Hi all!
I’ve found in MaxManila a god feature: lock screen then device upside down i.e. not flipped face down but rotated front screen 180 deg. That’s useful than you ware your phone in the pocket.
I don’t need any other features that brings "Pocket Shield" like applications. Only this specific feature. Can somebody help me to find it?
Looking for the same thing.
Closest I have seen so far is this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=478606 but i haven't had time to test it yet.
Moved as not software release.
ebichuman said:
Looking for the same thing.
Closest I have seen so far is this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=478606 but i haven't had time to test it yet.
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I guess this is not what we need because this app. lock the phone then it’s wake up. What I want is an app. with only one function: lock the phone according to information from G-sensor, then device is in predefined position.
Hi All,
The gear S3 is great but I'm missing an option to lock the bezel functionality. When my sleeve is touching it is rotates the bezel and is annoying. Also like motioned in other post during sleep this is annoying. We have the always on function to make it look more like a classic watch but if with each movement the dial is turned it kind of misses this point. Or worse unintended take a answer a phone call with your sleeve...
Is there an app for this? If not this is a call to any developer. It can be a quite simple app that can be linked to the dubbel push of the second button: bezel lock on/off. Or maybe in the quick settings when sliding down...
Are there more people whom wish this option was there or am I on my own?
Thanks!
Impossible to code this. As soon as the app is not in the foreground, it will be suspended ...
DominikReber said:
Impossible to code this. As soon as the app is not in the foreground, it will be suspended ...
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Think out of the SDK, it is a linux with Xwindow
An app for to lock bezel since night was a must have !!!
I'd buy such an app. Tried wearing while sleeping and the bed/pillow constantly wake my watches screen. Ugghhhh.
I looked into this a little, X Window subsystem totally allow you to disable all the input devices including bezel and turn the display off forever, like android wear's theater mode.
To put watch into theater mode;
Code:
#disable all input devices using xinput
xinput disable 4
xinput disable 5
xinput disable 6
xinput disable 7
xinput disable 8
xinput disable 9
xinput disable 10
xinput disable 11
xinput disable 12
xinput disable 13
#turn the screen off
xrandr --nograb --output LVDS1 --off
#todo disable wake up gesture,
#put watch into dnd somehow!
To disable theater mode;
Code:
#enable all input devices using xinput
xinput enable 4
xinput enable 5
xinput enable 6
xinput enable 7
xinput enable 8
xinput enable 9
xinput enable 10
xinput enable 11
xinput enable 12
xinput enable 13
#turn the screen on
xrandr --nograb --output LVDS1 --auto
xset dpms force on
#todo enable wake up gesture if it was enabled,
#disable dnd if it wasn't enabled, somehow!
#restart w-home package, otherwise touch input wont work
pkgcmd -k -n com.samsung.w-home
Now the problem is although X Window allows you to do this, Tizen has a developer only restriction here. This commands only work for "developer" user account via shell. The "app" user that apps run on cannot access current X Window display. So everyone who wanna install this app need to install Tizen SDK into their computer, shell into watch, put enable_theatermode.sh and disable_theatermode.sh files into some directory that app can access and set SUID for this files, so when app called them they can run with "developer" user rights.
Because of this huge restriction, i decided to let it go and wait Samsung's official support if it ever comes
Wrote this in case anyone wanna create that app regardless.
Thanks 10urshin for looking into this.
pff if thats the case we need to wait until Samsung realize this is a wanted feature...I'm doubting that will ever happen.
Anyone an other idea?
Thanks!
This bit me last night, I sleep on my stomach and the watch face is usually pointed at my face, and I kept rotating the bezel turning the bright face on. if the watch is going to keep lighting up or alerts going off, then it totally defeats the purpose of wearing it while you sleep.
I think the only way to get this function is to wait until the bezel stops to work itself, as in my case. I have to send my Gear S3 to Samsung assistance for repair
Screen Lock Gear, from Jan Konvalinka, available in the Gear App Store.. Works really well..
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try a magnetic piece. it will stop the bezel
EPer12 said:
Hi All,
The gear S3 is great but I'm missing an option to lock the bezel functionality. When my sleeve is touching it is rotates the bezel and is annoying. Also like motioned in other post during sleep this is annoying. We have the always on function to make it look more like a classic watch but if with each movement the dial is turned it kind of misses this point. Or worse unintended take a answer a phone call with your sleeve...
Is there an app for this? If not this is a call to any developer. It can be a quite simple app that can be linked to the dubbel push of the second button: bezel lock on/off. Or maybe in the quick settings when sliding down...
Are there more people whom wish this option was there or am I on my own?
Thanks!
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You can wait for Tizen 3, or you can get it now:https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/themes/screenlock-gear-gear-app-store-t3600882
You may want to have a try on this.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/themes/screen-block-app-t3690798
Try this
Found a solution to the sliding bezel
I was also disappointed with the bezel sliding so easily, as I mainly use the watch as a watch, and want to be able to view my primary watchfaces, not the AOD setting or some other function. As there did not seem to be a software solution, I thought outside the box and came up with a quick and simple hardware tweek that works great, and also gives me control over when to slide the bezel. I did a post yesterday on it, but here's the solution again:
Take a length of cotton thread, preferably black, and wind it round tight under the bezel so it cannot be seen. The more times you wind, the more difficult it will be to move the bezel. Two or three winds should do it. Then tie a couple of knots to secure the cotton and cut the extra length, so nothing is showing.
Now the bezel will not move so easily, and only when you choose to do so. Simple!
Enjoy the watchface without it constantly being changed.
I hope that helps for now until Samsung provides a fix.
Thanks.
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I was also disappointed with the bezel sliding so easily, as I mainly use the watch as a watch, and want to be able to view my primary watchfaces, not the AOD setting or some other function. As there did not seem to be a software solution, I thought outside the box and came up with a quick and simple hardware tweek that works great, and also gives me control over when to slide the bezel. I did a post yesterday on it, but here's the solution again:
Take a length of cotton thread, preferably black, and wind it round tight under the bezel so it cannot be seen. The more times you wind, the more difficult it will be to move the bezel. Two or three winds should do it. Then tie a couple of knots to secure the cotton and cut the extra length, so nothing is showing.
Now the bezel will not move so easily, and only when you choose to do so. Simple!
Enjoy the watchface without it constantly being changed.
I hope that helps for now until Samsung provides a fix.
Thanks.
EPer12 said:
Hi All,
The gear S3 is great but I'm missing an option to lock the bezel functionality. When my sleeve is touching it is rotates the bezel and is annoying. Also like motioned in other post during sleep this is annoying. We have the always on function to make it look more like a classic watch but if with each movement the dial is turned it kind of misses this point. Or worse unintended take a answer a phone call with your sleeve...
Is there an app for this? If not this is a call to any developer. It can be a quite simple app that can be linked to the dubbel push of the second button: bezel lock on/off. Or maybe in the quick settings when sliding down...
Are there more people whom wish this option was there or am I on my own?
Thanks!
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bezel lock is now available in new Tizen 3. Enjoy
I will still have the Screen lock app installed as I use bezel lock sometimes and this app helps me to configure it many other ways via pattern, custom bezel movements, etc.
Hello. Everyone is thinking about a sw solution, there is a hw. Costs 2$, fits perfectly, covers and protects. Check eBay...
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F112569086287
I'm more than satisfied. It fixes the bezel, it does not move by itself while i sleep, but rolls if i want.
Cheers!
Gear S3 : Quick & simple fix for annoying moving bezel problem on my Gear S3 Frontier
UPDATED 19-11-17
Hi.
I finally found a quick and simple way to fix an annoying problem on my Gear S3 Frontier watch;
i.e. as the bezel turns too easily, it was constantly turning, which changes the display when I did not want it to.
Here's what I did as a fix for now until Samsung or someone else can give us a different solution.
Taking a length of black cotton thread, I wound it tightly round and under the bezel. I found that the more times you wind, the more difficult it becomes to turn the bezel. I think I did two or three winds around. Then I tied a couple of knots to secure the cotton and cut off any extra thread so its not showing. Now the bezel will not move so easily. Also, I turned-off the wake-up gesture under Device, as I do not want it to go into AOD mode. The watch face stays on until the time-out, which I set to 5 minutes. I also use the Flaunt widget when I want it to stay on for 30 minutes.
I now enjoy my selected watch faces without them being easily changed due to bezel movement.
Please Note: I have not had any problems with the bezel to date, and I will not be responsible for any problems you may have with your watch if you do try out this idea. You will be doing so at your own risk.
Thanks.
Have the same problem!
I have the same problem randomly appears... I have the watch like a week. Is there any other solution ? Should i take it to Samsung service and check it ?
Thanks you.
Hello,
I really hate the pin interface when inputting my pin for Samsung pay on the gear S3 classic, I would really love to have an unlock format similar to how a padlock dial works, where you can turn the bezel to get the right number combination. (like the ones used in high school lockers)
I think this would be an elegant and more efficient solution to something with a round interface like the Samsung smartwatches. As currently fiddling with the small numbers on the dial pad can be tedious.
I'm wondering if an app like this exists or whether its even possible to make.
tl:dr. Rotary dial padlock app with rotating bezel interaction for number input during Samsung pay instead of stock. Possible?
I'm a left-handed watch wearer (ie., I wear the watch on my right wrist). I KNOW the watch CAN flip 360 degrees because when you put it on the charger, you can spin the watch 360 degrees and the UI spins to keep the correct orientation. Yet, when the watch is off-charger, the orientation is locked to right-hand orientation only.
Has anyone gotten in to the code to find out how to unlock turning on flipping the orientation and allowing it to be follow the orientation of the watch?
Thanks in advance.
sanjsrik said:
I'm a left-handed watch wearer (ie., I wear the watch on my right wrist). I KNOW the watch CAN flip 360 degrees because when you put it on the charger, you can spin the watch 360 degrees and the UI spins to keep the correct orientation. Yet, when the watch is off-charger, the orientation is locked to right-hand orientation only.
Has anyone gotten in to the code to find out how to unlock turning on flipping the orientation and allowing it to be follow the orientation of the watch?
Thanks in advance.
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Found a reddit thread discussing this issue and it seems it remains an issue at this time with no fix.
18.4009 said:
Found a reddit thread discussing this issue and it seems it remains an issue at this time with no fix.
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There's a app called Lefty in the WearOS Google App store, but the current version doesn't work with the Watch 4