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Request/Suggestion: Lockscreen Security Cam

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Suppose your significant other, boss, or teacher picks up your phone and they are curious about what's on your phone. Luckily for you, you remembered to set a password or pattern so no prying eyes can look at your info. But wouldn't you like to know who and when tried spying on you?
The idea I would like to share is for an app that would take a picture and time stamp of somebody incorrectly enters a password or pattern on the lockscreen. This app would silently take a pic with the front facing camera.
If I possessed the knowledge to write an app myself, I would and sell this app in the market. Just wanted to share this idea to those of you who can make it happen.
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That would be a sweet idea, but it would probably need to replace the lockscreen in a manner like WidgetLocker does.

That's a brilliant idea.

Eventually this app could include audio and video recordings along with a location fix.
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I agree. Brilliant idea. +1

Me too, good idea !
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Hmmm... interesting.

con247 said:
That would be a sweet idea, but it would probably need to replace the lockscreen in a manner like WidgetLocker does.
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Not sure if it would need to replace the whole lockscreen, The idea came, in part, from taking a screen cap of the lockscreen in MIUI. (The menu+vol down method)
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A collegue of mine said there was already such an app, but he couldn't find it anymore. In an attempt to search for it I discovered this thread.
Does anybody have an idea if such an app has been created after this thread? Or know about the app my collegue talks about.

cool idea, will be interesting to see

search "lockguard" in playstore
but it drain your batterie in 2 hours!! and you cant watch the pics locally...so useless

sauveur_d_aeris said:
search "lockguard" in playstore
but it drain your batterie in 2 hours!! and you cant watch the pics locally...so useless
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You're useless for bumping such an old thread.

Hidden Eye
This?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.midasensemble.hiddeneye&feature=search_result

radospol said:
This?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.midasensemble.hiddeneye&feature=search_result
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You, too.

Looks like Lookout Mobile Security integrated this into their app. Anyone know an intellectual property attorney?
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smart stay

OK guys I am on ICS 4.2F-6B on my skyrocket, the smart stay app will not open and says the beta testing is over...any ideas how I can get this to work? Also the screen keeps flashing no front camera detected, however the front camera works when I go into the camera. Why would this be flashing on the screen?
Sorry to be such a newbie, but I guess we all have to start somewhere!

Try this one: http://www.mediafire.com/?5wokm0nh8ym9vza
Seems the guy who made smart stay has it rigged to turn off on certain dates as a beta.

He has the lite and pro versions of it on the play store now
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StolenVW said:
He has the lite and pro versions of it on the play store now
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Ah ya.. seems the newest beta one turned off this morning. Have to buy the full thing now!

sulpher said:
Try this one: http://www.mediafire.com/?5wokm0nh8ym9vza
Seems the guy who made smart stay has it rigged to turn off on certain dates as a beta.
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ok, i know how to load a zip file in recovery, however i am not sure how to install an apk file...can you please help me out? Thanks!

gsxrchick said:
ok, i know how to load a zip file in recovery, however i am not sure how to install an apk file...can you please help me out? Thanks!
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If its a beta it won't work.....go to the play store and get it
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StolenVW said:
If its a beta it won't work.....go to the play store and get it
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i just got it, but for some reason, i dont think its working. It could be user error too! I followed the directions, but the screen wont turn on or off when i put my eyes in front of it or move them away. isnt it supposed to turn on when it detects your eyes and off when it doesnt?

gsxrchick said:
i just got it, but for some reason, i dont think its working. It could be user error too! I followed the directions, but the screen wont turn on or off when i put my eyes in front of it or move them away. isnt it supposed to turn on when it detects your eyes and off when it doesnt?
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No this one is just for when your screen timeout time runs out, if it see's two eyes looking at it then it will keep the screen on.

sulpher said:
No this one is just for when your screen timeout time runs out, if it see's two eyes looking at it then it will keep the screen on.
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haha, told you it was user error! Ok, that works!! Do you know if we will get one that operates like the g3?

Any idea on how to make it stop talking? It randomly tells me I'm adjusting setting or going back to the home screen. I believe it is this app doing it because the phones never done it before.

the app hasn't talked to me at all! It must be another app that is talking to you. that's weird though!

Roaming Gnome said:
Any idea on how to make it stop talking? It randomly tells me I'm adjusting setting or going back to the home screen. I believe it is this app doing it because the phones never done it before.
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Did you get a different version of the app with a hidden talking feature? 'Cause then, I want a refund.
Most likely it's your voice app or Talkback from your Settings >> Accessibility.

This application is over. The lite version is free to test over the market. But it doesn't work with low light. The best application for me is Sceeble and it's also free on Play Store. It works with the sensor.
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robocup555 said:
This application is over. The lite version is free to test over the market. But it doesn't work with low light. The best application for me is Sceeble and it's also free on Play Store. It works with the sensor.
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is "SCEEBLE" that you suggested spelled right, because i can't find it on the Play Store.

It's SCREEBL without E at the end of the word. Download from the market it works perfectly and it's free.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keyes.screebl.beta
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[Q] Lock screen unlocks just by tapping

I was wondering if anyone has come across this before. Instead of having to slide to unlock I can touch the screen anywhere and it simply unlocks the phone. I want to have to slide to unlock. I have not installed any kind of 3rd party lock screen app. I have the HTC One. I do have a custom ROM but I have not altered any of the lock screen settings.
Thanks for the help all!
Cheers

scruffy4 said:
I was wondering if anyone has come across this before. Instead of having to slide to unlock I can touch the screen anywhere and it simply unlocks the phone. I want to have to slide to unlock. I have not installed any kind of 3rd party lock screen app. I have the HTC One. I do have a custom ROM but I have not altered any of the lock screen settings.
Thanks for the help all!
Cheers
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Please don't cross-post - you've already asked this in the 'General' forum.

SimonTS said:
Please don't cross-post - you've already asked this in the 'General' forum.
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Yeah I tried deleting that post. Apologies.
Still, some help on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers

scruffy4 said:
Yeah I tried deleting that post. Apologies.
Still, some help on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
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Hi there,
I have this same issue.
Have you managed to find a fix yet?
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wyd4 said:
Hi there,
I have this same issue.
Have you managed to find a fix yet?
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Unfortunately not. Still searching the web and hoping someone on these forums has a solution. If I do manage to find a fix, I'll post it here. Please do the same

Can't find anything on the web. Funny enough everything out there explains how to make this work via apps. I know this problem has nothing to do with an app.

Fixed it.
For me it was the pebble app. I turned off it's accesability option.
Check accessability on you phone under settings, see if anything is enabled that could be causing it. Worth a shot. Worked for me.
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wyd4 said:
Fixed it.
For me it was the pebble app. I turned off it's accesability option.
Check accessability on you phone under settings, see if anything is enabled that could be causing it. Worth a shot. Worked for me.
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Nice man! For me it was the light flow app. So that sucks. I wonder why that causes the lock screen to behave that way.

scruffy4 said:
Nice man! For me it was the light flow app. So that sucks. I wonder why that causes the lock screen to behave that way.
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Yeah no idea why.
Just glad it's fixed and I could help
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wyd4 said:
Yeah no idea why.
Just glad it's fixed and I could help
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Now just have to figure out why the apps don't want to play nice with the lock screen.
Are you running a custom ROM or still on stock?

scruffy4 said:
Now just have to figure out why the apps don't want to play nice with the lock screen.
Are you running a custom ROM or still on stock?
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I posted a similar question myself and was redirected here. I had Tasker and Pebble in the accessibility menu and my slide to unlock became touch to unlock. It would be nice to know why the apps dont play because now I have to choose between having Pebble and Pebble notifier send stuff to my watch, or actually having slide to unlock...

efox29 said:
I posted a similar question myself and was redirected here. I had Tasker and Pebble in the accessibility menu and my slide to unlock became touch to unlock. It would be nice to know why the apps dont play because now I have to choose between having Pebble and Pebble notifier send stuff to my watch, or actually having slide to unlock...
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Definitely would like an explanation as well if someone out there has one.
No idea why an app could cause the lock screen to completely misbehave like that.
Can't find anything online either.

efox29 said:
I posted a similar question myself and was redirected here. I had Tasker and Pebble in the accessibility menu and my slide to unlock became touch to unlock. It would be nice to know why the apps dont play because now I have to choose between having Pebble and Pebble notifier send stuff to my watch, or actually having slide to unlock...
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By the way, are you running custom or stock ROM?

scruffy4 said:
By the way, are you running custom or stock ROM?
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Custom. ARHD 7.3 w/ a faux kernel

[SHARE][APP][PATCH] DISABLE limiting brightness //THERMAL\\.

SHARING THE APP, ALL CREDITS GO TO TWEAKERS AND OPTIMIZERS ON GOOGLE PLAY, ANY ISSUES, PLEASE WRITE THEM IN THE PLAY PAGE OF THE APP LINKED DOWN BELOW.
FIX SYSTEM CONTROL ON DECREASED BRIGHTNESS TO PREVENT HEAT
The below issue is only present on lg custom roms from 4.2 and up, thermel controls the brightness to low it down to prevent heat, this app patches the thermal to remove some vlaues.
Some advanced users use the dialler to go to the hidden menu to disable the thermal, this app is very useful for simple and fast, also to tablets with no dialler.
Hey every one,
Today, I'm going to present to you an easy way to disable the auto lowering the brightness when in 100%, and make it sit for life-long...
It's an easy way...
I HAVE NOT DEVELOPED THAT APP!!!
Its BTW already there, but i want to share it with you guys!!
Q: What is it? A: its an app called "LGBrightnessPatcher"
Q: What it does? A: it restrict the system from getting brightness decreased, when slight heat.
Q: Require root? A: of course!
Q: Does it glue the brightness to 100%? A: No, you can adjust it from the brightness slider bar...
The app patches the brightness watcher and preventing it from changing the value when the screen gets 100% after an amount of time to let the device cool down, and not to get heat...
Other than that, the patching process would not take longer than 10 seconds!! and its totally safe!! i tested it myself!!
Instructions:
1. Root your device.
2. Install the app from the links down below.
3. Give root permission grant.
4. Touch on apply permanent patch.
5. Wait 5 seconds, got a toast massage?
6. Reboot.
7. Enjoy 100% brightness without limiting!!
Before download, let me thank the developer of the app, Tweakers and Optimizers who make that app possible!!
Its an genus app BTW!!!
Links, why? you'll find it in play store: LGBrightnessPatcher
Have a good day everyone! and get your G3 brighter, i mean stick at 100% all the time...
FEEDBACK guys, i tested it in LG G PAD V500, in stock 4.2.2 and 4.4.2, hope will work for the G3...
Press thank, rate...
15/04/2015: Looks like some folks have troubles installing the patch correctly, to fix the problem install busybox from play store.

Ha..
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Worked? please feedback.

Will this work with the Optmius g3 Rom on the G2
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I think any lg has a issue, so yah...
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but the old lg on 4.0.4 does not...
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Doesn't work
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freakyd9984 said:
Doesn't work
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Wًitch rom you're running??
are you on G2?

freakyd9984 said:
Doesn't work
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CLOUDYG3 yes I'm on G2
Jhon998 said:
Wًitch rom you're running??
are you on G2?
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Thanks for this, will give it a try

jameslfc5 said:
Thanks for this, will give it a try
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Please feedback on LG G3 D855 it is a little annoying with the brightness they should allow 100% at all times if you desire...
They should fix this...

does it work on custom roms or just stock for now?

hello00 said:
does it work on custom roms or just stock for now?
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this problem is only present on stock roms from lg, or maybe stock based..

Thanks for this bro !
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ku340 said:
Thanks for this bro !
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Love to share!

Custom Rom will for sure disable this or add as an option it's a good thing it's maybe a risk that we can burn the screen in
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LastStandingDroid said:
Custom Rom will for sure disable this or add as an option it's a good thing it's maybe a risk that we can burn the screen in
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It's not sealed from elements such as water or dust resistant purpose, so the heat should find a way out!

Jhon998 said:
It's not sealed from elements such as water or dust resistant purpose, so the heat should find a way out!
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By coming from s2 to note II and s4 where the screen burned in its a chance this might as well. just a thought not sure mate
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LastStandingDroid said:
By coming from s2 to note II and s4 where the screen burned in its a chance this might as well. just a thought not sure mate
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Those are also AMOLED which are notorious for burning in.
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This display won't burn just because of high pixels, I can't believe that the display burn!

Problem "screen pixel"

Hi everybody,
I've Nexus 5 with original rom Android Lollipop 5.01
I've a strange problem and I'd like to know if it is a software or hardware problem.
Sometimes, and only with Facebook app, in a part of the screen appear few pixels and they disappeared when I close the app or I move between tab.
Enclosed an example, I reproduce it in photoshop.
Any idea?
Thank you very much.
Ciao!

Its probably a damaged flex cable. Cheap to replace.

Lethargy said:
Its probably a damaged flex cable. Cheap to replace.
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Tky for reply. This appears only on Facebook app, and sometimes.
If cable is damage I think always I had this problem.
And if the problem is the app? It's possible?

RoksVempire said:
Tky for reply. This appears only on Facebook app, and sometimes.
If cable is damage I think always I had this problem.
And if the problem is the app? It's possible?
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Not really sure if it only happens in Facebook then.
I'd say ignore it a bit for now, but if it happens more and in other apps then replace it.

Lethargy said:
Not really sure if it only happens in Facebook then.
I'd say ignore it a bit for now, but if it happens more and in other apps then replace it.
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Ok tky very much.
Latest question, is there a way to test this problem? For example by a benchmark app or other?

RoksVempire said:
Ok tky very much.
Latest question, is there a way to test this problem? For example by a benchmark app or other?
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Don't think so, no. Unless you know which exact colors in which exact pixels are causing the issue, which is pretty impossible.

Lethargy said:
Don't think so, no. Unless you know which exact colors in which exact pixels are causing the issue, which is pretty impossible.
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Tky so much for help

This is a bug in Lollipop and has nothing to do with a hardware defect. I get this in several other apps as well. A fix from Google is already on the way and will be released with a next update of Android.
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ChrKu said:
This is a bug in Lollipop and has nothing to do with a hardware defect. I get this in several other apps as well. A fix from Google is already on the way and will be released with a next update of Android.
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Oh that's great!
Where did u find this news?

It's marked in the Android issue tracker, but I don't know the exact thread anymore.
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ChrKu said:
It's marked in the Android issue tracker, but I don't know the exact thread anymore.
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Ok, but what's the name of this problem? It's difficult to describe it...

Just google "Lollipop graphics glitch" or something like that und you will find many people with this problem
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Tky very much ?

This problem is described here:
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=80203

RoksVempire said:
Hi everybody,
I've Nexus 5 with original rom Android Lollipop 5.01
I've a strange problem and I'd like to know if it is a software or hardware problem.
Sometimes, and only with Facebook app, in a part of the screen appear few pixels and they disappeared when I close the app or I move between tab.
Enclosed an example, I reproduce it in photoshop.
Any idea?
Thank you very much.
Ciao!
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have you tried force stoping and then clear cache then data or uninstalling it

poptarticus456 said:
have you tried force stoping and then clear cache then data or uninstalling it
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Oh yes but the problem is a bug in Lollipop, check previous post.