Is there a way to answer my phone when it is locked. By the time I tey to unlock it via fingerprint, ect, I lose the call.
you should be able to answer your phone from the lock screen without unlocking it. If that is missing go apps - settings - lock screen and check to see if it is available.
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Because my device contains sensitive information, I like it locked with a PIN.
Currently its set to Lock after 0 seconds, which basically means every time I close the lid.
Of course this isn't always what I'd like, as I often close the lid for the safety of the screen, not because I actually want to PIN lock it.
I was hoping that the new Device Lock plugin would be an extension of the existing locking capabilities, enabling me to remove the "after 0..." option, and give me the ability to manually PIN lock the device whenever I wanted, simply from the Today screen, as well as setting it to lock after a better timeout (say, 5 mins...)
Does it? Does it buggery...
The Device Lock button appears simply to keylock (not PIN lock) the device, which isn't what I want, because anyone can pick it up, unlock it, and access it without knowing the PIN.
What a crock of sh1t.
Does anyone know of a way to map a button or run a program which will PROPERLY (ie with a PIN) lock this bloody thing? I've been waiting for a ROM release which contains the Device Lock plugin, only to find its useless for my needs!
ARGH! Any way to disable the Start Menu's "Lock" button or make it not appear?
I had an interesting problem that basically results in all data loss if it happens. On a particular Blue Angel I was working on, the touch screen somehow lost its calibration. In attempting to get to the calibration menu, the wonky screen somehow hit "Lock" on the bottom left corner of the Start Menu, and the device locked. Since the touchscreen became uncalibrated there was NO WAY for me to touch the tiny area and slide it properly. Thus I could not unlock the device even though LOCK is something that I NEVER EVER USE. I had to hard reset and lost all data. In WM2003, this would never have been a problem! I imagine if someone does use device lock, a screen decalibration incident would result in all data loss too which is unacceptable!
I tried the classic style lock screen which requires less precision but it still involves the need to touch a specific screen area in order to unlock it.
Is there any way to get rid of the Lock option in the Start Menu competely? A registry key perhaps? I want NOTHING to do with the device lock feature, it just seems to cause more problems and data loss than anything else. Any suggestions?
I believe that I have seen a post or two regarding the soft keys for the Start Menu. I'll see if I can find them.
On a side note, please refrain from opening new threads with questions. There is a Q&A thread at the top of this section for this kind of inquiries. I will transfer your question over there. Thanks.
anybody figure this out? i really would like to know
Lock sucks. If you have the phone locked, and get an incoming call - it doesn't unlock automatically, and there is no way to unlock it on the 'answer phone' screen.
So - you cannot get an incoming call if you use lock.
i dont even use it. i use pocketshield but i dont want the lock button to turn on PS, i want it either gone or to have it set up as a "back" button.
Has anybody managed to get rid of that damn button ? I have been looking around the forum for ages and still can't find a way to get rid of it.
Hello everyone,
I hate it when my phone decides to call people all by itself. I've since found that my pattern unlock no longer works. It first happened with the CyanogenMod 4.2.9.1 and still happens now with 4.2.10.1.
I can disable the lock, edit a new pattern and re-enable it and it still chooses not to lock. Pressing the home key just brings me back to the home screen when the phone is asleep. It seems to remember the pattern as if I try and change it I need to get the old pattern right until it lets me make a change.
If anyone can help it will be much appreciated.
Hi, so on my Droid 3 Stock GB/ Motoblurr I could set a lockscreen pattern, and put a delay. So if I lock the device, and then unlock it within 3 minutes of locking it, I would have to slide to unlock it, but would not need my passcode. Is there a way to do this with a tweak maybe, I can delay the pattern but then I do not need to slide it, which I would like to do.
Noticed this today while a friend was messing with my phone while it was standing on the table locked.
He pressed the lock button, the screen showed up with the clock, wallpaper and stuff.
My phone has a pattern lock, so he was unable to access the main launcher screen. But he was able to pull the notification/status top bar and do stuff like change brightness, disable wifi and bluetooth and so on.
To me it does look like a security flaw. Is there any way I can block that?
Thanks everyone!
I see that. But when i try to open anything, my pin code is required. Do you have a screen lock pin set up?
Edit. Ok i see what u mean. Quick settings can be changed, but not the settings gear icon. That requires a pin. Huh!
This is bonkers! Some of these may even potentially involve more serious security concerns, but in any case there ought to be a way to turn off this access. I do not want to allow anyone to change my Wifi network, Bluetooth device, open a hotspot, use the flashlight or even change the volume while it is locked - especially since I can instantly unlock it myself with a fingerprint.
This is really crazy indeed. I hope Google fix this on the next Android release or even let the users decide if they want this or not. I really don't want to root my device because of this but I don't see another option right now.
i don't like that a potential thief can turn off DATA even though the phone is locked.
I think this was meant to make toggling wifi, Bluetooth, airplane mode, flashlight, do not disturb easily accessible.