I would like to use the icons on my phones lock screen but I don't like the idea of someone having access to my phones data if I were to lose it or have it stolen. How many of you lock your phone using the lock screen? Use something else? Or let it run unprotected?
I don't put a password lock or anything on mine, but I keep an extra battery on me so i never have to plug it in and leave it somewhere and I therefore always have it on me.
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I have a pattern unlock.
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Same here.
I had to sacrifice the lock screen widgets because I have to have a pin lock.
runedrune said:
I have a pattern unlock.
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Same here.
Using s view cover, very smooth ux.
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Dr.Engineer said:
Using s view cover, very smooth ux.
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do you use the lockscreen or widgetlocker with the sview cover?
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Whenever I can I try to use software to lock my Nexus 6P (running Marshmallow 6.0 with Nexus Imprint Fingerprint Scanner) (to save the power button) - all of the non-root apps that I've tried including "Screen Off and Lock" lock the device, but then I cannot unlock it again using the fingerprint sensor. I have to manually input my pattern/password after touching the sensor, which kind of defeats the purpose. For some reason Android will require a password and not let you unlock with fingerprint if you turn off and lock the screen with such apps. Any thoughts? Any fix ideas? I've already emailed Katecca the Developer of "Screen Off and Lock" asking for help.
Waking/Unlocking is so effortless on the N6P with the fingerprint scanner i'm looking for an effortless way to lock it without having to press the power button. And i like my 2 minute screen lock timeout so i don't want to shorten it. A "Double Tap" or other gesture to lock and off the screen would be great. Especially for the N6P which is a HUGE phone the power button is not always easy to navigate to - especially with the volume buttons so close.
* credit to Yangumasuta on reddit.
There are several threads on this topic elsewhere. There doesn't seem to be a solution at this time.
scoppola said:
There are several threads on this topic elsewhere. There doesn't seem to be a solution at this time.
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thanks but i searched and can find no threads on this exact topic.
Gekko2 said:
thanks but i searched and can find no threads on this exact topic.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/fingerprint-unlock-using-lock-widget-t3231177
scoppola said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/fingerprint-unlock-using-lock-widget-t3231177
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no wonder i couldn't find it! it's in the 5X section! thank you!
i would love to be able to turn the screen off and lock with the fingerprint scanner. hence - we would never have to touch the power button.
Try using the app Lockscreen in playstore ... The developers name is WangQi
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rohit25 said:
Try using the app Lockscreen in playstore ... The developers name is WangQi
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is there any reason you believe that this App will play any better with Nexus Imprint vs. all of the other ones?
Gekko2 said:
i would love to be able to turn the screen off and lock with the fingerprint scanner. hence - we would never have to touch the power button.
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I'm using Nova Prime launcher with greenify to double tap to sleep and fingerprint scanner to unlock works a treat
Not using power button at all to power off or on
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Here...ep-with-a-double-tap-no-root-required_id65006
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chubby65 said:
I'm using Nova Prime launcher with greenify to double tap to sleep and fingerprint scanner to unlock works a treat
Not using power button at all to power off or on
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Here...ep-with-a-double-tap-no-root-required_id65006
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Except when phone is on a table right? Double tap to wake would be sweet for those occasions
chubby65 said:
I'm using Nova Prime launcher with greenify to double tap to sleep and fingerprint scanner to unlock works a treat
Not using power button at all to power off or on
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Here...ep-with-a-double-tap-no-root-required_id65006
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Greenify solution not working for me. password still required and Nexus Imprint broken after sleep to unlock.
chubby65 said:
I'm using Nova Prime launcher with greenify to double tap to sleep and fingerprint scanner to unlock works a treat
Not using power button at all to power off or on
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Here...ep-with-a-double-tap-no-root-required_id65006
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Same issue as Gekko2. This is not a solution if you enable fingerprints.
Bigal77 said:
Except when phone is on a table right? Double tap to wake would be sweet for those occasions
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As I only wanted to lock the phone with double tap i didn't see the point in trying double tap to wake as I use fingerprint to wake
On nova launcher it only works on the prime paid for version
Gekko2 said:
Greenify solution not working for me. password still required and Nexus Imprint broken after sleep to unlock.
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NCguy said:
Same issue as Gekko2. This is not a solution if you enable fingerprints.
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So can anyone else confirm.... I don't have 6p yet
Does setting up greenify double tap to lock and using fingerprint to unlock work properly?
Using nova or any other launcher that allows for gestures
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Greenify Developer himself says it doesn't work. claiming that it does is just wasting everyone's time -
Terrence Sheflin
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Question: I installed Greenify on my Nexus 6P looking to use the "Hibernate + Lock" shortcut on double tap. It works fine, except I can't unlock it by using the fingerprint scanner! It forces me to enter my PIN no matter what. Any ideas?
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Oct 30, 2015
That's a known issue since Lollipop, due to lacking an API to lock the device without breaking the Smart Lock. I think the finger-print unlock works the same way as Smart Lock. See
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=79735
https://plus.google.com/communities/103850238949791125024
Gekko2 said:
Greenify Developer himself says it doesn't work. claiming that it does is just wasting everyone's time -
Terrence Sheflin
Bug Reports
Oct 28, 2015
Question: I installed Greenify on my Nexus 6P looking to use the "Hibernate + Lock" shortcut on double tap. It works fine, except I can't unlock it by using the fingerprint scanner! It forces me to enter my PIN no matter what. Any ideas?
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Oct 30, 2015
That's a known issue since Lollipop, due to lacking an API to lock the device without breaking the Smart Lock. I think the finger-print unlock works the same way as Smart Lock. See https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=79735
https://plus.google.com/communities/103850238949791125024
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Well all I can tell you is that it definitely does work on my 6p
Double tap to sleep and fingerprint to wake
All I did was follow what it said to do
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Well all I can tell you is that it definitely does work on my 6p
Double tap to sleep and fingerprint to wake
All I did was follow what it said to do
Are any of you guys rooted?
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Well all I can tell you is that it definitely does work on my 6p
Double tap to sleep and fingerprint to wake
All I did was follow what it said to do
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And you don't have to enter a pin? We know it works but having to enter a pin is the issue
Also.... What steps? Is there a workaround?
Thanks
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I just confirmed that the paid greenify doesn't function any differently
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And you don't have to enter a pin? We know it works but having to enter a pin is the issue
Also.... What steps? Is there a workaround?
Thanks
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Only have to enter pin when I've rebooted the phone
I just loaded all the images in that gallery and followed what it said step by step instructions are included in the link don't know if it made a difference that I already have Nova Prime launcher and greenify already installed mate
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Is there anyway I can make the screen stay on even when im not looking at it? And possibly a quick setting feature to do this. Thanks
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Maybe there are apps that keep the screen on while showing some information.
But you should specify what you want to be shown on the screen.
I've answered this that many times to this question so if you would just search, you will find your answer to what you need.
Try the app called "Caffeine".
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I am getting really annoyed with the second unlock screen. I unlock using fingerprints, then comes up to a lock screen that you push unlock and has a ad and battery level. How do I get rid of this?!
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You're going to have to figure out which app you installed that adds the 2nd lock and ads. I've seen others talk about it on here, but I can't remember which app was the culprit.
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I am getting really annoyed with the second unlock screen. I unlock using fingerprints, then comes up to a lock screen that you push unlock and has a ad and battery level. How do I get rid of this?!
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Do you have ES file explorer installed? If so, uninstall. They are becoming very shady since the new owner.
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Nope.
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Also keeps coming up with "turn off screen overlay from settings apps"
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My son has a battery saver app that dose this.
I have messed around the settings a ton and I just can't seem to find the option if there even is one. I want to just unlock the phone by placing my finger on the scanner. Is there also any way to diable turning the screen on with the always on home button?
Mine unlocks with finger print.. no buttons just finger the scanner from the always on screen
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Mine does it'll ask for pattern or code as a backup in case prints fail
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I just noticed we can unlock from aod.
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Or from turned off screen. No issues.
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Or from turned off screen. No issues.
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Using nova launcher instand lock? This will require a pin insert.