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[Q] Lock Screen Options Greyed Out After 4.4.2 Update

I just updated my Verizon Samsung Note 3 to the 4.4.2 version of Android OS via OTA. I couldn't figure out how to get the Camera app to display on my lock screen, so I went to my "Lock Screen" settings and found something wrong. I had the Swipe Pattern as the unlock type at the time, and my only options where to change to "PIN" or "Password". I changed it to PIN, hoping that I could change back, but no luck, I am now only able to choose "PIN" or Password" for my lock screen options while the rest are greyed out and it still does not show an option to enable the camera app shortcut on my lock screen.
What I tried to do so far:
Cleared all cache on device
Disabled "Lookout" for being a device manager
Cleared certificate for "FoxFi" app
Rebooted several times (I read somewhere that doing a factory reset did not work either)
I'm hoping this is not a permanent bug in the 4.4.2 OTA update from Verizon. Does anyone have a solution?

JustWulf.com said:
I just updated my Verizon Samsung Note 3 to the 4.4.2 version of Android OS via OTA. I couldn't figure out how to get the Camera app to display on my lock screen, so I went to my "Lock Screen" settings and found something wrong. I had the Swipe Pattern as the unlock type at the time, and my only options where to change to "PIN" or "Password". I changed it to PIN, hoping that I could change back, but no luck, I am now only able to choose "PIN" or Password" for my lock screen options while the rest are greyed out and it still does not show an option to enable the camera app shortcut on my lock screen.
What I tried to do so far:
Cleared all cache on device
Disabled "Lookout" for being a device manager
Cleared certificate for "FoxFi" app
Rebooted several times (I read somewhere that doing a factory reset did not work either)
I'm hoping this is not a permanent bug in the 4.4.2 OTA update from Verizon. Does anyone have a solution?
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Someone had suggested going to the security tab and clearing the certificates cache or something like that ... I am at work so don't have my phone in front of me , but that enabled them to change a bug wth the foxfi app. So maybe that will help you change the lockscreen security settings.

mjh68 said:
Someone had suggested going to the security tab and clearing the certificates cache or something like that ... I am at work so don't have my phone in front of me , but that enabled them to change a bug wth the foxfi app. So maybe that will help you change the lockscreen security settings.
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I went ahead and cleared all of the trusted certificates by going to "Settings > Security > Clear credentials" and IT WORKED! I can now select any of the unlock types and the camera app shortcut is now functional. Thanks for the help.

JustWulf.com said:
I went ahead and cleared all of the trusted certificates by going to "Settings > Security > Clear credentials" and IT WORKED! I can now select any of the unlock types and the camera app shortcut is now functional. Thanks for the help.
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your welcome ! Glad it worked and got you up and running :good:

Clear credentials is grayed out for my phone. Any solution to that?

as a side not for those of you with root still you can make any of your widgets full size upon waking the phone on the lock screen which is pretty cool. you use a module for Xposed called Maximize Widgets

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nyeazyone said:
Clear credentials is grayed out for my phone. Any solution to that?
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It looks like you have most likely encrypted your SD card, which forces you to have security installed. Go into settings>storage and uncheck phone storage encryption and sd card encryption and see if that resolves your issue.

guys i have the same problem,i can't find a solution i have cleared the credentials cache and no solution

mjh68 said:
Someone had suggested going to the security tab and clearing the certificates cache or something like that ... I am at work so don't have my phone in front of me , but that enabled them to change a bug wth the foxfi app. So maybe that will help you change the lockscreen security settings.
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Thanks for the tip, I've had the same problem with my S6 edge plus and I was pulling my hair out over it but this worked ??

mine credentials are also grayed out on Galaxy S3 LTE 4.4.4. and i dont have a password active and i also added a password to sdcard and i decrypt it after and changed back to swipe. i also disabled all device administrators as well. my phone was optus until i unlocked the network. (mines Rooted as well) the thing is, my lock screen widgets, custom msg, and Multiwindow is locked and the widgets is the most important, but i cant get them if my credentials are locked out.
plz help. i just got this phone (was some randoms but because the person didnt need i got.)

dragonkiller96 said:
mine credentials are also grayed out on Galaxy S3 LTE 4.4.4. and i dont have a password active and i also added a password to sdcard and i decrypt it after and changed back to swipe. i also disabled all device administrators as well. my phone was optus until i unlocked the network. (mines Rooted as well) the thing is, my lock screen widgets, custom msg, and Multiwindow is locked and the widgets is the most important, but i cant get them if my credentials are locked out.
plz help. i just got this phone (was some randoms but because the person didnt need i got.)
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Dont Worry i fixed it, but i think people should try this any. what was happening was my Galaxy s3 was in Easy Mode for somereason what that does is disables Lockscreen options like widgets and Multi-window, so if the credentials dont work, see if you have Easy Mode on, because after 2 weeks of frustration, disabling Easy Mode fixed it for me.

Notification Problem

Hello Everybody
My P8 Lite Don't give me notification unless i open apps like whatsapp and viber and i marked show notification for them
any help please

You said, you've got the notification enabled for those apps, so there's only one thing that can cause problem, like this.
Go to your Settings > Power saving, then scroll down, and check the Protected apps menu.
Checked means it can run even if the screen is off.
Report back if it's worked for you, please.

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daviddosa said:
You said, you've got the notification enabled for those apps, so there's only one thing that can cause problem, like this.
Go to your Settings > Power saving, then scroll down, and check the Protected apps menu.
Checked means it can run even if the screen is off.
Report back if it's worked for you, please.
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Thx Man It Works For Me

I have whatsapp checked and I dont recieve the notifications, it is sudden.. I have to reset the phone.
It works fine and suddenly stops.
thks

same as @manuz89, if i reboot the phone it works but a few minutes later its bad again
i already have "normal" preset in battery settings, whatsapp its protected and all notification toggles are ON
im clearing cache right now and if it dont work i'll factory reset the phone

All other apps works properly, I think is a compatibility problem between Whatsapp and P8lite. Don't think factory reset will work

Before this phone, I had a S3 Mini, and that phone also had notification issues with WhatsApp...Maybe it's the app, not the phone

kitkat was fine, its the lollipop version with the problem.

But does this happen to everyone? Do you think someone will have an answer soon or we should just go back to kitkat.?
Thks

try changing your power mode to Normal, in case Smart is turning off a connection somewhere

Notification problem
I have the same problem - no notifications for whatsapp. All settings are correct. I.e. Notifications is allowed, power saving is normal, Whatsapp is protected. What else can I try? If I reset to factory will it delete all my photos etc?

NStrauss1 said:
I have the same problem - no notifications for whatsapp. All settings are correct. I.e. Notifications is allowed, power saving is normal, Whatsapp is protected. What else can I try? If I reset to factory will it delete all my photos etc?
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No need factory reset. Anyway notifications of Viber(may be Whatsapp) do not work on this phone. You can easy resolve this bug with Light Flow - LED&Notifications. I use this method and work great!

unfortunately that app is not free. is there any other solutions. i did all those mentioned above including locking the app in the recent app tray. still, the problem persists. previously i used a xiaomi phone, it still had notifications although delayed for minutes

hi
just go to setting/screen lock& passwords/ screen lock style / and change it to default(magazine).
then you will see ( notification panel &notification turn on screen......) it will save the problem.
note : after you can change your lock screen picture and choose from your gallery.

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Hello.
I had the same problem with whatsapp. After many research, i think i have found the solution:
Enable background data for Google Play Services app and allow notifications as well for this app.
(PS This solutions is mentioned also in the FAQ from whatsapp )))))) .. that simple
It worked for me.. try

Notification problem
AOA. I have recently update my p8 lite software...... But I have a problem that I can't stop getting preview of my messages on my stauts bar....... Plz tell me what can I do??????And also guide me about If I have to hide my some contacts and massesges than what can I do for that???
Plz help me

Screen getting off while using mobile

I recently updated my mobile to official update 5.1.1. It has been 1 month on 5.1.1 . When i use my device, the screen suddenly goes off for 5 secs (approx.) and lock is applied on it. And the wallpaper also changed to default. And i have to reopen my lock screen again again. Please give a favourable reply.

Listen bro u just simply first delete some heavy apps . It will work
If not then reset the phone . And installed only needed apps

I am also facing the same problem please help!

Hey I have got a solution for this . Go to your device settings and then Privacy. Then go to privacy guard. There are three dots on upper right corner. CLICK ON THAT AND SELECT SHOW BUILT IN APPS. Now search for Google play services and hold on Google play services. Scroll downside and search for auto start and keep awake. Turn them off. But keep sure that (keep awake ) is enabled.
If it help you please thanks me.

Screen getting off & wallpaper changing automatically while using mobile
Changing theme to system. fixed Screen getting off & wallpaper changing automatically while using mobile problem for me.
Hope it will help others too.

Facing Same problem.
Facing same problem and some time i dial a number and hit green dial key device gse restart.. plz help..:crying:

"Android System" battery drain In LL Stock S30

Hola... Thank you for opening this thread..
This problem has surfaced like 3days ago... Android system is draining 27% of my battery! And of course ... It's killing my battery pretty fast... Any ideas? I will try every suggestions! And thank you again!

Walter_hector said:
Hola... Thank you for opening this thread..
This problem has surfaced like 3days ago... Android system is draining 27% of my battery! And of course ... It's killing my battery pretty fast... Any ideas? I will try every suggestions! And thank you again!
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I think you should clear your dalvik cache....if that doesn't work...factory reset your phone

sasukay said:
I think you should clear your dalvik cache....if that doesn't work...factory reset your phone
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Tried factory reset... And problem is back for a while...
And then I turned off auto sync... And boom! Problem solved.. When I see my account... Look like its failed to sync calendar... And it keep syncing but always failed... That what I think...
And there is no auto synch menu in status bar menu (menu in upper part of screen).. I turned it off with power manage widget...

Walter_hector said:
Tried factory reset... And problem is back for a while...
And then I turned off auto sync... And boom! Problem solved.. When I see my account... Look like its failed to sync calendar... And it keep syncing but always failed... That what I think...
And there is no auto synch menu in status bar menu (menu in upper part of screen).. I turned it off with power manage widget...
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You can always permanently turn auto syncing off from settings>>accounts>>google>>

Android System Battery Drain solution [Stock|| Custom Rom]
Hi
I'm new here so please let me know if i did something wrong as here I'm referencing post from other source (forums[dot]oneplus[dot]net/threads/community-list-disable-these-services-to-increase-your-battery-life.321165/)
for solving battery drain issue.
Problem-
There is a service "geofencehardwareservice" as part of Android system which is always active so
Brief [only disable geofence]-
1. Need Root
2. Make a full backup of system[incase you try to experiment with other service]
3. Install- cn[dot]wq[dot]myandroidtools from play store
4. From "App" in Sidebar menu tap "Android System"-> see all component
5. Disable "geofenceharwareservice" under "service" tab
6. Reboot
Also you can see mentioned source for detailed use of this method.

navigation bar colors Huawei p10 lite

Hi.
My Huawei p10 lite doesn't allow to modify the color of the navigation and notification bars when opening any app. Apparently the color is locked (it's a dark orange) and app like navbar are not able to modify in any way the fixed color.
Only when opening "Settings" the bars are white and in home screen, where navigation bar is transparent.
The phone came with a telephone company brand (which logo, by the way, has same basic color of the navigation bar) but other customers I contacted throug socials that got the phone with same conditions from the same brand, seem don't have the issue.
Is there any idea how to unlock the navigation bar color without being root or go through other invasive expedients?
Thanks a lot,
Luca.

This happened to me when I asked Google assistant to turn on power saving mode. I got super annoyed by the orange colour. So I tried telling it to turn it off but it wouldnt, so I scrolled up on my Google assistant history and flipped the switch where it said power saving mode. As soon as I did that the orange was gone.

ianorna said:
This happened to me when I asked Google assistant to turn on power saving mode. I got super annoyed by the orange colour. So I tried telling it to turn it off but it wouldnt, so I scrolled up on my Google assistant history and flipped the switch where it said power saving mode. As soon as I did that the orange was gone.
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Thank you, I'm still get along with the orange bars!
Please, may be so kind to illustrate the procedure in detail? I cannot figure out how to enter the google assistant history. By the way, to my knowledge I didn't turned on the power saving mode, unless I did it accidentally.
Thank you for helping me,
Luc.

luconico said:
Thank you, I'm still get along with the orange bars!
Please, may be so kind to illustrate the procedure in detail? I cannot figure out how to enter the google assistant history. By the way, to my knowledge I didn't turned on the power saving mode, unless I did it accidentally.
Thank you for helping me,
Luc.
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It only happens when asking Google assistant to turn on power saving mode. Try saying "Ok Google turn on power saving mode" and it might bring up a switch. If it doesnt, then to access what you've said before just say Ok Google or hold your home button then scroll up and keep on scrolling to find a switch. If there is no switch then I have no idea what the orange means.

ianorna said:
This happened to me when I asked Google assistant to turn on power saving mode. I got super annoyed by the orange colour. So I tried telling it to turn it off but it wouldnt, so I scrolled up on my Google assistant history and flipped the switch where it said power saving mode. As soon as I did that the orange was gone.
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Unfortunately, I guess that this is not my case, since I've never activated the google assistant... :crying:
Thankg anyway!
Luca.

Hi, could you post a screenshot if it's not difficult ?

ulith said:
Hi, could you post a screenshot if it's not difficult ?
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https://imgur.com/a/jJI9H
Note that the orange stripes on the nav and notification bars appear on any app of my phone, except for Settings and home page.
Thanks,
Luc.

Ok, have you tried changing the theme?
If not, then let's start:
1st: Find your themes app.
2nd: Go to the "Me" tab.
3rd: Choose any theme (those on the bottom are downloaded)
4th: Tap on the theme you want and tap apply.
If you have changed the theme then maybe download a theme which changes the navbar? (If I find one I'll try to send it.)

Ok here's one: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15UOMMsz22_4NHnv0Ue2K5h_qxFH3zhvl/view?usp=drivesdk

ulith said:
Ok here's one: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15UOMMsz22_4NHnv0Ue2K5h_qxFH3zhvl/view?usp=drivesdk
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Mmmmmh...
It doesn't work, the orange is still there, at least applying your file. I've changed few more themes but nothing changed to the colors of the bars... :crying::crying:

Aww man... I don't know what to recommend... Maybe go to your local repair shop and ask?

luconico said:
Mmmmmh...
It doesn't work, the orange is still there, at least applying your file. I've changed few more themes but nothing changed to the colors of the bars... :crying::crying:
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I'm sure this is probably the Google power saving mode that is enabled. It shouldn't always be enabled, because it usually turns off once your battery is fully charged. Try installing Activity Launcher here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher
Open the app, on the top of the screen, tap on "Recent activities" and choose "All activities".
Scroll down until you find Settings > Battery Saver > Turn on automatically, and choose "Never".
Hopefully this will turn it off. If that fails, I'd suggest making a backup of your data, and doing a factory reset.
ianorna said:
It only happens when asking Google assistant to turn on power saving mode. Try saying "Ok Google turn on power saving mode" and it might bring up a switch. If it doesnt, then to access what you've said before just say Ok Google or hold your home button then scroll up and keep on scrolling to find a switch. If there is no switch then I have no idea what the orange means.
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EDIT: It would actually be easier just asking Google Assistant to "Turn power saving mode off", and it should be deactivated. Whether you remembered doing it or not, you might as well do it anyway, before you go through all the steps I gave you. [emoji849] Doing what @ianorna said is the easiest method. It's the only way to remove it, and it might just save you from doing a factory reset.
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miz_pimp said:
I'm sure this is probably the Google power saving mode that is enabled. It shouldn't always be enabled, because it usually turns off once your battery is fully charged. Try installing Activity Launcher here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher
Open the app, on the top of the screen, tap on "Recent activities" and choose "All activities".
Scroll down until you find Settings > Battery Saver > Turn on automatically, and choose "Never".
Hopefully this will turn it off. If that fails, I'd suggest making a backup of your data, and doing a factory reset.
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THANKS A LOT.
It was that!
Even though the battery saver was already set on NEVER I tapped again on it and magically the damned orange disappeared!
Now the phone look much better!
Thanks again dude!

luconico said:
Mmmmmh...
It doesn't work, the orange is still there, at least applying your file. I've changed few more themes but nothing changed to the colors of the bars... :crying::crying:
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I may be late in replying the post but if youre still having the problem theres an easy fix.
the bars are orange because your battery saving mode is on, and no not the huawei battery saving mode, but the native android battery saver, its buried in the settings,
got to
settings>Battery>Battery Uasge graph>Tap to open detailed graph
tap on the three dots button on top right corner> tap battery save>disable!
That should fix this :good: :laugh: :silly: