[Q] Lock Screen Issues - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I'm having trouble with my SGH-1337M and the lock screen. It would randomly turn the lock icon on the lock screen very small, and recently, it would not unlock to the home screen when I swipe it. I'm not sure what's triggering this, but once I restart the phone, it would be fine for awhile.
Has anyone ran into this issue or have a solution to this?
Thanks.

Friced said:
Hi,
I'm having trouble with my SGH-1337M and the lock screen. It would randomly turn the lock icon on the lock screen very small, and recently, it would not unlock to the home screen when I swipe it. I'm not sure what's triggering this, but once I restart the phone, it would be fine for awhile.
Has anyone ran into this issue or have a solution to this?
Thanks.
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Rooted or running a custom ROM?

LeJolly said:
Rooted or running a custom ROM?
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No, it's running stock.

Friced said:
No, it's running stock.
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Well then I'm out of good ideas. Have you installed any weird apps?

LeJolly said:
Well then I'm out of good ideas. Have you installed any weird apps?
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What do you mean by weird apps? All my apps are from the App store, except Adobe Flash.

Friced said:
What do you mean by weird apps? All my apps are from the App store, except Adobe Flash.
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With weird apps I mean like apps that aren't popular and are new and stuff or do something weird or are constantly on in the background

I had the same issue, but when I reboot my device it's dissappear.
It's happening often or once while?
Sent from my GT-I9500

I'll try to get a list of the downloaded apps.
I'm not familiar with rooting cause I'm new to Android, so I'm going to try and not do that for now.

I experience this once every day or two.

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[Q] How do I stop google maps running

so how do i stop the bloody google maps running in the background? It keeps popping up again in my end task manager.
I don't want to uninstall it.
irishmoe said:
so how do i stop the bloody google maps running in the background? It keeps popping up again in my end task manager.
I don't want to uninstall it.
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I keep my GPS turned of when I'm not using it, and Google Maps is never running in the background.
Do you use Google Latitude or have any maps/latitude widgets on screen? those will cause this activity.
Nova5 said:
Do you use Google Latitude or have any maps/latitude widgets on screen? those will cause this activity.
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Have latitude but never use it and no widgets or the like
kjy2010 said:
I keep my GPS turned of when I'm not using it, and Google Maps is never running in the background.
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Mine is always off too
irishmoe said:
Mine is always off too
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No idea then Moe, sorry. It never shows in my running services unless I have my GPS turned on and actually running MAPS.
kjy2010 said:
No idea then Moe, sorry. It never shows in my running services unless I have my GPS turned on and actually running MAPS.
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Yeah it's a pain in the feckin arse!
irishmoe said:
Yeah it's a pain in the feckin arse!
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When I cooked my ROM, I took everything out that ran in the background that I never used;
Clearfi, Media Server, etc. but never touched anything related to GPS, or maps, so I have no idea why it wouldn't be running on mine, and running on yours. Which version of HC are you running?
I'm running taboonay and richardtrip's kernel
irishmoe said:
I'm running taboonay and richardtrip's kernel
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Ahhhhh there's no telling then lol
Send them PMs and see if you can get an answer that way.
so how do i stop the bloody google maps running in the background? It keeps popping up again in my end task manager.<br />
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I don't want to uninstall it.
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Use system tuner pro and freeze any app.it won't run again until you boil it.
I think that the maps service will run if you have 'shared your location' with the browser or other apps that use maps for location specific information. This can be switched on in Settings -> location and security.
josinpaul said:
Use system tuner pro and freeze any app.it won't run again until you boil it.
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I'm in Taiwan where google have pulled paid apps so can't get that app here!
irishmoe said:
I'm in Taiwan where google have pulled paid apps so can't get that app here!
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No, but you can make sure everything related to location in your settings is turned off as stated by someone else?
Check under Settings and disable anything related to location, besides GPS (really not needed to disable, it only runs when an application that use GPS is running) .
See my screen capture.
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QUOTE=kekinash;18423471]Check under Settings and disable anything related to location, besides GPS (really not needed to disable, it only runs when an application that use GPS is running) .
See my screen capture.[/QUOTE]
Thats what my screen has looked like from day one.
kjy2010 said:
No, but you can make sure everything related to location in your settings is turned off as stated by someone else?
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Yep I know you suggested it but I had already unchecked everything. Still running though
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QUOTE=kekinash;18423471]Check under Settings and disable anything related to location, besides GPS (really not needed to disable, it only runs when an application that use GPS is running) .
See my screen capture.
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Thats what my screen has looked like from day one.
Yep I know you suggested it but I had already unchecked everything. Still running though[/QUOTE]
irishmoe said:
I'm running taboonay and richardtrip's kernel
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My bet is your problem lies in your ROM/Kernel mix, but just a guess then.
kjy2010 said:
Thats what my screen has looked like from day one.
Yep I know you suggested it but I had already unchecked everything. Still running though
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My bet is your problem lies in your ROM/Kernel mix, but just a guess then.
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Possibly, was wondering if anyone else encountered the same problem before i start messing around with changing kernels or roms. Plenty of people using this combination and haven't seen any posts with same problem as me. Thanks for the help anyway. Maybe I'll try a different kernel
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My bet is your problem lies in your ROM/Kernel mix, but just a guess then.
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Possibly, was wondering if anyone else encountered the same problem before i start messing around with changing kernels or roms. Plenty of people using this combination and haven't seen any posts with same problem as me. Thanks for the help anyway. Maybe I'll try a different kernel[/QUOTE]
Quick question Moe. Why do you use a custom kernel? Do you overclock?
Just asking, because when I first got my tab I must have flashed every ROM and kernel that was out at the time, and found none with less problems, and more stable than the stock 3.2 kernel.
Nothing more than curiosity.
kjy2010 said:
Possibly, was wondering if anyone else encountered the same problem before i start messing around with changing kernels or roms. Plenty of people using this combination and haven't seen any posts with same problem as me. Thanks for the help anyway. Maybe I'll try a different kernel
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Quick question Moe. Why do you use a custom kernel? Do you overclock?
Just asking, because when I first got my tab I must have flashed every ROM and kernel that was out at the time, and found none with less problems, and more stable than the stock 3.2 kernel.
Nothing more than curiosity. [/QUOTE]
To be honest I'm just trying stuff out to see what all the fuss is about. Both seem to be highly recommended so when i decided to go custom I just went with those two.

Competely Remove TW Launcher?

Even using Go Launcher HD I have a couple moments where the ROM hangs after I hit the Home button. Anyone else get this? I'm tempted to just completely remove the TW launcher. Anyone done it? A list of safe to remove bloatware would be nice, but I haven't seen one yet. I tried uninstalling some of the VZW apps and it caused a boot loop. Scared me, but luckily I had enough time in between reboots to install an app at a time.
Anyone removed TW completely?
Mr. Monkey said:
Even using Go Launcher HD I have a couple moments where the ROM hangs after I hit the Home button. Anyone else get this? I'm tempted to just completely remove the TW launcher. Anyone done it? A list of safe to remove bloatware would be nice, but I haven't seen one yet. I tried uninstalling some of the VZW apps and it caused a boot loop. Scared me, but luckily I had enough time in between reboots to install an app at a time.
Anyone removed TW completely?
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You should be able to use any launcher you want with no issues. I wouldn't just simply delete TwLauncher though.
Can the quick launch bar be removed
acid123 said:
Can the quick launch bar be removed
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Not easily to my knowledge. I mean, anything is possible, but the sad truth is that we have very little development for this device, so all the things you would like to do with it simply have not received attention.
Jade Eyed Wolf said:
Not easily to my knowledge. I mean, anything is possible, but the sad truth is that we have very little development for this device, so all the things you would like to do with it simply have not received attention.
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Cheers for the info
acid123 said:
Can the quick launch bar be removed
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Install HideBar to hide the quick launch bar.
SGT7.7 is supported.

One-handed operation (Use for all screens) not working

Hi,
My Use for all screens stopped working. Anyone experience this or know how to fix it? It's checked in the One-handed operation option.
Thanks.
aarick said:
Hi,
My Use for all screens stopped working. Anyone experience this or know how to fix it? It's checked in the One-handed operation option.
Thanks.
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I haven't been able to get mine to work period. I have disabled and enabled the feature multiple time and I just can't get it to work.....
Use it all the time. Might be an issue with a specific version of the phone or if you have modified it somehow.
krelvinaz said:
Use it all the time. Might be an issue with a specific version of the phone or if you have modified it somehow.
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I tried when my phone was completely stock. Prior to even changing out the launcher. Humph.... I may have to go talk to verizon.
nateilus said:
I tried when my phone was completely stock. Prior to even changing out the launcher. Humph.... I may have to go talk to verizon.
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I have the T-Mobile version and it worked in the beginning, but now I can't get it to work
A shame since I was just getting used to it and how to gesture it on and off.
This seems to be a Samsung issue rather than a carrier fault.
(mine is unlocked and in use on AT&T)
Would it be advisable to contact Samsung directly?
Go to Settings>Device>Accessibility, and check under "Services". Having apps turned on there can break the one-handed function.
I have NiLS for lockscreen notifications, but it seems to run fine even when the service permission is turned off.
;47334317 said:
Go to Settings>Device>Accessibility, and check under "Services". Having apps turned on there can break the one-handed function.
I have NiLS for lockscreen notifications, but it seems to run fine even when the service permission is turned off.
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Bingo! Thank You barnabydog!
The good news: It worked! I turned off the offending app and I'm back in business!
The bad news: The offending app was Pebble (smartwatch)
A feature that is more useful to me than the one handed mode . . .
So then is this the sad state of affairs? I have to choose between my Mini-screen mode and my smart watch?
How did you know about this barnabydog?
is there another thread that discusses this issue?
Yes, but I was too lazy to search for it.
barnabydog said:
Go to Settings>Device>Accessibility, and check under "Services". Having apps turned on there can break the one-handed function.
I have NiLS for lockscreen notifications, but it seems to run fine even when the service permission is turned off.
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Thx I've been struggling trying to figure out why it wasn't working..
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Scrolling problem...

Hello
I dont remember exactly when, but the scrolling in all browsers (chrome,firefox,opera,dolphin) is very choopy now... It was smoth before...
Maybe recent KitKat ? Anyone have any idea what is that? Hardware problem?
Navigating in forums is a pain, always getting undesirable click/select with choppy scrolling...
Thanks
ganryugdm said:
Hello
I dont remember exactly when, but the scrolling in all browsers (chrome,firefox,opera,dolphin) is very choopy now... It was smoth before...
Maybe recent KitKat ? Anyone have any idea what is that? Hardware problem?
Navigating in forums is a pain, always getting undesirable click/select with choppy scrolling...
Thanks
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have u installed a custom kernel?
adil1508 said:
have u installed a custom kernel?
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No rooted device. All stock (4.4.2)
and these problems began AFTER u got the update?
adil1508 said:
and these problems began AFTER u got the update?
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I dont remember when it started
I only know it was before that last update (4.4.2)
ganryugdm said:
I dont remember when it started
I only know it was before that last update (4.4.2)
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U can try to flash the official images via fastboot. Have u tried doing that?
Here's a guide that should be relevant
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
adil1508 said:
U can try to flash the official images via fastboot. Have u tried doing that?
Here's a guide that should be relevant
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
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Now I rooted my Nexus 4... Tried several rooms, kernels etc...
The problem persists, but sometimes the touch screen sensibility gets better... Sometimes is get reaaly crap and I cant even drag a icon vertically.
ganryugdm said:
Now I rooted my Nexus 4... Tried several rooms, kernels etc...
The problem persists, but sometimes the touch screen sensibility gets better... Sometimes is get reaaly crap and I cant even drag a icon vertically.
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You wouldn't happen to have a cracked screen would you? There's a chance that there is a problem with your digitizer. The digitizer is what is responsible for registering touch events/input on the screen. One way to check if its the digitizer is to download an app that's similar to Paint on windows. For an old phone of mine I used an App called Sketch Artist..or something of the sort.
While making the drawing drag your finger along the screen in every direction, try to color in the whole screen. If there is anywhere on the screen that isn't responding to touch input then that is the part of the screen that may be perpetually derped.
It should be noted that you don't necessarily have to drop your device in order to have a derped digitizer, sometimes its just something that develops over time.

Nexus 6p freezes when installing/updating apps please help

Hello guys, ever since I got my phone. Everytime the phone trying to do update an app or installing one it froze for a new minutes until the apps is installed. It was like that on stock and it is like that on every custom roms I've tried. I don't know if I'm the only one or not. Please help and thank you.
TheUndertaker21 said:
Hello guys, ever since I got my phone. Everytime the phone trying to do update an app or installing one it froze for a new minutes until the apps is installed. It was like that on stock and it is like that on every custom roms I've tried. I don't know if I'm the only one or not. Please help and thank you.
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Does it completely freeze up?
Heisenberg said:
Does it completely freeze up?
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No, just for a few mns until the application is done updating/ installing or un installing Then the screen either hang or locked itself. Like the system did a soft reboot.
TheUndertaker21 said:
No, just for a few mns until the application is done updating/ installing or un installing Then the screen either hang or locked itself. Like the system did a soft reboot.
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It's normal for a device to slow down or lag a little when installing apps sometimes, the screen locking definitely isn't normal though.
Even my does the same
Like it i update am app or install from play store and use a diff app say I'm on whatsapp then when the app is installing it will be freezed no touch works nothing but screen remains as it is
Cheers ?
Prattham said:
Even my does the same
Like it i update am app or install from play store and use a diff app say I'm on whatsapp then when the app is installing it will be freezed no touch works nothing but screen remains as it is
Cheers ?
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Even when installing app? That's odd. My note 5 doesn't freeze when installing apps or updating them
It's an issue with aosp package installer. You won't see it on other devices as the oems re-write that code.
It's mostly noticeable on anything FB puts out. As they are known for having the worst coded apps on the market.
zelendel said:
It's an issue with aosp package installer. You won't see it on other devices as the oems re-write that code.
It's mostly noticeable on anything FB puts out. As they are known for having the worst coded apps on the market.
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Any fix would be nice. I thought my phone was bad
TheUndertaker21 said:
Any fix would be nice. I thought my phone was bad
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So far I don't think there is a fix. Can't say about official Google. As I have not run a stock rom since I got my first device. If they have fixed it they have not pushed the fix to aosp which is happening more and more with google
zelendel said:
So far I don't think there is a fix. Can't say about official Google. As I have not run a stock rom since I got my first device. If they have fixed it they have not pushed the fix to aosp which is happening more and more with google
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I'm rooted and running custom rom. It's the same thing.
TheUndertaker21 said:
I'm rooted and running custom rom. It's the same thing.
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Well as the custom roms sync their source with aosp, then Google has not pushed a fix if there is one. This is happening more and more. Google fixes something but doesn't push it to aosp so it stays broken in 3rd party roms until the devs find a fix
Has this been solved? It's happening to me.
facing same issue. Also my YouTube pause video whenever some app gets updated in background.
Noticed this along with horrible battery life due to system ui restarts or something in all latest may version of Roms. I went back to b29I or whatever "I" version stock rom. No problems since. Goodluck

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