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Device lock - am I blind?

For the life of me I can't find the device lock in settings, you know the one that gives you the option to lock all buttons except power button on device lock.
I would like to be able to turn the machine on by pressing something other than the power button but it seems it cannot be done.
Am I missing something?

cojones said:
For the life of me I can't find the device lock in settings, you know the one that gives you the option to lock all buttons except power button on device lock.
I would like to be able to turn the machine on by pressing something other than the power button but it seems it cannot be done.
Am I missing something?
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I have managed to use the HTC lock but don't know how i did it. I do think that a good lock would be a plus for this phone.

donbronzi said:
I have managed to use the HTC lock but don't know how i did it. I do think that a good lock would be a plus for this phone.
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What do you mean by 'HTC lock'? Where did you find this on the HD? I'm looking for the setting where you specify whether you want to lock all buttons or not?

In Settings > Buttons, go to the End Key tab and select the action you want when holding the End key. You can mae it pop up a menu if you want...
One of the options is Lock device.

AFW said:
In Settings > Buttons, go to the End Key tab and select the action you want when holding the End key. You can mae it pop up a menu if you want...
One of the options is Lock device.
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hmm, yes, i found this but that is to lock the device using the long press end key.
What I am looking for is the setting where (at least on the diamond) you specify that the device locks all the buttons a) all the time b) none of the time or c) only when device is locked. i'm sure it was called button lock or similar.

That´s my problem, too. I would like to power on my HTC by using the volume buttons because the "power on" button is so small. Too small for my fingers
This = power on the HTC by using the volume button = is a possible option on the HTC Kaiser und Diamond.
Another question: Does a registry key for the button lock exist?
Thanks in advance

Locked Keys

Hi
One thing i miss from my old touch is the option to have the hardware keys Unlocked so the phone can be turned on with the press of any button and not just the power button
I did not find any such option in the settings menus , can anyone provide any solution ?? ( e.g registry hack )
Thanks

I didn't understand exactly what you mean, but you can lock the phone when press and hold the right button (default setting) and unlock from touch screen after that.

jankos said:
I didn't understand exactly what you mean, but you can lock the phone when press and hold the right button (default setting) and unlock from touch screen after that.
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True. However, I remember in Kaiser (TyTn II) there is a lock icon where you can lock the phone just by tapping it. Does anyone know what application Jade uses (to lock when we press n hold the right button) so that we can put somewhere like in the Programs tab. Thanks.

what he meant is that the "device lock" icon is not in the setting anymore. i miss this function as well..
not sure if they left it out in the stock rom... now everytime i want to use the phone i would need to press the power button

I mapped my left softkey to lock the phone...
Just point to \Windows\EndKey.exe
HTH...

izzyzc said:
I mapped my left softkey to lock the phone...
Just point to \Windows\EndKey.exe
HTH...
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Thanks for sharing. I've been looking for this function for quite some time.

izzyzc said:
I mapped my left softkey to lock the phone...
Just point to \Windows\EndKey.exe
HTH...
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Hi!
How do u map your keys?
sorry new here

SickRat said:
Hi!
How do u map your keys?
sorry new here
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Easy way -- Use Manila 2D Customiser. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=476493 Item (1).
Learning way - search for soft keys customisation.

azahidi said:
Easy way -- Use Manila 2D Customiser. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=476493 Item (1).
Learning way - search for soft keys customisation.
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Thank you very much!

Ths for guide to easy locking the jade.
In order not to have trouble, before locking the phone, may I ask howto unlock?

sas_sas said:
Ths for guide to easy locking the jade.
In order not to have trouble, before locking the phone, may I ask howto unlock?
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Once locked, an "Unlock" softkey appears at Home Tab, bottom left. Bottom right empty. Click "Unlock" and again. Wallla !!!!

[Q] CM7 #21 Lockscreen issues

hi guys
i've flashed my legend with the cm7 nightly build #21
now i'm facing some issues regarding the lockscreen and i hope some of you can help me with this:
1. is there any possibility to remove or switch the haptic effect while unlocking?
2. when i push the power button, the phone is not locked, because when i press it immediately afterwards again, the homescreen appears.
thx

I'm running CM 6.1 so things might be a little different, but I know there is a settings (I believe it's under "CyanogenMod settings") that lets you change the time it takes for the screen to lock after going to sleep or ressing the power button.
You might also find the answer to the haptic problem in there somewhere too.

srut said:
1. is there any possibility to remove or switch the haptic effect while unlocking?
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I presume you have a "pattern unlock" screen and from there you want haptic feedback removed. For that go to Settings - Location & Security and under "Screen unlock" section you have "Use tactile feedback" option. Untick that to have no vibrations when drawing the pattern.
srut said:
2. when i push the power button, the phone is not locked, because when i press it immediately afterwards again, the homescreen appears.
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Go to CyanogenMod Settings - Lockscreen and the last section is "Delay and timeout". You have 2 options there "Screen timeout delay" and "Screen turn off delay". Set them both to "Immediately" (by default is something like 3 or 5 seconds) and you're done

[Q] How to change lock screen pernamently?

I want vanilla android lock screen. Widget locker сant remove it completely and can't skip it on reboot. It also works sometimes very strangely and slowly!

That's odd. I purchased Widget Locker and it works fine on my GS2. I no longer see Samsung's lockscreen after reboot or standby. And I've no issues with the behavior and performance of it either.
Perhaps check your WidgetLocker settings.
Did you enable "Appear on boot"?

ohyeahar said:
That's odd. I purchased Widget Locker and it works fine on my GS2. I no longer see Samsung's lockscreen after reboot or standby. And I've no issues with the behavior and performance of it either.
Perhaps check your WidgetLocker settings.
Did you enable "Appear on boot"?
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Yes, it doesn't help. I've tried every setting possible to set. Also middle button works terrible! I need to press it many time before it starts working. Besides middle button turns off lock screen, but I don't want it and I don't know how to disable this.
Anyway, why I need to use it? I just want to use only ONE standart lockscreen. Without any unnecessary soft in memory.

I'm using WidgetLocker and i got no problem, it completely replaced the default lockscreen. Just use easy wake wake mode and appear on boot and samsung's default lockscreen will be replaced.

How to disable unlocking by pressing a middle button?

Sp1tfire said:
it completely replaced the default lockscreen
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No, it's not! If you quickly press power button than try to unlock screen - you will see a samsung lockscreen for a second. Samsung lockscreen and widget locker just working in same time.

Have you disabled Samsung's lockscreen ? I don't have my SGS2 yet but on my current Android phone I can completely disable existing lockscreen.

anonymous572 said:
No, it's not! If you quickly press power button than try to unlock screen - you will see a samsung lockscreen for a second. Samsung lockscreen and widget locker just working in same time.
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Sorry, mine works perfectly. Can't see any trace of samsung lockscreen, nor when i unlock, neither in applications running. I also disabled it from WidgetLocker settings, so there's no way it can run or appear.

Ok, let it show for a second, this is not a big problem. Told me - how to disable unlocking by pressing middle button???
In samsung default lockscreen (or any default lockscreen on android device) i press power or middle button - and screen show on. In widget locker I press middle button (power button works here ok) and waiting from 2 to 5 seconds before screen go on. This problem is only with my device?
XpLoDWilD said:
Have you disabled Samsung's lockscreen ?
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Yes, in widget locker settings

I was having similar issues and enabled easy wake mode as a previous poster said-now spot on. There are a lot of settings to get right i must admit

anonymous572 said:
Ok, let it show for a second, this is not a big problem. Told me - how to disable unlocking by pressing middle button???
In samsung default lockscreen (or any default lockscreen on android device) i press power or middle button - and screen show on. In widget locker I press middle button (power button works here ok) and waiting from 2 to 5 seconds before screen go on. This problem is only with my device?
Yes, in widget locker settings
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My home button doesn't unlock the device, it just wakes it. In button actions i just cleared every button and only allowed volume buttons. I'm talking about WidgetLocker, not default samsung lockscreen.

Found setting in widget locker to disable middle button unlock phone, but slow home button is still here.

anonymous572 said:
Found setting in widget locker to disable middle button unlock phone, but slow home button is still here.
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can you show me the setting? My middle button unlocks the phone as well.

atb1o1 said:
can you show me the setting? My middle button unlocks the phone as well.
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I have a russian version...
"Настройки - Расширенные настройки - HomeHelper - HomeHelper блокирует"
In english may be
"Settings - Advanced settings - HomeHelper - HomeHelper blocking"

Enabling quick launch camera

How to enable quick launch of camera by double pressing power button?

Drzhivagolikesandroid said:
How to enable quick launch of camera by double pressing power button?
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It's under advanced features in settings.

SirNamero said:
It's under advanced features in settings.
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That is not working apparently. I'm getting double hard press home button. ?
I think it's related to csc.
But could not find anything related to it in CscFeature. Xml

Solved - there is an option to choose from this 2. See the screenshot.
Lol ?