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Hi there!
I have recently discovered a issue with a pop-up requesting me to choose a input method. I have currently using Swiftkeys and I have disabled (frozen) the original Samsung keyboard but the prompt is still here. This pop up will appear every time I wake my phone and it also appears on my lock screen on top of my pattern lock. I just tap away from the text box and it goes away. Now Swiftkeys is the only keyboard on my device and it is still asking for my input method.
My phone is rooted with a stock ROM on Kitkat 4.4.2 running a Google Now launcher. I have installed a few root apps like Tit-Backup and Greenify. Keyboard/input settings have not been touched so I am not sure why this issue is appearing out of the blue.
Thanks!
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Hi all,
intrigued by the phone and due to the fact that I'm an avid reader, I decided to go for it.
I'm still getting used to it but I've got two small annoying problems that I can't figure out if it's a device fault or else:
1) when two-finger typing, if I press two letters fast enough, it records it as a swipe gesture. Not a major thing, I can type slower than that, but it would be interesting to know if this is an issue specific with Lollipop or else.
2) I've enabled the pattern lock, but I can still unlock the phone without any pattern when sliding bottom-up the main screen. This is a bit more annoying, as when keeping the phone in the pocket it happens I get it unlocked by mistake and I thought the pattern lock would solve this.
Is this normal?
1. If that keyboard-swipe thing happens on the color screen, make sure you have disabled "Gesture typing" from the Google Keyboard settings (Settings - Language & input). Alternatively you can also try out some different keyboard app. If it happens on the EPD, then I guess you're out of luck.
2. Some other user reported that same issue with the slide-unlock, but I tried it just now and for me it asks for the pattern no matter how the screen is turned on.
Jeopardy said:
1. If that keyboard-swipe thing happens on the color screen, make sure you have disabled "Gesture typing" from the Google Keyboard settings (Settings - Language & input). Alternatively you can also try out some different keyboard app. If it happens on the EPD, then I guess you're out of luck.
2. Some other user reported that same issue with the slide-unlock, but I tried it just now and for me it asks for the pattern no matter how the screen is turned on.
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hey and thanks for the reply.
1) I do use the gesture typing/swype keyboard as well as normal typing. My previous Nexus 4 had no problems no matter the speed I'm typing at. It's just on the main screen the EPD works fine and I'm kinda getting used to its laggines.
2) this is totally odd.. are you on Lollipop as well?
1. You could test some other keyboard app which supports Swipe. Although that does sound a bit that the system can't keep up with your typing and is flooded with touch events.
2. Yes, I'm on Lollipop. For me the slide-up just turns on the screen, and I need to swipe up again for the pattern entry screen to show up. It must be some specific combination of settings.
There are features called "smart lock" in the security settings that can bypass the pattern lock under certain conditions, maybe your set up is glitching and it may be worth poking around in there to see if something is set up.
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manmikey said:
There are features called "smart lock" in the security settings that can bypass the pattern lock under certain conditions, maybe your set up is glitching and it may be worth poking around in there to see if something is set up.
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Hi manmikey. I've checked and all the Smart Lock features are turned off, I've tried to play around a bit but can't really see anything out of place.
I currently have:
- screen lock: pattern
- lock second screen: on
- make pattern visible: off
- automatically lock: 5 secs unless kept unlocked by Smart Lock
- Power btn instantly locks: on
- Smart Lock: all off, but a very specific Sony speaker system
anything else that could impact this?
Might be just an Android bug?
IlPeach said:
Hi manmikey. I've checked and all the Smart Lock features are turned off, I've tried to play around a bit but can't really see anything out of place.
I currently have:
- screen lock: pattern
- lock second screen: on
- make pattern visible: off
- automatically lock: 5 secs unless kept unlocked by Smart Lock
- Power btn instantly locks: on
- Smart Lock: all off, but a very specific Sony speaker system
anything else that could impact this?
Might be just an Android bug?
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I'm at a loss then, could it be a rouge "trusted face"? Maybe a blank face is in there! when the camera is looking for a face to unlock there is a symbol at the bottom centre of the screen that looks like a person in a circle, when defected the symbol changes to an open padlock, are you seeing anything like this when you swipe up to unlock?
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there's no symbol: I can unlock the device (with the pattern lock active) just by swiping the main screen from the bottom center, up.
Just like that, and there's no screen in between the "turned off" state and the "android desktop".
I've checked and there are no registered friendly-faces in the smart lock, on top of it being off.
Jeopardy said:
1. You could test some other keyboard app which supports Swipe. Although that does sound a bit that the system can't keep up with your typing and is flooded with touch events.
2. Yes, I'm on Lollipop. For me the slide-up just turns on the screen, and I need to swipe up again for the pattern entry screen to show up. It must be some specific combination of settings.
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That use to happen to me but I think you have to wait a bit then it will ask for pattern or pin when unlocking
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Its not normal behaviour you are experiencing, if its still fairly new and you haven't got too much stuff loaded on so far.....maybe try a factory reset?
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BTW are you referring to the front or back screen when unlocking?
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manmikey said:
BTW are you referring to the front or back screen when unlocking?
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Front screen.
The back screen asks for the pattern when unlocking.
manmikey said:
Its not normal behaviour you are experiencing, if its still fairly new and you haven't got too much stuff loaded on so far.....maybe try a factory reset?
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BTW are you referring to the front or back screen when unlocking?
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As you suggested, I've tried the factory reset, but nothing has changed.
I've now opened a ticket with the customer support.
I'll keep you posted.
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i have the same issue when typing on the main screen. types are being recognized as swipes.
VERY annoying!
TopTomy said:
i have the same issue when typing on the main screen. types are being recognized as swipes.
VERY annoying!
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please report it to the support, they might be able to extract a bit more information and fix it sooner (finger crossed)
IlPeach said:
please report it to the support, they might be able to extract a bit more information and fix it sooner (finger crossed)
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I will
TopTomy said:
I will
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Hi. First of all, sorry for my bad English. I bought the Y2 few days ago and I had the swype problem. I tried one thing and, maybe, it is a possible solution. Tell me if it works.
(I don´t know how are the exactly menu names)
Settings-Language & input-google keyboard (6th option)-advanced Options-delay to hold: change the number to a higer one.
It works??
I have another problem. Could you help me?
When I use the keyboard, in the bottom right there is a keyboard icon (It serves to switch the keyboard). When I swipe, I always press the icon with my thumb accidentally and I can´t write.
Is there any way to remove the icon from there?
Thanks!
albertovk said:
Hi. First of all, sorry for my bad English. I bought the Y2 few days ago and I had the swype problem. I tried one thing and, maybe, it is a possible solution. Tell me if it works.
(I don´t know how are the exactly menu names)
Settings-Language & input-google keyboard (6th option)-advanced Options-delay to hold: change the number to a higer one.
It works??
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Not really. I still get the problem. Even with the latest update.
albertovk said:
I have another problem. Could you help me?
When I use the keyboard, in the bottom right there is a keyboard icon (It serves to switch the keyboard). When I swipe, I always press the icon with my thumb accidentally and I can´t write.
Is there any way to remove the icon from there?
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Not that I'm aware of, sorry!
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Well i used to have the yotaphone 2 n the same pproblem happened in kitkat. they keyboard cant register quick types which is Gay! n it is horrible from Yotas side not to fix such a known problem.
I tried nova launcher with tap to sleep app, but every time reopen the phone it will require me to enter the password again.
I think this is a new marshmallow feature. If a third party app locks phone, it requires password. What happens if you manually lock or let time out.
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Screen Lock Pro by Prahallad has a setting to bypass security. There is a free app by the same Dev but I haven't tried it.
Once installed you can link Nova's double tap setting to it.
Try screen off and lock app
nobnut said:
Screen Lock Pro by Prahallad has a setting to bypass security. There is a free app by the same Dev but I haven't tried it.
Once installed you can link Nova's double tap setting to it.
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This ^.
It's the only app I've found that doesn't cause the pin lock screen to show the next time you unlock.
nobnut said:
Screen Lock Pro by Prahallad has a setting to bypass security. There is a free app by the same Dev but I haven't tried it.
Once installed you can link Nova's double tap setting to it.
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Hi
Thanks for the pointer, I tried the free version of the app, and setup my Nova's double-tap gesture to use Screen Lock shortcut, I am able to lock the screen but unable to wakeup w/ a fingerprint. Is there something special you had to do?
Thanks in advance
meyerweb said:
This ^.
It's the only app I've found that doesn't cause the pin lock screen to show the next time you unlock.
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Does this app really lock the phone or it just shutdown the screen until the phone unlock itself on its own?
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Legolas2 said:
Hi
Thanks for the pointer, I tried the free version of the app, and setup my Nova's double-tap gesture to use Screen Lock shortcut, I am able to lock the screen but unable to wakeup w/ a fingerprint. Is there something special you had to do?
Thanks in advance
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You need to Pro version to bypass nexus imprint.
turtuv said:
Does this app really lock the phone or it just shutdown the screen until the phone unlock itself on its own?
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It just turn the screen black until it lock itself. Takes about 3-4s. I know the developer wrote there 10s but it only takes 3-4s on s7e. You know it when the AOD comes on etc etc...
As of now, from what I can tell there is no way to use an app or double tap to lock the screen without requiring a pin for a non rooted phone. Apps that turn off the screen but don't lock the phone isn't really an answer.
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Turn off screenow only using Screen Lock Pro
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As of now, from what I can tell there is no way to use an app or double tap to lock the screen without requiring a pin for a non rooted phone. Apps that turn off the screen but don't lock the phone isn't really an answer.
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It is an answer though. You just have to tweak the settings in the security section so the phone locks immediately. There is still a 2 sec delay but to get to lock the screen with a double tap again and get to unlock with touch ID it's fine. It costs a little over $3 though.... which isn't much but is on the steep side for such a single purpose app. There is a marshmallows touch ID workaround setting in it as explained which merely turns the display blank (although for me the edge thing is still visible) then after a really short delay the screen actually turns off and AOD turns on. With the system settings set right it actually locks securely the moment AOD turns on. Max 2 sec delay. No one's gonna get a chance to get in your phone that quick.:good:
So, I did come across this same issue, and it seemed to have started for me when I applied the May Security Update. It happened on my Note 5 and my S7 Edge. But when I applied the July security patch to my Note 5, double tap to lock WITHOUT a pin next login actually worked again, not so on my S7 Edge, after applying. Havent had enough time to research and dig, but doesn't make sense working on 1 and not the other when both are 6.01, both on July security patch, both Verizon models, and both use Nova Prime. Has had me stumped since May....
Sorry. Original post placed in forum for wong device.
Hi,
Ive had my S7 edge for around 2 weeks now, love it but theres one issue...
Even though I have fingerprint unlocking activated Ive found that when its locked and I swipe the edge screen to see notifications, click on an item e.g. gear fit, the app starts up then if I press the back button im in the phone, no fingerprint required....
Anyone come across this? found a fix??
Search in "S Finder" for "Smart Lock". Maybe your location is marked as safe. Thus no need for fingerprint authentication?
Just checked and mine does the same thing. Not good. I swiped the edge screen, opened calculator and hit the back button and my phone was unlocked without ever touching the fingerprint sensor.
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Disable all 'Edge Feeds' till this get fixed. Settings > Edge Screen > Edge Feeds.
maybe that only happens on fingerprint scanner only?
mine is on pattern unlock plus the fingerprint scanner and it still asks me either one when i do the steps above.
mine does not allow me in. no matter which edge app i try to use, it always asks me for password or fingerprint.
Mine doesn't do that but will open the camera app with a double tap, but locks again trying to look a the photo I just took.
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stevae said:
mine does not allow me in. no matter which edge app i try to use, it always asks me for password or fingerprint.
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Mine is the same.
That's because app quick launch is a third party edge feeds
Hi all, i have a problem. When the phone is blocked and i try to open a notification, when i click on it the pin keyboard appear and it says that i can use fingerprint or pin...but when i try tu use fingerprint it doesn't work so i'm forced to use the pin. What's the problem?
has the fingerprint unlock worked before this?
5teve0 said:
has the fingerprint unlock worked before this?
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Normal unlock yes, it work just fine. The problem is when I try to unlock with fingerprints when I want to open a notification. I found a topic about that and it seems to be a known bug.
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for info- mine seems to be ok. Opened an email notification my touching and holding the notification- keypad appeared on screen -and "use fingerprint or pin". Used fingerprint and it took me straight in to email
Tap the notification once and use your finger to unlock. It'll open whatever app that notification comes from. Tap the notification twice, and the PIN-entry pops up. Enter your PIN or use your finger. That's pretty much it.
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Tap the notification once and use your finger to unlock. It'll open whatever app that notification comes from. Tap the notification twice, and the PIN-entry pops up. Enter your PIN or use your finger. That's pretty much it.
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Yes, and the problem is that on my phone the fingerprint, in those cases, doesn't work. And i'm not the only one, i think it is a bug.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/help/fingerprint-reader-half-lockscreen-t3341574