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Can it unlock the phone remotely?

Now that we can control our phone by simply saying "OK Google", there needs to be a way to wake/unlock our devices remotely. I've fiddled with tasker and secure settings but I can't get it to disable the keyguard from the watch so that it'll accept the keyword. I know this isn't an issue if you have a Moto X but what about the rest of us?
There must be a workaround.... Surely?
Anyone got any ideas?
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Okay just had a quick think, the sony doesn't have a mic so you would need your phone anyhow? It should be possible to remove key guard, turn on display and start Google now though. Is that what you are thinking?
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That is the intent, yes. Problem I'm having is the keyguard with pattern lock though. I'm using the same settings that I use to turn it off when connected to my home WiFi but it's just not disabling even when I run the task through the SW2 extension itself.
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I think you need to swap to a pin, that's what I use for my auto key guard.
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Well I've had to set it up with a tasker profile that disables the keyguard when the watch is connected (an auto lock if disconnected extension adds extra security). I can wake the phone with the phone finder extension and then just hit the button on my headset to get voice search to open.
Hell of a workaround but it gets the job done and I don't have to get my phone out.
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Just playing around and I can clear the key guard and turn on the display with secure settings. From there I can have Google search or voice search load.
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How did you do it?
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Hey sorry for the delay.
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I have only tested it with a pebble but I can't see why the sony wouldn't work.
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Trying to do a list of different tasker tasks here
http://forums.smartwatchfans.com/showthread.php?t=755
Tasker: who, what, how?
Come add a few
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Is there a way I can enter my security pattern on the watch and phone unlocks?
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don2012 said:
Is there a way I can enter my security pattern on the watch and phone unlocks?
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Not that I have found.
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Teejai80 said:
Hey sorry for the delay.
I have only tested it with a pebble but I can't see why the sony wouldn't work.
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Will give that a go then..... Thanks
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I have a couple of options for this. The first option is to use secure settings and tasked so that when the watch is connected via Bluetooth to the phone the screen lock is disabled. As soon as you leave the phone behind and loose connection it relocks.
The second method allows voice control of the phone even with screen lock enabled. That is full pin password etc.
It uses remote widget, Utter! And optionally Tasker.
If you add Utter widget to remote widget, voice recognition can be triggered with lock on. Normally you need screen access but this gets around it.
You can then create custom commands for utter to run tasker tasks
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I forgot to say. When Utter prompts and asks for input when you press the remote widget icon on the watch, simply say 'open Google search' then 'OK Google' and away you go
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I was wrong. I can't run Google search behind the lock.
As above I can open it, but not get it to speak back but can run the search.
I can even call people and talk on the phone using this method with the key lock still in place
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Cossack101 said:
I can even call people and talk on the phone using this method with the key lock still in place
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Even the cheapest of bluetooth headsets can do this though. I never thought about using Utter so I've reinstalled that but it's still limited.
Using tasker to disable keyguard is all very well but it will always be unlocked the first time you power it on after disconnecting so you should couple it with one of the auto lock apps on the play store just to be safe.
Also, I managed to turn screen on by just engaging the Sony SW2 phone finder app. After that turns the screen on, as long as you're within vocal reach (or have headset on), "OK Google" works fine.
Messy but it does the job without additional installations.
Hopefully, the rumoured Google smartwatch will cover all of this when it arrives.
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I just wrote an auto locker in tasker which I find more reliable, I swap watches though so never really gave the sony ones a good go.
Yeah the google one will be interesting.
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Teejai80 said:
I just wrote an auto locker in tasker which I find more reliable, I swap watches though so never really gave the sony ones a good go.
Yeah the google one will be interesting.
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I have a workaround for it. I am using this with my first gen Sony SW. I installed google voice for smartwatch https://play.google.com/store/apps/...me.smartconnect.extension.google.now.launcher and the LG Optimus Lockscreen https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lockscreen.optimus
Disable your stock lockscreen
When I press the voice search button on my watch the phone unlocks and google voice search starts!
The only downside of this is that this lockscreen is a little battery-hungry but it's not too bad....
I've done this with my nexus 4

[Replacing Whatsapp] What runs well on Nexus 5?

At the title suggests I'm looking for a whatsapp replacement.
Ideally I would use BBM, but I cannot rely on it for notifications. The app icon disappears from the status bar after few minutes and then no notifications will be received until opening the app again.
Any good suggestions on alternatives that are tried and tested on our nexus 5?

Have you tried telegram?
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Jose0726 said:
Have you tried telegram?
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Just had a look on play store, looks good. I'm going to give it a try now.

Jose0726 said:
Have you tried telegram?
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I fully agree. Telegram is the right answer (for me at least)

i also use telegram for a while und is a nice replacement
some missing features but hope will be added
...

Yeah I agree, using it now. It's a great replacement for whatsapp.. nice colours too.
Only thing it needs for me is a BlackBerry client.. for the wife lol

Why replace WhatsApp?
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why not TANGO or better hangouts?

Telegram
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Hike is pretty well designed and runs smoothly.

meangreenie said:
Ideally I would use BBM, but I cannot rely on it for notifications. The app icon disappears from the status bar after few minutes and then no notifications will be received until opening the app again.
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Open BBM -> More -> Settings -> make sure "BBM Connected Icon" is turned on.
I've had the same, in the previous version, before this button was even introduced. Ever since BBM was updated, the icon has always been there and has never disappeared, at all.

MrCatalyst said:
Open BBM -> More -> Settings -> make sure "BBM Connected Icon" is turned on.
I've had the same, in the previous version, before this button was even introduced. Ever since BBM was updated, the icon has always been there and has never disappeared, at all.
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no go for me.. tried on my nexus 5 and daughters nexus 4 on KitKat.... after a period in deep sleep the bbm app goes into a 0bytes state in settings/apps/running.. then despite the status bar icon saying connected, bbm will not get notifications until it is opened again. Other msg apps cope fine in the 0byte state, shrugs.. I have missed loads of messages over the last week's.
I've tried many things to try and stop that behaviour..
turning it into system app
setting all permissions
changing owner and group to root
odexing it
nothing works

meangreenie said:
no go for me.. tried on my nexus 5 and daughters nexus 4 on KitKat.... after a period in deep sleep the bbm app goes into a 0bytes state in settings/apps/running.. then despite the status bar icon saying connected, bbm will not get notifications until it is opened again. Other msg apps cope fine in the 0byte state, shrugs.. I have missed loads of messages over the last week's.
I've tried many things to try and stop that behaviour..
turning it into system app
setting all permissions
changing owner and group to root
odexing it
nothing works
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Ah, I see. My bad then.
As of to the replacement - Kik Messenger works well. Works similarly to BBM, by having your own name used to add people (i.e. MrCatalyst) and vice versa. Much more secure than WhatsApp, which uses phone number and lacks privacy, and very similar to BBM at that.

My proposal is Swiss app Threema. Their servers are in Switzerland also. Works OK. If you can get your friends to use paid app.
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Why not Viber?

I prefer Hangouts as it's cross platform (Phone, tablet & computer)

[APP][2.3+] The Tilt Alarm - A wake up task that works

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Can't wake up? Are you turning off your alarm before you're fully awake?
The Tilt Alarm is the perfect alarm clock for anyone that struggles to wake up in the morning. "It's almost like having someone right there to wake you up".
Our goal was to make "snoozing" easier than pulling the battery or force closing the alarm while still making sure the user wakes up. This goal led us to completely re-thinking the concept of snoozing. The current method of snoozing leads to lost time and grogginess in the morning. What we really want in the morning is the music off, and the reassurance that we'll make it out of bed in time.​So how did we accomplish this?
When the alarm rings, the user has to tilt their phone almost perfectly vertical for a set amount of time (Tilt Time). The volume will fade as the phone is tilted and once the Tilt Time has been reached the alarm will end. If the user starts falling back to sleep, their hand will fall causing the Tilt Time to reset and the volume to increase.
We suggest starting with the default Tilt Time of 30 seconds if you're able to get a full nights sleep. If you've been up all night working or studying we suggest a longer tilt time such as 45 or even 60 seconds.​
Free Version (Ad Supported)
The Tilt Alarm - Free
Free Version apk is attached
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The Tilt Alarm - AdFree

Pretty clever. I'll give it a shot, thanks
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Thanks! Hope you like it.

super, thanks
:good:

let me know if you have any issues!

Good app.
One of the review
What an app! Great app. Wasn't too happy when it went off during a fap though.
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Lol

My normal alarm app isn't effective as I always go back to sleep. Thank you so much for this!
Awesome work dev
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Clever concept. Will give it a try.

Currently, I am using my kids as my alarm. How? Just using the built in alarm clock on our Android devices. Once the alarm is triggered my 3kids will rush in my room, jump and dance all they can in my bed...the alarm tone is "Gangnam Style" lol. Recently, alarm tone is "Let It Go" from the movie Frozen and you'll hear my daughter singing out loud the song. Anyway...will give it a try, badly need an alarm that will really make me get out of the bed.

It is a very nice idea. I just installed it, I'll see if it works for me.
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NIce!
Really Cool Idea....will try tonight hope it works!! :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

What a great concept. I'm going to give this a go tonight. Thank you!
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You can add "power button lock" to deny turning off.

Can you give me apk download link for the latest free version?
i don't have access to playstore...

Hmd74 said:
Can you give me apk download link for the latest free version?
i don't have access to playstore...
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I attached it to the OP, thanks for the support!

It Worked!
xsirhc6x said:
I attached it to the OP, thanks for the support!
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It did work...and that too pretty well...........Irritated me initially but did its duty to wake me up in time! :good::good::good::good:

Glad we could help!
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Taranis said:
You can add "power button lock" to deny turning off.
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I will look into this, thanks!

there you go
Hmd74 said:
Can you give me apk download link for the latest free version?
i don't have access to playstore...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2632890&d=1394927357

Nice app and really great concept. But here are some suggestions to take this app to next level.
1. More detailed notification..something along the lines of "Next Tilt Alarm is set for 6:30 AM on Mon 17" OR "Xx hours xx minutes before next tilt alarm" (I like the first version better)
2. Multiple day (S,M,T...etc) alarm rather then me changing time every night.
3. Notification only shows xx hours before alarm is about to go off. (For instance if I set an alarm for 9:00 am and set notification to show up before 10 hours before then the notification will show up at 11:00 pm).
4. Tilt meter (Kinda like air bubble in leveling tool) when the alarm goes off so I know if I'm holding it right. And also a timer that shows how many more secs do I have to hold it.
5. Snooze/End button will show up after holding the phone correctly for xx amounts of secs.
6. Tutorial/Trail run as to how to turn off alarm on before first run/first setup of alarm. (This morning alarm went and I couldn't figure out how to turn off the alarm because I didn't read the description, which is bad on my part and I had to reboot)
@xsirhc6x what do you think?

[Q] quick question smiley face :) appearing on screen

i have a quick question, every now and then a smiley face appears on my screen.... its getting annoying
like this and then an "ok" button
do you know how to remove it ??
i have a theorie that when my signal is gone (cellular carrier) and then connects again the smiley face appears, the annoying thing is that where im at, i dont have that much signal so i have around 5 or 6 smiley faces every hour....
any info on this topic is appreciated

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may be the joker controls your phone now just kidding
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:/

You're unlikely to get help without a screenshot

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Lol. That's amazing.. I kinda want one! Ha ha
It's probably some app you have installed causing it
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Did you install 3rd party apps (not from the Play Store)?

i have three installed apps not from the play store (i had them before) but this didnt happen, i already confirmed that everytime the network signal goes and comes back again this happens.... i dont know how to remove it, probably has to do with the 4.4.3 update :/
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kicsrules said:
i have three installed apps not from the play store (i had them before) but this didnt happen, i already confirmed that everytime the network signal goes and comes back again this happens.... i dont know how to remove it, probably has to do with the 4.4.3 update :/
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Never heard of anything like this and it's most likely something else causing it (i.e. not 4.4.3, maybe a rogue app).

i've had the same apps since.... forever, is there an app to search for rogue apps ?

kicsrules said:
i've had the same apps since.... forever, is there an app to search for rogue apps ?
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You could start with anti viruses and alike... or see what processes are running through adb / shell when the message shows up.
Connect the android to your computer running a live logcat and see what happens when that creepy smile shows up.
It's weird, never saw anything like that before, seems like from one moment to another will jump our of the screen and start hacking and slashing :b

Lol it's a 3rd party app. That you can be 100% sure of. If you were to boot your phone into safe mode it would stop happening.

This is really funny
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bblzd said:
Lol it's a 3rd party app. That you can be 100% sure of. If you were to boot your phone into safe mode it would stop happening.
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probably it is, i don't know which app is to blame, i only installed spotify (new version)... right now i'm in safe mode, will leave the phone like that for an hour or so.... at the moment i've lost signal a couple of times and no smiley face has come up...
:silly:

Lethargy said:
Did you install 3rd party apps (not from the Play Store)?
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yes, mozstumbler... i already removed it, still happening..
edit: in safe mode still happening

kicsrules said:
yes, mozstumbler... i already removed it, still happening..
edit: in safe mode still happening
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Strange indeed. Could it be a network message of some sort? Though I haven't heard of it before, it's possible that it is a network connection acknowledgment of some sort.

here are my findings..
current network: TELCEL (mexico)
smiley appearing after loosing and regaining signal (doesnt matter if it has data enabled or not)
apparently theres a sim toolkit in every sim from TELCEL, i thought that it might be the main issue (toolkit is some services the network provider has )
current solution: changed runtime from dalvik to ART, has been almost 24 hrs without that smiley... just fyi

kicsrules said:
here are my findings..
current network: TELCEL (mexico)
smiley appearing after loosing and regaining signal (doesnt matter if it has data enabled or not)
apparently theres a sim toolkit in every sim from TELCEL, i thought that it might be the main issue (toolkit is some services the network provider has )
current solution: changed runtime from dalvik to ART, has been almost 24 hrs without that smiley... just fyi
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I have the same problem using telcel, new nexus 5 and new Sim card
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smiley returned even after changed runtime.....
no fix has been found (yet)
im going to wait for the next OS update....

kicsrules said:
smiley returned even after changed runtime.....
no fix has been found (yet)
im going to wait for the next OS update....
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Mine disappeared I'm using madhi rom and linear kernel
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OK Google detection

Just factory reset my phone to fix an issue with encryption and for some reason I have no option for OK Google detection from any screen. Option just isn't there. I've disabled a voice but no luck.
Anyone else seeing this?
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Same thing happened to me, and some other people over in the galaxys6 reddit sub. I wonder if it has something to do with trusted voices because I now see that in the smart lock settings. Clicking it brings you to google nows OK Google section.
I'm on att if it matters.

nsmith4 said:
Same thing happened to me, and some other people over in the galaxys6 reddit sub. I wonder if it has something to do with trusted voices because I now see that in the smart lock settings. Clicking it brings you to google nows OK Google section.
I'm on att if it matters.
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Google search had an update today so maybe that broke it?
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Hawke84 said:
Google search had an update today so maybe that broke it?
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Mine updated a couple days ago(staged rollouts) and I did have the ability before that, hopefully they fix it soon.

Uninstall the update and see if that fixes it.

I just checked and mine is gone as well.
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What the heck... gone on mine too!

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Uninstall the update and see if that fixes it.
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Didn't work, option is still missing.

Quick research on the play store shows several people with S6/Edge phones complaining about hotword detection option missing.
And I just checked mine, its missing for me too.

So strange.... had it visible and working on both my new phones this morning, and now GONE - nothing but the one option to launch it from the Google Now screen, all other options done disappeared - wtf mate

Yay I've started something! One of those people on play store with s6 was me
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You know what's wild, I've had the always on feature missing from my Nexus 9 for a long time, like months.. G Now just updated this morning, and now suddenly it's working again (???)

Do you guys have the correct language set?

I do. My voice features disappeared as well

Have the same issue. 'Anywhere' hot word detection disappeared yesterday. I also think it must have been the update I ran. Uninstalling the Google now update had no effect though. Also tried setting the language to English US, no effect. Next thing I was going to try was factory reset, but sounds like this don't work either?
Installed Google launcher for the time being. Atleast I can use 'okay Google' from all my home screens until this is resolved.

I got the same problem on my older phone
I fixed it by getting a new phone lol
Hop someone help u
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abood odat said:
I got the same problem on my older phone
I fixed it by getting a new phone lol
Hop someone help u
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S6 has only been out a week... can't get much newer than that!
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Can confirm the any screen options are missing on my S6 too, had it before the update a day or 2 ago.

I'm wondering if to start a thread on Google product forums and report as a bug. If enough people post it tends to get escalated to google
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Same thing happened with the Moto X.
There is a config flag that lists the 'blacklist' phone models. There used to be an app to force the Google app into debug/dogfood mode so that you could change it - but I haven't seen any way to do that w/ the newest versions. My guess is that Samsung chose to disable listen everywhere to try to force people into using s-voice.