click the "Save' icon (floppy disk) and then the green check mark icon
Add an action: Task > End If.
Click the 'Image Select' button. (It's the colorful, single-icon button above the play button icon at the bottom right of the screen.)
Select an image to use for the home screen icon
Click the green check mark icon. The task is now saved and you should be back in the 'Tasks' tab. Hit the green check mark here too.
Now all you have to do is add the Tasker > Task > Lock widget to your home screen.
You're done! Test it out.
I hope this helps. Again, let me know if you run into any issues.
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Finally managed to come and thank you! I've been looking for some way to do this for ages. I've now got 2 widgets one to disable the pattern lock and just have the key guard (i use this most of the time) and one to disable the key guard all together (when I know I want instant access to my homescreen.
Thanks again!
Thank you! It works perfectly! I just installed Tasker and am pretty overwhelmed by all the possibilities. For now, I exported the Lock task to an app and have NFC Task Launcher launch it upon connecting or disconnecting from my home network, hoping to make it more foolproof by using Tasker for this as well.
derrikc said:
Sorry it's taken me so long to reply! I'm busy as hell lately. I'll post the basic steps. Let me know if you need me to clarify anything or if it doesn't work.
Notes/Warnings:
When using Secure Settings's 'Password/Pin feature, always use a password you'll remember to avoid locking yourself out.
These steps don't include the icon change effect on the home screen shortcut I described in my last post. The label will change, however. It's easy enough to add actions to change the icon.
I can't see how this could cause any problems or damage but, if it does, I'm not liable!
Requirements:
Root
Tasker
Secure Settings
Process:
Open Secure Settings and make sure 'Device Administrator' is enabled (checked) in the app's preferences.
Open Tasker and go to the 'Tasks' tab. Add a task (green plus icon) named "Lock"
Tap the 'Add Action' button (blue plus icon), and select the 'Task' category
Add an 'If' statement. Set the name (text field on left) to "%Locked", the comparator (center button) to 'Equal To' (a tilde ~) and the value to "0". <- That's a zero.
Add another action: Tasker > Set Widget Label. Set the 'Name' field to "Lock" and the 'Label' field to "Unlock". You can leave 'If' unchecked here.
Add another action: Variable > Variable Set. Set the 'Name' field to "%Locked" and the 'To' field to "1" <- That's a one. Nothing else should be checked off.
Add another action: Plugin > Secure Settings. Click the 'Edit' button next to 'Configuration.'
Select 'Password/Pin' and make sure the button at the top says 'Enabled' (if it doesn't, tap it.)
Make sure 'Device Admin Enabled' is checked off and enter your password or pin (your choice - either works.)
Click the "Save' icon (floppy disk) and then the green check mark icon
Add an action: Task > Else. Leave 'If' unchecked.
Add anaction: Tasker > Set Widget Label. Set the 'Name' field to "Lock" and the 'Label' field to "Lock". Leave 'If' unchecked.
Add an action: Variable > Variable Set. Set the 'Name' field to "%Locked" and the 'To' field to "0" <- That's a zero. Nothing else should be checked off.
Add an action: Plugin > Secure Settings. Click the 'Edit' button next to 'Configuration.'
Select 'Password/Pin' and make sure the button at the top says 'Disabled' (if it doesn't, tap it.)
Make sure 'Device Admin Enabled' is checked off. The 'Enter password once before unlocking' check box is personal preference. If you check it off, you'll be prompted for your password when you toggle the lock screen off. I personally think it would be overkill.
Click the "Save' icon (floppy disk) and then the green check mark icon
Add an action: Task > End If.
Click the 'Image Select' button. (It's the colorful, single-icon button above the play button icon at the bottom right of the screen.)
Select an image to use for the home screen icon
Click the green check mark icon. The task is now saved and you should be back in the 'Tasks' tab. Hit the green check mark here too.
Now all you have to do is add the Tasker > Task > Lock widget to your home screen.
You're done! Test it out.
I hope this helps. Again, let me know if you run into any issues.
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Thank you so much!!
I've been looking for something like this on Play Store for ages.
It worked perfectly for me without root access
omg, thanks so much, it works flawlessly sooo far... that was worth the 3$ for tasker... I hope it stays working perfetly. would there be a way to add another task to even disable the screen completely so that I land on the homescreen after pressing the powerbutton (without the need of the swype to unlock over the lockscreen)? so that I'd have 3 statuses:
1. pin based lock
2. lock but without pin (e.g. when carrying it in the bag so that there's no accidentally phone call done)
3. no lock at all (e.g. when it's laying on the table at home)
EDIT: I've done it myself:
here it is: http://pastebin.com/Vy573bn8 save it to XML and then import it. you might need to adopt your own password in secure settings plugin.
what it does is:
you can add the widget to your homescreen and toggle though the following states:
1. pin based lock
2. lock but without pin (e.g. when carrying it in the bag so that there's no accidentally phone call done) --> so you need to swype over the lockscreen to unlock
3. no lock at all (e.g. when it's laying on the table at home) --> power button displays the homescreen immediately
according to the 3 states, the widget always shows the actual state in its label, e.g. "PIN lock" as label means, that currently the phone is locked by PIN. further, the image of the widget changes itself, between
1. an key-icon
2. an hand-icon (which means you need to swype)
3. an unlock-icon
Hi all...! Great post...! Thanks!!
Is there a way to do this but with a pattern lock instead of using a pin?
Thanks!
Chale
Yeah you can do it by using secure settings plugin, but pattern is only possible if you are rooted
see here http://www.intangibleobject.com/home under helper actions
i've copied derrikc's method (don't have root) and it works just fine.
However is it possible to have the PIN not totally removed (i.e. temporarily disabled) so that it returns on boot? Currently if the task is left at unlocked then it remains unsecure at boot. I have tried setting up a tasker boot startup profile to always set a PIN at boot but it takes at least 10 seconds to actually take effect. To avoid this delay I could also run a tasker profile at shutdown to set a PIN but this is obviously bypassed if the battery is simply pulled, surely there's a better way?
I'm currently using a stock Galaxy S4, my old root S2 had Jkay's app which modified the systemui/framework to allow a toggle to do exactly this.. by default the PIN/pattern lock screen was enabled on boot but could be toggled on/off and would automatically appear on next boot
derrikc said:
Sorry it's taken me so long to reply! I'm busy as hell lately. I'll post the basic steps. Let me know if you need me to clarify anything or if it doesn't work.
I hope this helps. Again, let me know if you run into any issues.
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Thanks!
You are the best!
Does anybody knows how to do this with pattern instead of pin??
Thanks
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Thanks for this tutorial
Task:
Pattern On/off (8) A1: Secure Settings [ Configurationattern Lock Toggle Package:com.intangibleobject.securesetti*ngs.plugin Name:Secure Settings ]
Task for Toggle widget ( slide/pattern)
Toggle Pattern On /off (9) A1: Variable Add [ Name:%TOGGLE Value:1 Wrap Around:2 ] A2: Secure Settings [ Configurationattern Lock Enabled Package:com.intangibleobject.securesetti*ngs.plugin Name:Secure Settings ] If [ %TOGGLE = 0 ] A3: Set Widget Icon [ Name:Toggle Pattern On /off Icon:ipack:greenfloralhd:lock5 ] If [ %TOGGLE = 0 ] A4: Set Widget Label [ Name:Toggle Pattern On /off Label:Lock on ] If [ %TOGGLE = 0 ] A5: Secure Settings [ Configurationattern Lock Disabled Package:com.intangibleobject.securesetti*ngs.plugin Name:Secure Settings ] If [ %TOGGLE = 1 ] A6: Set Widget Icon [ Name:Toggle Pattern On /off Icon:ipackrangejellyhd:lock3 ] If [ %TOGGLE = 1 ] A7: Set Widget Label [ Name:Toggle Pattern On /off Label:Lock off ] If [ %TOGGLE = 1 ]
I found this video with instructions on how to enable the lock pattern instead but I need it simplified because I have no idea how to enter this information.
phillysdon04 said:
Thanks for this tutorial
Task:
Pattern On/off (8) A1: Secure Settings [ Configurationattern Lock Toggle Package:com.intangibleobject.securesetti*ngs.plugin Name:Secure Settings ]
Task for Toggle widget ( slide/pattern)
Toggle Pattern On /off (9) A1: Variable Add [ Name:%TOGGLE Value:1 Wrap Around:2 ] A2: Secure Settings [ Configurationattern Lock Enabled Package:com.intangibleobject.securesetti*ngs.plugin Name:Secure Settings ] If [ %TOGGLE = 0 ] A3: Set Widget Icon [ Name:Toggle Pattern On /off Icon:ipack:greenfloralhd:lock5 ] If [ %TOGGLE = 0 ] A4: Set Widget Label [ Name:Toggle Pattern On /off Label:Lock on ] If [ %TOGGLE = 0 ] A5: Secure Settings [ Configurationattern Lock Disabled Package:com.intangibleobject.securesetti*ngs.plugin Name:Secure Settings ] If [ %TOGGLE = 1 ] A6: Set Widget Icon [ Name:Toggle Pattern On /off Icon:ipackrangejellyhd:lock3 ] If [ %TOGGLE = 1 ] A7: Set Widget Label [ Name:Toggle Pattern On /off Label:Lock off ] If [ %TOGGLE = 1
I found this video with instructions on how to enable the lock pattern instead but I need it simplified because I have no idea how to enter this information.
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I've seen this video before. And also don't know how to do this in tasker
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bubu. said:
omg, thanks so much, it works flawlessly sooo far... that was worth the 3$ for tasker... I hope it stays working perfetly. would there be a way to add another task to even disable the screen completely so that I land on the homescreen after pressing the powerbutton (without the need of the swype to unlock over the lockscreen)? so that I'd have 3 statuses:
1. pin based lock
2. lock but without pin (e.g. when carrying it in the bag so that there's no accidentally phone call done)
3. no lock at all (e.g. when it's laying on the table at home)
EDIT: I've done it myself:
here it is: http://pastebin.com/Vy573bn8 save it to XML and then import it. you might need to adopt your own password in secure settings plugin.
what it does is:
you can add the widget to your homescreen and toggle though the following states:
1. pin based lock
2. lock but without pin (e.g. when carrying it in the bag so that there's no accidentally phone call done) --> so you need to swype over the lockscreen to unlock
3. no lock at all (e.g. when it's laying on the table at home) --> power button displays the homescreen immediately
according to the 3 states, the widget always shows the actual state in its label, e.g. "PIN lock" as label means, that currently the phone is locked by PIN. further, the image of the widget changes itself, between
1. an key-icon
2. an hand-icon (which means you need to swype)
3. an unlock-icon
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Sorry for sounding like a noob but I just bought Tasker just for this single task. Can you explain how to import the file? Would really appreciate some help to get this up and running.
EDIT:
Used the detailed description to get it up and running and it works great so I think I can figure out how to get a three state toggle.
This worked for me !!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czL60aXswBM
Not working at all. Android 7(Linage OS 14.1). LG G3 d855
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I'm looking to make a 1x1 shortcut to launch this activity: com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker.UNLOCK
Does anyone know how I can accomplish this?
Try:
-long press on desktop
-custom shortcut
-enter label name, click on "pick your activity" button
-choose between "Activities" (adw), "Any Cut", etc, then scroll down to the activity you mentioned
Unfortunately It's not in the list, hence the "hidden" in the title
I can see the app's activities, but not this specific one.
Install and run Tasker:
Create new Task
Name it Unlock or whatnot
Add from Misc category "Action Intent"
Action: com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker.UNLOCK
Target: Activity
(Leave the rest alone)
Click Done to finish setting the Action Intent
Tap the Icon button in the bottom to give it an Icon (to the left of the X)
Click Done to save the Task
Click Apply to save settings and exit Tasker setup
In Widgetlocker Config:
Add Shortcut
Look for the "Task" shortcut from Tasker
Find your "Unlock" task
Click Make Shortcut
Profit. Although it's faster to swipe
khaytsus said:
Install and run Tasker:
Create new Task
Name it Unlock or whatnot
Add from Misc category "Action Intent"
Action: com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker.UNLOCK
Target: Activity
(Leave the rest alone)
Click Done to finish setting the Action Intent
Tap the Icon button in the bottom to give it an Icon (to the left of the X)
Click Done to save the Task
Click Apply to save settings and exit Tasker setup
In Widgetlocker Config:
Add Shortcut
Look for the "Task" shortcut from Tasker
Find your "Unlock" task
Click Make Shortcut
Profit. Although it's faster to swipe
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Thanks for this.
Well, no, tapping a single 1x1 button is faster than swiping (hold and drag). But that's not the reason I'm looking to do this. Namely, I don't want to waste a 4x1 row just to unlock when I don't need or want the sliders on either side (I have other widgets that I want to put on my lock screen )
[Edit]: Tasker $$$
Paul22000 said:
Thanks for this.
Well, no, tapping a single 1x1 button is faster than swiping (hold and drag). But that's not the reason I'm looking to do this. Namely, I don't want to waste a 4x1 row just to unlock when I don't need or want the sliders on either side (I have other widgets that I want to put on my lock screen )
[Edit]: Tasker $$$
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Yes, Tasker costs money. But Tasker can do anything.
Here's a partial list of what Tasker does for me...
Home, Work, Meeting, Sleep profiles... Based on time AND location.
Turns on speakerphone when I'm on the phone and turn it face down
Downloads a zip file of data I want for geocaching daily, unzips it so it's ready to digest
Turns up the volume and backlight when Waze (GPS Nav) is running
Backs up my dcim dir (10 minutes) using rsync, as images sometimes go poof
Pings me at 7:20 that it's time to get out the door with my kid to get her to school
Responds to specially tagged email or sms with info such as GPS location, phone number, last call in and out
Sends the same info above to a fixed number if my phone number changes (SIM gets swapped)
Reminds me if I've missed a phone call every N minutes
Gives me extra notification for important emails so I know to look right away
Uploads my current GPS coordinates to my website every 10 minutes
Backup my SD card over Wifi nightly
That's most of the list I have.. Some people have it read SMS to them while in the car, chime N number of times for the time (coo-coo clock).. Some of these (like back up the SD card) requires more stuff (fixed ssh client, generating keys, rsync, etc) but most of the above are all Tasker. Think of Tasker as a GUI interface to create programs (tasks) that run under specific circumstances (Contexts) that executes about anything in the Android API or beyond (it can use Locale plugins, including the Execute plugin etc..)
I can't imagine Android without it. And in case you're curious, what effect on battery life? None that I've ever measured. When I first started using it I monitored battery life for several days and noticed no increase in usage.
Paul22000 said:
Thanks for this.
Well, no, tapping a single 1x1 button is faster than swiping (hold and drag). But that's not the reason I'm looking to do this. Namely, I don't want to waste a 4x1 row just to unlock when I don't need or want the sliders on either side (I have other widgets that I want to put on my lock screen )
[Edit]: Tasker $$$
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Just disable the lock sliders in Widget Locker, and enable one of the button unlocks.
EDIT: Ok, I did it. Unfortunately, my method requires "ShorterCut" from the market (paid app) but much cheaper than Tasker. There may be other ways. Here's what I did.
1. Go to WL and add shortcut
2. Select ShorterCut from the shortcut list
3. Select empty shortcut
4. Go to "Edit Intent"
5. In the first field labeled "Action" put:
Code:
com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker.UNLOCK
6. In the second field labled "Component" type:
Code:
com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker/com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker.WidgetLocker
7. Press "Save intent"
8. Edit Shortcut title to whatever you want and change icon to your wishes.
9. Press "Create shortcut"
10. Done
overground said:
Just disable the lock sliders in Widget Locker, and enable one of the button unlocks.
EDIT: Ok, I did it. Unfortunately, my method requires "ShorterCut" from the market (paid app) but much cheaper than Tasker. There may be other ways. Here's what I did.
1. Go to WL and add shortcut
2. Select ShorterCut from the shortcut list
3. Select empty shortcut
4. Go to "Edit Intent"
5. In the first field labeled "Action" put:
Code:
com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker.UNLOCK
6. In the second field labled "Component" type:
Code:
com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker/com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker.WidgetLocker
7. Press "Save intent"
8. Edit Shortcut title to whatever you want and change icon to your wishes.
9. Press "Create shortcut"
10. Done
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Is it possible to do this with AnyCut?
The fields are Action / Data / Type, and I'm not sure which one to use for the "Component". I got a LauncherPro force close... Weird.
Paul22000 said:
Is it possible to do this with AnyCut?
The fields are Action / Data / Type, and I'm not sure which one to use for the "Component". I got a LauncherPro force close... Weird.
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Don't think Anycut's that advanced.
EDIT: Just tried with Bettercut, and same thing happened to me as it did to you. Uninstalling that crap.
I might be missing what you are wanting to do, but you just want to press one button to unlock Widgetlocker correct? I have it installed and in Settings/ Buttons & Imputs there is an option to "Back Button Unlock". I have that checked and all i have to do is hit the back button and it unlocks it for me. There is also an option to unlock with the camera button and/or trackball.
ukYfan said:
I might be missing what you are wanting to do, but you just want to press one button to unlock Widgetlocker correct? I have it installed and in Settings/ Buttons & Imputs there is an option to "Back Button Unlock". I have that checked and all i have to do is hit the back button and it unlocks it for me. There is also an option to unlock with the camera button and/or trackball.
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Yes but I don't want it to unlock accidentally, which is possible if using the "back button unlock" feature. And if you put the timer on it, then it just becomes annoying to unlock.
Paul22000 said:
Yes but I don't want it to unlock accidentally, which is possible if using the "back button unlock" feature. And if you put the timer on it, then it just becomes annoying to unlock.
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Understandable, but I have never unlocked it accidentally
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sorry to dig up an old thread but what home app are you using, if you are using a third party app like apex or nova you can just put a shortcut on your widget locker screen to launch that app. thats what i was doing for a while.
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Post here your expreince regaeding your note 3 such app , home screan, setting and other.
Thanks,
:good:
#1 – Never lose your S Pen!
The S Pen is integral to the power of the Galaxy Note 3 – not something you want to lose. Here’s how you can set the Note 3 to alert you that you may have left the stylus behind:
Go to Settings > Controls > S Pen
Uncheck “Turn off pen detection”
Check S Pen keeper
This will only work when the screen is off, and if you press “okay” when it warns you once, it won’t warn you again until you redock the S Pen and leave it behind again. So be careful!
#2 – Control your Galaxy Note 3 while wearing gloves
The capacitive screen on the Note 3 isn’t only good for writing and drawing with a stylus, it can also be set to operate while wearing gloves, but you’ve got to enable the option:
Go to Settings > Controls > Increase touch sensitivity (it’s the very last option)
Turn this ON!
#3 – Type with one hand
The Galaxy Note 3 is HUGE which may turn some small-handed people away, but if difficulty in one-handed typing is a concern, please know you can adjust your keyboard accordingly!
Go to Settings > Controls > One-handed operation
Check “Use for all screens”
Only check other boxes if you want them automatically resized all the time
The S Pen also makes typing with Swype an absolute pleasure… give that a try as well!
#4 – Block notifications while you’re sleeping
You don’t want to miss an important call or text from a family member or friend in case of emergency, but notifications from apps and drunk dialing idiots threaten to keep you up all night. And those stinking LED notification lights are BRIGHT! Luckily the Note 3 has a feature for this specific problem called “Blocking Mode”:
Go to Settings > Device > Blocking Mode (the last option)
Turn the feature on
Press “Blocking Mode” to set options
UNCHECK “Turn alarm and timer” unless you want to be late for work
UNCHECK “Always” and set the time period you’re sleeping (otherwise turn this feature on/off at night and in the morning)
MAKE SURE you set your list of “Allowed Contacts” who can bypass this feature (family, friends, booty calls, etc…)
#5 – Lower the screen saturation and contrast
Is Samsung’s outrageously bright and colorful Super AMOLED screen a little TOO bright and colorful? You can do more than lower the screen brightness and instead tone down the contrast and saturation:
Go to Settings > Device > Display > Screen Mode
Select “Professional photo” or “Movie” to tone down the screen if you feel the colors are too vibrant
It doesn’t have a huge impact but it can certainly help.
#6 – Vibrations too strong?
The default notification vibrations are pretty darn strong! You can turn them down:
Go to Settings > Device > Sound > Vibration Intensity
Adjust your incoming call, notification, and haptic feedback vibrations as you see fit!
You can also set your phone to vibrate even when ringing (great if you’re at a bar, party, concert, or other loud place) and change the pattern of the vibration from the same settings area.
#7 – Show the battery percentage in the status bar
It can be really annoying trying to guess how much battery you have left by estimating how much of your little icon is filled up with green. We want numbers! Here is how you can put your exact percentage in the notification bar:
Go to Settings > Device > Display
Scroll down and select “Show battery percentage”
Ah… much more helpful.
#8 to #12 – Motion controls annoying? Only enable these!
Samsung has a boat load of features that detect your eyes and your hands and attempt to behave automatically based on your intents. Most can be annoying but some are pretty useful. I recommend turning ALL of them off except the following. Go to the Settings > Controls > Motion Control section for all of the below:
See notifications without touching your phone!
Air gesture > Quick Glance > On. Wave your hand over the screen for a quick look at notifications. (Turn Air jump, Air browse, and Air call-accept off)
Added Stylus hovering functionality!
Air view mode > On > Auto. This provides extra features when hovering over items with the S Pen, for example popping up larger images when browsing the gallery or scrolling pages up/down. Open “Air view pen options” to see exactly where it works.
Special Air Command Features!
Air Command > On: Quickly add recent attachments and frequent recipients by hovering over these respective fields
Turn both Motions & Palm Motions OFF
Prevent screen from sleeping when you’re looking at it!
Smart Screen > Smart stay > On. Uncheck the rest of these features.
#13 – Search for settings
Already overwhelmed? You can now search your settings to more easily find hidden options!
From the home screen press the Menu button
Select “Settings”
Tap “Search” at the top and have at it! Don’t forget this feature is here… it’s very useful.
#14 – Customize your quick settings buttons
Prefer to have different quick setting toggles in your notification bar? You can change them easily:
Pull down the notification bar
Tap the square icons at the top right
Tap the pencil icons at the top right
Drag available buttons to the Notificaion panel (you’ll have to replace an existing button)
Re-order as you like by dragging and dropping
#15 to #18 – Customize your lock screen
Your lock screen can be more than just a lock screen… you’ve just got to set it up. You can find all of these options in:
Settings > Device > Lock Screen.
15) Add quick launch icons to your lock screen.
Shortcuts > On. Further customize by tapping the icons and selecting your own quick launch apps!
16) Add widgets to your lock screen
Multiple Widgets > On > Favorite Apps. The “Camera” option is relatively useless since you can set a quick launch icon (above) to your camera and it launches much more quickly and smoothly.
17) Personalize with contact info and personal message
If you lose your phone, it’s helpful if your screen shows your contact information so a good samaritan can help you retrieve your device. You might also want to add a little of your own pizzaz.
18) Create a memo without unlocking
Action Memo on lock screen > On. To create an “Action Memo” without unlocking your phone, simply hold down the S Pen button and tap anywhere on the lock screen twice. An Action Memo note will immediately pop up at your disposal! Make sure the setting is enabled in
#19 to #25 – Home Screen Shortcuts
When you’re on the home screen the following buttons provide extra functionality.
19) Hold back button to enable/disable Multi Window
20) Double Press Home Button for S Voice
21) Hold Home button for Recent Apps and access to RAM Manager and Google Now
22) Press Home Button for My Magazine
23) Swipe up from the home button for My Magazine
24) Hold Menu Button for S Finder
25) Press Menu Button to edit your Home Screens, access settings, and read help docs
#26 – Prevent Air Command from launching when stylus removed
Air Command is greatly, but you might get restless if the menu pops up EVERY time you remove the Stylus. You can choose to turn this off (or toggle to automatically open Action Memo, which is probably more annoying).
Go to Settings > Controls > S Pen > Pen detachment options
Select “None”
#27 – Capture screen without S Pen & Screen Writer
To get a screen capture without using Air Command, simply hold the Home and Power Button at the same time. You can also prevent the screen captures from entering edit mode by going to Settings > Device > Display > Edit after screen capture (the last option)
#28 – Turn your phone into a Senior Citizen Saver
Did you buy the Galaxy Note 3 for Grandma or Grandpa because they don’t need a telescope to read the print on the HUGE 5.7 inch screen? Make things even simpler by transforming their phone into an incredibly basic layout that’s hard to NOT understand.
Go to Settings > Device > Easy Mode
Turn it on!
#29 – Display your app drawer in alphabetical order
If you’ve got a ton of apps, flipping through page after page to get to something specific can be a hassle. You can change the layout of your app drawer very easily to make it more convenient:
Open you app drawer
Press the menu button
Press “View type”
Select either “Alphabetical list” or “Alphabetical grid” depending on your preference
#30 – Unlock your phone by saying “Hi Galaxy”
I’ve seen many people complain that saying “Hi Galaxy” won’t work and they can’t find the option in the Note’s settings. That’s because the option is actually hidden in the settings of the S Voice app!
Open S Voice (double tap Home Button or open from your app tray)
Press the Menu button
Select “Settings”
Check “Wake up command”
Turn “Voice wake-up” On to activate S Voice even while the screen is off!
Note: “Hi Galaxy” won’t simply unlock you’re phone… it must be followed by a voice command to become useful (see below)
To see full artical click below link
phandroid.com/2013/10/04/galaxy-note-3-tips-tricks/
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Thank you sadekul1985
sadekul1985 said:
#1 – Never lose your S Pen!
To see full artical click below link
phandroid.com/2013/10/04/galaxy-note-3-tips-tricks/
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See notifications without touching your phone!
Air gesture > Quick Glance > On. Wave your hand over the screen for a quick look at notifications. (Turn Air jump, Air browse, and Air call-accept off)
^^ This feature won't work if you have it switched on and the 'Palm Motions' off. So, if you want to use the above feature, make sure to switch the Palm motion on.
Also, there are a lot more features which I thought were not working in my phone at first, but then I realised that we need to switch on some other features to make them work. Hence, if you think that any of the motion feature doesn't works on your phone then switch on all, yes all of them and then try it. It should probably work then!
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#4 – Block notifications while you’re sleeping
You don’t want to miss an important call or text from a family member or friend in case of emergency, but notifications from apps and drunk dialing idiots threaten to keep you up all night. And those stinking LED notification lights are BRIGHT! Luckily the Note 3 has a feature for this specific problem called “Blocking Mode”:
Go to Settings > Device > Blocking Mode (the last option)
Turn the feature on
Press “Blocking Mode” to set options
UNCHECK “Turn alarm and timer” unless you want to be late for work
UNCHECK “Always” and set the time period you’re sleeping (otherwise turn this feature on/off at night and in the morning)
MAKE SURE you set your list of “Allowed Contacts” who can bypass this feature (family, friends, booty calls, etc…)
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When I tried this using the timer, it never turned off, I missed a call next morning about a job interview.
Are there any settings elsewhere that interfere?
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sadekul1985 said:
#1 – Never lose your S Pen!
The S Pen is integral to the power of the Galaxy Note 3 – not something you want to lose. Here’s how you can set the Note 3 to alert you that you may have left the stylus behind:
Go to Settings > Controls > S Pen
Uncheck “Turn off pen detection”
Check S Pen keeper
This will only work when the screen is off, and if you press “okay” when it warns you once, it won’t warn you again until you redock the S Pen and leave it behind again. So be careful!
#2 – Control your Galaxy Note 3 while wearing gloves
The capacitive screen on the Note 3 isn’t only good for writing and drawing with a stylus, it can also be set to operate while wearing gloves, but you’ve got to enable the option:
Go to Settings > Controls > Increase touch sensitivity (it’s the very last option)
Turn this ON!
#3 – Type with one hand
The Galaxy Note 3 is HUGE which may turn some small-handed people away, but if difficulty in one-handed typing is a concern, please know you can adjust your keyboard accordingly!
Go to Settings > Controls > One-handed operation
Check “Use for all screens”
Only check other boxes if you want them automatically resized all the time
The S Pen also makes typing with Swype an absolute pleasure… give that a try as well!
#4 – Block notifications while you’re sleeping
You don’t want to miss an important call or text from a family member or friend in case of emergency, but notifications from apps and drunk dialing idiots threaten to keep you up all night. And those stinking LED notification lights are BRIGHT! Luckily the Note 3 has a feature for this specific problem called “Blocking Mode”:
Go to Settings > Device > Blocking Mode (the last option)
Turn the feature on
Press “Blocking Mode” to set options
UNCHECK “Turn alarm and timer” unless you want to be late for work
UNCHECK “Always” and set the time period you’re sleeping (otherwise turn this feature on/off at night and in the morning)
MAKE SURE you set your list of “Allowed Contacts” who can bypass this feature (family, friends, booty calls, etc…)
#5 – Lower the screen saturation and contrast
Is Samsung’s outrageously bright and colorful Super AMOLED screen a little TOO bright and colorful? You can do more than lower the screen brightness and instead tone down the contrast and saturation:
Go to Settings > Device > Display > Screen Mode
Select “Professional photo” or “Movie” to tone down the screen if you feel the colors are too vibrant
It doesn’t have a huge impact but it can certainly help.
#6 – Vibrations too strong?
The default notification vibrations are pretty darn strong! You can turn them down:
Go to Settings > Device > Sound > Vibration Intensity
Adjust your incoming call, notification, and haptic feedback vibrations as you see fit!
You can also set your phone to vibrate even when ringing (great if you’re at a bar, party, concert, or other loud place) and change the pattern of the vibration from the same settings area.
#7 – Show the battery percentage in the status bar
It can be really annoying trying to guess how much battery you have left by estimating how much of your little icon is filled up with green. We want numbers! Here is how you can put your exact percentage in the notification bar:
Go to Settings > Device > Display
Scroll down and select “Show battery percentage”
Ah… much more helpful.
#8 to #12 – Motion controls annoying? Only enable these!
Samsung has a boat load of features that detect your eyes and your hands and attempt to behave automatically based on your intents. Most can be annoying but some are pretty useful. I recommend turning ALL of them off except the following. Go to the Settings > Controls > Motion Control section for all of the below:
See notifications without touching your phone!
Air gesture > Quick Glance > On. Wave your hand over the screen for a quick look at notifications. (Turn Air jump, Air browse, and Air call-accept off)
Added Stylus hovering functionality!
Air view mode > On > Auto. This provides extra features when hovering over items with the S Pen, for example popping up larger images when browsing the gallery or scrolling pages up/down. Open “Air view pen options” to see exactly where it works.
Special Air Command Features!
Air Command > On: Quickly add recent attachments and frequent recipients by hovering over these respective fields
Turn both Motions & Palm Motions OFF
Prevent screen from sleeping when you’re looking at it!
Smart Screen > Smart stay > On. Uncheck the rest of these features.
#13 – Search for settings
Already overwhelmed? You can now search your settings to more easily find hidden options!
From the home screen press the Menu button
Select “Settings”
Tap “Search” at the top and have at it! Don’t forget this feature is here… it’s very useful.
#14 – Customize your quick settings buttons
Prefer to have different quick setting toggles in your notification bar? You can change them easily:
Pull down the notification bar
Tap the square icons at the top right
Tap the pencil icons at the top right
Drag available buttons to the Notificaion panel (you’ll have to replace an existing button)
Re-order as you like by dragging and dropping
#15 to #18 – Customize your lock screen
Your lock screen can be more than just a lock screen… you’ve just got to set it up. You can find all of these options in:
Settings > Device > Lock Screen.
15) Add quick launch icons to your lock screen.
Shortcuts > On. Further customize by tapping the icons and selecting your own quick launch apps!
16) Add widgets to your lock screen
Multiple Widgets > On > Favorite Apps. The “Camera” option is relatively useless since you can set a quick launch icon (above) to your camera and it launches much more quickly and smoothly.
17) Personalize with contact info and personal message
If you lose your phone, it’s helpful if your screen shows your contact information so a good samaritan can help you retrieve your device. You might also want to add a little of your own pizzaz.
18) Create a memo without unlocking
Action Memo on lock screen > On. To create an “Action Memo” without unlocking your phone, simply hold down the S Pen button and tap anywhere on the lock screen twice. An Action Memo note will immediately pop up at your disposal! Make sure the setting is enabled in
#19 to #25 – Home Screen Shortcuts
When you’re on the home screen the following buttons provide extra functionality.
19) Hold back button to enable/disable Multi Window
20) Double Press Home Button for S Voice
21) Hold Home button for Recent Apps and access to RAM Manager and Google Now
22) Press Home Button for My Magazine
23) Swipe up from the home button for My Magazine
24) Hold Menu Button for S Finder
25) Press Menu Button to edit your Home Screens, access settings, and read help docs
#26 – Prevent Air Command from launching when stylus removed
Air Command is greatly, but you might get restless if the menu pops up EVERY time you remove the Stylus. You can choose to turn this off (or toggle to automatically open Action Memo, which is probably more annoying).
Go to Settings > Controls > S Pen > Pen detachment options
Select “None”
#27 – Capture screen without S Pen & Screen Writer
To get a screen capture without using Air Command, simply hold the Home and Power Button at the same time. You can also prevent the screen captures from entering edit mode by going to Settings > Device > Display > Edit after screen capture (the last option)
#28 – Turn your phone into a Senior Citizen Saver
Did you buy the Galaxy Note 3 for Grandma or Grandpa because they don’t need a telescope to read the print on the HUGE 5.7 inch screen? Make things even simpler by transforming their phone into an incredibly basic layout that’s hard to NOT understand.
Go to Settings > Device > Easy Mode
Turn it on!
#29 – Display your app drawer in alphabetical order
If you’ve got a ton of apps, flipping through page after page to get to something specific can be a hassle. You can change the layout of your app drawer very easily to make it more convenient:
Open you app drawer
Press the menu button
Press “View type”
Select either “Alphabetical list” or “Alphabetical grid” depending on your preference
#30 – Unlock your phone by saying “Hi Galaxy”
I’ve seen many people complain that saying “Hi Galaxy” won’t work and they can’t find the option in the Note’s settings. That’s because the option is actually hidden in the settings of the S Voice app!
Open S Voice (double tap Home Button or open from your app tray)
Press the Menu button
Select “Settings”
Check “Wake up command”
Turn “Voice wake-up” On to activate S Voice even while the screen is off!
Note: “Hi Galaxy” won’t simply unlock you’re phone… it must be followed by a voice command to become useful (see below)
To see full artical click below link
phandroid.com/2013/10/04/galaxy-note-3-tips-tricks/
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Yeah umm you should make a YouTube video of all the steps. I bet you would get thousands of hits.
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This is just an app i found out while redditing.
So all of us who have nougat know that when we double tap a notification icon while in AOD it turns on the screen and brings you to that app right?
Well what this app does is that it always gives a turn on icon notification on the AOD screen andif you double tap it it turn on the screen and it doesn't send you to a specific app it just turns on the screen kinda like double tap to wake.
I installed it a couple of hours ago and it works just fine! :good:
So i think so far this is the best way to unlock the phone without pressing any hardware buttons.
Link to play store app
This can be done using Tasker too, but since that app is free that's a nice alternative.
This is exactly what I am looking for. Great app ????????
could be very nice without strange autorisation for network access
terisse said:
could be very nice without strange autorisation for network access
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Probably to show ads?
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thanks it is working smoothly on s7 edge phone
Very nice App...thanks for sharing
CoolRaoul said:
This can be done using Tasker too, but since that app is free that's a nice alternative.
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Hi CoolRaoul!
Could you please describe how to do this with Tasker?
Thanks!
Yom said:
Could you please describe how to do this with Tasker?
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It's pretty simple indeed,
All you have to do is to set up a "Display Off" profile whose enter task creates a notification and exit task cancel it (since double tapping on any existing notification wake display):
Code:
Profile: DisplayOff (168)
State: Display State [ Is: Off ]
Enter: DisplayOFF.enter (35)
A1: Secure settings [ Configuration: Read system aod_mode Timeout (Seconds): 10 ]
A2: Stop [ With Error: Off Task: ] If [ %stsettingvalue = 0 ]
A3: Variable Set [ Name: %msg To: Wake Device Recurse Variables: Off Do Maths: Off Append: Off ]
A4: Notify [ Title: %msg Text: Icon: hd_aaa_ext_import Number: 0 Permanent: Off Priority: 3 ]
Exit: DisplayOFF.exit (214)
A1: [X] Play Ringtone [ Type: Notification Sound: Unlock Stream: 5 ]
A2: Variable Set [ Name: %msg To: Wake Device Recurse Variables: Off Do Maths: Off Append: Off ]
A3: Notify Cancel [ Title: %msg Warn Not Exist: Off ]
A1 and A2 steps are purely optional (require Secure Task plugin), just a small optimisation which skip notification creation if Always on Display is disabled
For the "double tap to lock" (even if t's not the subject of this thread) I use the Nova Launcher gesture.
When my screen is off I swipe to enable screen feeds and then put my finger on menu button then the screen turns on. I enabled finger print and I just put my finger on menu not push it.
yazdan2010 said:
When my screen is off I swipe to enable screen feeds and then put my finger on menu button then the screen turns on.
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Works fine too and do not require any 3rd party app.
This require to swipe up then down (the thread subject was about "double tapping on icon")
Anyway, could be a matter of taste
Interesting app, but since I still have to swipe the screen, even with smart lock enabled, it's utility is somewhat limited. If double-tapping would take me right to the last app, instead of the swipe screen, it would be great, but right now it's easier to just use the hardware button and fingerprint.
I can see this being very useful on the S8, though, with it's stupid rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
meyerweb said:
Interesting app, but since I still have to swipe the screen, even with smart lock enabled, it's utility is somewhat limited. If double-tapping would take me right to the last app, instead of the swipe screen, it would be great, but right now it's easier to just use the hardware button and fingerprint.
I can see this being very useful on the S8, though, with it's stupid rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
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I have smart lock with my gear s2 and with location in my home and it does indeed send me straight to my last app without asking me to unlock or use fingerprint, i don't know why it doesn't work with you.
nice app man!!!
i start using it
Not that useful at all. If only we could double tap the notification icon so it can expand or be shown like ambient display instead of getting us to the fingerprint/pin prompt...
littlejonny17 said:
Not that useful at all. If only we could double tap the notification icon so it can expand or be shown like ambient display instead of getting us to the fingerprint/pin prompt...
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Its the same you have been doing since you got the phone... but now instead of pressing the home/power button you don't need to press any actual hardware button, i personally always have the feeling that i will damage my hardware buttons if i press them a lot which probably isn't true but i like it not having to press any button now.
Besides if you ever had a lg phone with double tap to wake (i had the lg g2) its exactly the same thing, you double tap the screen and it just gets you to the lock screen and you have to nomally unlock it.
The only way to go directly to the home screen without anything else is for samsung to implement a fingerprint reader like all the ones available on newer phones where you only put finger on top and it will unlock.
Since i have a gear s2 and enabled smart lock with it i just press this icon's app on the lock screen and it gets me directly to the home screen without having to do anything else.
bigpapa007 said:
I have smart lock with my gear s2 and with location in my home and it does indeed send me straight to my last app without asking me to unlock or use fingerprint, i don't know why it doesn't work with you.
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Do you have fingerprint unlock set, or just PIN?
meyerweb said:
Do you have fingerprint unlock set, or just PIN?
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Yup, fingerprint as primary and pattern as secondary.
bigpapa007 said:
Yup, fingerprint as primary and pattern as secondary.
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Thanks. That's how mine is set up, too. Weird.
bigpapa007 said:
Its the same you have been doing since you got the phone... but now instead of pressing the home/power button you don't need to press any actual hardware button, i personally always have the feeling that i will damage my hardware buttons if i press them a lot which probably isn't true but i like it not having to press any button now.
Besides if you ever had a lg phone with double tap to wake (i had the lg g2) its exactly the same thing, you double tap the screen and it just gets you to the lock screen and you have to nomally unlock it.
The only way to go directly to the home screen without anything else is for samsung to implement a fingerprint reader like all the ones available on newer phones where you only put finger on top and it will unlock.
Since i have a gear s2 and enabled smart lock with it i just press this icon's app on the lock screen and it gets me directly to the home screen without having to do anything else.
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Yes, you are right, that it what everyones is doing right now!
What I am trying to say is that it would be better if there was a way to see the notification before we unlock the phone.
When I receive a sms, an icon apears in AOD but no further info is displayed. And if I want to see the sender I have to press a button! Thats what is wrong in my opinion! Double Tap should awake the screen in Black and White (just like ambient display) and then we decide whether to unlock or not.
Hey Guys,
I have a simple solution for very bad AOD in Huawei Mate 20 Pro. This tasker profile is used for only toggle AOD screen when a specified app sends a notification to smartphone and disable AOD when this notifications are cleared.
It is a very simple solution.
Here is the step one for Toggling AOD when notification received:
1- Go Tasker -> Profiles and touch on bottom right + symbol.
2- Select from list ->Application and select all deserved apps can wake AOD screen and press ->Back
3- Touch "New Task" give it a name (optional obviously) and again press touch bottom right + symbol.
4a- Now you need an action category. Follow Settings -> Custom Settings
4b- Select this settings:
Type: Secure
Name: aod_switch
Value: 1
and press back button. Enable from top of the Tasker application
Here is the step one for Disabling AOD when notification cleared:
1- Go Tasker -> Profiles and touch on bottom right + symbol
2- Select from list ->Application and exactly like did on "Toggling numbor 2" BUT THIS TIME YOU NEED SELECT "INVERT" FROM BOTTOM OF APP SELECTING SCREEN.
3- Touch "New Task" give it a name (again optional obviously) and again press touch bottom right + symbol.
4a- Now you need an action category. Follow Settings -> Custom Settings
4b- Select this settings:
Type: Secure
Name: aod_switch
Value: 0
and press back button. Enable from top of the Tasker application
So, I mean reverting Toggling settings for disabling AOD
And thats it. This is the solution that I figured out myself.
This is the import link: https://taskernet.com/shares/?user=AS35m8kn2ZlYFlMeaURIg%2FjBzJ0X0SUYgJ2wgf4EVNmYj987Yy55QIBaNJ9Qf06uBeihM01L1q4%3D&id=Profile%3AAOD+off+Notification
This guide is mainly for those who know what the "clocktransition" or "activeclock" bug is, where your AOD brightness drops significantly after a few seconds of AOD set to always on while you have the under-display FP reader on.
This workaround functions by turning AOD off and then on after the screen turns off, eliminating this bug from happening.
It's not perfect but gets the job done.
We use an app called "Tasker" from the Playstore (as well as "Tasker Settings")
Here's the guide:
Open Tasker Settings first just to make sure it's running
You can do this at any time, but make sure you remove Tasker from apps that can optimize battery usage (the app will constantly remind you about this anyway)
Open Tasker and go to the "Tasks" tab (dismiss any of the annoying reminders you get from Tasker)
* Add a new task (+ sign at the bottom) and give it a name. Any will do. I will name it "Aod off-on"
Then add an Action on the screen it takes you to (+ sign at the bottom)
In the "Select Action Category" pop up, search for "Wait" and select it. This "Wait" command is done so that there is a few seconds before the task can turn AOD off and on so you can fully appreciate the clocktransition animation. You can add any value you want here. I recommend between 3 to 7 seconds but it's up to you.
Save (back button)
Add a new action
In the "Select Action Category" pop up, search for "Custom Setting"
In the drop down menu under "Type", select "System" instead of "Global"
In "Name", type aod_mode
In "Value", type 0
Save (back button)
Add a new action
In the "Select Action Category" pop up, search for "Custom Setting"
In the drop down menu under "Type", select "System" instead of "Global"
In "Name", type aod_mode
In "Value", type 1
Save (back button)
You are done with your task, now go back and create a profile that will trigger it
Switch back to the "Profiles" tab and add a new profile (with +)
Select "Event" -> Search for "Display Off"-> Leave Normal Priority
Go back and it will request that you select a task, select the one you created
You should be done. Now, the task will activate everytime you turn the screen off.
Note: If this doesn't work for you, you'll probably have to edit the task and in both instances where you change the aod value to 1 and 0, you'll have to give it root permissions (there should be a checkbox when editing the task and the action to use root)
Enjoy, let me know if it works for you!