HI there,
Upgraded my Z3 to lollipop 2 days ago and, from all things that are currently annoying me, the new lock screen is, by far, the best (or worst).
There are two things that I can´t get along:
First, even while locked, you might swipe your finger down and get access to a menu with wifi, bluetooth and other switches (including airplane mode), being able to disable communications completely without a password. I find that disturbing, not to say a vulnerability. Is there a way of completely disabling this menu while locked? I do not want to root the phone.
The other thing is the act of unlocking the phone itself. Before lollipop, It would take 2 taps, a password and the enter (ok). Now, they introduced a swipe up to reveal the dialpad, so I can enter the PIN. Is it possible to change this? I want to be able to unlock it faster... also without having to root it...
Thanks in advance!
For your second point about quick access to the homescreen change the lockscreen to just swipe in security settings
With just swipe is the same, and you can acces also Settings and that' s not so good.
TheTeslaCoil said:
With just swipe is the same, and you can acces also Settings and that' s not so good.
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Again, not true.
I have it set to just swipe, and when I swipe I go straight to my homescreen, no dialpad for a PIN or dots for a pattern.
However, initially I had to have either a pattern or a pin. To disable this just remove all credentials. I had none before I upgraded but after upgrade I had to clear them in order to be able to have the option for just swipe on the screen lock
gregbradley said:
Again, not true.
I have it set to just swipe, and when I swipe I go straight to my homescreen, no dialpad for a PIN or dots for a pattern.
However, initially I had to have either a pattern or a pin. To disable this just remove all credentials. I had none before I upgraded but after upgrade I had to clear them in order to be able to have the option for just swipe on the screen lock
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I have it set to Just Swipe and I can acces all from notification bar.
I think we are talking at cross purposes here, apologies for the confusion, I will edit my original post
Yes, you can access the notification bar from the lockscreen no matter what the options for screen lock are.
I was replying about the second point, which was that he has to swipe the lockscreen AND use a PW/PIN to get to the homescreen.
Yes, I just realized. Sorry too for the confusion.
At least it' s all clear now for everyone.
His post had two points, one about notification bar and a swipe to unlock.
All good now, as I confirmed that the notification bar is not so secure.
Hi there!
Thanks, but swiping is not an option... The device is encrypted, so I have only the PIN and password options, unfortunately...
StealthNet said:
Hi there!
Thanks, but swiping is not an option... The device is encrypted, so I have only the PIN and password options, unfortunately...
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Clear the credentials
LitoNi said:
Clear the credentials
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AFAIK encrypted phones cannot have swipe only either, but I have never encrypted my phone, so this may be worth a go
gregbradley said:
AFAIK encrypted phones cannot have swipe only either, but I have never encrypted my phone, so this may be worth a go
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its possible
and seriously the performance isnt noticeable (fully encrypted or not)
LitoNi said:
its possible
and seriously the performance isnt noticeable (fully encrypted or not)
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How did you managed to get that?
StealthNet said:
How did you managed to get that?
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LitoNi said:
Clear the credentials
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:good:
I cleared the credentials but both Exchange accounts stopped working. They gave me password errors... had to remove and reconfigure the accounts. Maybe that´s because of some server side security policy... unfortunately.
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Hi, firstly I'd like to apologise if this is in the wrong place as forums generally confuse me.
The 'problem' is this. When I unlock my phone, from the screen lock, instead of displaying my homescreen
Google Now is instantly displayed, regardless if it was the last thing I looked at or not.
It is really bugging me, to the point I've turned off Google now, but I wonder if there is another solution,
as I really like this feature and having it as part of my home screens in kit kat.
Many thanks
If you swipe up on the lockscreen that will take you to google now when you unlock the phone.
Kenooby said:
...When I unlock my phone, from the screen lock, instead of displaying my homescreen
Google Now is instantly displayed, regardless if it was the last thing I looked at or not...
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Are you on the stock launcher? What type of screen lock are you using?
PhilipTD said:
Are you on the stock launcher? What type of screen lock are you using?
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Yes, I am using the stock launcher, and am using the default swipe screen lock, the one which displays a little round padlock icon
mistahseller said:
If you swipe up on the lockscreen that will take you to google now when you unlock the phone.
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This is not from that upward swipe, it happens from any unlock. The phone unlocks as normal
except the first screen that appears is Google now. I've notice it only happens after around 5+ minutes of standby
Kenooby said:
...When I unlock my phone, from the screen lock, instead of displaying my homescreen
Google Now is instantly displayed...
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Upon unlocking, the GEL is supposed to load the Google Now UI on the hidden left homescreen so it's ready to be accessed with a swipe. From what you describe, it appears that the swipe-to-unlock gesture is also being registered as the swipe to the right that displays Google Now. Since Google Now is part of Google Search, it might be worth a try to clear data of Google Search. Also, does the same thing happen If you use a pattern or pin to lock the screen?
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Upon unlocking, the GEL is supposed to load the Google Now UI on the hidden left homescreen so it's ready to be accessed with a swipe. From what you describe, it appears that the swipe-to-unlock gesture is also being registered as the swipe to the right that displays Google Now. Since Google Now is part of Google Search, it might be worth a try to clear data of Google Search. Also, does the same thing happen If you use a pattern or pin to lock the screen?
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Hi, I tried a wide of the Google Search data, which wiped all homescreens.
Even so, the problem remains.
I have also used pattern unlock which resulted in the same thing happening.
Kenooby said:
Hi, I tried a wide of the Google Search data, which wiped all homescreens.
Even so, the problem remains.
I have also used pattern unlock which resulted in the same thing happening.
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This happens to me also. It doesn't happen all the time. It started after upgrading to Lollipop. Any answer to this yet?
Kenooby said:
Hi, firstly I'd like to apologise if this is in the wrong place as forums generally confuse me.
The 'problem' is this. When I unlock my phone, from the screen lock, instead of displaying my homescreen
Google Now is instantly displayed, regardless if it was the last thing I looked at or not.
It is really bugging me, to the point I've turned off Google now, but I wonder if there is another solution,
as I really like this feature and having it as part of my home screens in kit kat.
Many thanks
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This still happens maybe once every other week. I wonder if it is related to the Google Now weather notification on the lockscreen that is somehow getting triggered when the phone is unlocked.
Hey,
Im looking for a solution to skip the pattern lock when Im connected with my Wifi at home.
Im running Lollipop and i DONT wanna use Androids "Trusted areas".
Hope you can help me.
Thanks so far!
Nik
Tasker?
Tasker only supports skip PIN Lock, isnt it?
Latest google play services
mr.joshuanice said:
Latest google play services
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Did you even read the OP?
Im running Lollipop and i DONT wanna use Androids "Trusted areas".
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mr.joshuanice said:
Latest google play services
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So, you didnt read my post, Sir!
But I found a solution in using Llama...
It's clear I haven't read all ... Sorry for that just trying to help I'm standing on crowded train to work
4tticuz said:
Tasker only supports skip PIN Lock, isnt it?
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With Secure Settings (and Tasker) it will do pattern lock. I am doing this. The only difference between KK and L with secure settings is you have to go into the spanner icon > Pattern unlock method [4.1+] > Lock Settings (Experimental)
rootSU said:
With Secure Settings (and Tasker) it will do pattern lock. I am doing this. The only difference between KK and L with secure settings is you have to go into the spanner icon > Pattern unlock method [4.1+] > Lock Settings (Experimental)
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Thanks alot, will def. test this!
rootSU said:
With Secure Settings (and Tasker) it will do pattern lock. I am doing this. The only difference between KK and L with secure settings is you have to go into the spanner icon > Pattern unlock method [4.1+] > Lock Settings (Experimental)
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+1 to this.
Its the best way to go.
jayRokk said:
+1 to this.
Its the best way to go.
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One thing I've had a few times though, if im locked then come in range of WiFi, it is still locked and the pattern doesn't unlock it, so I've had to turn the screen off and on again
rootSU said:
One thing I've had a few times though, if im locked then come in range of WiFi, it is still locked and the pattern doesn't unlock it, so I've had to turn the screen off and on again
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I read somewhere (can't recall where) that, that is supposed to happen. You have to unlock first with pin/pattern then it should take affect but I too have only had this happen a couple times. The rest of the times it just simply unlocks.
jayRokk said:
I read somewhere (can't recall where) that, that is supposed to happen. You have to unlock first with pin/pattern then it should take affect but I too have only had this happen a couple times. The rest of the times it just simply unlocks.
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Hmm. With the new experimental feature you mean?
But what I mean is it is broken sometimes. Doesn't accept the pattern. It shows the pattern path as correct and just hangs there, not unlocking, until I off and on the screen.
use the new play service apk and set location
rootSU said:
Hmm. With the new experimental feature you mean?
But what I mean is it is broken sometimes. Doesn't accept the pattern. It shows the pattern path as correct and just hangs there, not unlocking, until I off and on the screen.
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I have the same issue. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I give up sometimes and just enter it manually.
JJsevol said:
I have the same issue. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I give up sometimes and just enter it manually.
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Do you have Secure Settings?
And in secure setting do you have System+ Module enabled and set up as Device Admin?
What me and @rootSU were talking about is just a, you can say a bug, where the pattern is complete but it just hangs to unlock.You can see the pattern (Which I think sucks because someone else can see if you just leave your phone on that screen) but it just stays there. You lock your phone again and upon swiping the regular slide lock, there shouldn't be any prompt anymore and it should work fine after that.
I know using Tasker alone cause a lot of error like not disabling lock screen at all and just a blank screen sometimes.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.benhirashima.skiplock
Works great
ChongoDroid said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.benhirashima.skiplock
Works great
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Have you tried it with lollipop? Does it work?
sorcio91 said:
Have you tried it with lollipop? Does it work?
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I'll check right now on my n5
Edit: nope, says incompatible device on my n5.
Sorry can't test 5.0 on G3 as theirs no ROM for d852 yet.
where can I get latest Google services?
Sent from my Nexus 5
With latest firmware (G930FXXU1APD1-G930FDBT1APC5-DBT) Im having problems when unlocking the device with fingerprint. It does not allow me, but instead I get:
“Enter pin instead of using fingerprint recognition because of security policy”
And I have to use the PIN.
This happens when locking the display with “lock wedged”. If the lock is made with button (power) ... or time out display. Then I can normally use the fingerprint.
Does someone also facing the problem?
Is there any solution – setting?
Best.
D.
Yes i had this and tried to reset my fingerprints when i tried that settings error and closed, then i couldnt change anything, pin, fingerprints, couldnt even factory reset. Cause it always asked for my pin and after i entered it settings would error rebooting didnt help. Finally using android device manager from my pc i had to do an erase. My s7 is stock and it had nothing disable at the time this happen.
ducy1 said:
With latest firmware (G930FXXU1APD1-G930FDBT1APC5-DBT) Im having problems when unlocking the device with fingerprint. It does not allow me, but instead I get:
“Enter pin instead of using fingerprint recognition because of security policy”
And I have to use the PIN.
This happens when locking the display with “lock wedged”. If the lock is made with button (power) ... or time out display. Then I can normally use the fingerprint.
Does someone also facing the problem?
Is there any solution – setting?
Best.
D.
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there might be extra Policy set on ur device.
go to setting > Security > click on Clear Credentials
+ also check what is ur device administrator
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I had that even on my Nexus 6P when using Nova's double tap to lock feature. I think it's something to do with Marshmallow actually.
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Geeks Empire said:
there might be extra Policy set on ur device.
go to setting > Security > click on Clear Credentials
+ also check what is ur device administrator
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Clear credentials is not active.
Device Admin - APP is added.
So the error is still there.
ducy1 said:
Clear credentials is not active.
Device Admin - APP is added.
So the error is still there.
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You can try Samsung's Good Lock app from Galaxy Apps store or, if you live outside U.S., from apkmirror.com. It's a System UI update that allows fingerprint unlock with third party locking widgets.
@ avah
This actually works. But ... then I get totally different lock screen display etc... that I actually don’t like.
So ... till now ... no real solution.
Best.
Hay
Question.
Is it possible to flash the phone back to previous ROM version via Odin… and you won’t get Knox void .. or something else??
I'm thinking to go back to previous ROM when lock and fingerprint worked OK.
Best
D.
This is a duplicate of: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/help/security-policy-prevents-fingerprint-t3354270
You can find details on that thread about this problem.
I'm having the same issue and I must say it is very annoying. Can't really see any reason why this should interfere with the security. Should be my choice to be honest. Would be nice to have a solution to this. Looks like it's been an issue for a long time as well. Found some threads about the 6P for example with the same issue.
Try use other app to pass that policy: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.luutinhit.doubletapscreenoff
When using app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.luutinhit.doubletapscreenoff please choose check box show clear view to fix this problem.
ducy1 said:
With latest firmware (G930FXXU1APD1-G930FDBT1APC5-DBT) Im having problems when unlocking the device with fingerprint. It does not allow me, but instead I get:
“Enter pin instead of using fingerprint recognition because of security policy”
And I have to use the PIN.
This happens when locking the display with “lock wedged”. If the lock is made with button (power) ... or time out display. Then I can normally use the fingerprint.
Does someone also facing the problem?
Is there any solution – setting?
Best.
D.
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A third-party lock screen app call 'Quick Gesture Pro' on google play may work for you
bruce88 said:
A third-party lock screen app call 'Quick Gesture Pro' on google play may work for you
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Are you aware of that you are answering a post that is almost half a year old?
gerhard_wa said:
Are you aware of that you are answering a post that is almost half a year old?
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Yes but the problem still remains so it was a good initiative. I've got a brand new S7 and I find this very annoying. If I switch off my screen with Nova, I have to use fingerprint+PIN Code to unlock. If I switch it with physical buttons, I only have to use fingerprints..
Fixed
Search 4 knock on app on playstore.
Instal
Tap on create icon. Turn off the rest options
Fixed by installing a third party screen locker.
Kholargol said:
Fixed by installing a third party screen locker.
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Which one?
xavier2k3 said:
Which one?
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Screen Lock Pro
luutinhit.1412 said:
When using app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.luutinhit.doubletapscreenoff please choose check box show clear view to fix this problem.
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Your app is too many pop-up ads, so bad. I uninstall it quickly.
I'm on Marshmallow and use SmartLock, so under the right conditions no unlock is required. However, at switch on there is nevertheless always still a screen to be swiped away (clock and emergency contact). Does anyone know a way of eliminating that stage, so that switch on goes directly to the desktop?
Thanks.
AidanBell said:
I'm on Marshmallow and use SmartLock, so under the right conditions no unlock is required. However, at switch on there is nevertheless always still a screen to be swiped away (clock and emergency contact). Does anyone know a way of eliminating that stage, so that switch on goes directly to the desktop?
Thanks.
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in settings ->Security ->screen lock then choose none
[email protected] said:
in settings ->Security ->screen lock then choose none
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Thanks. But I'm afraid you missed the point. I use the lock screen, and I want to continue doing so. What I want to eliminate is the swipe screen that appears under the circumstances I've described.
I had the Honor 6x set to unlock on Fingerprint. But after I removed it, it defaulted to enter in the PIN Number. I wanted to change back to None (Swipe to Unlock) but it is now grayed out. It says it is blocked by Administrator or Credentials. I went in there and cleared out the credentials, but still only had the unlock option for pattern, PIN, and password.
fingerprints only works with PIN or password
kdark said:
fingerprints only works with PIN or password
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Yes, I know that.
I removed the fingerprint and wanted to return to Swipe to unlock (None). But it is grayed out and only has the option for PIN, Pattern and Password.
FAUguy said:
Yes, I know that.
I removed the fingerprint and wanted to return to Swipe to unlock (None). But it is grayed out and only has the option for PIN, Pattern and Password.
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in screen lock & passwords
there r 4 options
1. none
2.pattern
3.pin
4.password
kdark said:
fingerprints only works with PIN or password
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kdark said:
in screen lock & passwords
there r 4 options
1. none
2.pattern
3.pin
4.password
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I KNOW! That is the point, but the option for None is grayed out, when it wasn't before.
FAUguy said:
I KNOW! That is the point, but the option for None is grayed out, when it wasn't before.
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Usually might happen if you added a work or university email, none is blocked for security reasons.
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Usually might happen if you added a work or university email, none is blocked for security reasons.
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Hmm, only have Gmail on it, nothing else.
Weird...I have two (BLN-L24), they are set up totally differently from each other and 'none' is not selectable on either of them.
FAUguy said:
Hmm, only have Gmail on it, nothing else.
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Well if you are not using fingerprint or corporate email, i can't think of any reason why it should be disbaled. If it really bothers you try reseting the phone and it should be working again. Then when you are setting up the phone again check at every step if this disables the unlock method
Andromeda_Station said:
Weird...I have two (BLN-L24), they are set up totally differently from each other and 'none' is not selectable on either of them.
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oae08 said:
Well if you are not using fingerprint or corporate email, i can't think of any reason why it should be disbaled. If it really bothers you try reseting the phone and it should be working again. Then when you are setting up the phone again check at every step if this disables the unlock method
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I was able to get it to work again by going into Reset Settings and doing that.
I had to redo my phone settings, which took about 10 min, but the Lock Screen is now back to None (swipe to unlock).