Hi, I'm looking for this setting, to avoid introducing my PIN when I'm at home or connected to a specific device (BT)... Is it there ? I can't find it under Security settings.
Thnx a lot in advance.
It's Settings, in Security, under Smart Lock.
primetechv2 said:
It's Settings, in Security, under Smart Lock.
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Hi... anyone know why there's no "Smart Lock" while connecting to certain WiFi networks? For now only bluetooth, nfc, geo locations and faces...
Thanks...
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It's Settings, in Security, under Smart Lock.
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Solved!
I needed to activate "Smart Lock (Google)" at the end of the page, under "Advanced Options" in "Trusted Agents".
Thnx and regards.
entelekia said:
Solved!
I needed to activate "Smart Lock (Google)" at the end of the page, under "Advanced Options" in "Trusted Agents".
Thnx and regards.
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That's... weird.
I had previously suspected Smart Lock was now part of Google Play Services and not Android, but this time around the settings seemed more conclusive that it was really stock Android.
Chaleman said:
Hi... anyone know why there's no "Smart Lock" while connecting to certain WiFi networks? For now only bluetooth, nfc, geo locations and faces...
Thanks...
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Simply because wifi isn't an option for smart lock. It would need to be modified to trigger on wifi networks as well. Not sure why they decided not to, maybe because it would be less secure?
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Hello fellow Z3 owners,
I have had my Z3 for 3 days, and today I found something alarming: the Wifi seems to always be on, even when I manually turn it off from the System Settings.
It appears turned off from the settings, but using an app such as WIfi Analyser, I can see the networks around me, and I don't have any error message saying I have to turn WIfi on.
While using WIfi Analyser, I can go back to the settings page, and see that the wifi really appears to be off.
Does anyone have an explanation? Could anyone try to reproduce this?
Cheers,
JPascal.
jpascal said:
Hello fellow Z3 owners,
I have had my Z3 for 3 days, and today I found something alarming: the Wifi seems to always be on, even when I manually turn it off from the System Settings.
It appears turned off from the settings, but using an app such as WIfi Analyser, I can see the networks around me, and I don't have any error message saying I have to turn WIfi on.
While using WIfi Analyser, I can go back to the settings page, and see that the wifi really appears to be off.
Does anyone have an explanation? Could anyone try to reproduce this?
Cheers,
JPascal.
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in android JB or Kitkat(IDR which) google added the feature for the wifi to "always scan" even when its off. i recreated your problem on my z3 and the exact same thing happened. go into your wifi menu, hit the soft key for options.. click advanced and then uncheck "wifi scanning always on" or whatever it says. this should also save you some battery.
Thanks for the solution! I found that as well, I still think there is a privacy issue. IMO this should be disabled by default.
Thanks for sharing, cheers,
JPascal.
During the setup process, the user is asked if they want this service to run in background and I always say no.
jpascal said:
Thanks for the solution! I found that as well, I still think there is a privacy issue. IMO this should be disabled by default.
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Uh...what privacy issue?
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Uh...what privacy issue?
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That's actually a very good question. I am not a Wifi specialist, and when I saw that Wifi Analyser could see WIfi networks while my phone was saying the wifi is off, I assumed the WIfi was actually on all the time.
If I understand correctly, it's only turned on to scan surrounding Wifi networks. If it means your phone only listens, and does not speak with surrounding networks, then it should remain undetected, and we do not have any privacy issue. But if scanning means talking with surrounding networks, then it means these networks could potentially know you're around, right? Please understand that this is a question, not a conclusion.
Cheers,
JPascal.
jpascal said:
That's actually a very good question. I am not a Wifi specialist, and when I saw that Wifi Analyser could see WIfi networks while my phone was saying the wifi is off, I assumed the WIfi was actually on all the time.
If I understand correctly, it's only turned on to scan surrounding Wifi networks. If it means your phone only listens, and does not speak with surrounding networks, then it should remain undetected, and we do not have any privacy issue. But if scanning means talking with surrounding networks, then it means these networks could potentially know you're around, right? Please understand that this is a question, not a conclusion.
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Sure, it's always good to consider security. Without going through the code it's not possible to know, but I'd imagine it's passively listening, if all it's doing is seeing which base stations are in the area. Were it to be actively probing then it should only be giving your MAC address away, which is not normally considered a threat. I turn it off to save battery, because otherwise wifi is on all the time!
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Sure, it's always good to consider security. Without going through the code it's not possible to know, but I'd imagine it's passively listening, if all it's doing is seeing which base stations are in the area. Were it to be actively probing then it should only be giving your MAC address away, which is not normally considered a threat. I turn it off to save battery, because otherwise wifi is on all the time!
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I did turn it off as well
Still stock. Have wifi on/off in smart settings per location but I still need to manually turn data connection on/off which defeats the purpose of having smart wifi settings. Anyone know?
Root first for best result !
juntjoo said:
Still stock. Have wifi on/off in smart settings per location but I still need to manually turn data connection on/off which defeats the purpose of having smart wifi settings. Anyone know?
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This work nice on Android 4.4.2. and maybe 99% above. Work perfect with root, not sure without and new Android. Auto 3G for root type "Root LG G5 (HighONAndroid lgg5root.com)" . Work perfectly for me !
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Still stock. Have wifi on/off in smart settings per location but I still need to manually turn data connection on/off which defeats the purpose of having smart wifi settings. Anyone know?
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use the app called - Llama location profiler. great app.
Thanks, although I don't like how it's constantly checking your position in the background even if you don't need it to.
Does anybody know if there's an app for the Gear s3 that will allow me to lock and/or shutdown the phone remotely?
I found one (Phone Remote) that allows me to control volume and few other settings, but that's about it.
No there's not one
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Does anybody know if there's an app for the Gear s3 that will allow me to lock and/or shutdown the phone remotely?
I found one (Phone Remote) that allows me to control volume and few other settings, but that's about it.
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Quick Settings in Galaxy Apps allows locking the phone remotely.
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Quick Settings in Galaxy Apps allows locking the phone remotely.
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Installed it, works.
Thanks!
Unfortunately I could not find quick settings. Where did you find it?
... found how to track my device, but that's all.
If your phone has android 5.0+ .. you have a built in option called smart lock .. It will keep your phone unlocked when your gear is in range while auto locking when not in range .. kinda like a key to your phone
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If your phone has android 5.0+ .. you have a built in option called smart lock .. It will keep your phone unlocked when your gear is in range while auto locking when not in range .. kinda like a key to your phone
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Thx alexmoi, but I could not find any app that allows me to lock or unlock my phone remotely. I looked everywhere.
Don_Huan said:
Thx alexmoi, but I could not find any app that allows me to lock or unlock my phone remotely. I looked everywhere.
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From phone, Settings -> Lock Screen and Security -> Secure Lock Settings -> Smart Lock -> Trusted Devices -> Bluetooth -> Select your gear
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From phone, Settings -> Lock Screen and Security -> Secure Lock Settings -> Smart Lock -> Trusted Devices -> Bluetooth -> Select your gear
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Thats not remote.
Im sure he wants to use the watch to lock the device at a distance. Maybe over mobile data or WiFi.
tcntad said:
Thats not remote.
Im sure he wants to use the watch to lock the device at a distance. Maybe over mobile data or WiFi.
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That's exactly what I meant!
tcntad said:
Thats not remote.
Im sure he wants to use the watch to lock the device at a distance. Maybe over mobile data or WiFi.
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That's exactly what I meant!
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In that case Quick Settings from Tizen WebApp is the only app yet that does it but galaxy apps currently have some ridiculous restrictions about which apps to show who, if you cant find the app, you are out of luck.
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In that case Quick Settings from Tizen WebApp is the only app yet that does it but galaxy apps currently have some ridiculous restrictions about which apps to show who, if you cant find the app, you are out of luck.
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Damn, I expected something like that. Those restrictions are really bulls***! But thanks for the info 10urshin.
ok .. haven't seen that type of app yet .. closest thing i could find was smart lock .. if your phone is too far it locks automatically with a password unlock and when in range of your watch the phone unlocks automatically :/
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Damn, I expected something like that. Those restrictions are really bulls***! But thanks for the info 10urshin.
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Create a task with Tasker to lock the phone. Use TaskS2 on watch to launch the locking task
you could use the Samsung findmymobile website(or your phone's equivalent if you use a different brand)
the are several web browsers available for the gear s3.
i just "located" my phone with Changyong Jeon's "Gear browser" and remotely triggered a "lost phone" ring, and i also had options for locking/unlocking and wiping.
tried looking one by one in galaxy apps utilities section to find the quick setting app. i dont think its there . any way we can sideload the app . i really need .
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tried looking one by one in galaxy apps utilities section to find the quick setting app. i dont think its there . any way we can sideload the app . i really need .
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If you can find the tpk file, you should be able to install it using "sdb -install {path_to_tkp}".
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In that case Quick Settings from Tizen WebApp is the only app yet that does it but galaxy apps currently have some ridiculous restrictions about which apps to show who, if you cant find the app, you are out of luck.
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If you have the app could you extract the app and send the tpk file ? appreciate it alot
slytidar said:
If you have the app could you extract the app and send the tpk file ? appreciate it alot
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I don't think it is possible to extract tpk's from watch without rooting. Try emailing them.
http://apps.samsungapps.com/gear/appDetail.as?appId=com.samsung.quicksettings
Maybe when seeing the Samsung store, you aren't ticking off Gear search. You may be looking through phone apps. Otherwise try updating your store app and try again.
As title says, the function of enabling/diasbling wifi near home simply does nothing. Any hint, please?
Do you have location services enabled?
Yes
Do you need wifi scanning enabled?
Bingley said:
Do you need wifi scanning enabled?
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Yes you do.
I have this enabled, too. No differences.
After hard reset, I still experience this problem. Is a passcode mandatory for wifi? I use jus MAC filtering.
Hi,
I have an hotspot e5577Cs-321 unlocked and i wolud like to have an option on menu that allow my turn on/off the wifi.
I tried to search and didn't find anything.
Anyone has a solution for this?
If necessary i can pay for that.
Thanks
rikardomalves said:
Hi,
I have an hotspot e5577Cs-321 unlocked and i wolud like to have an option on menu that allow my turn on/off the wifi.
I tried to search and didn't find anything.
Anyone has a solution for this?
If necessary i can pay for that.
Thanks
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rikardomalves said:
Hi,
I have an hotspot e5577Cs-321 unlocked and i wolud like to have an option on menu that allow my turn on/off the wifi.
I tried to search and didn't find anything.
Anyone has a solution for this?
If necessary i can pay for that.
Thanks
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Anyone?
If necessary i can pay for that.