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disable lockscreen?

i just think the unlocking process of this phone is very annoying , can i completely disable it?
first, the stock rom 's unlock screen is very laggy, and i dont want to see it anymore.
also, the power button is really hardly "miss-pressing "
the unlock screen seem to be useless, and it just very troublesome to have a unlock screen even i slide out the keyboard, i used palm pre before, it was very convenient to just-type after sliding out the keyboard.
is there anymethod??i dont want to see the annoying and laggy moto blur lockscreen anymore

root and flash fission

https://market.android.com/details?id=org.jraf.android.nolock

That one does not work on the motorola. I'm also looking how to do this, but not succeeded yet.

any solution now without flashing rom?

No lock works perfectly for my droid 2 global. I am using fission 2.4.3 though, haven't tried it on stock rom so I can't comment on that. But it works on fission 2.4.3 for me
edit: i use the no lock widget on my home screen to control it, maybe thats why it works on mine??

JorgeNava said:
No lock works perfectly for my droid 2 global. I am using fission 2.4.3 though, haven't tried it on stock rom so I can't comment on that. But it works on fission 2.4.3 for me
edit: i use the no lock widget on my home screen to control it, maybe thats why it works on mine??
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No lock worked fine on my stock D2G, without a widget.

can i only unlock the phone with power button instead of volume and camera button?

Try out an app called "Screen Mode Widget."

As far as I know, the lock screen is what disables camera and volume buttons from waking. When you disable lock screen, all hardware buttons will wake the phone...it's how Android is. Until they change it.

yzak47 said:
i just think the unlocking process of this phone is very annoying , can i completely disable it?
is there anymethod??i dont want to see the annoying and laggy moto blur lockscreen anymore
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After rooting my D2G I installed Battery Indicator Pro. In it's opening menu it has a button that says "Disable Lock Screen." I haven't tried it because I want the security on the phone if it gets lost/stolen, but that might be a way to do what you want to do. I don't recall if you have to root to use it or not- you'll have to investigate the app.

tebower said:
As far as I know, the lock screen is what disables camera and volume buttons from waking. When you disable lock screen, all hardware buttons will wake the phone...it's how Android is. Until they change it.
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My old xperia one can do this simple thing....
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-Gilgamesh- said:
Try out an app called "Screen Mode Widget."
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It seems automatically unlock the screen instead of disable it.
It is usable , but really laggy and buggy . will the pro version better?
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[APP][REWRITE][2.1+] Fine Volume ControlV2, 100 different volume levels

Major rewrite - no longer uses the earpiece speaker
With the new app, you get 100 different volume levels from silent to full volume.
Works on Media/Alarm/Ringer & Notification/System (in-call excluded)
Still has the automatic overlay that appears when changing volume (ROM dependent) but also has a regular volume control app
More customisation
For those people using ROMs that don't support the automatic popup, there is a secondary launcher icon that shows the media volume dial for a few seconds.
48 Hour Trial: https://market.android.com/details?id=opotech.finevolumev2
Unlocker: https://market.android.com/details?id=opotech.finevolume.unlocker
Uninstall (or at least disable) the old app before using the new one
The old version of the app is now deprecated, but the unlocker will work with the old and new version. (you get both versions of the app if you buy the unlocker)
Deprecated
Fine Volume Control
I've just released a new app that enhances the standard media volume dialog by adding 2 functions:
A fancy volume dial (complete with glow) to use instead of repeatedly pressing the volume buttons
A finer volume setting that effectively lets you go below 1 bar of volume by redirecting sound to the earpiece speaker when you drop below a threshold marked on the slider.
Free version: https://market.android.com/details?id=opotech.finevolume
Full version: https://market.android.com/details?id=opotech.finevolume.unlocker includes more colours, dialog styles, adjustable dial sensitivity, size, toggle button pulse and removal of ads.
Let me know what you think.
Thanks!

Looks nice, but force closes on MIUI, but maybe that's to be expected.

Great Idea. I just tried the free version and am having a couple problems. There is no visual indication when turning the "dial". Some animation with min and max gauges would be nice.
My volume bar now doesn't increase or decrease when changing volume. No matter what the volume bar is always 3/4 full. I can see the yellow indicator line but it means nothing when the bar doesn't move.

This is a great idea. I definitely like being able to control the volume without pressing the hardware buttons, because mine are a bit worn down.
Unfortunately, your app doesn't work on my HTC Desire (using Gingerbread Sense). When I press either volume button, the normal Volume pop-up appears. When you update the app, I will try it again
Good luck and keep up the great work!

jzuijlek said:
Looks nice, but force closes on MIUI, but maybe that's to be expected.
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What version of android is MIUI? I've had a report of FC on a 3.2 device and it needs fixing for that. Unless MIUI has a different volume dialog layout, it should work. Can you post here or submit a stacktrace? Thanks!
Reeonimus said:
Great Idea. I just tried the free version and am having a couple problems. There is no visual indication when turning the "dial". Some animation with min and max gauges would be nice.
My volume bar now doesn't increase or decrease when changing volume. No matter what the volume bar is always 3/4 full. I can see the yellow indicator line but it means nothing when the bar doesn't move.
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There's a brushed texture to the dial that turns with it, maybe it's too faint. min/max could be added, good suggestion. What device/rom/version of android do you have?
asp2010 said:
This is a great idea. I definitely like being able to control the volume without pressing the hardware buttons, because mine are a bit worn down.
Unfortunately, your app doesn't work on my HTC Desire (using Gingerbread Sense). When I press either volume button, the normal Volume pop-up appears. When you update the app, I will try it again
Good luck and keep up the great work!
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Are you sure it's in media volume context? Currently it only applies to media. Also, is that 2.2?
Cheers

richardop said:
There's a brushed texture to the dial that turns with it, maybe it's too faint. min/max could be added, good suggestion. What device/rom/version of android do you have?
Cheers
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Hmm yeah it doesn't appear to move to me. I'm using an HTC Evo 3D 2.3.4 stock ROM rooted.
Again though, great idea for more fine control, I can't believe android doesn't have such a feature. Work the few kinks out and you have my support friend!

Acer A500, Android 3.1, FC. Report sent.

Reeonimus said:
Hmm yeah it doesn't appear to move to me. I'm using an HTC Evo 3D 2.3.4 stock ROM rooted.
Again though, great idea for more fine control, I can't believe android doesn't have such a feature. Work the few kinks out and you have my support friend!
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Does the volume level change and then redirect to the earpiece at all, so it's just that the UI is stuck?
daveid said:
Acer A500, Android 3.1, FC. Report sent.
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I've coded a fix for that crash, thanks! The dialog won't match the honeycomb theme (for now at least).
Another thing, the finer volume function won't work on a device if it's lacking an earpiece speaker. You'll still be able to use the dial to control media volume, though.
I'll release an update soon.

Just released an update.
V1.1
• Fixed F/C on Honeycomb and some non-stock ROMs.
• Tidied up Preference Screen.

richardop said:
Are you sure it's in media volume context? Currently it only applies to media. Also, is that 2.2?
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Yes, it was the media volume I tried to change. I'm using Gingerbread 2.3.3. I will try the update and some other ROM versions when I get home in a couple of days
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Thanks Dev. Just saw this and bought the unlocker. Left a comment... the first
Come on people! Install this, it's great.

nobnut said:
Thanks Dev. Just saw this and bought the unlocker. Left a comment... the first
Come on people! Install this, it's great.
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Thank you very much! You have pride of place

Downloading now will have a look and report back.

I like this idea an awful lot. Are there plans to extend functionality to other volume contexts like Ringer?

Sunblood said:
I like this idea an awful lot. Are there plans to extend functionality to other volume contexts like Ringer?
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Yes, ringer is on the list.

Don't see much of a difference in sensitivity (free version) when it comes to the fine tuning. However, threshold idea is great! Should unlock some more stuff for the free version. Seems almost all the useful stuff is locked! This app needs some work, but ultimately, pretty smart idea.

alexye said:
Don't see much of a difference in sensitivity (free version) when it comes to the fine tuning. However, threshold idea is great! Should unlock some more stuff for the free version. Seems almost all the useful stuff is locked! This app needs some work, but ultimately, pretty smart idea.
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LOL
I've a better idea. Why doesn't the Dev unlock everything in the free version and then make a 'donate' version available on the Market? The difference being that the Dev donates to the person downloading...
The idea is for people to buy this. You know, a bit of 'pay back' for all of the hours I am sure he put into it. If too much is unlocked then why would anyone bother?
Unbelievable.
EDIT: Congratulations on making the XDA News page

thanks about to try it out now.....

just download it

HTC EVO 3D with VirusRom (Senseless). The application works great, however, if the volume is at max and I press the volume up button, the FVC interface doesn't show. If I click the volume down button the menu will display. Would be great if the interface displayed either way, in case you needed to mute your phone in an instant, etc.

Torch Light Setting

I have found a nice Torch Light setting. If you set it 'on', when the screen is off, a long-press on the Volume-Up key starts the light. A press on the Volume-Down key turns it off, and there is a configurable time-out too.
Here's what's odd: I cannot find it in the settings anywhere, but found it though adding an 'Activity' shortcut through SSLauncher (my shell of choice). This one is named TocrhLight IIRC, in case anyone wants to install the free version and try it.
I have found these Activity settings to be a huge mine of hidden features, or at least shortcuts to deeply buried settings. In this case, I think the feature is actually hidden. Room for a dedicated app just to set this setting, I feel.
Apologies if this is obvious or posted elsewhere, but I could not find it anywhere.

Hello,
thank you very much, that was what i was missing from my note 2.
I used Activity-Launcher from Play-Store to start this Setting.
Regards
Robert

Nvm found it
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Can anyone talk me through the steps to set this up?

Download nova launcher. Long press on desktop and add shortcut. Then choose activities choose settings and from there torchlight. Thats it.
But its not working flawless. This morning i needed the flashlight but didnt work. I had to unlock my phone andnlock it again to make it work.
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Hm, might be useful.
Though personally I'll stick to Flashlight HD. It has a widget which is a flashlight toggle.

If you are rooted and have xposed framework installed, you can access the hidden setting via installing Wanam Xposed from the Google store.
Just a heads up.
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What I'd like to see is a super bright torch like in the CM roms but without root.
The difference is astounding.

Amdathlonuk said:
What I'd like to see is a super bright torch like in the CM roms but without root.
The difference is astounding.
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Any experience with long term use and potential LED damage/overheating? Also does anyone know why I wouldn't have any torch setting or app? Using Verizon note 3 and would love this mod

SquirtingCherry said:
Download nova launcher. Long press on desktop and add shortcut. Then choose activities choose settings and from there torchlight. Thats it.
But its not working flawless. This morning i needed the flashlight but didnt work. I had to unlock my phone andnlock it again to make it work.
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Thanks. I just tried and it worked for me. I have pin lock set and running widgetlocker.
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lax_22 said:
Can anyone talk me through the steps to set this up?
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You can download the Activity-Launcher app (as Rivendel noted) and open it. Scroll down to 'Settings'. This opens a loooooong list. Scroll waaaaay down to 'Torch Light' (there are two IIRC), and press it. The settings screen is shown. Sett the settings and 'back' to get out.

jeromepearce said:
You can download the Activity-Launcher app (as Rivendel noted) and open it. Scroll down to 'Settings'. This opens a loooooong list. Scroll waaaaay down to 'Torch Light' (there are two IIRC), and press it. The settings screen is shown. Sett the settings and 'back' to get out.
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This is amazing! I missed this from my old rooted s3 and now no root required thanks alot!
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Is this working reliably for some people? For me it's not unfortunately. It usually works after I have just turned off the device, but when it's been idling for a while then I can't activate the flashlight this way. Bummer.

Torchlight
Since I upgraded to SM-N9005][NOTE3][KitKat 4.4.2][XXUENA6]_BoBCaTROM_EVO_v4.1 it does not work. Probably it is a bug and hopefully soon will be fixed. The corresponding setting appear in WanamXposed but does not work. Does anyone perhaps has a fix for it?

Hugmebear said:
Since I upgraded to SM-N9005][NOTE3][KitKat 4.4.2][XXUENA6]_BoBCaTROM_EVO_v4.1 it does not work. Probably it is a bug and hopefully soon will be fixed. The corresponding setting appear in WanamXposed but does not work. Does anyone perhaps has a fix for it?
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What do you mean by "does not work"? The setting page does no longer show up?
Since on the actual "working" of the torchlight things are already complex on 4.3 - the torchlight only works if the CPU is not in deep sleep! (this however probably explains why that setting is hidded).
I am still using that torchlight with a trick - since only the Power and Home buttons can wake the CPU from seep sleep I press on Power twice SLOW, and only after that I press and hold Volume Up - that way I still get to start the torchlight with a single hand :good:

[hidden setting] flashlight settings
I mean that thoug setting page show up, switch on, but no results. I long-press volume-up and there is no torchlight. I reached the settings in WanamXposed [hidden setting] flashlight settings but no result. I use 4.4.2 Kitkat. Probably it is no linger supported in Kitkat.

xclub_101 said:
What do you mean by "does not work"? The setting page does no longer show up?
Since on the actual "working" of the torchlight things are already complex on 4.3 - the torchlight only works if the CPU is not in deep sleep! (this however probably explains why that setting is hidded).
I am still using that torchlight with a trick - since only the Power and Home buttons can wake the CPU from seep sleep I press on Power twice SLOW, and only after that I press and hold Volume Up - that way I still get to start the torchlight with a single hand :good:
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I just added a widget through widget locker, which I can interact with. Works great, power button > tap widget :good:

Using an app called Torchie, just press both 'volume buttons' together to turn on/off torch anytime. It runs as a background service and just works anytime, even when screen off (if enabled from Torchie Settings). It kinda make your phone feel like a conventional battery operated torch.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.blogspot.anselmbros.torchie
XDA Thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-torchie-torch-volume-buttons-anytime-t3270230

[APP][2.3+] A Light: Flashlight 2.6

A Light: Flashlight 2.6
LED/screen light 1-Click ad-free.
Flashlight with no interface. To turn on/off - click the app icon.
Works with locked screen.
Vibrates every minute & turns off automatically after 10 minutes to save battery life (you can change it in the settings).
Lights by LED or screen if device has no LED.
A-Light is free and contains no ads.
Please leave a nice review and share the flashlight with friends, if you like it.
Google Play: A Light: 1-Click Flashlight
Home page: A-App in Google+

Simple. Functionality. Perfection.
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It"s not working here on me nexus 5, stock, art, rooted.
Send from a space/time whole in far far galaxy!

bexem said:
It"s not working here on me nexus 5, stock, art, rooted.
Send from a space/time whole in far far galaxy!
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Thank you for feedback!
Does it do anything? Like vibrate, show message, notification?
Do other flashlights work ok?

It start, show the notification for turn off it but nothing else happens.
Flashlight of MacroPinch (on play store) works great, so others, but now I don't remember the name of the apps..

bexem said:
Flashlight of MacroPinch (on play store) works great, so others, but now I don't remember the name of the apps..
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Ok, I guess what the problem can be...
I need to know if that flashligthes work in the background (when you press HOME during lighting) and/or with locked screen.
Please answer.

[email protected] said:
Ok, I guess what the problem can be...
I need to know if that flashligthes work in the background (when you press HOME during lighting) and/or with locked screen.
Please answer.
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Uhm I think I've understand you question, and the app I usually use works also if I use with the locked screen, also
If I press the home button during the lighting...
If you mean your app, I've tried many times and ways but nothing happens that before

bexem said:
Uhm I think I've understand you question, and the app I usually use works also if I use with the locked screen, also
If I press the home button during the lighting...
If you mean your app, I've tried many times and ways but nothing happens that before
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I mean that apps that are working
Anyway, thanks a lot. I think I can fix it in future.

Now in Google Play!
In Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=today.app.a.alight

Home page: http://android-lighton.blogspot.com

Google Play MOBILE: A-Light: 1-Click Flashlight

Need advice. A-Light has a vibration at the start to avoid accidental activation. But some people find it annoying in flashlight and a waste of batteries.
Should I remove it? Does it annoy you? )

Nexus owners needed for testing!!! Please test 1.03beta: View attachment alight1.03.apk

New version 1.1 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=today.app.a.alight
Nexus support added!

New version 1.2 - installing on the sd card added.

1 click action is great! Set up to light up on my.
However, I would like the ability to turn off vibrate. Can you include that?
Why does this app need access/permission to take pictures/videos?

jayinc11 said:
1 click action is great! Set up to light up on my.
However, I would like the ability to turn off vibrate. Can you include that?
Why does this app need access/permission to take pictures/videos?
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Thank you for the feedback!
If I add the "settings" to turn off vibrate it wouldn't be 1-Click any more Vibration has been added to prevent accidental turn on the flashlight. Some people need this.
About permissions - the led is a part of a camera. Android does not give access to the flash separately, only the camera entirely.

A-Strobe
Please check my new app (in the same style):
A-Strobe: the simplest LED stroboscope.
Switch on / off by pressing the icon. Frequency adjustable by volume buttons.
Works with locked screen.

Test period expired. Now free version available only for some contries.
Paid version. $1
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=today.app.a.aflashlight
Thank you.

I've changed my mind, free version available again in all contries. :good:
But if you install the A-Flashlight (similar app cost $1), I can drink an extra cup of coffee
Thanks!

Is there an app that will shut my screen off?

Is there an app that will shut my screen off? I used one but it forces me to use a pin even if I use the fp reader

What's so difficult about a short press on the Power Button? Or change the Settings / Display / Sleep to less than the default 5 minutes.
In Settings / Fingerprint ID / Fingerprint Management (you will need your PIN here) is Unlock Screen set to On (blue with the circle on the right)?

worldsoutro said:
Is there an app that will shut my screen off? I used one but it forces me to use a pin even if I use the fp reader
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I use 'Screen Off and Lock' app from play store...
Not sure if it will still ask for pin though...

worldsoutro said:
Is there an app that will shut my screen off? I used one but it forces me to use a pin even if I use the fp reader
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I actually don't like using the hardware button to close screen. On my previous phone I would double tap to close screen but setting up that action with my launcher conflicts with fingerprint reader. While I normally don't use a flip case I bought one on a lark for my Mate 9. Mine (by Qialino) will close your screen automatically when you close the flap and the fingerprint reader works fine when you open it. You can bend the flip cover back and it will support the phone in landscape although it depends on the surface as it is not really designed for that..

hx4700 user said:
What's so difficult about a short press on the Power Button?
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Nothing, but Mate 9 is first mobile what I have what this not have. I about 3years not use power button on my mobiles(G2, G4). And I not use power button to wake up. LG have double tap like standard. Not this.... May be better made widget to lock from floating circle.

diablob said:
Nothing, but Mate 9 is first mobile what I have what this not have. I about 3years not use power button on my mobiles(G2, G4). And I not use power button to wake up. LG have double tap like standard. Not this.... May be better made widget to lock from floating circle.
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I see, sorry. I've never had a phone that didn't need a press on the power button to lock. I had a look at a couple of apps since reading our post - they needed the PIN on wake, which negates the value.
I shall head to the Huawei site and suggest this (putting th ephone face down to lock) for their next update. At present, they suggest you use the "floating dock" to lock your phone without pressing the power button.
http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/faqs/detail/index.htm?id=121864
Why does fingerprint unlock fail after I lock the screen with a third-party app?
Cause : For security reasons, the fingerprint unlock service does not allow third-party apps to access your fingerprint data.
Solution : Use the lock button in the floating dock, or press the power button to lock the screen.
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You can enable the floating dock by swiping down with two fingers - it is one of the quick toggles.

hx4700 user said:
You can enable the floating dock by swiping down with two fingers - it is one of the quick toggles.
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Yes I wrote this. But no one click lock. ZTE Z11 have simple lock screen widget. Huawei have floating circle and double click lock screen. It's not user friendly. But at least something. I very often working from my car. It's not user friendly to lock screen by floating circle by Huawei.

Latest Chinese rom B165SP01 has a default widget to lock screen now. Just have to wait for Huawei to update for other regions if they decide to port the function over.
Huawei added it after a lot of Chinese users complained on the forums. I guess they do look on the Chinese forums and read feedbacks.

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@azukayx Hi. I have that version but don't see how to enable it. Where do you set that widget? Thanks!

mscion said:
@azukayx Hi. I have that version but don't see how to enable it. Where do you set that widget? Thanks!
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It's in the widgets. Screen lock

azukayx said:
It's in the widgets. Screen lock
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Ah yes! What a silly place to put a widget! Actually, the reason I didn't see it is that it does not appear on my page of widgets for my launcher (Total Launcher). I checked and it did work with the default launcher as well as Nova.

Is there a way to import that widget to the us version?

A single tap icon to turn off screen would be great. The floating thing is cumbersome. There is a power bar widget in the UK phone but it only turns off wifi etc. There's a reboot widget too. The bit in the middle is missing.
The external app I tried took from 3 up to 15 seconds to fully switch off : it clears the screen immediately but the screen isn't actually off, just very nearly so. In that time, nothing responds.

azukayx said:
It's in the widgets. Screen lock
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Is it possible to find the system app for this widget and post it here? (you can just copy the apk file from system app set, using Total Commander, for example )

dancrow said:
Is it possible to find the system app for this widget and post it here? (you can just copy the apk file from system app set, using Total Commander, for example )
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Please this!!!!

dancrow said:
Is it possible to find the system app for this widget and post it here? (you can just copy the apk file from system app set, using Total Commander, for example )
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It is part of System UI. Using quickshortcutmaker, it shows as com.android.systemui/com.huawei.keyguard.onekeylock.OneKeyLockActivity
I have attached the apk, I guess you can try to install it.

azukayx said:
It is part of System UI. Using quickshortcutmaker, it shows as com.android.systemui/com.huawei.keyguard.onekeylock.OneKeyLockActivity
I have attached the apk, I guess you can try to install it.
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Thank you! It didn't work, but worth a try

worldsoutro said:
Thank you! It didn't work, but worth a try
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You will probably need root for that.

I think I found a way to shut the screen off by double tap with this app