I got this phone last Friday and am loving it except for one thing. I can't wake up the phone by hard pressing the optical pad. Does anyone know of a way to make this possible?
i know that on the nexus one you had to root and mod for that to be possible.
hope this gets done cause i hate pressing the top power button to wake up.
Download a program called "no lock" from the market. It is designed to make it so you don't have to swipe to unlock but it also allows you to wake the phone with the track pad!
Thanks Scrooge276. I'll try it out.
Scrooge276 said:
Download a program called "no lock" from the market. It is designed to make it so you don't have to swipe to unlock but it also allows you to wake the phone with the track pad!
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Thanks for the tip. This app works great.
-Tom
Your welcome! I was excited to find that this worked (originally suggested to me by attn1) because I missed this feature and that little button on the top is a pain!
There's a thread in the app section for our phones. Same thread title. Hope it helps =)
kura808 said:
There's a thread in the app section for our phones. Same thread title. Hope it helps =)
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Lockbot is awesome. I ended up buying the full version.
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Is there any way i can shorten the time that long press+endkey takes to lock my htc 3g? I'd like to have 1 sec, not 2 or 3..
i found in HKCU\software\htc\longpressendkey that changing the value you change the function (es 1=airplane mode, 2= lock, and so on), but nothing about the lenght..
cheers everyone!
I dare to say that NO. You cannot shorten it. This sucks big time. I am using a hardware key mapper to assign one of the volume keys to lock the device instead. And there is a REALLY great 3d party locking app out there called Pocketshield. It is cheap and perfect and the latest v3 beta looks even better. All the updates for this app are almost always very handy. This is self-initiative promotion. It REALLY IS GREAT!
Why not use this customised method.. one tap >> locked instantly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3265999&postcount=10
azahidi said:
Why not use this customised method.. one tap >> locked instantly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3265999&postcount=10
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Then it wouldn't be globally accessible. You need to get to that screen to click that
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Then it wouldn't be globally accessible. You need to get to that screen to click that
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In that sense, yes you are correct. I apologise for putting a bad option.
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In that sense, yes you are correct. I apologise for putting a bad option.
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Come on no need to apologize... I just mentioned it. BTW maybe someone likes to have the homescreen always there
You can use CSDEVCTRL.
I set it to lock after 10secs of idle time, or right after I press the power button.
So many other options available. Ref: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=386451
Come on guys - s2u2 is simply the best! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=527523
And no danger in pressing the button in your pocket to unknowingly unlock your phone.
thanks guys, I'll check out one of those and ii'll tell you what suits better for me!
cignu
Well no doubt about it: s2u2 takes the cake!
New radio + SPB3 + s2u2 = Jade GALORE!
Thank you for your suggestions!
Hi,
Would it be possible for someone here to create an app with the ability to solve the "only power-button activates the lock screen after standby" issue?
I'm thinking that this would be something a lot of Desire owners would see come in handy.
I would look into it myself, but not being a developer by profession my coding skills are zero. I've tried the app 'No Lock', but it just doesnt do it for me as my Desire wakes up in my pocket with the lockscreen deactivated.
(Couldn't find another thread regarding this, so forgive me if it's already been posted before.)
Br,
David
DPE said:
Hi,
Would it be possible for someone here to create an app with the ability to solve the "only power-button activates the lock screen after standby" issue?
I'm thinking that this would be something a lot of Desire owners would see come in handy.
I would look into it myself, but not being a developer by profession my coding skills are zero. I've tried the app 'No Lock', but it just doesnt do it for me as my Desire wakes up in my pocket with the lockscreen deactivated.
(Couldn't find another thread regarding this, so forgive me if it's already been posted before.)
Br,
David
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There is an app already called "myLock" which has an advanced mode that allows you to double press any button to unlock the screen, just don't use it with the HTC pattern lock as it messes up.
+1 for this.
Btw, you can try LockBot. It is neat, but the disadvantage is that once you get a call, the lock deactivates, which is plain irritating. If you are carrying your cell in your pocket and you receive a call, it might happen that not only the call gets answered/rejected but it can start dialing some random numbers as well! has happened to me once.
So its not perfect, but it works ok.
I just hated pressing the power button every time i had to unlock the phone.
Thanks. This is actually a usefull tool, and does the job well. However, i'd still like a tool that lets me choose a specific button for activating the unlock slider screen, as id like to keep the slider.
But thanks for the advice.
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There is an app already called "myLock" which has an advanced mode that allows you to double press any button to unlock the screen, just don't use it with the HTC pattern lock as it messes up.
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I've been using myLock for a few days now and updated this morning. I don't see the advanced features.
It's under mode select for me, press where it says auto unlock.
I believe this is what you want.
I press the menu button to wake up the phone, and menu or slide to unlock it.
myth1001 said:
I believe this is what you want.
I press the menu button to wake up the phone, and menu or slide to unlock it.
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Thanks...
Still, would'nt it be great with an app to do this!
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I believe this is what you want.
I press the menu button to wake up the phone, and menu or slide to unlock it.
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I believe this would work only if your phone is rooted?
I'm looking for a simple app that allows the the Atrix to be woken up via the volume buttons.
I know that there are several other apps, but they all center around removing the lock screen, or replacing it. I *want* the lock screen, I just also want to be able to use the volume keys to wake the phone up.
Is there ANYTHING out there like this? Just this SIMPLE function? I'd even use a bloated app if it allowed me to use the stock lock screen.
Just try widget locker. You can customize it so it can be simple like you want it.
Never live in the past but always learn from it.
"No Lock". Flawless & free..
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Tennis11 said:
Just try widget locker. You can customize it so it can be simple like you want it.
Never live in the past but always learn from it.
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I gave it a try, and it *almost* works like I want it. I use the fingerprint to unlock, and if you have both the pattern and the fingerprint set, it appears as though after the device wakes up you still need to swipe the screen. This is a hassle. Maybe I'm missing something in the configuration? Also, it appears that WidgetLocker is laggy as hell.
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"No Lock". Flawless & free..
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I specifically said that I *WANT* my lock screen.
I only need the ability to wake up the device by pressing a volume key.
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I gave it a try, and it *almost* works like I want it. I use the fingerprint to unlock, and if you have both the pattern and the fingerprint set, it appears as though after the device wakes up you still need to swipe the screen. This is a hassle. Maybe I'm missing something in the configuration? Also, it appears that WidgetLocker is laggy as hell.
I specifically said that I *WANT* my lock screen.
I only need the ability to wake up the device by pressing a volume key.
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You're welcome. Whtvrtf..
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I'm not sure why you are upset?
I asked for an application that allowed me to keep my factory lock screen, and NoLock does not do that. If you have "NoLock" enabled, then the volume keys wake up the phone... they also UNLOCK the phone. If you disable "NoLock", you have the lock screen back, but the volume keys do not wake the phone.
Maybe if you had actually read the post, you would have realized why I responded the way I did.
I know there's an app for it. But I can't remember.
One thing is if you have tasker set context volume buttons, task screen on.
Never live in the past but always learn from it.
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I know there's an app for it. But I can't remember.
One thing is if you have tasker set context volume buttons, task screen on.
Never live in the past but always learn from it.
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I cant find any way to choose the volume button in tasker context. any helpful suggestions?
I'm just starting out with Tasker, and man are there some endless possibilities. I also can't find any references to the volume buttons. Any help would be appreciated.
jsylvia007 said:
I'm just starting out with Tasker, and man are there some endless possibilities. I also can't find any references to the volume buttons. Any help would be appreciated.
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Me too, that would be perfect.
For now, you caa use "anyunlock" on market. This tool is not stable if you use with advance task killer and fast reboot. This is shorterm solution with me!
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Zanr Zij said:
For now, you caa use "anyunlock" on market. This tool is not stable if you use with advance task killer and fast reboot. This is shorterm solution with me!
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This app right in the FAQ section says, "Can I use the standard Android Lock Screen", and the answer from the developer is no... Still not what I'm looking for.
Any luck finding that?
WidgetUnlocker now allegedly supports the finger print scanner of the ATRIX. I have found it unreliable at BEST.
I'm waiting for another release to see if the capability gets more stable.
The problem with wu is that it's canceling the slide to answer and that renders it useless.
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Nolock will prevent full lockscreen but allow to bring out of sleep mode via either volume buttons or power button. The timed sleep mode in settings will put phone to sleep.
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Any options or mods to lock the device by sliding the gamepad closed?
Or to customize what app opens when the gamepad is slid open (I don't want the stock games app).
I know you can turn it off so it doesnt open anything when you slide the keypad open, go into the launcher and then press menu/settings and uncheck the one and only option, if you do this, when sliding to unlock it will just take you to your homepage.
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I know you can turn it off so it doesnt open anything when you slide the keypad open, go into the launcher and then press menu/settings and uncheck the one and only option, if you do this, when sliding to unlock it will just take you to your homepage.
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Awesome. Didn't know this. Any way to make it not unlock if you slide it open?
Thanks!
Anyone know the solution to the first question?
Locking the screen when the phone is slid shut?
Edit: Screen Tools is supposed to be able to do this but for some reason it doesn't work.
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Thanks!
Anyone know the solution to the first question?
Locking the screen when the phone is slid shut?
Edit: Screen Tools is supposed to be able to do this but for some reason it doesn't work.
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Someone actually cares?
OK I'll TRY to update Screen Tools to support the Xperia Play.
WOW. Never in a million years would I have thought the dev would drop by! Hi! =)
FWIW, it worked on 2.3.2 but now on 2.3.3 it doesn't work.
-my phone is rooted
-I did hit the Grant Permission button
-the app shows up checked under the list under Admin
-"Enable Screen Tools 2" is checked in the app menu screen as well
With all the above, nothing happens when I slide the phone shut. Otherwise your app works great. Disables lock screen etc.
By default, the phone enters in horizontal state when the pad gets opened.
hatcyl, if you need anything, whistle ^^
App updated, don't worry this users the official API so it should work with anyone.
I added a function to lock on navigation closed (DPAD), so Xperia Play users should check that option.
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App is free on the market.
It's Screen Tools 2 by hatcyl, no ads either.
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Logseman said:
By default, the phone enters in horizontal state when the pad gets opened.
hatcyl, if you need anything, whistle ^^
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Thanks, this one should be easy.
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It worked, thanks!
Not sure if anyone using nova knows this or anyone interested or anyone wants to get nova or whatever reason just likes to have this feature.
First step is install nova and prime (I think it requires this because we need the gesture)
Go to app store and download Screen off and lock by katecca. (You might wanna activate the app first) .
Once downloaded go to nova setting. Go under gesture and buttons. Select double tap. On the top tab select app. Scroll down to screen off (under s). When you first select it. It will have to activate the app first and just hit yes/activate it. (Unless you activated it first)
Once done..
You can now double tap anywhere to get screen off instead of the status bar.
Awesome! Thanks for the tip!
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Thanks dadster! This is something I've been looking for. I've been holding off on rooting and all that fun jazz and you just made my experience that much better!
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Awesome! Thanks for the tip!
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Gorjira said:
Thanks dadster! This is something I've been looking for. I've been holding off on rooting and all that fun jazz and you just made my experience that much better!
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Cool! Glad I could help.
This is awesome finding!
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Thanks! Good find till a dev can get the wake/sleep working without issues!
Now if only the back button was on the right hand side so when I use the phone in my right hand I can reach it.
If you have greenify you can link doubletap to that also.
That's what I've been doing for a while myself... Double tap will Hibernate + Lock phone aka Sleep.
Works very well
how about the other way?
Mistertac said:
That's what I've been doing for a while myself... Double tap will Hibernate + Lock phone aka Sleep.
Works very well
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G3 allows you to open and unlock phone? with tap patterns. Would loveā¤ to see that on this phone?.
Works but really does lock the phone so Smart Lock doesn't function when you're in a trusted location.. anyone know of a workaround or an app similar that will work with Lollipop?
Validus ROM has double table status bar to sleep. You can download it on their google + page.
I know this thread is a little old. Is this still the best double tap to sleep method through Nova?