[Q] How to remove screen lock in android 5 - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello, I don't use screen lock , and in android 5.0 is not possible to deactivate it, I have to choose between swipe-pattern-pin-password and in 4.4.4 it had the option to disable it.
It's annoying because before I unlocked the phone with button and shows direct what I was using (maps or whatever) in 4.4.4, now I always have to swipe everytime and with gloves it's a pain, specially if you need to check the phone frequently if using maps or similar.
Thanks

Settings > Security > Screen Lock > None

markp99 said:
Settings > Security > Screen Lock > None
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That option is disapeared in Android 5.0, at least for me. It existed in 4.4.4

Smashwings said:
That option is disapeared in Android 5.0, at least for me. It existed in 4.4.4
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Hmm, not disappeared for me.

markp99 said:
Hmm, not disappeared for me.
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This is what appears for me in 5.0.1 (also in 5.0 before)

Smashwings said:
This is what appears for me in 5.0.1 (also in 5.0 before)
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This is what I see. Odd.

markp99 said:
This is what I see. Odd.
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FWIW: I also see as you do. (Stock and running 5.01)

Settings > Security > Clear Credentials
Settings > Security > Screen Lock > None
Try that.

uvbeenzaned said:
Settings > Security > Clear Credentials
Settings > Security > Screen Lock > None
Try that.
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Clear credentials option is greyed out, cannot select

If you have a guest user enabled, delete it. Having Guest enabled forces you to have some type of screen lock. Either way, you're going to have to at least swipe once to unlock with Lollipop.

Firefyter said:
If you have a guest user enabled, delete it. Having Guest enabled forces you to have some type of screen lock. Either way, you're going to have to at least swipe once to unlock with Lollipop.
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I have a guest account (apart fro my google account) but it can't be removed, it came with the stock android 5.0

Smashwings said:
I have a guest account (apart fro my google account) but it can't be removed, it came with the stock android 5.0
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Search is your friend: Eg. http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/android-5-0-lollipop-how-enable-remove-restrict-guest-user-mode-1470690

xda_fanboy said:
Search is your friend: Eg. http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/android-5-0-lollipop-how-enable-remove-restrict-guest-user-mode-1470690
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Thank you, finally removed guest, and option "none" appeared in screen lock.
Thanks

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[Q] ICS Official: No Device Administrator Settings

Hi,
Is this a known issue on Android 4.03 Official?
I can't uninstall an app, because I can't disable its administrator privileges. These settings are gone after applying the FOTA!
Not noticed it but I did a factory reset after getting the update
EddyOS said:
I did a factory reset after getting the update
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Thanks. I didn't. Interesting. Can anyone else confirm/reject this please?
Nope, i can just remove apps and everything. Didn't do a factory reset after OTA update.
Keupie said:
Nope, i can just remove apps and everything. Didn't do a factory reset after OTA update.
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But do you see the "Device Administrator" settings?
You mind trying to install this app (SwitchPro Widget) and then uninstall it?
Dmitry N said:
But do you see the "Device Administrator" settings?
You mind trying to install this app (SwitchPro Widget) and then uninstall it?
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i see the device administrator settings. Can't install the app because it's a paid app and i don't own a creditcard
Factory reset was the solution indeed!
Where's My Droid is the problem
I noticed after installing Where's My Droid and granting it Device Administration privileges, the option itself disappeared from the Security menu of my phone, along with Unknown Sources option. WTF - I reset my phone over a dozen times (literally) before I realized what caused it to keep disappearing. There's no telling how many apps out there that might cause these options to disappear after being added as a Device Administrator. So please, test my conclusion...reset your phone and if the options reappear, try installing the app that caused the options to disappear (most likely a security app or phone locator app) then grant it Device Admin again and see what happens. If I'm right, please hit the thank you button. Peace!!
I don't see this menu even I did factory reset+wipe data in stock recovery ... I've tried to check it on clean phone without any application installed and it is not there - just setting for "Unknown sources" but not Device administrators ..
rkafka said:
I don't see this menu even I did factory reset+wipe data in stock recovery ... I've tried to check it on clean phone without any application installed and it is not there - just setting for "Unknown sources" but not Device administrators ..
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Me either until you install an app like Where's My Droid, then go to the Security section of WMD> Remote Wipe or Remote Lock. DO NOT 'SET DEVICE ADMIN' but this should put the option in the Settings>Security menu of the phone. but after uninstalling WMD it goes away. maybe you can make use of it for programs that need device admin privleges while WMD is installed, hopefully it dosen't disappear if you authorize a different app, then hopefully uninstalling WMD wont remove the option if a different app already has admin rights. Are you pickin up what I'm layin down? I know it sounds crazy, thumbs down ICS
akafarmer said:
Me either until you install an app like Where's My Droid, then go to the Security section of WMD> Remote Wipe or Remote Lock. DO NOT 'SET DEVICE ADMIN' but this should put the option in the Settings>Security menu of the phone. but after uninstalling WMD it goes away. maybe you can make use of it for programs that need device admin privleges while WMD is installed, hopefully it dosen't disappear if you authorize a different app, then hopefully uninstalling WMD wont remove the option if a different app already has admin rights. Are you pickin up what I'm layin down? I know it sounds crazy, thumbs down ICS
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Now I uderstand it. When there is no application with dev.admin privilegs demand, the option is not there (nothing to set/reset) .. .. It clear now .. Where is my Droid shown me how it is working .. Many thanks for explanation ..
rkafka said:
Now I uderstand it. When there is no application with dev.admin privilegs demand, the option is not there (nothing to set/reset) .. .. It clear now .. Where is my Droid shown me how it is working .. Many thanks for explanation ..
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I'm knew at posting and don't know if you hit the thanks button but it would be greatly appreciated. btw, this problem is not on any other ICS phone I've seen, just Vivid, rooted or not.
akafarmer said:
I'm knew at posting and don't know if you hit the thanks button but it would be greatly appreciated. btw, this problem is not on any other ICS phone I've seen, just Vivid, rooted or not.
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You have found the root cause of this "problem".. It is not a bug it is feature
That did it for me, too!
Just to confirm, I found a small app on the Play Store that wanted Device Admin rights (an app called "Lock Screen" which just provides a button to lock the device), went in to it's settings, enabled Device Admin rights and then the 3rd Party Apps and Device Administrator settings appeared in the Security Settings. Thank you!
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You have found the root cause of this "problem".. It is not a bug it is feature
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Seems like a problem to me, I have yet to get these options back after setting Where's My Droid app as a Device Admin.
Only Install Android Device Manager for enable this menu

[Q] Is it possible to choose which google play store apps update automatically?

I would like most of my applications to update automatically, but be able to select a few that won't update without my permission. Is this possible? I'm on a rooted stock ROM of the verizon galaxy s4
Thanks
thefederer said:
I would like most of my applications to update automatically, but be able to select a few that won't update without my permission. Is this possible? I'm on a rooted stock ROM of the verizon galaxy s4
Thanks
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in google play home screen click the download icon > then the app > then select automatic update...
like that?
thefederer said:
I would like most of my applications to update automatically, but be able to select a few that won't update without my permission. Is this possible? I'm on a rooted stock ROM of the verizon galaxy s4
Thanks
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playstore-download app-selet app-auto update
melkis said:
in google play home screen click the download icon > then the app > then select automatic update...
like that?
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In this google Play homescreen? I don't see a "download icon." I'm sure it is there, but i'm having trouble locating the setting to turn off auto update for only one specific app. Where on the homescreen is this download icon. Thanks for your response
thefederer said:
In this google Play homescreen? I don't see a "download icon." I'm sure it is there, but i'm having trouble locating the setting to turn off auto update for only one specific app. Where on the homescreen is this download icon. Thanks for your response
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Try clicking the s4 menu button or click APPS and them press the menu button
in google play click the menu button > download icon > then the app > click the menu button > then select automatic update

Update check issue

I am getting this exact screen from multiple days on my Moto G ....Any one else seeing this in India or elsewhere?
I saw this when I installed an adblocker app that set up a proxy. Checking for updates did not work through the proxy. Have you installed an adblocker or anything else that messes with the network connection?
It's possible to add an exception to adblockers for the motorola update site, but I don't remember what the site was - you'd have to search for it.
Yep I had that issue when I was on Stock ROM.
Here's what I'd do to temporarily fix it (meaning you'll have to do it each time):
Go to Motorola Device ID > Options > Unlink Account.
It'll warn you but don't worry about that. Immediately after you confirm the action, go to Settings via the Quick Settings panel and then to About Phone > System Updates.
And voila! It should check for updates successfully.
EDIT : See this thread for more details -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2775428
KDB223 said:
Yep I had that issue when I was on Stock ROM.
Here's what I'd do to temporarily fix it (meaning you'll have to do it each time):
Go to Motorola Device ID > Options > Unlink Account.
It'll warn you but don't worry about that. Immediately after you confirm the action, go to Settings via the Quick Settings panel and then to About Phone > System Updates.
And voila! It should check for updates successfully.
EDIT : See this thread for more details -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2775428
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That worked, Thanks! No update was available yet but waiting patiently for Lollipop

Cannot Update Stock (Samsung) Email

Hello all,
Since the last firmware update (G930FXXS1DQHN) of my S7 G930F I have issues with seeing the folder content of several maps in my stock (Samsung) email client v4.0.87.0. Apparently, I am not the only one and have it with several (exchange) accounts. Before the latest firmware upgrade all worked fine.
The provided stock email in the firmware seems to be pretty old. Many newer releases of Samsung Email are available, but unfortunately, I cannot install neither of them (package conflict with already exsisting package error), hoping an upgrade of the stock client solves my issues.
Is there a way out to upgrade the stock Samsung email client on a non rooted S7? Thanks in advance for replies.
For info: my T813 tablet running stock email v4.0.70.0 does NOT have this issue of not displaying folder content of some email folders.
Dead Silence said:
Hello all,
Since the last firmware update (G930FXXS1DQHN) of my S7 G930F I have issues with seeing the folder content of several maps in my stock (Samsung) email client v4.0.87.0. Apparently, I am not the only one and have it with several (exchange) accounts. Before the latest firmware upgrade all worked fine.
The provided stock email in the firmware seems to be pretty old. Many newer releases of Samsung Email are available, but unfortunately, I cannot install neither of them (package conflict with already exsisting package error), hoping an upgrade of the stock client solves my issues.
Is there a way out to upgrade the stock Samsung email client on a non rooted S7? Thanks in advance for replies.
For info: my T813 tablet running stock email v4.0.70.0 does NOT have this issue of not displaying folder content of some email folders.
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Settings > Lock Screen & Security > Enable Secure Startup > Reboot > Install updated APKs
*Detection* said:
Settings > Lock Screen & Security > Enable Secure Startup > Reboot > Install updated APKs
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Thanks for reply, but I had already Secure Startup Enabled and multiple reboots....but do not see the relation with respect to options to install APK updates of stock apps. One only adds a password to eneable starting up the system. Or am I stupid ?
Any more detailed info availble how to tackle this one?
Dead Silence said:
Thanks for reply, but I had already Secure Startup Enabled and multiple reboots....but do not see the relation with respect to options to install APK updates of stock apps. One only adds a password to eneable starting up the system. Or am I stupid ?
Any more detailed info availble how to tackle this one?
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It is the known fix for the "Package name conflict" error when trying to update stock apps, works without fail for everyone up until now
Either disabling or enabling secure startup and then rebooting allows the install, doesn't seem to care which one you do as long as it is the opposite of whatever you had set when it wasn't working
Try Disabling Secure Startup > Boot to recovery > Clear cache partition > Reboot > Install APK
If that fails, enable Secure startup again and reboot once more, try installing apks
Keep in mind, if you reboot without toggling secure startup, apps will fail to install again on next boot, they only install after you toggle that setting and then reboot, rebooting normally will break it again
Well, now it is clear and it worked. Updated to version 4.2 now . Thanks for the good tip!!! It will make my colleagues happy as well.
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Funny to see that this trick does NOT work on my Tab S2 T813, unfortunately.
Dead Silence said:
Funny to see that this trick does NOT work on my Tab S2 T813, unfortunately.
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Same package name conflict error?
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Same package name conflict error?
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Yes, and also running on Nougat. Tried multiple times and switched between Disabling / Enable Secure Startup and immediate reboot, then install apk.
Dead Silence said:
Yes, and also running on Nougat. Tried multiple times and switched between Disabling / Enable Secure Startup and immediate reboot, then install apk.
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That trick was only for the S7, not heard of it working on any other devices, would need to find another solution I guess
*Detection* said:
That trick was only for the S7, not heard of it working on any other devices, would need to find another solution I guess
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Hmmm....and now this trick works NOT anymore on the S7 running firmware G930FXXU1DQIC and trying to update Samsung Keyboard from v1.5 to v2.0.
Dead Silence said:
Hmmm....and now this trick works NOT anymore on the S7 running firmware G930FXXU1DQIC and trying to update Samsung Keyboard from v1.5 to v2.0.
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Still working fine on mine running latest XEU Nougat firmware (G930F)
*Detection* said:
Still working fine on mine running latest XEU Nougat firmware (G930F)
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What if I dont have this option called "Security Startup", I have a rooted S7 with SuperMan rom. I hear since my device is not encrypted it doesnt need to have a security startup option.... idk if that true, but sure I dont have this option and cant install any updates....
Any tip what should I do?
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What if I dont have this option called "Security Startup", I have a rooted S7 with SuperMan rom. I hear since my device is not encrypted it doesnt need to have a security startup option.... idk if that true, but sure I dont have this option and cant install any updates....
Any tip what should I do?
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Rooted devices have no secure startup option
Not sure how you would install the updates apps without it, unless you know how to replace the stock ones manually using a root file explorer

Latest Contacts 3.4.03.4 apk version finally working S7 Edge Nougat

Finally a working Contacts(Phone) apk which does not drop singnal when used.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...msung-contacts-3-4-03-4-android-apk-download/
For those having "App conflict" message. Do the following as stated here somewhere.
1. Go to Settings > Lock Screen and Sec > Secure Startup
2. Toggle from on>off or off>on
3. Restart phone (if "on" remember your pin)
4. Install the APK.
heuropt said:
Finally a working Contacts(Phone) apk which does not drop singnal when used.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...msung-contacts-3-4-03-4-android-apk-download/
For those having "App conflict" message. Do the following as stated here somewhere.
1. Go to Settings > Lock Screen and Sec > Secure Startup
2. Toggle from on>off or off>on
3. Restart phone (if "on" remember your pin)
4. Install the APK.
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Yeah!!! Was waiting for a working apk for a long time now....Tried almost all the versions from apkmirror....Finally the wait is over....It's working.....:victory:
Yes.. I installed it on my G935-FD with latest "Samsung Phone" and it works perfectly with slightly changed incallui.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...samsung-phone-2-3-00-20-android-apk-download/
heuropt said:
Finally a working Contacts(Phone) apk which does not drop singnal when used.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...msung-contacts-3-4-03-4-android-apk-download/
For those having "App conflict" message. Do the following as stated here somewhere.
1. Go to Settings > Lock Screen and Sec > Secure Startup
2. Toggle from on>off or off>on
3. Restart phone (if "on" remember your pin)
4. Install the APK.
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Have you found any luck with a working apk for My Files??? All the versions I tried are force closing during search... I am not able to find a compatible version of the Finder apk and may be this is the issue......
Also, any compatible Camera apk???
jayjaymotoq said:
Have you found any luck with a working apk for My Files??? All the versions I tried are force closing during search... I am not able to find a compatible version of the Finder apk and may be this is the issue......
Also, any compatible Camera apk???
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Hello, try installing the samsung "cloud gateway" together with my files. For Camera, unfortunately no update version for non-root.
Nice. Really like it. Good catch!
Camera 6.5.95 works in S7 edge, include S8 icon
mauriicio21 said:
Camera 6.5.95 works in S7 edge, include S8 icon
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Doesn't work. S7 edge may sec. patch stock rom unrooted. But, contacts and phone app are working for now, no problems.
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"contacts has stoped" restart app...., !!!!! why?
I updated my contacts app using this and I was surprised that my phone app also got updated.
mipepim said:
"contacts has stoped" restart app...., !!!!! why?
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Try to clear cache and data. Settings / Apps / Contacts
ecpz said:
I updated my contacts app using this and I was surprised that my phone app also got updated.
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Yes, the phone app is linked to the contacts app.
heuropt said:
Try to clear cache and data. Settings / Apps / Contacts
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contacts works fine, but the new Samsung phone frees contacts apk.!!! Works god with phone 2.1.71.26
mipepim said:
contacts works fine, but the new Samsung phone frees contacts apk.!!! Works god with phone 2.1.71.26
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Agree latest Phone 2.3.01.26 apk version freezes, i reverted to this Phone 2.3.00.20 version.
Just go to sammobile and download it, it works too even the new latest touchwiz with scroll app drawer
its the same bro, just freezes....
I have the new contacts apk but the Phopne apk doesn´t shows Places tab...Only Contacts and Recent.
Contacts work but when you try to dial latest number (press call button twice) crashes
Do not instal Phone apk,it doesn't work,just contact apk.
It works.
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