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[REQ] Lock Screen App

The power button on my N1 has been giving me fits, and given the number of people I've read about with "dead" power buttons, I think mine is going out so I'm trying to preserve it as long as possible.
I enabled trackball wake (using CM6) which takes care of 1/2 the equation, but I need a good lockscreen app (just something to make the phone go to sleep). I found one in the market called Lock Screen Enabler, but it's not a "true" lockscreen app and it's very buggy, causing all sorts of problems for me.
I've been a web developer for 8 years and recently got into Android development (which I hope to be doing full-time soon), so I thought I'd just code a quick app for personal use in 5 minutes.
The problem, however, is that the DEVICE_POWER permission is needed in order to call goToSleep() and from what I've read so far from other online posts, this permission is only granted to native system applications.
Since my phone is rooted, I even tried granting my application SU privileges, but that doesnt seem to work either.
So, my question boils down to how do I grant my application DEVICE_POWER permission? I figure if anyone out there knows the answer, it's going to be someone on XDA as this place is full of geniuses. Thanks in advance!!
UPDATE: I've attached the finished app. Made this for personal use but if anyone wants to use it they are welcome to. My only gripe about it right now is the "screen flicker" that happens when you launch it because it's trying to launch an app that immediately locks the screen and finishes itself. If I can figure out how to get the app to launch in a smaller window maybe I can minimize the size to reduce the screen flicker. But for now, this works and I can set it to launch when I click the clock on Fancy Widget, so I'm happy. Thanks again to everyone who offered answers to my questions. Just another reason why I love the Android development community!!
-teleknEsis

Search for Lock screen widget. I have the same problem and I use it. It immediately locks your phone once pressed

nDrg said:
Search for Lock screen widget. I have the same problem and I use it. It immediately locks your phone once pressed
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Awesome, thx! Still would like to know how they got that prompt to show that basically made the application an Administrator app. Seems like the missing piece I need to complete my own

teleknEsis said:
Awesome, thx! Still would like to know how they got that prompt to show that basically made the application an Administrator app. Seems like the missing piece I need to complete my own
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It seems that you'll need to add the application as a device administrator. There seems to be some decent information half way down this page under Device policy manager: Link.
I'd be interested in using this application as I can't change the icon of my previously mentioned widget.
Edit: More information here as well: Link.

nDrg said:
It seems that you'll need to add the application as a device administrator. There seems to be some decent information half way down this page under Device policy manager: Link.
I'd be interested in using this application as I can't change the icon of my previously mentioned widget.
Edit: More information here as well: Link.
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I will probably still go ahead and create one. I like how with FancyWidget you can set it so clicking the clock will launch an app. Unfortunately it doesn't work with widgets, so I need an extra icon on my home screen just to lock it. If you have an icon you'd like me to use, feel free to share and I'll put it in
And thx for the info!!

I would be happy with any icon to be honest, I just don't like the lock screen widget one Good luck bud

teleknEsis said:
..If you have an icon you'd like me to use, feel free to share and I'll put it in
And thx for the info!!
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Yeah, put my themed one in from LockScreenWidget (smoked)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731625

rori~ said:
Yeah, put my themed one in from LockScreenWidget (smoked)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731625
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Alright, I got it working, but there's one problem. It can't be uninstalled because it's currently a device admin. Same goes for that Lock Screen Widget I installed earlier.
Looking into a way to be able to uninstall, if one even exists....

You disabled: device administrator ?

Looking into a way to be able to uninstall, if one even exists....
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Try using "root explorer" to find the files and just delete them.

teleknEsis said:
Alright, I got it working, but there's one problem. It can't be uninstalled because it's currently a device admin. Same goes for that Lock Screen Widget I installed earlier.
Looking into a way to be able to uninstall, if one even exists....
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You need to go to Security & Location - Device Administrators and disable both there.

Hollow.Droid said:
You need to go to Security & Location - Device Administrators and disable both there.
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Good call. Thx. However, I also came up with a work-around for ppl who are just as lazy as myself. There are 2 icons in the launcher. The first will lock the screen (once you enable the app as a device admin). The second will disable the app as a device admin, allowing you to uninstall at your will.
I really intended for this app to be for personal use, but if anyone wants it I'll put it up here for you to download. If you'd rather I remove the second launcher icon and just let you to disable it through Security settings, I will also do this (as really, I don't plan on uninstalling any time soon so this is fine for myself).
Thanks to everyone who helped out!!!

teleknEsis said:
Good call. Thx. However, I also came up with a work-around for ppl who are just as lazy as myself. There are 2 icons in the launcher. The first will lock the screen (once you enable the app as a device admin). The second will disable the app as a device admin, allowing you to uninstall at your will.
I really intended for this app to be for personal use, but if anyone wants it I'll put it up here for you to download. If you'd rather I remove the second launcher icon and just let you to disable it through Security settings, I will also do this (as really, I don't plan on uninstalling any time soon so this is fine for myself).
Thanks to everyone who helped out!!!
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Yeah I'd appreciate the single launcher version please if possible

Hollow.Droid said:
Yeah I'd appreciate the single launcher version please if possible
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OK - I'll update and upload when I get into work

Application is in the OP. Have at it

Great, works perfect on MIUI 0.9.30

Does the job perfectly! I especially like how it runs as an app so I can change the icon

You're a lifesaver, or should I say power button saver
Thanks so much.
I tried to develop something similar before but got stuck. Saved me some time!

Thanks for creating such useful app for my N1. My power bt is fine, but I would like to preserve it to powering up/down the phone.
BTW, I also downloaded Lock Screen Widget to test it out. Is it possible that you can make your app to shut off the screen smoother, like LSW? I like it you set it up as an app, which is super useful for me set up as a gesture swipe on my LauncherPro dock icons.
Thanks again and keep up your good work!

Thanks again, your app is really great. But could you add a option to map it to the search button (long press) please?
Thank you!

(Req) since xposed is now useless...

I figured the knowledgeable people here could point me to apps (that require root or not) that do things that xposed used to do but now can't:
•Slide on notification bar for brightness (not an actual slider just able to slide)
•lockscreen app targets
•edit quick toggles in any way shape or form
•edit nav bar height
•change recents button into a menu button and remove three dot menus
•advanced power menu options
any info is appreciated!
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I wouldn't say it's useless. The developer has stated if he can find a way to bring it to Lollipop, that he will. Rather it's just unusable for now.
Sent from my Nexus 5 on Lollipop 5.0

Lollipop just came out.
Its going to take time to get get custom roms and features rolling
Users need to stop with the [Request] threads. You want something bad enough, learn to dev and make it happen. MOD EDITED - BE RESPECTFUL!!!

Most of the things you mentioned have to be a system modification not an app. Check out the lollipop custom ROMs, some of them have a few of the features you desire. It might be a few months to get Xposed working if possible even. You could always revert to 4.4.4 too.

Badd_blood said:
Most of the things you mentioned have to be a system modification not an app. Check out the lollipop custom ROMs, some of them have a few of the features you desire. It might be a few months to get Xposed working if possible even. You could always revert to 4.4.4 too.
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Thank you for a legitimate answer with zero arrogance. Much appreciated.
I know all of my requests are system edits, was just curious if there were apps out that would do all or some. Already found an app for apm and nav bar edits.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app

Phaded said:
Thank you for a legitimate answer with zero arrogance. Much appreciated.
I know all of my requests are system edits, was just curious if there were apps out that would do all or some. Already found an app for apm and nav bar edits.
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Perhaps you can share the apps you found so far? Im following your thread bro.

Xposed is just so good, it became a must in my phone. I want so many features from it and its modules too
I search for xposed at least 3 times per day and i didnt find any useful information but a reply of rov89 a month ago saying it was going to be hard to merge xposed to lollipop because of new ART runtime. So i find this post very useful as we can share temporary patches until xposed is released for lollipop.
* Intelli3G: Your internet is set to EDGE while phone is locked, but when you unlock it you get 3G/4G (until you lock)
* Lots of gravitybox features:
-change battery icon and clock position in the info bar ( percentage + circle battery!)
-flash activated when you pulse the lockscreen for 3secs (stupid ye but very useful for me)
* Burnt toast: that was so cool (show app icon in toast--> superSU permissions)
*App settings: so i can put safari in immersive mode
Cant remember more at the moment but if you know any app with similar features post them here please

For battery percent:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.kroegerama.android4batpercent
On Lollipop the percentage is visible even with full battery.

You know if Xposed doesn't come back I am kinda okay with it. Towards the end of Kitkat it seemed like any really useful app that came out needed Xposed to run. It was like as if app creators ran straight towards Xposed instead of using different methods. I know for some things you needed to be able to hack further than root allows but I would guess that a few Xposed modules could have achieved the same result through different means. I'm probably wrong though.

As well intentioned as this thread was, it still got almost completely derailed... Shame.
One feature I'm looking forward to is customizing the slides on Lock screen.
Dialer and camera shortcuts are great but I am so spoiled now.

killersloth said:
As well intentioned as this thread was, it still got almost completely derailed... Shame.
One feature I'm looking forward to is customizing the slides on Lock screen.
Dialer and camera shortcuts are great but I am so spoiled now.
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ok ....u should try Launcher based on cm which might fulfil ur needs at the moment......Its quite new rom so wait till devs figure out how to's.....

ENOUGH!!!!!
I suggest everyone contributing to that pointless childish argument selfishly wasting EVERYONE'S time
Read the forum rules regarding member conduct - I have no problem actioning those who do post disrespectfully!
This is NOT a damn social site..stick to G+ for your immature flaming
This is a development site and as such keep this thread on topic
People are looking for alternate solutions while Xposed is being worked on to be ART compatible
So either contribute or don't post!
(Gonna make me lose my "Friendly"!)
Thank you for your cooperation
Friendly Neighborhood Senior-Mod

Is there any way to theme icons without a launcher? As far as I know, no launchers support Google Now (which I really like having as a screen), which is, unfortunately, my biggest deterrent. While devs adjust to the finer points of ART, I really, really miss my icons. ;_;

Display brightness for notif bar slider brightness

Jason_MCG said:
Is there any way to theme icons without a launcher? As far as I know, no launchers support Google Now (which I really like having as a screen), which is, unfortunately, my biggest deterrent. While devs adjust to the finer points of ART, I really, really miss my icons. ;_;
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Yes ?, there is, not in the app drawer but u can do it on the home screens, there u go mate:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.momocode.shortcuts
This is mine, using Gnow launcher

Jason_MCG said:
Is there any way to theme icons without a launcher? As far as I know, no launchers support Google Now (which I really like having as a screen), which is, unfortunately, my biggest deterrent. While devs adjust to the finer points of ART, I really, really miss my icons. ;_;
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This should work...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jy.iconchanger.ad
I'm still more than happy with 4.4.4 so just going to stick with that for the foreseeable future. I see nothing in Lolipop to draw me away all the cool stuff you can do with Xposed.

CitizenLee said:
This should work...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jy.iconchanger.ad
I'm still more than happy with 4.4.4 so just going to stick with that for the foreseeable future. I see nothing in Lolipop to draw me away all the cool stuff you can do with Xposed.
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Coming from 4.4.4, I completely agree. I sort of regret switching.

Nav bar?
Phaded said:
Thank you for a legitimate answer with zero arrogance. Much appreciated.
I know all of my requests are system edits, was just curious if there were apps out that would do all or some. Already found an app for apm and nav bar edits.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
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Well, what did you find man. I mean that is what you started this thread for.

Rastapop is pretty good and hits most of those bases.

Jason_MCG said:
Coming from 4.4.4, I completely agree. I sort of regret switching.
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I bought my Nexus 5 from someone who had Lollipop installed on it.
I reverted back to 4.4.4 and don't regret it, it's not that hard

How to add shortcuts to the lockscreen?

Hi,
Can you guys tell me how to add shortcuts to the lockscreen? I could not find the option anywhere.
Thanks for your help.

As far as I know, the only way is to use xposed. Option not available in standard settings.

chrispyutec said:
As far as I know, the only way is to use xposed. Option not available in standard settings.
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Dang. Samsung truely became Apple's ***** on this one. The phone looks the same and now works the same.
I haven't rooted yet and I wanna wait a little bit and see how the Android and Samsung Pay work first before rooting.
Do you know any way to add the flash light on the home screen?

Xposed is the way I have always added that, but I have not tried it yet on the note 5, sorry!

CRT screen off animation on lineage without xposed

Hey I didn't know where to put this so I put it into general questions soo
I want this old crt screen off animation like on some LG phones and older android versions.
I use the zenfone 2 551ml with latest lineage os. got everything workin stable even found a way to fix the microphone issue.
I know there's a module for xposed to get this cool animation but unfortunately there's no xposed released for lineage yet..
so is there any way to get it on lineage without xposed? I know there are some apps which can do it but they are laggy as f... I've tried a couple.
well if u know an app which works fluently without takin up much ram please tell me. or any other ways to manage this?
and yes I've googled hours but without any results.. that's why I'm askin here on the pro forum for android development.

juniq said:
Hey I didn't know where to put this so I put it into general questions soo
I want this old crt screen off animation like on some LG phones and older android versions.
I use the zenfone 2 551ml with latest lineage os. got everything workin stable even found a way to fix the microphone issue.
I know there's a module for xposed to get this cool animation but unfortunately there's no xposed released for lineage yet..
so is there any way to get it on lineage without xposed? I know there are some apps which can do it but they are laggy as f... I've tried a couple.
well if u know an app which works fluently without takin up much ram please tell me. or any other ways to manage this?
and yes I've googled hours but without any results.. that's why I'm askin here on the pro forum for android development.
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Try the Screen Lock app or the Screen Off and Lock app from the PlayStore.
They both have the "Old style TV" animation
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Droidriven said:
Try the Screen Lock app or the Screen Off and Lock app from the PlayStore.
They both have the "Old style TV" animation
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did u actually read my question? there are thousands off these apps which one do u mean (author?)

juniq said:
did u actually read my question? there are thousands off these apps which one do u mean (author?)
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Did you actually read my reply?
Everybody wants to be spoon-fed around here without doing any kind of logical searching.
Your question is how to change CRT screen off animation, correct?
So......
I did a Google search for exactly that question:
"How to change CRT screen off animation android"
My results for this search are in the first screenshot attached to this post, do you see what is at the very top, the very first result on the page?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.katecca.screenofflock
I went a step further and did a Google search for:
"How to manually change CRT screen off animation android"
My results are the in the second screenshot attached to this post.
Do you see what is at the very top, you see Screen Lock on the left and Screen Off and Lock on the right?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iglint.android.screenlock
How hard would it have been for you to do those same searches?
You couldn't have done much searching or searched very hard, otherwise, you would have easily found these exact results for yourself. But instead, you wanted someone to do the thinking and the searching for you, that isn't what we do here, we help, but we encourage members to do their own searching, it's even in the forum rules here, I'll bet you didn't even read that part, did you?

Neither of those apps work.

disable app drawer

Hi guys,
it is my first thread so please apologize inconvenience upfront, thank you.
I own a Pixel 2 since a couple of days and I really like it. But since I'm coming from a Huawei device and need to use iOS devices in my company I'm really familiar with the 'no app drawer' thing.
Yeah, I know that this is something most of the people love, but I really can't get used to it.
Is there anyone who maybe know how to disable the app drawer?
Already tried different launcher and the only one that I've found was the Mi-Launcher.
If there is the emui launcher somewhere outside, I would prefer this but I've looked already day after day for it.
Any help is much appreciated!
Thank you all.
cheers
Li.Ke

Li.Ke said:
Hi guys,
it is my first thread so please apologize inconvenience upfront, thank you.
I own a Pixel 2 since a couple of days and I really like it. But since I'm coming from a Huawei device and need to use iOS devices in my company I'm really familiar with the 'no app drawer' thing.
Yeah, I know that this is something most of the people love, but I really can't get used to it.
Is there anyone who maybe know how to disable the app drawer?
Already tried different launcher and the only one that I've found was the Mi-Launcher.
If there is the emui launcher somewhere outside, I would prefer this but I've looked already day after day for it.
Any help is much appreciated!
Thank you all.
cheers
Li.Ke
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Give it some more time. It's really nice to keep your home screen clutter free and all apps sorted alphabetically in the drawer. You wouldn't want all your computer find at work sorted randomly on the desktop, would you?
But if you must change it, I'm sure there are a bunch of iOS themed launchers in the play store. That's the beauty of Android... Choice!

You could use Nova Launcher. Just disable swipe app drawer and hide the drawer button. Make sure the setting "place newly installed apps on home screen" is enabled.