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Hi guys,
I would like to ask you for a piece of advice. One of the nice features of S5 + Gear Fit is the auto-lock - if the Gear Fit is detected within the range, the phone only swipe-locks itself. If the Gear Fit is disconnected, the lock switches itself to pattern lock. However, this is how it worked for the first day only
Now, if I choose the Auto-lock feature (both Gear Fit Manager and S5 Settings), there is no lock-screen. The phone simply stays unlocked no matter how long the screen has been switched off, if I turned it off manually or it has dimmed by itself. The presence of the Gear Fit makes no difference, the phone does not get locked even if the Bluetooth is off (and thus no Gear Fit could be detected).
My question is - is this a (known) bug or did I override the lock settings somehow by accident? Thanks in forward for your help.
fortuneman said:
Hi guys,
I would like to ask you for a piece of advice. One of the nice features of S5 + Gear Fit is the auto-lock - if the Gear Fit is detected within the range, the phone only swipe-locks itself. If the Gear Fit is disconnected, the lock switches itself to pattern lock. However, this is how it worked for the first day only
Now, if I choose the Auto-lock feature (both Gear Fit Manager and S5 Settings), there is no lock-screen. The phone simply stays unlocked no matter how long the screen has been switched off, if I turned it off manually or it has dimmed by itself. The presence of the Gear Fit makes no difference, the phone does not get locked even if the Bluetooth is off (and thus no Gear Fit could be detected).
My question is - is this a (known) bug or did I override the lock settings somehow by accident? Thanks in forward for your help.
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Works just fine with my Gear and Gear 2.
CalInTheZone said:
Works just fine with my Gear and Gear 2.
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I am happy for you, now, has anybody come across the same problem, please?
Then try to clear data for Gear Manager. Since it's not a general problem. Or even try a complete uninstall.
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My S5 and Gear Fit arrive tomorrow. I'll give it a test.
I got my gear, is it still an issue?
degast said:
I got my gear, is it still an issue?
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Unfortunately, yes. It only worked for the first day. I suspect some software update has broken the thing.
fortuneman said:
Unfortunately, yes. It only worked for the first day. I suspect some software update has broken the thing.
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Done all updates here, didn't change a thing about the Fit other than the clock and background (so no other setting is adjusted). Connected it to my S5, used the S5 to turn on auto lock.
When gear is near (rhyme intended) the device can be unlocked using swipe, when it's out of range it switches to pattern.
degast said:
Done all updates here, didn't change a thing about the Fit other than the clock and background (so no other setting is adjusted). Connected it to my S5, used the S5 to turn on auto lock.
When gear is near (rhyme intended) the device can be unlocked using swipe, when it's out of range it switches to pattern.
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still no luck here. I have cleared the data of Gear Manager and restarted the phone and made sure it is set to auto lock in both Gear Manager and through S5 settings the lock screen never appears and the phone acts as unlocked all the time.
fortuneman said:
still no luck here. I have cleared the data of Gear Manager and restarted the phone and made sure it is set to auto lock in both Gear Manager and through S5 settings the lock screen never appears and the phone acts as unlocked all the time.
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and without the Gear Fit? How does your lock function then work?
When e.g. set to swipe unlock.
degast said:
and without the Gear Fit? How does your lock function then work?
When e.g. set to swipe unlock.
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It works as it should.
fortuneman said:
It works as it should.
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Sure is a strange issue, do a factory reset on both devices?
degast said:
Sure is a strange issue, do a factory reset on both devices?
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And it gets even stranger, because all of a sudden, it works! Not sure what I did, I was playing with the lock screen settings again and one of the things I tried was pattern locking without the Gear Fit auto lock on. When I switched the auto lock back on, it was working again.
So even though I have zero idea what helped I am glad it works and I thank you for your support.
fortuneman said:
And it gets even stranger, because all of a sudden, it works! Not sure what I did, I was playing with the lock screen settings again and one of the things I tried was pattern locking without the Gear Fit auto lock on. When I switched the auto lock back on, it was working again.
So even though I have zero idea what helped I am glad it works and I thank you for your support.
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Haha, grats!
Thank you and one more thought, I have received an S Health update (and for some underlying apps as well). That might have to do something with the issue, although it is not really probable.
Remember....
fortuneman said:
still no luck here. I have cleared the data of Gear Manager and restarted the phone and made sure it is set to auto lock in both Gear Manager and through S5 settings the lock screen never appears and the phone acts as unlocked all the time.
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I had the same "issue" - remember to either wait for autolock or provoke a screen lock. The S5 is not locking before the timer tells it to. It worked for me
Make your Android to unlock the Gear Fit watch
fortuneman said:
Hi guys,
I would like to ask you for a piece of advice. One of the nice features of S5 + Gear Fit is the auto-lock - if the Gear Fit is detected within the range, the phone only swipe-locks itself. If the Gear Fit is disconnected, the lock switches itself to pattern lock. However, this is how it worked for the first day only
Now, if I choose the Auto-lock feature (both Gear Fit Manager and S5 Settings), there is no lock-screen. The phone simply stays unlocked no matter how long the screen has been switched off, if I turned it off manually or it has dimmed by itself. The presence of the Gear Fit makes no difference, the phone does not get locked even if the Bluetooth is off (and thus no Gear Fit could be detected).
My question is - is this a (known) bug or did I override the lock settings somehow by accident? Thanks in forward for your help.
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I had the same problem (Glaxy S5 with Abdorid 5). Now it works.
What I've don:
Go to: Android Settings > Security > Smart Lock > Trusted Devices > Add trusted device > Bluetooth > Select your Gear Fit
Let us know if it works for you.
Good luck!
Eduardo
Found a fix
Go to Settings > Security > Clear Credentials.
My lock screen won't stay set to a unlock method. I have changed the unlock to patternpattern, pass code, and fingerprint. After a little while it goes back to just swipe. Even though, I'll go to the setting and it'll say it's still set to whatever method I have it set to. But for whatever reason the actual lock screen goes back to swipe. Also when it does work, the fingerprint reader is hit and miss. I'll have fingerprint and password or code and then the fingerprint reader won't even recognize I'm trying to use it. Anyone else having similar issues or know of a fix?
tyoder87 said:
My lock screen won't stay set to a unlock method. I have changed the unlock to patternpattern, pass code, and fingerprint. After a little while it goes back to just swipe. Even though, I'll go to the setting and it'll say it's still set to whatever method I have it set to. But for whatever reason the actual lock screen goes back to swipe. Also when it does work, the fingerprint reader is hit and miss. I'll have fingerprint and password or code and then the fingerprint reader won't even recognize I'm trying to use it. Anyone else having similar issues or know of a fix?
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It actually is staying what you set it at.
Samsung as usual has set up some stupid defaults for this phone.
Go here and set it to Instantly and it will work as you expect.
Settings > Quick Settings > Lock screen and security > Secure lock settings > Secure lock time > Instantly with the power key or when the screen times out
With those settings every time you unlock your phone you will need whatever security you set.
With the default settings Samsung has it so your phone will only lock if you do not touch the phone for 10 minutes..... real secure there Samsung...
As for the fingerprint reader, when you set it up hold the phone like you would be unlocking it and use every part of the finger during the setup process.
I added both thumbs and index fingers using the tip, flats, and sides of each during the setup process.
If for some reason it does not want to read still, you can set up the same finger multiple times, do one as just the flat, one as the sides, one as the tip.
Milimbar said:
It actually is staying what you set it at.
Samsung as usual has set up some stupid defaults for this phone.
Go here and set it to Instantly and it will work as you expect.
Settings > Quick Settings > Lock screen and security > Secure lock settings > Secure lock time > Instantly with the power key or when the screen times out
With those settings every time you unlock your phone you will need whatever security you set.
With the default settings Samsung has it so your phone will only lock if you do not touch the phone for 10 minutes..... real secure there Samsung...
As for the fingerprint reader, when you set it up hold the phone like you would be unlocking it and use every part of the finger during the setup process.
I added both thumbs and index fingers using the tip, flats, and sides of each during the setup process.
If for some reason it does not want to read still, you can set up the same finger multiple times, do one as just the flat, one as the sides, one as the tip.
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That's exactly how everything is set up on my device though. I have it set to lock immediately and did all angles of my fingers. Still won't keep the lock screen set and won't read the fingerprints. It doesn't give me a does not match message or anything. At least when that happens, I know it's trying to read my finger.
tyoder87 said:
That's exactly how everything is set up on my device though. I have it set to lock immediately and did all angles of my fingers. Still won't keep the lock screen set and won't read the fingerprints. It doesn't give me a does not match message or anything. At least when that happens, I know it's trying to read my finger.
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In that case I do not know.
You could try a factory reset, but I do not know if that will help.
If mine did that I would be returning it for a replacement.
Also make sure settings/lock screen/secure lock/smart lock isn't set to anything that's trusted.
Smart lock leaves the phone in swipe unlock if it recognizes your phone is at your home..or hook up to your Bluetooth, etc.
tyoder87 said:
That's exactly how everything is set up on my device though. I have it set to lock immediately and did all angles of my fingers. Still won't keep the lock screen set and won't read the fingerprints. It doesn't give me a does not match message or anything. At least when that happens, I know it's trying to read my finger.
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So after digging around some more, I found out what was happening. I have a Moto 360 paired to my phone. I had it as a trusted device and that's what was allowing me to do swipe while still having the lock screen set to something else. However, my fingerprint reader is still acting up. It's still not even trying to read my fingerprints.
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My lock screen won't stay set to a unlock method. I have changed the unlock to patternpattern, pass code, and fingerprint. After a little while it goes back to just swipe. Even though, I'll go to the setting and it'll say it's still set to whatever method I have it set to. But for whatever reason the actual lock screen goes back to swipe. Also when it does work, the fingerprint reader is hit and miss. I'll have fingerprint and password or code and then the fingerprint reader won't even recognize I'm trying to use it. Anyone else having similar issues or know of a fix?
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Go to settings and search smart lock... It shows that if you ate home the screen stays unlock but if u leave anywhere it'll lock..you can turn the location off when. You get into smart lock
The same thing is happening with mine (SM-G935A AT&T). However, when I go to the secure lock settings, it keeps changing from lock instantly to the maximum setting (which shows as 34 minutes and 7 seconds). Smart Lock has been completely disabled by system administrator (I get my corporate email on my phone). Every time I go in and change the secure lock to instant, it reverts back within the next 30 minutes.
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The same thing is happening with mine (SM-G935A AT&T). However, when I go to the secure lock settings, it keeps changing from lock instantly to the maximum setting (which shows as 34 minutes and 7 seconds). Smart Lock has been completely disabled by system administrator (I get my corporate email on my phone). Every time I go in and change the secure lock to instant, it reverts back within the next 30 minutes.
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Mine is doing the same thing automatically changes to 34 min and 7 seconds secured lock time without me changing it from instantly w power key so frustrating
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Mine is doing the same thing automatically changes to 34 min and 7 seconds secured lock time without me changing it from instantly w power key so frustrating
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If you don't mind me asking, what device administrators do you have setup? Currently I have my company exchange policy, Lookout Mobile, AT&T Protect Plus and Android as registered administrators. I'm starting to wonder if its the combination of services like maybe the Protect Plus and Lookout.
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If you don't mind me asking, what device administrators do you have setup? Currently I have my company exchange policy, Lookout Mobile, AT&T Protect Plus and Android as registered administrators. I'm starting to wonder if its the combination of services like maybe the Protect Plus and Lookout.
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Hi! Lookout, email and Android device manager are all administrators I think in personal settings
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Hi! Lookout, email and Android device manager are all administrators I think in personal settings
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I figured out the issue, at least for me. First I tried to disable both Lookout and ATT Protect Plus as device administrators but still the lock setting would revert to 34 minutes and 7 seconds. In my account settings for my corporate email, there was a link for all security policies. Sure enough, the screen lock policy showed as 2047 seconds which translates to 34 minutes and 7 seconds. I cannot change the option as that is the corporate policy set by the server.
This is an issue with Samsung s7 including the edge. Mine was playing up from the day I got it. I took it into carphone warehouse assuming it was a setting and the guy serving me basically said to send it back. I eventually got a refund from Samsung (it was painful) and then I stupidly bought another one of these overpriced, over hyped pieces of **** from John Lewis instead. I've always used windows (mobile (i.e. what I'd call old android and what XDA was made for) and then windows phone and briefly windows 10 mobile. From my short experience of using the so called best android phone I have to say gimmicks aside, the features both phones share, windows destroys android, emails, documents, ease of use, fluidity, user experience....oh and a working lock screen. Not happy and it's my own fault, I fell for mass marketing and believing the hype.
I think I found the answer
tyoder87 said:
My lock screen won't stay set to a unlock method. I have changed the unlock to patternpattern, pass code, and fingerprint. After a little while it goes back to just swipe. Even though, I'll go to the setting and it'll say it's still set to whatever method I have it set to. But for whatever reason the actual lock screen goes back to swipe. Also when it does work, the fingerprint reader is hit and miss. I'll have fingerprint and password or code and then the fingerprint reader won't even recognize I'm trying to use it. Anyone else having similar issues or know of a fix?
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If you have a device like a Bluetooth paired with your s7 edge, make sure that smart lock isn't on. Once I changed that that setting, it stays locked.
Can you describe how to find this page (that showed 2047 seconds)? I want to see if my company IT will change this.
Hi I have s7 edge, here's the problem is I cannot touch the screen, already do hard reset and rebooting still the screen cannot touch. I could not unlock my s7 edge.
Thanks for the help
Originally Posted by Milimbar It actually is staying what you set it at. Samsung as usual has set up some stupid defaults for this phone. Go here and set it to Instantly and it will work as you expect. Settings > Quick Settings > Lock screen and security > Secure lock settings > Secure lock time > Instantly with the power key or when the screen times out With those settings every time you unlock your phone you will need whatever security you set. With the default settings Samsung has it so your phone will only lock if you do not touch the phone for 10 minutes..... real secure there Samsung... As for the fingerprint reader, when you set it up hold the phone like you would be unlocking it and use every part of the finger during the setup process. I added both thumbs and index fingers using the tip, flats, and sides of each during the setup process. If for some reason it does not want to read still, you can set up the same finger multiple times, do one as just the flat, one as the sides, one as the tip.
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Thank you for the tip it really helped me fix the lock on my new samsung galaxy amp prime!!!!
Restart your phone
tyoder87 said:
My lock screen won't stay set to a unlock method. I have changed the unlock to patternpattern, pass code, and fingerprint. After a little while it goes back to just swipe. Even though, I'll go to the setting and it'll say it's still set to whatever method I have it set to. But for whatever reason the actual lock screen goes back to swipe. Also when it does work, the fingerprint reader is hit and miss. I'll have fingerprint and password or code and then the fingerprint reader won't even recognize I'm trying to use it. Anyone else having similar issues or know of a fix?
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I made sure i made my password effective immediately (it was set to 5 seconds) after you lock your phone and it didn't work.
Then I realized that I didn't restart my phone yet.
Lock screen was effective immediately after I restarted my phone. Solved my case!
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Its quite simple, it is smart as samsung has made s7/edge to recognize you and let your phone stay unlock whenever it is around you. Once, it has been unclocked by you, you dont have to set in the passcode each time to look at your phone. But dont worry, it will revert back to lock mode once it noticed that you'v set it aside on a surface i.e leaving it. Should you want to make your phone locked at all time whenever you want it, simply change the setting as follows: Setting > Lock screen and security > Secure lock settings > Smart lock > (enter your pin) > On-body detection > set it to off. Whallaaa!! Problem solved.
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tyoder87 said:
My lock screen won't stay set to a unlock method. I have changed the unlock to patternpattern, pass code, and fingerprint. After a little while it goes back to just swipe. Even though, I'll go to the setting and it'll say it's still set to whatever method I have it set to. But for whatever reason the actual lock screen goes back to swipe. Also when it does work, the fingerprint reader is hit and miss. I'll have fingerprint and password or code and then the fingerprint reader won't even recognize I'm trying to use it. Anyone else having similar issues or know of a fix?
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Its quite simple, it is smart as samsung has made s7/edge to recognize you and let your phone stay unlock whenever it is around you. Once, it has been unclocked by you, you dont have to set in the passcode each time. But dont worry, it will revert back to lock mode once it noticed that you'v set it aside on a surface i.e leaving it. Should you want to make your phone locked at all time whenever you want it, simply change the setting as follows: Setting > Lock screen and security > Secure lock settings > Smart lock > (enter your pin) > On-body detection > set it to off. Whallaaa!! Problem solved.
Go to settings/lock screen and security/other security settings/trust agents and turn off Google Smart lock option.
You are back to instant phone lock.
Cheers🖒
I own the Verizon variant of the V20. I'm coming from a rooted Samsung Galaxy S5 in which I used Tasker to do a lot of things that are now (allegedly) handled natively in the V20. I've been experimenting with and researching Smart Lock and have had no success.
Thanks to Tasker, I'm used to NOT having to unlock my phone, as long as I'm connected to my WiFi, and having it automatically lock as soon as I'm out of range of my home WiFi. Smart Lock looked like it was going to be a decent replacement for this, as it could be configured based on your location, facial recognition, connection to a trusted device, etc.
However, I'm finding that Smart Lock does not work. At all. None of the options will unlock the phone. I'd continue to use my Tasker tasks and call it a day, but unfortunately, in order to unlock the phone, Secure Settings requires root in order to accomplish this.
I want my phone to be secure as I would someday like to start using Android Pay (not activated at this time). However, I don't want to have to type in my PIN when I'm at home. So, for now, as far as security goes, it's pretty much all or nothing.
I've tried various substitute apps from the Play Store that look at WiFi to unlock the phone, but they don't work, either.
Has anyone else run into this? Were you able to overcome it? If so, how did you do it?
Another oddity I noticed is that no matter what locking method I use to lock my V20, when I unlock the device, I must first swipe the screen before it will bring me to the unlock method I selected. This is my first LG phone. Is this typical behavior for these devices?
Smartlock works for me. I have the Sprint version. When I connect to my home wifi I do have to enter my password once. After that, I only have to enter the password after 4 hours of inactivity.
TVThemeGuy said:
I own the Verizon variant of the V20. I'm coming from a rooted Samsung Galaxy S5 in which I used Tasker to do a lot of things that are now (allegedly) handled natively in the V20. I've been experimenting with and researching Smart Lock and have had no success.
Thanks to Tasker, I'm used to NOT having to unlock my phone, as long as I'm connected to my WiFi, and having it automatically lock as soon as I'm out of range of my home WiFi. Smart Lock looked like it was going to be a decent replacement for this, as it could be configured based on your location, facial recognition, connection to a trusted device, etc.
However, I'm finding that Smart Lock does not work. At all. None of the options will unlock the phone. I'd continue to use my Tasker tasks and call it a day, but unfortunately, in order to unlock the phone, Secure Settings requires root in order to accomplish this.
I want my phone to be secure as I would someday like to start using Android Pay (not activated at this time). However, I don't want to have to type in my PIN when I'm at home. So, for now, as far as security goes, it's pretty much all or nothing.
I've tried various substitute apps from the Play Store that look at WiFi to unlock the phone, but they don't work, either.
Has anyone else run into this? Were you able to overcome it? If so, how did you do it?
Another oddity I noticed is that no matter what locking method I use to lock my V20, when I unlock the device, I must first swipe the screen before it will bring me to the unlock method I selected. This is my first LG phone. Is this typical behavior for these devices?
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I have the Verizon variant as well, they disabled most of the smart lock features that you are looking for. It works for me because I have it set to unlock when connected to my smart watch. But it is still aggravating they Verizon does this stuff.
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Thanks for the responses, guys! Looks like I've been able to get it working... to a point. I have Nova Launcher installed and have defined the double tap gesture to turn off the screen. Discovered that on my LG V20 with Nougat, this doesn't just turn off the screen. It locks it. If I turn off the screen using the power button, it works as it should.
This does not happen on my wife's LG V10 with Lollipop. On that device, the same software and gesture will turn off the screen, but it won't lock it.
In either case, one must still swipe to unlock the display, regardless of whether or not it's locked. Research indicates this is something Google implemented with version 5 of Android (until very recently, I was using 4.4).
So I've written to the developer of Nova Launcher to ask what, if anything, can be done. I'll post the results here when I have them.
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Thanks for the responses, guys! Looks like I've been able to get it working... to a point. I have Nova Launcher installed and have defined the double tap gesture to turn off the screen. Discovered that on my LG V20 with Nougat, this doesn't just turn off the screen. It locks it. If I turn off the screen using the power button, it works as it should.
This does not happen on my wife's LG V10 with Lollipop. On that device, the same software and gesture will turn off the screen, but it won't lock it.
In either case, one must still swipe to unlock the display, regardless of whether or not it's locked. Research indicates this is something Google implemented with version 5 of Android (until very recently, I was using 4.4).
So I've written to the developer of Nova Launcher to ask what, if anything, can be done. I'll post the results here when I have them.
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Yes, I too grace to double tap to turn the screen on them swipe to unlock.
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I heard from the developer of Nova Launcher. Here's what he had to say:
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Unfortunately this is a known issue in which there is a pop-up window within Nova that tells you about this and that there is a work around if you are rooted. Unfortunately there's no native work around if you're not rooted, however, you can go to the Google Play Store and purchase Screen Lock Pro (this app is not ours) and you can use it as a work around for this issue as well.
If you join the beta program, then follow these steps.
To get Screen Lock to appear in Nova Settings perform the following steps.
1) Have a device with a fingerprint scanner.
2) Set your security to use a PIN to unlock your device.
3) Set Double Tap gesture to Screen Lock.
4) Double Tap to turn off the device.
5) A popup window will appear asking you to choose one of two options.
6) Screen Lock should then show up within Nova Settings after that.
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I opted to purchase Screen Lock Pro and configure Nova Launcher to launch the shortcut for that app when the screen is double-tapped.
All in all, this method works. There just one caveat: When you double tap and the shortcut is launched, your screen AND the second screen will both go blank for about 30 seconds (not that although there's no picture, the backlight remains on during this time). After that time, the second screen will come back. If you need to unlock your device prior to that, it will be necessary for you to press the power button twice. The first time locks the screen (evidently because Screen Lock Pro only darkens your screen for the first 30 seconds, and THEN locks it), the second time will turn the screen back on. Pressing once will display your second screen. There does not seem to be an adjustment to shorten this time interval.
Also, it's important to turn on Smart Lock and Fingerprint Sensor in the settings of Screen Lock Pro.
I've been using this as described and I can live with it.
All this being said, I'm going to request a feature enhancement from the developer of Screen Lock Pro to see if we can get that interval to be adjustable.
Oh, and I'm using my fingerprint for security, and I've found that unlocking the phone with my fingerprint means I don't have to swipe after unlocking. After several days, I've gotten used to this method and it works well for me, even away from home.
I hope this helps.
Is there anyone experiencing that no matter what lock I use, my phone always allows me to just swipe up once to unlock? I tried facial unlock & that works flawlessly, but I also added the secondary pattern and I still swipe up once and my phone just unlocks completely. I also disabled facial recognition with just primary pattern or number lock as the security and the phone still opens right up like no security is on it at all.
Anyone have a solution for this or does this seem like another bug for a future update?
Settings>Display>Navigation Bar>"Unlock with home button" - is this enabled or in any way related to what you're experiencing? Just a guess
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Settings>Display>Navigation Bar>"Unlock with home button" - is this enabled or in any way related to what you're experiencing? Just a guess
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I just took a look and that option is off. the kick screen doesn't skip. I have to swipe up Everytime...let's me right in
Do you allow Smart Lock on a network or attached device? What you're describing is the phone's behavior when connected to a Smart Lock approved device.
BarryH_GEG said:
Do you allow Smart Lock on a network or attached device? What you're describing is the phone's behavior when connected to a Smart Lock approved device.
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I do, my Huawei watch
Swiissjokr said:
I do, my Huawei watch
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That's what is doing it. I had my Asus Zenwatch 2 listed as a trusted device in Smart Lock and my phone was doing the same thing. I removed all trusted devices and now I have to use my pin, finger print or irises to unlock my phone.
Sent from my wickedly kewl Galaxy S8 using my fingers. Duh!!!
It is set to not turn on the lock when the screen goes off for 10 minutes by default. You have to go I to lock screen, secure lock settings
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That's what is doing it. I had my Asus Zenwatch 2 listed as a trusted device in Smart Lock and my phone was doing the same thing. I removed all trusted devices and now I have to use my pin, finger print or irises to unlock my phone.
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I removed it from trusted devices and now I'm back to normal thank you
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I removed it from trusted devices and now I'm back to normal thank you
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Welcome
Sent from my wickedly kewl Galaxy S8 using my fingers. Duh!!!
So it's this a bug? Trusted devices should unlock only when phone is connected or in vicinity to them.
Also seeing this same behaviour. My home wifi is a trusted device and obviously it unlocks when I'm connected to it, but now for the second time I've been away from home for over 2 hours and it happily unlocks with just swipe. It only asks for biometrics if I reboot the phone. So it seems that there's a bug in trusted sources whereby it believes its still connected to wifi for some time after you disconnect!
I had to disable my trusted place (home) even though I was 100km away to fix the issue.
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It may also be the On-Body Detection is set to ON under the Smart Lock feature
The way I fixed mine after reading all of these posts was Settings>Lock Screen and Security>Secure Lock Settings>(Enter Pin or whatever security option you have enabled)>Secured Lock Time>, then add the diode to the first selection, "Instantly with the power key or when the screen times out." Then it prompted my security feature everytime the phone locked. When adding a timeout period if you lock with the lock button for some reason it thinks you did it by choice (owner) and figures you will open it without the need to input security feature. I have everything mentioned above off so, I was baffled as to why it didn't prompt my pin option. Now timeout or self lock (by owner) it prompts pin all the time. Hope this helps.
Note 8
Mine has the same issue. but i dont have any trusted devices. i think its a bug in the software. It only asks for pin or iris scan after a couple of minutes being locked otherwise i can just swipe and it unlocks which is ****.
Don't do hard resets, login to the samsung account, go to find my mobile, then unlock your phone from there, it will delete the password. It will tell you to use a pin for access to samsung and the phone etc. Add the pin into the phone, then unlock the phone when you're on the phone screen. This will wipe off the passcode, this is so your settings don't keep restarting (happened to my note 8). Next part is to clear credentials in the settings and reset settings. None your data, apps will be affected, just the theme and basic security stuff. Now you can finally reset your pattern to however to you want it to be. As good as gold! Hope this helps.
Thanks a lot. I finally figured out what the issue was. My On-Body-Detection in the Smart Lock settings was On.
Just go to Setting -->Lock Screen and Security --> Smart Lock. Deactivate all the options there.
I have a Moto E4 and I have a secondary pattern up and everytime I swipe up it unlocks it instead of making me put in the pattern
Hi everyone.
This morning I woke up and about to answer my text but once I tried to unlock the phone by the fingerprint, it won't respond and shows the message "The fingerprint sensor is not responding, try again later." So I decide to unlock by the pattern which is a simple 4 dots pattern that I've been using for more than 6 years so it can't be wrong. But the device said "Incorrect pattern" for 5 times until it lock itself for 30 seconds.
As far as I've known I didn't update or install any suspicious apps either. No Anti-Virus, No Cleaner No root and anything just FB and some games that are unharm. I didn't change the security settings for like years since it was already safe. I haven't set the smart lock or anything either. The way to unlock my phone is only fingerprint and pattern only. No tricks.
I've manage to unlock by restart the phone on the lock screen and manage to get in by that pattern that I've been using and the fingerprint sensor came back to work.
My question is what can cause this to happened? Is it a bug?
Side Note:
Scenario 1: My aunt's Galaxy Note 8 happened as well. But my aunt's phone doesn't even have a password lock or fingerprint set up because she doesn't leave the house much and she got nothing to lose on her phone. One day she install a mobile banking app and the bank staff asked her to put set up a lock screen security so she set to the password that she can remember and writes it down on the note in case she forgets.
When she came back home and she tries to unlock the phone it said incorrect password many times I even try to fix it for her but no luck until we solve it by unlocking it with Find My Mobile.
Scenario 2: My colleague's Galaxy J7 also encountered the security problem where he can't use his own password to unlock his phone but that's because he install some phony app called "Samsung Max" which is not made by Samsung but he thought it was the Samsung's app. I don't know what the app can do but it seems that it some sort of cleaner app. I've read the comment in the Play Store and saw that someone was like "Thanks a lot Samsung (implies Samsung) this app save me more space" and the dev replies back like "Thanks a lot" (won't denied that he wasn't an actual Samsung company)
Can apps even change the security settings on people phones these days? I've haven't visit XDA for many years since when I was having fun rooting my Galaxy S2.
What's your opinion?
Happened to my sister's note 4 before, and since then she don't use fingerprints in fear she gets locked out. Use Samsung find my device and unlock the phone. It didn't happen to her since then (around 2 4 years)