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[need help]Press button twice to lock device

As it is tweaked right now, pressing the rigth button is shutting the screen down, yet not locking the device, which is v. convenient.
However, sometimes I need to lock it, which right now is only accesible via start --> lock. So, what I am looking for is a way to lock the devide by pressing the right button twice (e.g. once only shuts it down, two locks it).
Can you help me?

If you leave it with the screen off for a while, it automatically locks..

tozzy said:
As it is tweaked right now, pressing the rigth button is shutting the screen down, yet not locking the device, which is v. convenient.
However, sometimes I need to lock it, which right now is only accesible via start --> lock. So, what I am looking for is a way to lock the devide by pressing the right button twice (e.g. once only shuts it down, two locks it).
Can you help me?
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It sounds like you've got the known issue where the end-call button does not lock the device.
It SHOULD do that - there's a fault that stops it happening.
After doing Start, Lock, the lock button will then lock the screen, as well as turning it off.
If it doesn't then I suggest you have some software on your phone that has altered what the button does.

Use AEBPlus - keyboard remap program - it's free.
For every one button you can assign action for single, double, triple and long keypresses.
In your case assign "Lock" for double press on red phone button.
I hope that this can help you.

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If you leave it with the screen off for a while, it automatically locks..
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thats useful LMAO

johncmolyneux said:
It sounds like you've got the known issue where the end-call button does not lock the device.
It SHOULD do that - there's a fault that stops it happening.
After doing Start, Lock, the lock button will then lock the screen, as well as turning it off.
If it doesn't then I suggest you have some software on your phone that has altered what the button does.
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Yeah I'm pretty sure it was some of BsB Tweaks' tweaks, dunno which tho, however I find it quite useful as it is. Will check out AEBplus, thx.

[Q] volume button wake up?

Hi,
I have seen this tweak/app to wake phone by using volume button mentioned a few times but no instructions on how set it. Any information that can be shared on how to do this?
Thanks,
Chris

that would be a nice option to have. sometimes the phone feels "too tall" to reach the power button and pressing the side button while it lays on a table is much easier too.

Also looking for this mod - the Sense ROM forum mentions that it is something to do with android.policy.jar?

Leedroid ROM has this.

I know this is a late reply but I found that the tap tap app works well.
I combined it with no lock, so i can just wave my hand and it'll go right to home screen, bypassing the need to use power button, moving the htc ring and pattern lock.

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orangmanplayer said:
I know this is a late reply but I found that the tap tap app works well.
I combined it with no lock, so i can just wave my hand and it'll go right to home screen, bypassing the need to use power button, moving the htc ring and pattern lock.
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I would highly recommend avoiding this app. I installed, played with for a few minutes then put in my pocket for the drive home from work. When I got home, my phone was locked up, too hot to hold and upon reboot, I had no data connection. Literally nothing I tried returned my data until I did a full wipe and nandroid restore losing a week of data. The app didn't even work reliably in the first place...maybe 1/3 times would it unlock as promised.

el_smurfo said:
I would highly recommend avoiding this app. I installed, played with for a few minutes then put in my pocket for the drive home from work. When I got home, my phone was locked up, too hot to hold and upon reboot, I had no data connection. Literally nothing I tried returned my data until I did a full wipe and nandroid restore losing a week of data. The app didn't even work reliably in the first place...maybe 1/3 times would it unlock as promised.
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Ok, I'll experiment it later with my jeans. Do you remember the settings for your sensor? (sensitivity, how long will sensor be on). Can you suggest an alternative to wake up the phone w/o using power button?
Some say no lock can wake phones via volume key but that doesn't work on my one s.

Brief instructions
It's quite easy actually. Here is a very brief overview.
1. Unlock the bootloader
2. Install a recovery
3. Install something like SuperSu
4. In /system/usr/keylayout/keypad_8960.kl, replace the "key 114 .... " line with "key 114 POWER WAKE". Voila! Now it works, but not when it goes to deep sleep to fix that
5. do this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038726.
If you need a more detailed answer or encounter some difficulties, don't hesitate to ask.

user2120 said:
It's quite easy actually. Here is a very brief overview.
1. Unlock the bootloader
2. Install a recovery
3. Install something like SuperSu
4. In /system/usr/keylayout/keypad_8960.kl, replace the "key 114 .... " line with "key 114 POWER WAKE". Voila! Now it works, but not when it goes to deep sleep to fix that
5. do this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038726.
If you need a more detailed answer or encounter some difficulties, don't hesitate to ask.
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Hi,
This works fine BUT :
If i do that, volume_down doesn't works... not useful !
How could i fix that ?
Thanks a lot !

camping35 said:
Hi,
This works fine BUT :
If i do that, volume_down doesn't works... not useful !
How could i fix that ?
Thanks a lot !
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Hey, sorry for the late reply. Indeed, a button won't fulfil 2 purposes at the same time. What I do when I want to lower the volume is press the volume_up button. At this point a scroll bar appears on the screen. I then lower the volume by sliding the bar

lock/power button not working..HELP PLEASE :( :(

Hi
My lock/power button is not working suddenly , I don't know the reason y.
My warranty is over, and i tried to pull up the lock button up , But did not work out.
any help please...

xtremeinfo said:
Hi
My lock/power button is not working suddenly , I don't know the reason y.
My warranty is over, and i tried to pull up the lock button up , But did not work out.
any help please...
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3 options..
1) HTC official Service Centre.. They will charge you for the Power button replacement.
2) Local Mobile Repairer can also replace the power button..
3) instead of power button you can use "swipe 2 wake" (Not preferable at all, but for short time you can bare)
Sent from hunt's Sensation

if you have CM, settings > Display > Wake up with rocker volume keys .. or something like that

AW: lock/power button not working..HELP PLEASE
well, but if you use sweep2wake or the volume key, you can't switch your sensation on if it is off? So you have to repare it anyway, or do I see it wrong?
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda app-developers app

hunt said:
3 options..
1) HTC official Service Centre.. They will charge you for the Power button replacement.
2) Local Mobile Repairer can also replace the power button..
3) instead of power button you can use "swipe 2 wake" (Not preferable at all, but for short time you can bare)
Sent from hunt's Sensation
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thanks for the reply.. Htc service centre is too far, will go later ..
I couldn't find any swipe 2 wake software in play store
But i found out "Auto screen on" where the light turns on using sensors .. this is working as a temporary fix

xtremeinfo said:
thanks for the reply.. Htc service centre is too far, will go later ..
I couldn't find any swipe 2 wake software in play store
But i found out "Auto screen on" where the light turns on using sensors .. this is working as a temporary fix
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Swipe2wake is not an application, It's kernel related feature that will comes with Kernel by default...
Faux, Bricked, PYD-X supports this feature..
Here is the S2W video:: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jri2BMQHHrs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Sent from hunt's Sensation

Nexus 4 Power button problem

Hi all,
not if anyone has been the same for a few months but I have problems with the power button . Never work the first time .
Is there any solution that does not involve replacing the switch ?

vballest said:
Hi all,
not if anyone has been the same for a few months but I have problems with the power button . Never work the first time .
Is there any solution that does not involve replacing the switch ?
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Yes.
- DoubleTap2Wake - slightly higher battery drain
- Proximity sensor wake - slight battery drain
- Volume button wake - no battery drain

The problem with "Volume Button Wake" solution is that it doesnt lock. And yes, you can use DoubleTapStatusBar, but its difficult to lock without looking and you have to be very precise.

Thank you, I must have rooted my telephone for use these applications? sorry for my ignorance

SetPT said:
The problem with "Volume Button Wake" solution is that it doesnt lock. And yes, you can use DoubleTapStatusBar, but its difficult to lock without looking and you have to be very precise.
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Greenify users can activate the hibernation+lock solution using the Google Search-like swipe up from the navbar. Works like a charm and you don't have to rely on xposed.

vballest said:
Thank you, I must have rooted my telephone for use these applications? sorry for my ignorance
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take the back cover off , shove some plastic underneath the power button make sure it fits properly , screw tthe cover back on = profit

SetPT said:
The problem with "Volume Button Wake" solution is that it doesnt lock. And yes, you can use DoubleTapStatusBar, but its difficult to lock without looking and you have to be very precise.
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You can always download a Screen Off app from the app store, and use a custom launcher to bind it to a gesture (swipe up/down, double tap)

Smart launcher got double tap to sleep option, i love it.

I use Power widget to screen locking and voulme key to wake (xposed).

[Completed] Swiping Home button key to Left soft key of S4 mini

Hey there, I have a s4 mini phone which home button is not working properly when i try to see recent apps.
So all i need to say that i just want left soft key as a recent apps key which will work as same as like middle one.
Like when i will try to see my recent apps i will just press or holding up 2 second the left soft key will show the Recent apps.
And I the middle button will work just for minimizing..Cause U must.be understood that Holding up the middle button Causing a lot of problems.
Hope understood. plz help me..

XDA Visitor said:
Hey there, I have a s4 mini phone which home button is not working properly when i try to see recent apps.
So all i need to say that i just want left soft key as a recent apps key which will work as same as like middle one.
Like when i will try to see my recent apps i will just press or holding up 2 second the left soft key will show the Recent apps.
And I the middle button will work just for minimizing..Cause U must.be understood that Holding up the middle button Causing a lot of problems.
Hope understood. plz help me..
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Greetings and welcome to assist. There are several apps on the playstore that will let you rearrange your soft key buttons if that is what you want but they require root. I think what you are describing though is the new key layout from samsung as they have switched the recent apps button
Regards
Sawdoctor