I've been digging into this for a while and wanted to make sure I get this correct. Do I have to be rooted for me to use Tasker (or any other third party app) to auto unlock my phone when my phone connects to bluetooth (or whatever)?
I don't want to root my phone because of the issues I've seen people having but I would really like to find a way to auto unlock my phone.
nynativ said:
I've been digging into this for a while and wanted to make sure I get this correct. Do I have to be rooted for me to use Tasker (or any other third party app) to auto unlock my phone when my phone connects to bluetooth (or whatever)?
I don't want to root my phone because of the issues I've seen people having but I would really like to find a way to auto unlock my phone.
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http://www.androidcentral.com/how-use-smart-lock-galaxy-s7
Thanks but my issue is having the phone unlock (swipe) and get to the main screen when connected via bluetooth to my car. This will allow me to unlock my phone without having to enter a pin but it still doesn't actually unlock it.
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Thanks but my issue is having the phone unlock (swipe) and get to the main screen when connected via bluetooth to my car. This will allow me to unlock my phone without having to enter a pin but it still doesn't actually unlock it.
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So your expectation is that as soon your phone connects to your car (thru bluetooth), you screen wakes and shows you the home screen of your launcher? Rather bizarre...
Yes. Not really bizarre. It doesn't necessarily need to show me the home screen of my launcher. I really just need it to unlock my phone. I know many people use this because I've seen ways in Tasker and other 3rd party apps to do it, but you need to be rooted. So I was wondering if someone had a way to do this without being rooted.
What are you wanting to do once it is unlocked? That may be another way for us to look at the issue.
natefish said:
What are you wanting to do once it is unlocked? That may be another way for us to look at the issue.
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Sorry, I should have mentioned that in my first post. I want my HotSpot to turn on when my phone connects to Bluetooth in my car. I also want the HotSpot to turn off when my phone disconnects from bluetooth in my car.
Hmm...Try AutoInput. It's a 3rd-party plugin. It has an unlock function. Haven't tried it myself, but I think I will now that I've looked into this.
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Hmm...Try AutoInput. It's a 3rd-party plugin. It has an unlock function. Haven't tried it myself, but I think I will now that I've looked into this.
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Yeah, I tried it but couldn't get it to work. I think I needed to be rooted for it to do what I wanted but I'll check again. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Since I have enabled the fingerprint lock I can no longer do voice dialing from my bluetooth device (until I unlock it first). Has anyone else encountered this?
Yes. It's been fairly common on smartphones over the past decade or so to not allow voice dialing when pin locked (or in this case, fingerprint). Not sure why.
So far I haven't looked into alternatives...I just don't voice dial when it's locked (or unlock it first).
yea i figure this too that sucks TBH perhaps if you can dial would be a "bypass" of security so maybe thats why, you should have a option to enable this as feature
Yes, especially frustrating when you live where it is not legal to talk on the phone without a hands free device!
It worked fine on my BlackBerry Tour... bummer. Any workarounds for it?
A little googleing reveals that on some Androids it apparently works, as it does on iPhone. Hmmm... starting to wonder if I chose the right phone.
Voice Dialing without unlocking phone
Has anybody found a workaround for this yet?
This has been getting particularly annoying as of late - both in the car and on foot. What's the point of voice dialing if you have to pull out the phone first? BT headsets must be pre-synced with the phone, so allowing this isn't even that significant of a security breach, unless you lose your BT headset along with the phone.
Do we even know what component prevents us from voice dialing when the phone locks? Is it part of the lock screen? Of the android kernel's security? Or is it a hidden setting/permission that perhaps a more experienced developer can help us find? I don't know enough about Android yet to even begin to know where to look . . .
It annoys me the most when double click my bluetooth for redial but it doesn't respond...
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AlonFW said:
It worked fine on my BlackBerry Tour... bummer. Any workarounds for it?
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I use the 'delayedlock' app to unlock the phone when it detects my BlueAnt S4 is connected. Works fine. The phone relocks itself once the S4 is disconnected.
cmccabb,
Thanks, I will check that out. I assume you use the Bluetooth plugin for "Delayed Lock?"
Maybe once our phones go to Gingerbread we this will be fixed. Maybe.
Alon
AlonFW said:
cmccabb,
Thanks, I will check that out. I assume you use the Bluetooth plugin for "Delayed Lock?"
Maybe once our phones go to Gingerbread we this will be fixed. Maybe.
Alon
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Yes. I also use the wireless plug in to keep it unlocked at home.
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i have the same problem. ive always used the fingerprint, but it wasnt until i got new BT headset when it started. so it could be the headset also. My old one would do voice commands when locked. im gonna search for that app too see how it works.
Just off the top of my head:
If you have Tasker, you can set it to deactivate the screen lock when a bluetooth device is connected.
Create a new profile
Select state > Bluetooth connected
New Task > Display > Keyguard > Set Off
Then you can set an exit task to turn the keyguard back on
This is now fixed in gingerbread.
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Actually mine went from working in 2.2.2 to now not working in 2.3.4... screen flashes a bunch of times but wont unlock... cant bluetooth call unless I unlock the phone first. This is very annoying!
It should be a bug at some custom ROMs. You may try to flash the Custom ROM "CherryBlur 1.4d", the bluetooth dialer is still alive. However, it has battery drain issue. The battery may support around 12~14 hours even you switched to the maximum battery saver mode.
p.s. assumed that you have to enable the "Allow Bluetooth bypass" option in the system setting.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160649
Running stock Gingerbread. I frequently use Bluetooth with no problems at all. I use fingerprint sensor all the time. Never need to unlock to receive an incoming call.
On Alien #4 - and in Stock too, I think - I've got the option to "Bypass over Bluetooth" as last menu entry in the lock settings. Do you have that menu point and have you tried that?
Problem at Bluetooth Voice Dialer - Solution Found
Dave__C said:
Running stock Gingerbread. I frequently use Bluetooth with no problems at all. I use fingerprint sensor all the time. Never need to unlock to receive an incoming call.
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Yes! The bluetooth headset may redial the last outgoing call and receive the incoming call without any problem. But it cannot wake up the phone when you activate the bluetooth voice dialer in some Custom ROMs.
Finally, I identify that the issue was caused by the overclock kernel. Because "CherryBlur 1.4d" includes the standard kernel without any overclock / under voltage setting, the bluetooth voice dialer can operate perfectly.
Hi, I remember seeing a great feature during the S4 presentations. I have my phone passcode locked all the time. This feature allowed the phone to detect your home WiFi network and when it's detected, it turns off the passcode so you don't have it on at home. It will then put the passcode lock back on as soon as you leave the set WiFi network. I've searched everywhere through the phone and can't find where to do enable this feature.
Please help anyone?
Unfortunately it doesn't seem to have made it into the shipped device, or the manual. Maybe it'll arrive as an update?
ianjd said:
Unfortunately it doesn't seem to have made it into the shipped device, or the manual. Maybe it'll arrive as an update?
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Or something you can set up using Tasker?
Llama will support this as well.
Hello XDA, I'm curious if there is a way in either the standard ROM (Which would be Sprint to use with Ting) or a custom ROM to be able to turn off the WiFi and lock it to make it kid friendly? Ting allows data control from their end so it's no problem there, just curious if there is a way to put a PIN on the ability to turn WiFi on and off. Thanks!
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Hello XDA, I'm curious if there is a way in either the standard ROM (Which would be Sprint to use with Ting) or a custom ROM to be able to turn off the WiFi and lock it to make it kid friendly? Ting allows data control from their end so it's no problem there, just curious if there is a way to put a PIN on the ability to turn WiFi on and off. Thanks!
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How about locking the Settings app by AppLocker or similar apps after forgetting the WiFi network in the phone?
nijom said:
How about locking the Settings app by AppLocker or similar apps after forgetting the WiFi network in the phone?
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That could be an option, thanks! I'd like for them to still able to adjust settings on the phone but that seems like the only solution that makes sense so far. Other than just deleting the wifi driver itself.
So is there an option to add a trusted wifi network for smart unlock?
I know I can add my house location, but I don't want to have gps turned on all the time and even so, it's not the most accurate in this regard. I'd rather just have my phone smart unlock when i'm connected to my home wifi.
I thought I saw it somewhere in the settings at one point but I can't find it now... thanks for the help!
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So is there an option to add a trusted wifi network for smart unlock?
I know I can add my house location, but I don't want to have gps turned on all the time and even so, it's not the most accurate in this regard. I'd rather just have my phone smart unlock when i'm connected to my home wifi.
I thought I saw it somewhere in the settings at one point but I can't find it now... thanks for the help!
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Location mode>battery saving should do it.
There is no smartunlock via trusted wifi source, not yet at least. Its something I see a lot of people complaining about (myself included). The unlock by location is extremely unreliable, even when you set a ton of location points around your hour or work.
Having an option to purely remove lock based on which wifi network you're connected to would be amazing.
Once xposed hits you can do this with gravity box. Ravio said his first year version should be out this week. /crossesfingers
Only got my Nexus 6P (H1512) a couple days ago, I did hear that 6.0.1 corrected the smart lock bug for some people, however smart lock is still very unstable for me (fails at work, and at home, about once each per day). Smart unlock by wi-fi connection would be very welcome.
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Only got my Nexus 6P (H1512) a couple days ago, I did hear that 6.0.1 corrected the smart lock bug for some people, however smart lock is still very unstable for me (fails at work, and at home, about once each per day). Smart unlock by wi-fi connection would be very welcome.
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it's available now. you need to install xposed. once xposed set up, there's a couple modules that will do this for you. my fav at the moment is Gravity Box for Marshmallow.
byproxy said:
So is there an option to add a trusted wifi network for smart unlock?
I know I can add my house location, but I don't want to have gps turned on all the time and even so, it's not the most accurate in this regard. I'd rather just have my phone smart unlock when i'm connected to my home wifi.
I thought I saw it somewhere in the settings at one point but I can't find it now... thanks for the help!
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add your home computer as a bluetooth trusted device
I wish I could add a tile as a trusted by device that's at home on my luggage. I just recently uninstalled xposed for Android pay. Forgot how annoying the trusted location was
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I wish I could add a tile as a trusted by device that's at home on my luggage. I just recently uninstalled xposed for Android pay. Forgot how annoying the trusted location was
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Tasker?
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Tasker?
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They problem is the tile doesn't show up in Bluetooth devices, so I'm not sure how to make it work with anything besides it's own app.
Does anyone know if the usb/ or hotspot of foxfi/pda net or other non native teathering apps work on the z force droid? ive been on unlocked and rooted phones for a while but i'm just not seeing anything that i want. i bought a oneplus 3 then found out it didn't have the lte bands for verizion. derp. but i think id go back to a locked phone for this modular deal as long as i could still teather with pda net. cuz i ant pay'n no 30 bucks for Verizon to "unlock" the capability of my phone. pffffffftttttttttt.
just curious if anyone knows or could check
FoxFi/PDA works fine over bluetooth.
what about usb or wifi?
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what about usb or wifi?
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Both bluetooth and USB work, but WiFi requires a mobile hotspot plan (which I don't have, so I can't test).
If you are the only one on your plan, go prepaid, I dont pay extra and the stock tethering under settings works just fine
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Both bluetooth and USB work, but WiFi requires a mobile hotspot plan (which I don't have, so I can't test).
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ty.
and i've got unlimited so thats why
beanman97 said:
Does anyone know if the usb/ or hotspot of foxfi/pda net or other non native teathering apps work on the z force droid? ive been on unlocked and rooted phones for a while but i'm just not seeing anything that i want. i bought a oneplus 3 then found out it didn't have the lte bands for verizion. derp. but i think id go back to a locked phone for this modular deal as long as i could still teather with pda net. cuz i ant pay'n no 30 bucks for Verizon to "unlock" the capability of my phone. pffffffftttttttttt.
just curious if anyone knows or could check
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I searched for the same, tried a number of apps, tried all of these recommended root apps & protocols ended up with the same disappointing result. Most of it just didn't work or no one could provide the necessary tools in proper sequential steps.
With you phone powered on remove your sim card. Go to Mobile hot spot & tethering, activate blue tooth tethering.wait a few minutes put your sim back in. you should now be able to pair devices with your phone and share its internet connection..
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I searched for the same, tried a number of apps, tried all of these recommended root apps & protocols ended up with the same disappointing result. Most of it just didn't work or no one could provide the necessary tools in proper sequential steps.
With you phone powered on remove your sim card. Go to Mobile hot spot & tethering, activate blue tooth tethering.wait a few minutes put your sim back in. you should now be able to pair devices with your phone and share its internet connection..
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Found this in the other threads regarding hotspot. If you download "Network Signal Refresher Lite" from 8JAPPS in the playstore you can use native tethering. Just open the app and hit refresh and the moment you lose service drag down the quick tiles and tap the hotspot button. Been using this on my Moto Z Droid for the past few days and it works perfectly
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Found this in the other threads regarding hotspot. If you download "Network Signal Refresher Lite" from 8JAPPS in the playstore you can use native tethering. Just open the app and hit refresh and the moment you lose service drag down the quick tiles and tap the hotspot button. Been using this on my Moto Z Droid for the past few days and it works perfectly
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Great tip. works like a charm. and i see why, its so simple. if ya wanted something similar without downloading the app id imagine pulling your sim or anything that pops the radio off for a few so it can't call home and ask for permission.
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Great tip. works like a charm. and i see why, its so simple. if ya wanted something similar without downloading the app id imagine pulling your sim or anything that pops the radio off for a few so it can't call home and ask for permission.
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Looks like it stopped working for me on Nougat. Might try the sim method
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Looks like it stopped working for me on Nougat. Might try the sim method
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hum didn't even know it was out. still on marshmallow, thanks for the heads up
beanman97 said:
Does anyone know if the usb/ or hotspot of foxfi/pda net or other non native teathering apps work on the z force droid? ive been on unlocked and rooted phones for a while but i'm just not seeing anything that i want. i bought a oneplus 3 then found out it didn't have the lte bands for verizion. derp. but i think id go back to a locked phone for this modular deal as long as i could still teather with pda net. cuz i ant pay'n no 30 bucks for Verizon to "unlock" the capability of my phone. pffffffftttttttttt.
just curious if anyone knows or could check
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Use Network signal refresher
Does anyone know of any workarounds? Network Signal Refresher stopped working for me with Nougat as well.
Yesterday they had an update for Network Signal Lite to version 5.0. Didnt work for me.
Today they have another update to version 5.1 hoping it fixes the issue. Just figured I would share.
i take it popping the sim doesn't work as well then. seams as if they might have closed the "if not able to call home let hotspot on anyway" bug then.
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i take it popping the sim doesn't work as well then. seams as if they might have closed the "if not able to call home let hotspot on anyway" bug then.
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Popping the sim card does indeed work just hit the hotspot icon in the quick settings right after you reinsert it. Been doing since the first day nougat came out and it works every time.
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i take it popping the sim doesn't work as well then. seams as if they might have closed the "if not able to call home let hotspot on anyway" bug then.
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Popping the sim card does indeed work just hit the hotspot icon in the quick settings right after you reinsert it. Been doing since the first day nougat came out and it works every time.
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I will second this. Since NSL does not work I have been using sim card and it works everytime.
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Popping the sim card does indeed work just hit the hotspot icon in the quick settings right after you reinsert it. Been doing since the first day nougat came out and it works every time.
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I've been doing this, and it does work, but I'm finding it turns itself off after a short time - are you seeing this as well?