Just as the title says, I find somewhat pointless that I can simply switch off my phone even if it's locked. I didn't have this problem with my M7, any way to change this?
My phone is rooted if that makes any difference.
I don't believe that you can do this in the stock rom. In some custom roms it is built in. If you wish to stay on stock or a ROM without this feature,
Download the https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nezdroid.lockscreenprotector&hl=en app
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Just for my own interest, what's wrong with being able to switch off the screen when the device is on the lockscreen?
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timmaaa said:
Just for my own interest, what's wrong with being able to switch off the screen when the device is on the lockscreen?
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I believe that they want to do this for security purposes so if their phone was stolen they can't turn their device off.
It's useless, holding the power button 5-10 secs will also switch the device off.
zephiK said:
I believe that they want to do this for security purposes so if their phone was stolen they can't turn their device off.
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For that very reason.
soralz said:
It's useless, holding the power button 5-10 secs will also switch the device off.
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On my M7 it would restart it so it wouldn't be useless, if I had the same option.
adz3d said:
On my M7 it would restart it so it wouldn't be useless, if I had the same option.
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Too bad, if it was OPO it turned off.
I'm currently using this app on my OPO and so far it works
Smart Lockscreen protector
Sorry but I'm new here so I can't post any links, just search for it in Google Play store
terions said:
I'm currently using this app on my OPO and so far it works
Smart Lockscreen protector
Sorry but I'm new here so I can't post any links, just search for it in Google Play store
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Yeah thats the same app I listed in Post #2 of this thread
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ah lol, must have miss ur post
terions said:
ah lol, must have miss ur post
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Although I think it's useless, cause you cannot disable the hold 5-10 seconds feature. But I see this option in the Xposed Module called GravityBox.
I have an OPO rooted. I tried this app to block power button so it only avoid to call the power menu but I'm still able to turn device off holding power button for 5 seconds. Looking for an app that really block my phone to be turned off.
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I'm looking for a flashlight app that turn on using the power switch. Like double pressing the power switch turns on the camera flash.
I've looked at the play store and the net but cannot find one.
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mrjayviper said:
I'm looking for a flashlight app that turn on using the power switch. Like double pressing the power switch turns on the camera flash.
I've looked at the play store and the net but cannot find one.
Thanks ☺☺☺
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+1 I didn't think in this but I need it too . . .
So many of our devices have problems with faulty power buttons in later life that I can't see this being a good idea.
SimonTS said:
So many of our devices have problems with faulty power buttons in later life that I can't see this being a good idea.
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mine is covered with warranty so ya :3
but still want the app
mrjayviper said:
mine is covered with warranty so ya :3
but still want the app
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The problem you will have there is that changing the default function of the power button requires root access on the phone - that is why you get functions such as "Volume button to wake" on the HTC phones built in to custom ROMs. To root your phone you will almost certainly invalidate your warranty (according to the T&Cs at least). It's a no-win situation for you realistically.
Yep, I've got there too
My power button is acting up. When in the ROM it doesn't work completely. When I take out my battery and put it back in, it powers up by itself. ANy ideas? Will take it to the service this weekend? Any idea if it's just the button that's messed up or something more important?
Also, when on the lockscreen, sometimes, the touch buttons light up by themselves. Only those it seems..
andrei1015 said:
Yep, I've got there too
My power button is acting up. When in the ROM it doesn't work completely. When I take out my battery and put it back in, it powers up by itself. ANy ideas? Will take it to the service this weekend? Any idea if it's just the button that's messed up or something more important?
Also, when on the lockscreen, sometimes, the touch buttons light up by themselves. Only those it seems..
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This is a common problem of the Nexus S. Take it to your neareset samsung service center. The temporary solution is to set your volume rocker as the wake-up button, then Nexus Root Toolkit for shutdown/reboot/recovery.
Originally Posted by andrei1015<br />
Yep, I've got there too <br />
My power button is acting up. When in the ROM it doesn't work completely. When I take out my battery and put it back in, it powers up by itself. ANy ideas? Will take it to the service this weekend? Any idea if it's just the button that's messed up or something more important?<br />
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Also, when on the lockscreen, sometimes, the touch buttons light up by themselves. Only those it seems..
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This is a common problem of the Nexus S. Take it to your neareset samsung service center. The temporary solution is to set your volume rocker as the wake-up button, then Nexus Root Toolkit for shutdown/reboot/recovery.
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Wugfresh toolkit wouldn't boot it to recovery while it was boot looping. Any help ?
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Don't need reboot much. Taking it to my friendly neighbourhood service. Hoping for a quick and easy fix really. Any detailed idea of what happened?
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93fuelslut said:
Wugfresh toolkit wouldn't boot it to recovery while it was boot looping. Any help ?
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Well in my case it did. I'm on WIn7 with installed proper drivers, adb, android sdk, etc.. I had it fixed thru samsung service center in about 2hours.
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Don't need reboot much. Taking it to my friendly neighbourhood service. Hoping for a quick and easy fix really. Any detailed idea of what happened?
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Moisture.
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Moisture.
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I see. Well, The service told me it's gonna be fine, and now I've gone back to my old Spica. Thank you for the information and help
Service said it's much worse than expected and I have to take it to an official samsung service. Doing that on Saturday. This means I have to put stock on it.. and re-lock the bootloader.
andrei1015 said:
Service said it's much worse than expected and I have to take it to an official samsung service. Doing that on Saturday. This means I have to put stock on it.. and re-lock the bootloader.
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I took it to an official samsung service center near my place while on a custom 4.2.1 rom. They didn't touch the software so i don't think you need to put stock on it, unless you're claiming warranty.
ej8989 said:
I took it to an official samsung service center near my place while on a custom 4.2.1 rom. They didn't touch the software so i don't think you need to put stock on it, unless you're claiming warranty.
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Yea, I'd like to claim warranty. They told me it's a motherboard problem so it should be pretty expensive to repair. I'm wondering if it's possible to relock the bootloader AND flash a stock ROM with a power button that's pressed all the time. Any idea?
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Yea, I'd like to claim warranty. They told me it's a motherboard problem so it should be pretty expensive to repair. I'm wondering if it's possible to relock the bootloader AND flash a stock ROM with a power button that's pressed all the time. Any idea?
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Nexus root toolkit.
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Nexus root toolkit.
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One click stocking? I am usually a fan of classic methods where I know exactly what every step does, but desperate times ask for desperate measures. Will look into it, thanks
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One click stocking? I am usually a fan of classic methods where I know exactly what every step does, but desperate times ask for desperate measures. Will look into it, thanks
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It's reliable and fast. I don't wanna risk messing up and/or bricking my phone using adb codes
ej8989 said:
It's reliable and fast. I don't wanna risk messing up and/or bricking my phone using adb codes
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It's actually fun and you say I can go back to stock AND relock the bootloader even if the power button is always pressed?
andrei1015 said:
It's actually fun and you say I can go back to stock AND relock the bootloader even if the power button is always pressed?
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Yes. On most cases. lol
There's always a bit of uncertainty in everything.
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Yes. On most cases. lol
There's always a bit of uncertainty in everything.
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Ahh yes, but that's what makes it fun!
EDIT: my computer does not detect the phone in fastboot. and the volume keys are working in normal mode but not in fastboot
Last night I noticed my power button sometimes would not lock my screen on my phone. Even when it would, it would lock and quickly bring the screen back on. Even sometimes occasionally I would press the button once quickly and the power off/reboot menu would appear. This morning I found a tab for my quick settings panel that puts the phone into sleep and have been using it all day. This has been a real pita. Now my phone as I am using it randomly sleeps and then brings up the power menu. Is there any way to replace the power button? I found barely anything on YouTube on this and and not sure if it is an easy or hard fix. For now, is there an app that I can disable my power button so my phone does not make me rage?
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shewantsmyduck said:
Last night I noticed my power button sometimes would not lock my screen on my phone. Even when it would, it would lock and quickly bring the screen back on. Even sometimes occasionally I would press the button once quickly and the power off/reboot menu would appear. This morning I found a tab for my quick settings panel that puts the phone into sleep and have been using it all day. This has been a real pita. Now my phone as I am using it randomly sleeps and then brings up the power menu. Is there any way to replace the power button? I found barely anything on YouTube on this and and not sure if it is an easy or hard fix. For now, is there an app that I can disable my power button so my phone does not make me rage?
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You can buy a power button, but replacing it ...you need skill and tool (not recommend for an average user). Try to bang the button on a hard plastic surface like washer/dryer surface. A number of people reported success with this method.(this is real, not a joke),
buhohitr said:
You can buy a power button, but replacing it ...you need skill and tool (not recommend for an average user). Try to bang the button on a hard plastic surface like washer/dryer surface. A number of people reported success with this method.(this is real, not a joke),
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Hmm.. I tried your method to fix it and it seems to have done nothing :/ thanks for the idea though. Also, do you know if any cellular companies would fix this part? I am rooted running the latest CM 11 nightlie and would like to not have to factory restore.
shewantsmyduck said:
Hmm.. I tried your method to fix it and it seems to have done nothing :/ thanks for the idea though. Also, do you know if any cellular companies would fix this part? I am rooted running the latest CM 11 nightlie and would like to not have to factory restore.
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There are many (google for locations near you), try this one http://www.cellphonerepairspecialists.com/samsung-repair-s/1833.htm you can get a free estimate on the website.
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There are many (google for locations near you), try this one http://www.cellphonerepairspecialists.com/samsung-repair-s/1833.htm you can get a free estimate on the website.
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On the website you linked the repair cost is $150. I am not looking to spend near that. And the closest repair store near me is a little under an hour and a half away :/ Also, do you know of any apps to disable my power button?
shewantsmyduck said:
On the website you linked the repair cost is $150. I am not looking to spend near that. And the closest repair store near me is a little under an hour and a half away :/ Also, do you know of any apps to disable my power button?
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What rom version are you running?
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What rom version are you running?
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CyanogenMod version 11-20140122-NIGHTLY-d2vzw
shewantsmyduck said:
CyanogenMod version 11-20140122-NIGHTLY-d2vzw
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Try this see if it works for you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850464
No, it says device not supported. The key number tracker thing however is recording my power button press with me not pressing it.
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shewantsmyduck said:
No, it says device not supported. The key number tracker thing however is recording my power button press with me not pressing it.
Sorry I downloaded the wrong one. I changed the button and now it does not turn off the screen, however occasionally the power menu still randomly appears :/
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Try this see if it works for you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850464
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Try this see if it works for you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=850464
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And can you find a video with the process involved to replace it? I do have some experience working with the circuits of cell phones, I cannot find a video to even see the steps though :/
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And can you find a video with the process involved to replace it? I do have some experience working with the circuits of cell phones, I cannot find a video to even see the steps though :/
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Not in English but you just need to see the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jfG9vrVJkY
To buy power button:
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/galaxy-s3-power-button
If you know how to solder you can do it.
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Not in English but you just need to see the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jfG9vrVJkY
To buy power button:
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/galaxy-s3-power-button
If you know how to solder you can do it.
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That does not seem like very much fun. Haha but I believe my phone is still under warranty (maybe?) So would you know how to unroot and install a stock clean rom with a home button that does not work? :/
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That does not seem like very much fun. Haha but I believe my phone is still under warranty (maybe?) So would you know how to unroot and install a stock clean rom with a home button that does not work? :/
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I have to test it out first, but I think I can disable the power button, however, it's only a work around, you need to replace the button for a permanent solution. If under warranty, it's the best way to go.
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I have to test it out first, but I think I can disable the power button, however, it's only a work around, you need to replace the button for a permanent solution. If under warranty, it's the best way to go.
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Yeah, I'm thinking of doing the warranty but with a broken power button I'm not sure of how this will work :/
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Yeah, I'm thinking of doing the warranty but with a broken power button I'm not sure of how this will work :/
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I don't understand, even with a broken power button they should still replace your device!
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I don't understand, even with a broken power button they should still replace your device!
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I bought my phone from a Best Buy Mobile store and have the warranty from them that covers all damages. Will they still fix it if I am rooted?
Just unroot it only take a second to do so
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Just unroot it only take a second to do so
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That is the problem, I cannot unroot without a power button.
Why not, just open the supersu app and pick uninstall from one of the option.
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So I have it setup and have my house as a trusted location but it keeps asking for my pattern. Anyone else having the same issue?
daweeze02 said:
So I have it setup and have my house as a trusted location but it keeps asking for my pattern. Anyone else having the same issue?
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It woks most of the time in my home, but not all the time...
Make sure you don't have any apps setup to turn the screen off, IE I used to have tasker setup to turn screen off when i set it on wireless charger, but was actually locking the device each time. I've heard others mention the same thing with other apps. So Rule that out first. Otherwise it is not 100% unfortunately.
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It woks most of the time in my home, but not all the time...
Make sure you don't have any apps setup to turn the screen off, IE I used to have tasker setup to turn screen off when i set it on wireless charger, but was actually locking the device each time. I've heard others mention the same thing with other apps. So Rule that out first. Otherwise it is not 100% unfortunately.
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Thanks and yes I have tasker but don't actually have anything setup in it....guess it's still al little work in progress
daweeze02 said:
Thanks and yes I have tasker but don't actually have anything setup in it....guess it's still al little work in progress
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Also something wise I just found out while experimenting is that of you are device only for gps it never works either.
Basically it is face unlock. Wait for a few seconds and you should see the lock become unlocked at the bottom
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It woks most of the time in my home, but not all the time...
Make sure you don't have any apps setup to turn the screen off, IE I used to have tasker setup to turn screen off when i set it on wireless charger, but was actually locking the device each time. I've heard others mention the same thing with other apps. So Rule that out first. Otherwise it is not 100% unfortunately.
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Basically it is face unlock. Wait for a few seconds and you should see the lock become unlocked at the bottom
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I use high accuracy....yes I waited like 30 seconds and nothing......oh well I am putting it to 30 minutes because I hate using a lock to be honest. I moved to Medellin from the states and girls whatsapp me every 5 seconds. I don't have time to unlocked that much lol
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Basically it is face unlock. Wait for a few seconds and you should see the lock become unlocked at the bottom
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Its face unlock that sucks. Face unlock on KK you just point the device and if its good, it goes straight to your home screen. No swipes, no hands.
This version always takes a swipe even if successful and as you can see yourself, you cant direct the camera.
Talk about fixing something that isnt broken google! :crying::crying::crying:
It depends on your usage. On KK, when glancing on my phone when changing the music track with lock screen controls often unlocked my phone accidentally, so I needed to lock again. Now on Lolipop, I can change tracks without worrying to unlock.
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It depends on your usage. On KK, when glancing on my phone when changing the music track with lock screen controls often unlocked my phone accidentally, so I needed to lock again. Now on Lolipop, I can change tracks without worrying to unlock.
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Yes, if you are listening to music all of the time when using your phone I take your point.
I'm not against what they have done in Lollipop, I'm against the lack of choice.
Okay, so I've had many phones before this one and none of them ever done this before..
So I was at work and my phone was in my pocket with a iris and password lock on but I've just noticed it's on the lockscreen witch is dumb… but anyway, somehow inside my pocket I called 911 due to somehow turning on the phone inside my pocket and pressing the emergency button..
So my question is since this has never happen before if I can somehow disable that button and possibly make it invisible and no longer there so I don't do it again.
I googled and some said if I used another lock screen from the market but I don't wanna do that unless I have to and plus idk which one would be good for this phone in the first place…
So please, someone help lol I gotta work tomorrow and don't wanna pocket dial 911 again.
Also am I the only one who has done this with this phone or is it a common issue?
Keep screen turned off option in display.
Pretty sure that will do it
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Keep screen turned off option in display.
Pretty sure that will do it
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It was on. Im trying to remove it all together tho if possible.
It turns out I need root or download another lock screen… which will suck because idk if I can use my iris scanner if do that
Well, I am guessing the emergency call thing has to be there legally...
I cant find the setting (the one how when you press home it goes straight to pin?)
Turn that off so atleast you will have to swipe up to get to where the emergency button is.
(i know this isnt a fix but its another step you have to accidentally do)
This has got to be one in a million. It's a lot of very specific presses, swipes, and numbers that Have To be pressed.
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Strange...ware different pants with bigger pockets!
Sorry double post lol..
Junnyz said:
Well, I am guessing the emergency call thing has to be there legally...
I cant find the setting (the one how when you press home it goes straight to pin?)
Turn that off so atleast you will have to swipe up to get to where the emergency button is.
(i know this isnt a fix but its another step you have to accidentally do)
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I'll look for it.
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This has got to be one in a million. It's a lot of very specific presses, swipes, and numbers that Have To be pressed.
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Well for my screen it's right where you type the password or do the iris scan. And I pressed it to see if it calls right to 911 and it doesn't but theres another button after that it does.
galaxys said:
Strange...ware different pants with bigger pockets!
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I had shorts on lol..
Wild. On mine all you can do is view or call Ice contacts or dial a number.
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It should of realized it was in my pocket but it didn't. .
AngelRyu said:
Okay, so I've had many phones before this one and none of them ever done this before..
So I was at work and my phone was in my pocket with a iris and password lock on but I've just noticed it's on the lockscreen witch is dumb… but anyway, somehow inside my pocket I called 911 due to somehow turning on the phone inside my pocket and pressing the emergency button..
So my question is since this has never happen before if I can somehow disable that button and possibly make it invisible and no longer there so I don't do it again.
I googled and some said if I used another lock screen from the market but I don't wanna do that unless I have to and plus idk which one would be good for this phone in the first place…
So please, someone help lol I gotta work tomorrow and don't wanna pocket dial 911 again.
Also am I the only one who has done this with this phone or is it a common issue?
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Food for thought. Are you sure you didn't have the triple click power enabled and that is what placed the call?
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Food for thought. Are you sure you didn't have the triple click power enabled and that is what placed the call?
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Where's that option at?
I found it an no that wasn't on.
As much as I love it I'm gonna have to turn off the always on display because that's probably why it came on.
AngelRyu said:
It should of realized it was in my pocket but it didn't. .
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Hey,what is that keyboard?
Laurentiu27 said:
Hey,what is that keyboard?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aitype.android.emojinew
With
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aitype.android.theme.DuskBlackBlue
Theme.
And I'm using a gold theme from the Samsung store.
AngelRyu said:
Where's that option at?
I found it an no that wasn't on.
As much as I love it I'm gonna have to turn off the always on display because that's probably why it came on.
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It's in security. Called sos.
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jackdforme said:
It's in security. Called sos.
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Triple press power button is to send an SMS to your chosen contacts I believe... not dial emergency number
n/m
Never experienced this on my phone so far...