Hello all,
If you are also victim of phone lock security please read on:
Few days ago, my phone started asking me PASSWORD instead of PATTERN. Due to this i was not able to start my device as i had encrypted the phone and checked the option "Pattern required to start the device".
If you have faced the same problem, read the solution below:
Think of Pattern dots as normal T9 dialer where top-left dot is '1' & bottom-right dot is '9'.
So if you have kept Pattern as 'Z' then corresponding Password is 1235789.
Another e.g if Pattern is 'L' then corresponding Password is 14789.
Thats it, now your phone is unlocked/booted
Fir3lordZuk0 said:
Thats it, now your phone is unlocked/booted
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Thank you, thanks a bunch! You've saved me throwing my new Moto Z Play against the wall. Does anyone know why this is a bug on Android?
xela-yuki6 said:
Thank you, thanks a bunch! You've saved me throwing my new Moto Z Play against the wall. Does anyone know why this is a bug on Android?
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Thanks. That works! However after boot completed, I went to reset my pattern, reboot, and now my pattern isn't recognized..!! I think I'm done..?
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When I input wrong pass, it quickly says wrong. But when I type right one, it's checking for a while, like it's trying hard to decrypt, then fails.
Try the steps of OP again
goja said:
Thanks. That works! However after boot completed, I went to reset my pattern, reboot, and now my pattern isn't recognized..!! I think I'm done..?
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When I input wrong pass, it quickly says wrong. But when I type right one, it's checking for a while, like it's trying hard to decrypt, then fails.
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After I followed this method I chabged my pattern and since then it's working properly whenever I reboot.
You can try again the steps in OP and this time don't set pattern, try with any other method pass/pin and check.
Later again set pattern and check
Man, I'm telling you I'm being asked for a pattern now and mine won't do. I think I'm done.
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I'm wondering how you do with a 4x4 or 5x5 pattern? How does it calculate numbers this time?
1 2 3 *
4 5 6 #
7 8 9 0
For 4x4, would it be like this? I have a phone that's so. Is there a way to trigger this "bug" so we can test it?
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I'm wondering how you do with a 4x4 or 5x5 pattern? How does it calculate numbers this time?
1 2 3 *
4 5 6 #
7 8 9 0
For 4x4, would it be like this? I have a phone that's so. Is there a way to trigger this "bug" so we can test it?
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I am not sure about other patterns. 4*4 and so on are usually available only in custom roms. I faced this issue twice once on my phone and once on my wife's phone. Phone was encrypted in both cases. Both phones were Moto (Moto g2 and Moto G4). May be encryption and Moto OS does not go along always.
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... use the swipe unlock WITH a pattern or pin after the swipe?
Settings. Lockscreen. Set secured lock device to a longer time and you will get swipe after first pattern unlock. Mine is set to 5 min.
maybe i'm just doing it wrong. but its not working how i mentioned in the OP.. i'm saying i want to use swipe unlock and directly after that pattern, or pin or password will pop up.. my friends note 2 has a check box that says "With Swipe Lock".. wth would samsung take this out? ridiculous..
RujinXERO said:
maybe i'm just doing it wrong. but its not working how i mentioned in the OP.. i'm saying i want to use swipe unlock and directly after that pattern, or pin or password will pop up.. my friends note 2 has a check box that says "With Swipe Lock".. wth would samsung take this out? ridiculous..
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Got it. Not sure but possibly removed since were dealing with 4.22 multiple lockscreens rather than just one, previous to the s4
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
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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.
In my moto g4 plus sometimes finger print just wake up the phone and asks for the alternate passwrd..... Why does dis happens is dere any reason ??
devanshxda said:
In my moto g4 plus sometimes finger print just wake up the phone and asks for the alternate passwrd..... Why does dis happens is dere any reason ??
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It can be because some particle or your phone cover could be touching,clean the surface of sensor it should work fine.
if cleaning sensor is not solving the issue then do a hard reset
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How to hide notification panel on lock screen g4+???
devanshxda said:
In my moto g4 plus sometimes finger print just wake up the phone and asks for the alternate passwrd..... Why does dis happens is dere any reason ??
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It's because of system ui crash it happens to me also bro!
manichipra said:
if cleaning sensor is not solving the issue then do a hard reset
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How to hide notification panel on lock screen g4+???
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Settimgs/sound and notifications/scroll down to.notification ,then select don't show notification at all
devanshxda said:
In my moto g4 plus sometimes finger print just wake up the phone and asks for the alternate passwrd..... Why does dis happens is dere any reason ??
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it happens to me also.whenever i take my phone out of my pocket,sometimes it will not recognise my fingerprint,then i manually unlock the phone with pattern and from the next time onwards it works with fingerprint. i think because of some dust it doesn't recognise the fingerprint.
Srinadh said:
it happens to me also.whenever i take my phone out of my pocket,sometimes it will not recognise my fingerprint,then i manually unlock the phone with pattern and from the next time onwards it works with fingerprint. i think because of some dust it doesn't recognise the fingerprint.
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True
yep
Srinadh said:
it happens to me also.whenever i take my phone out of my pocket,sometimes it will not recognise my fingerprint,then i manually unlock the phone with pattern and from the next time onwards it works with fingerprint. i think because of some dust it doesn't recognise the fingerprint.
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Yes , totally agree with u
here is the answer to all your questions: https://motorola-global-portal.cust...prod_answer_detail/a_id/110999/p/30,6720,9686
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Just got the color optimization OTA update on my phone. Its 138.43MB
Damn, just came here to post this! Just got the update notification as well!
Mine is 141.89 MB- installing now
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The install was quick - took like 30 seconds
My Phone was on the Tmobile screen for 5 minutes
Also it did not prompt me for my pin at startup (like I have set) - looks like the update set it to "does not require" as default - just FYI if you have secure start up - you'll need to go back and set it again
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Mine is 141.89 MB- installing now
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The install was quick - took like 30 seconds
My Phone was on the Tmobile screen for 5 minutes
Also it did not prompt me for my pin at startup (like I have set) - looks like the update set it to "does not require" as default - just FYI if you have secure start up - you'll need to go back and set it again
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Is bixby remap working still?
raaghul said:
Is bixby remap working still?
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Using the BXActions app - it still worked
ElBeaner said:
Using the BXActions app - it still worked
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Ok. Good to know, gonna update now.
Just did update too
jutaejrtouch
ElBeaner said:
Mine is 141.89 MB- installing now
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The install was quick - took like 30 seconds
My Phone was on the Tmobile screen for 5 minutes
Also it did not prompt me for my pin at startup (like I have set) - looks like the update set it to "does not require" as default - just FYI if you have secure start up - you'll need to go back and set it again
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It prompted for mine
jutaejrtouch said:
It prompted for mine
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My T-Mobile S8 also got the update this morning. I installed it and mine still prompted me to enter the pin saying your phone is security encrypted. Also after the update, I really don't see any improvement in the Display red tint adjustment range as mine seems to be about the same. The edge red tint adjustment does nothing to remove the red tinted edges on my S8.
My S8 wasn't serverly red tinted when I adjusted it before the update. After the update, I can't get it any better than the way it was before it seems. So the software update for me is a fail. How about all you other folks... you seeing any improvements (especially the red edges)? Although it is there, it does not bother the heck out of me and I could try to accept it. But I might decide to get Samsung to replace mine if they come out with a new batch that has a correct totally white screen balance all around the way it should be.
I had a slight red tint on the edge and set the "screen edge color adjustment" one notch towards "cool" and it looks better to me. Not sure if it's placebo or not though.
I'm on TMO S8 and I got the update. I've decided not to update until I see what it's about. Seems to me that I color correction would take about 25 Mb or less so seems a bit fishy to me. I found a root method for the S8 but I need to really study it before I try to do it and any updates may hinder the root process. Keep the info coming guys and I'll try the root soon but i do nned to make sure I can get back to stock before I do.
Hello!
I'm using the P10 Plus and I'm not able to find the setting for Touch-disable mode anymore. (I'm pretty sure it was there on previous android version)
This "Touch-disable mode" setting seems to be always on, after Oreo update.
It could be cool for everyday use, but it's a BIG problem when I like to put the phone into a plastic case/bike phone holder.
I get the message "do not cover the top of the screen..." and I'm not able to unlock the smartphone from the case.
That's soooooo annoying!!
Does anyone know a workaround for this issue??
Thank you very much!
Am I the only one with this problem?
When you lock your phone you try to cover the top part tgen you'll see on display says disable it pressing power and volume up I think.
chubbs75 said:
When you lock your phone you try to cover the top part tgen you'll see on display says disable it pressing power and volume up I think.
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Tnx, I know, but when the device is in a motorbike holder ( like my Givi S957B ) it's quite impossible to press power and volume up...
I'm just asking why in oreo firmware the "touch-disable mode" is not available anymore.
For me it's a big issue!
DarkHorse said:
Tnx, I know, but when the device is in a motorbike holder ( like my Givi S957B ) it's quite impossible to press power and volume up...
I'm just asking why in oreo firmware the "touch-disable mode" is not available anymore.
For me it's a big issue!
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Cover the top of the phone e while it's locked before you put it tin the holder. You can switch it off
DarkHorse said:
Am I the only one with this problem?
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No, same problem comes with the Huawei P20 Pro. Touch-disable mode is enabled, but there is no option to disable it. :crying:
Came on here as had the same problem. I found that if you tap volume up and power button 3 times it disables or enables it. It doesn't work anyway, if you accidentally press the fingerprint scanner in your pocket, it unlocks the phone and you end up changing all your settings and calling a porn line all from your pocket.
jammygit said:
Came on here as had the same problem. I found that if you tap volume up and power button 3 times it disables or enables it. It doesn't work anyway, if you accidentally press the fingerprint scanner in your pocket, it unlocks the phone and you end up changing all your settings and calling a porn line all from your pocket.
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jammygit said:
Came on here as had the same problem. I found that if you tap volume up and power button 3 times it disables or enables it.
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Could you explain better?
I've tried everything...
combination of volume up and power 3 times doesn't work for me.
power+volume up just disables it for that single time...even if i make this combination for 3 or more times...
Same here. Help.
Huawei p20, ever since I put a full covered tempered glass, it keep pops this msg. Very annoying and inconvenience...
I googled, seems p 20 different than others setting. Can't solve.
Pls help
it is simply UNBELIVEBLE they have forgotten this setting
same problem. I have a full tempered glass screen protector on my Huawei Mate 10. I never used to get the problem but now I do and its so flipping annoying. I cant disable it at all. We all need a solution.
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I just found the solution. Hallelujah!
Download the Settings Database Editor app on Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=by4a.setedit22
In the System Table screen, scroll down to the bottom towards the 'T' section and find "Touch Disable Mode 1". Tap on it and change it to 0 to turn it off and hit save.
Please thank if it works for you ?
tboy2000 said:
same problem. I have a full tempered glass screen protector on my huawei mate 10. I never used to get the problem but now i do and its so flipping annoying. I cant disable it at all. We all need a solution.
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i just found the solution. Hallelujah!
Download the settings database editor app on google play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=by4a.setedit22
in the system table screen, scroll down to the bottom towards the 't' section and find "touch disable mode 1". Tap on it and change it to 0 to turn it off and hit save.
Please thank if it works for you
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it works, thanks!!!!
I love you
tboy2000 said:
same problem. I have a full tempered glass screen protector on my Huawei Mate 10. I never used to get the problem but now I do and its so flipping annoying. I cant disable it at all. We all need a solution.
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I just found the solution. Hallelujah!
Download the Settings Database Editor app on Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=by4a.setedit22
In the System Table screen, scroll down to the bottom towards the 'T' section and find "Touch Disable Mode 1". Tap on it and change it to 0 to turn it off and hit save.
Please thank if it works for you ?
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Thanks! I had this problem also, this is a simple but good solution!
tboy2000 said:
same problem. I have a full tempered glass screen protector on my Huawei Mate 10. I never used to get the problem but now I do and its so flipping annoying. I cant disable it at all. We all need a solution.
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I just found the solution. Hallelujah!
Download the Settings Database Editor app on Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=by4a.setedit22
In the System Table screen, scroll down to the bottom towards the 'T' section and find "Touch Disable Mode 1". Tap on it and change it to 0 to turn it off and hit save.
Please thank if it works for you
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Super!! Works great! Thanks!!!!
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it works, thanks!!!!
I love you
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The above worked for me about 3 weeks ago on my P20 Pro.
I had an update to the phones os last week, now it's reverted back to not liking the sensor being covered when I have the phone in my running armband.
The "Touch Disable Mode" option has disappeared from the System Table section of Settings Database Editor. Most annoying!
Hey
So I installed the Setting Database Editor app to change the setting and then uninstalled it to see if the change would persist without the app - it did not, so I went and reinstalled the app but also found that the "touch_disable_mode" setting was missing so I added it manaually and its working ...no more annoying message about nonsense.
P.S. Why does this website not work at all with Firefox?(no idea the pain I've been through trying to sign in) - Am I the only one -> https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/website-firefox-register-login-t3827822
Wow dude you are my lord and savior worked perfectly! That's a shame on Huawei's side, that they have forgotten about this absolutely ridiculous setting.. I use my bike holder, I'm a delivery person and this really annoyed the **** out of me
Fitymus said:
Wow dude you are my lord and savior ?? worked perfectly! That's a shame on Huawei's side, that they have forgotten about this absolutely ridiculous setting.. I use my bike holder, I'm a delivery person and this really annoyed the **** out of me
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Great! A thanks to my post would be appreciated. ?
It works!
Finally yeeeey!
Thank you!