Does anyone know removing which stock app disables the option to not password lock the lock screen?
This same thing happened on my LG when i removed LG remote control (a tv remote app)
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Am I overlooking something here? I can't seem to modify the lock screen if PIN is enabled? My exchange admin requires a PIN code so the lock screen only shows the clock and then the number pad. I can tap and hold the clock and remove it but it comes back, I don't see anywhere to add extra widgets to the lock screen?
Swipe the clock to the right and touch on that BIG plus sign.
Next enter your PIN and you can then add a widget
I've tried that, the clock background gets whit but just kind of tilts to the right a bit, does not move at all. It won't swipe to the right and there is no plus sign. I can hold down and it will shrink but that only leaves me the option to delete. Now opens ok,
kangy, same thing with my Nexus 7, didn't have any plus icon. I'm can remove widget, too. But after unlock/lock circle it appears again and I still have no plus icon.
At least I'm not crazy then I wonder if you disabled the pin, changed the lock screen and put the pin back it would stick. I had to jump back to 4.1.2 for logmein or I would try it out
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You're not crazy, it happened to me as well. Frustrating since the only way to remove my pin is to remove my exchange account. Hopefully someone can provide some clarity here
That's strange. I have a pin on my admin lock screan but I can add widgets on it, and allso on the
second user.
This is not an issue with the pin per se it has to do with the Exchange policy. So far I have yet to find a way around it with my exchange administrator. I think it is up to Google to not enforce this daft policy.
I can now get access to the clock (click clock once, PIN PAD highlights, enter PIN, clock opens). But still can't change or add widgets. How's that done?
Definitely has something todo with an exchange account policy. Was experiencing the same problem, deleted my work exchange account, and the widgets reappeared.
Why on earth would any exchange policy alter the ability to see widgets (or take pictures from my galaxy nexus) without logging in first? Really annoying.
my guess is because you can make one of those widgets emails
I was wondering this as well. My work made me install the Google device policy app. One of the policies turns out to be 'disable lock screen widgets'.
Hi
Looking to achieve this:
1) No lockscreen on most situations
2) Secure lockscreen when I wish for it (and will enable it manually)
However, I do not want to go to settings and turn the secure lock screen on constantly, as it would be cumbersome. I want to do it in a nicer and cleaner way, namely a widget (well superb solution would be by a toggle button in notification panel, but I guess that's just a dream idea). So I would have a widget on a homescreen that would enable/disable this secure lock screen.
I was looking for some widgets that would set current lockscreen on/off, but after 4.1 or 4.2 it is (seems) impossible if we talk about galaxy s4. So instead I would set no lock screen (with stock settings), and then just enable/disable an external application that would mimick the secure lockscreen itself.
Do any of you know of any app, that has this abbility (most welcome is a widget, but if no app like that, it can as last resort be, a on/off toggle button upon launching the app).
For instance, I have BeyondPod installed for podcast playback and it has a fullscreen lock screen control set even though I have to use a pin lock for corporate email access. This is confusing to me because the biggest change going from my iPhone 5 to my new Note 3 is not having access to the camera, toggles, widgets, or notification from the lock screen when a pin in enabled.
I know this is not a bug or anything but I would love to be able to have widgets and toggles on my lock screen when the pin is enabled. I don't see why that's not possible if BeyondPod does it so well.
Hello readers,
I want to use NEXT lockscreen by microsoft instead of the default android lockscreen, but the only problem is i cant get fingerprint scanner to work with it.
In the setting of NEXT lockscreen it says to go to system and enable the fingerprint but that requires a pin as well and now when i swype down the NEXT lockscreen
the android lock screen pops up with the pin, so basically two lockscreen and 1 pin. However, finger print bypasses both lockscreens.
So my main point is can i set up a Finger print scanner without a pin or patten and then i will set a PIN in the NEXT lockscreen settings, so basically the android default
lockscreen would be set as none with a finger print scanner and a pin with NEXT lockscreen.
I've read an old post from 2015 about deleting the lockscreen.db from data/system/ using root.
While i am rooted, i tried to move all the lockscreen files from that folder to another part of the storage, no luck.
Paranoid if i delete everything will crash.
Hello,
Can anyone suggest the best app lock? I have tested no app lock is working as expected... Eg. If any app lock is enabled, and If we see recent screen, we can able to view all the detailsv while slick is enabled with all permissions and with admin previliges, also the default app lock is working but with screen lock pass only allowed and it locks only when the screen on....!!!?
11 Best Android App Lock and Privacy Lock Applications 2020
Our smartphone is our personal diary/album where we keep all our secrets, personal data and photos, videos and other sensitive data. Which we don’t want persons like snoopy friends or tech savvy friends access it and spread it all of the internet/others. Don’t worry, because Android has number of best app lock apps available which allows you to lock you app through fingerprint, password, pin even some app allows you to lock your app through face recognition system. Here we listed 15 best app lock for android.
11 Best App Locks For Android
If you have already set the screen lock, app lock will provide you 2 level security for your apps and their data's. Which means your smartphone data security level is medium. So, use below app lockers for your android apps.
Advanced Protection AppLock
When it comes to best applocker, we can't forget to add this app in the list. As it's one of the most downloaded and used application by the android user to lock app and their data. We recommend you to use Advanced Protection Applock with the Normal AppLock App. With normal app lock you can hide the data and lock the apps and Advanced Protection prevents force stopping or removing AppLock. With AppLock and Advanced Protection combination, your privacy can be totally safe.
To enable Advanced Protection, please activate Advanced Protection as "device administrator". It's only used for preventing intruders uninstalling AppLock. Make sure that Advanced Protection will never use this permission to access your privacy data.
AppLock - Fingerprint
Being on the 2nd in the list, App provides some amazing features like, with the app you can catch the Intruders. The feature works when some access your app AppLock-Fingerprint takes the picture of person and send it to your email. Apart from this one more feature that we liked most is its Fake Lock features. With Fake lock feature you can hide lock app screen with fake error window like in below image :
Using this applocker you can set a specific lock time or you can set auto-lock on when WiFi or Bluetooth gets connected. Even you can set different passwords for individual locked app.
Calculator Hide Photo and Video & App Lock
One of the coolest and unique applocker this app is. Best thing about this app is that you can hide photos videos and also apps and you can still use it as a calculator. Even the intruders can get confused about which app lock you are using to hide photos, videos and apps.
Hide Calculator is a great privacy protection application that makes it easy to hide photos and videos you don't want others to see.
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AppLock By IVYMOBILE
This app works like any other app lock apps, with this app you can lock Contacts, SMS, Gallery, Videos, Email and so on. Even AppLock provides invisible pattern lock and random keyboard so that no one can peep at your password or pattern. Which makes your data and apps Completely safe and secure. And most important feature is you can replace AppLock icon with Alarm Clock, Weather, Calculator, Calendar and Notepad on home screen, easy to confuse snoopers and keep privacy safe.
AppLock Face/Voice Recognition
AppLock is the only applocker on the Play Store that allows you to use your face OR voice, OR both to protect your phones applications.
When you open any protected app locked with this app, AppLock will open a window looking for your face while listening for your voice to say your unlock phrase or single word. As soon as AppLock’s verify your face or voice (or both), your locked app will open almost instantly.
AppLock uses advanced, deep learning algorithms to ensure that you and only you can get in. This AppLock even learns your face more accurately over time.
AppLock - Lock Apps & Security Center
This locker supports fingerprint, password, pin lock system. Not only this App lock also provide battery saver, phone cleaner, antivirus, and more other things. With this app battery saver you can stop restart apps to save battery power and extend your smartphone battery life. This App will remove junk files, watched videos, obsolete audios, and useless pictures with your permission. So that you can free up your phone space.
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Norton App Lock
Norton one of the best antivirus provider in software field. However, the norton company also offers a free & ad-free app locker with the simple and easy to use interface. The app works similar as other locker apps listed above.
But as per Norton team they takes "your privacy (and performance) seriously". Like Other applocker, safe lock, applock, folder lock or privacy lock apps can be sidestepped by crafty criminals or may drain your battery, but Norton App Lock leverages special Android permissions to safeguard your sensitive apps. It’s more efficient and more secure than some of the other applock offerings.
Perfect AppLock
With perfect Applock you can lock and secure your phone with a PIN, pattern, or even a gesture password. With "Screen Filter" feature of this app you can manage screen brightness of individual apps also individual apps rotation lock to prevent unwanted screen rotation. One of the best thing about this app is that all the functions are available for free.
Secure Lock for Apps - Protect your Privacy
The app is light-weighted and provides decent security features to prevents intruders from accessing your device and data. You can simply use passcode and fingerprint options to lock and protect your smartphone apps. As per this app team they don't share your personal data with third parties apps. According to them your privacy is the major concern and they do their best to make it secure.
App Lock (Scanner Simulator_)
This app interface/graphic is not much good as above apps have. This App Lock (App Locker) is using a fake fingerprint scanner to protect your data or app in your phone or tablet.
There is a trick to unlock your apps using the fingerprint scanner simulator. You either have to press the volume keys or tap on the lock icon before or while touching the fingerprint pad. You can choose which option to use in the settings screen.
Sometimes it's lock screen loads when you or someone else open the app.
CM Locker-Security Lockscreen
At last CM Locker, the app not only lock and secure your apps but also protect your smartphone from virus and malware. Anti-Theft Protection of this app can help you locate your lost phone, and also you can remotely lock it and enable its siren.
CM Locker is packed full of awesome HD wallpapers, theme and password modes, where you can mix and match to create your unique Lockscreen. Features like instant cleanup will increase the speed your device. You can lock the screen with passwords, PIN, pattern and fingerprint lock.
Note: This app is not available on the playstore, We have listed this locker just for information purpose.
So, these are the 11 best phone app locker apps that you can use to lock your phone/apps/phone data and secure it from others. If you are using any other app locker using is good enough from above listed apps, leave it's name in below comment so that we also other can know about that.