Has anyone found an app that can turn on the lock screen? Plenty can disable the lock screen but I guess KitKat restrictions make it harder to enable it.
I would like to have a quick or automatic way of disabling it when I'm at home then turn it back on when I'm elsewhere, but so far all the apps I've tried fail with the enabling part despite giving them admin access. I guess rooting is the only way round this?
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Has anyone found an app that can turn on the lock screen? Plenty can disable the lock screen but I guess KitKat restrictions make it harder to enable it.
I would like to have a quick or automatic way of disabling it when I'm at home then turn it back on when I'm elsewhere, but so far all the apps I've tried fail with the enabling part despite giving them admin access. I guess rooting is the only way round this?
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Yup, rooting is just about the only way to get it done. However, if you fiddle around, you just might be able to do it unrooted using this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joaomgcd.autoinput
I think using pin/number password is the only way it could work since, at least when I tried it out, the app only supports tap input, not swipes.
I've successfully used it to enable/disable flight mode, which is otherwise also impossible nowadays without root.
Those new restrictions are completely senseless IMHO.
Root way: combination of Secure Settings and Tasker
Pin unlock doesn't require root. I had to switch to this method.
Thanks all... will try that app and also using just pin unlock
I want to play Just Dance Now Chromecast app on my unlocked/rooted verizon xt1060 DE. The dance moves occasionally set off the camera and I get ejected from the dance room and my daughter starts to win
Instead of opening the camera and manually disabling the twist camera feature, I thought maybe rooted tasker could disable twist camera while Just Dance Now (or other apps) is open.
Can this be done? Any help please. Thank you
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If you're rooted, you should be able to use tasker with secure settings plugin to disable the camera app and reenable it. I'm not sure the exact steps to do it, and can't test it since I'm unrooted, but I think it can be done.
So with the recent system less root and Android pay being functional, for the first time I'm actually using a pin on my phone. I thought the default behavior when opening the camera on the lock screen was to be able to quickly open and use it but not access any other part of the phone. But apparently it goes straight to the lock screen. I thought I would function like Google maps. You can use the app, but when you try to leave it, it asks for the pin. Am I missing something in the settings? Running cataclysm 6.0.1
That's how mine works on 6.0.1, swipe up from corner and camera comes on, photo preview has a lock on it and when you go to view pics it asks for pin
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So with the recent system less root and Android pay being functional, for the first time I'm actually using a pin on my phone. I thought the default behavior when opening the camera on the lock screen was to be able to quickly open and use it but not access any other part of the phone. But apparently it goes straight to the lock screen. I thought I would function like Google maps. You can use the app, but when you try to leave it, it asks for the pin. Am I missing something in the settings? Running cataclysm 6.0.1
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Nope. It is working as it is supposed to. Soon all apps will work that way. As working like maps is now is a security hole.
Well that's disappointing. Thanks for the answer
Hey guys,
I've successfully built something similar to Google Pixel's Fingerprint Notification Gesture. Just install the APK, grant it root access and you're good to go.
NOTES:
There's a similar app made by another developer, and this is in no way affiliated to it. End product is the same though it's accomplished in different ways. Read further to know the differences.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Nexus 6P rooted with SuperSu
2. Android 6.0+ (should work with lower APIs too - haven't tested)
BUGS:
It takes a while to start listening for fingerprints after a complete boot and after you unlock your phone. In the former case, it takes longer for the service to start.
DESCRIPTION:
We all have heard about the Google's new Pixel's fingerprint swipes to accomplish tasks. For the ones who aren't aware, the Pixel lets you swipe down it's fingerprint sensor to simulate a swipe down on your notification bar / status bar to pull it down and a swipe up, to pull it up. This app accomplishes something similar.
A single short tap on the sensor pulls down the notification / status bar and a long press on the sensor pulls it back up, irrespective of whether the finger in subject is registered for authentication or not.
DISCLAIMER:
Make sure you always take a backup before testing. Thumb rule. I'm not responsible if you screw up your handset!
DOWNLOADS:
Fetch it from here.
Cheers and let me know.
worked on 7.0 (purenexus rom) with phh root r259 trough magisk. not only SuperSU.
i was eager to see if ur solution can detect swipe direction but that seems to really need hardware capabilities the 6P doesnt have sadly. looks like our sensor cant even detect swipes. just short taps and long taps.
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4RK4N said:
worked on 7.0 (purenexus rom) with phh root r259 trough magisk. not only SuperSU.
i was eager to see if ur solution can detect swipe direction but that seems to really need hardware capabilities the 6P doesnt have sadly. looks like our sensor cant even detect swipes. just short taps and long taps.
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Fingerprint Quick Action is an app on xda -- registers swipes vs taps on the nexus 6p
doctorew said:
Fingerprint Quick Action is an app on xda -- registers swipes vs taps on the nexus 6p
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already tried it. cant distinguish a down from an up swipe either. sadly thats a hardware feature the 6p sensor doesnt have.
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It does not work after a while, whether it be falling asleep program.
have to click on the application shortcut, make it work again. You can somehow fix it !?
sin52igor said:
It does not work after a while, whether it be falling asleep program.
have to click on the application shortcut, make it work again. You can somehow fix it !?
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Install it as a system app then it won't be killed.
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Install it as a system app then it won't be killed.
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Yes indeed. After installing the APK in the system was working perfectly! Thank you!
Can anyone give an estimate on how long it takes to start working? Is there no way to force it to turn on?
Actually any info would be good. All i did was install the apk, reboot, a few minutes later supersu prompt came up. Nothing happens with the fingerprint sensor. Its going on 15 minutes.
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Can anyone give an estimate on how long it takes to start working? Is there no way to force it to turn on?
Actually any info would be good. All i did was install the apk, reboot, a few minutes later supersu prompt came up. Nothing happens with the fingerprint sensor. Its going on 15 minutes.
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Any other mods in relation with the fingerprint sensor on your phone? If not, it should work. Tested it on my friend's Nexus 6P today, it works fine. Try tapping the app in the Apps Drawer and then tap the fingerprint sensor? Do check out if the required permissions are granted by the Android system. Let me know.
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Any other mods in relation with the fingerprint sensor on your phone? If not, it should work. Tested it on my friend's Nexus 6P today, it works fine. Try tapping the app in the Apps Drawer and then tap the fingerprint sensor? Do check out if the required permissions are granted by the Android system. Let me know.
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Still not working. I did have a fingerprint app (forget exact name) but I uninstalled it. Which permissions specifically? When I go into it there are no permissions except to say it uses fingerprint sensor. It was granted superuser. Ive tried the shortcut numerous times.
A little more info--running PureNexus MM with elementalx and xposed (nothing that uses fingerprint) but plenty of gestures including swipe2wake, double tap wake.
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Still not working. I did have a fingerprint app (forget exact name) but I uninstalled it. Which permissions specifically? When I go into it there are no permissions except to say it uses fingerprint sensor. It was granted superuser. Ive tried the shortcut numerous times.
A little more info--running PureNexus MM with elementalx and xposed (nothing that uses fingerprint) but plenty of gestures including swipe2wake, double tap wake.
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Okay, quite uncanny. Even I'm running ElementalX, shouldn't be the thing. Kindly try reinstalling it?
There's a small bug I've spotted - if the feature doesn't work when the densornis tapped upon, simply lock and unlock your phone as a quick solution.
I'm sorry for this inconvenience. Will work on it to solve these bugs.
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There's a small bug I've spotted - if the feature doesn't work when the densornis tapped upon, simply lock and unlock your phone as a quick solution.
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This app It works fine without any errors on my Nexus 6P, if you set it as a system
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Install it as a system app then it won't be killed.
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How do you get root access if it's a system app? I copied the apk to priv-app folder in system, rebooted, then installed the app as an update. Tried to get root access, but couldn't.
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How do you get root access if it's a system app? I copied the apk to priv-app folder in system, rebooted, then installed the app as an update. Tried to get root access, but couldn't.
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I gave it root access before installing it as a system app. But it works fine for me, not had any problems with root or anything. I should say though I'm using fingerprint quick action.
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I gave it root access before installing it as a system app. But it works fine for me, not had any problems with root or anything. I should say though I'm using fingerprint quick action.
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That's the one I'm using...do you just install the app first, then move the base.apk to priv-app folder? I tried moving the whole app folder over, but it didn't work. Thanks. BTW, I'm using EX File Explorer with root access to move the file.
Howie Dub said:
That's the one I'm using...do you just install the app first, then move the base.apk to priv-app folder? I tried moving the whole app folder over, but it didn't work. Thanks. BTW, I'm using EX File Explorer with root access to move the file.
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Just move the PixelSwipe.apk into the /system/app/ directory. That works well for me.
Working as it's supposed to, no problems thus far.
Installed as a system app on the 7.1.1 dev preview.
Hey OP any chance of adding a double tap function in the future?
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Working as it's supposed to, no problems thus far.
Installed as a system app on the 7.1.1 dev preview.
Hey OP any chance of adding a double tap function in the future?
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Thanks Jackson.Armstrong.Blow!
Yeah it's possible, might have to play around a bit. But what's the expected feature with the double tap? Say, launch an app or lock the screen? Let me know. :good:
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Thanks Jackson.Armstrong.Blow!
Yeah it's possible, might have to play around a bit. But what's the expected feature with the double tap? Say, launch an app or lock the screen? Let me know. :good:
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Assign different choice for secondary behavior?
theGeekyLad said:
Thanks Jackson.Armstrong.Blow!
Yeah it's possible, might have to play around a bit. But what's the expected feature with the double tap? Say, launch an app or lock the screen? Let me know. :good:
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Personal I would love it to launch the weather home screen widget, but to launch and app or function even (ie screen off, flashlight, settings, screenshot, google now/assistant QS Tiles etc.) would also be welcomed
hi, I'm trying to enable the "hide app" of ColorOS 11 on my Oppo Find X3 Pro (global).
I can correctly select apps to hide, set up the access code (for example #1234#), but after that the apps are still visible on drawer and homeage. And if I digit the access code on the launcher, nothing happens. I suspect the features is not working because I have google dialer and not the oppo one so maybe the feature to manage the access code is not implemented there.
Do you have any clue on how to fix this? or does the "hide app" works in your phone?
This moment...when you are trying to hide Tinder from your GF ◉‿◉
Just kidding ofc xD
On my phone it works flawlessly - i have an oppo dialer.
maxellxl said:
This moment...when you are trying to hide Tinder from your GF ◉‿◉
Just kidding ofc xD
On my phone it works flawlessly - i have an oppo dialer.
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Hi. Did your phone come with oppo dialer?
actually it was my fault... I forgot the golden rule of IT
Just rebooting the phone (I didn't reboot after activating the hide app feature, but it was not specified in the instructions) made the hide app feature work.
The only minor glitch is that on google dialer, after I enter the access code #xyz# and the hidden app menu opens, next time I open the dialer it still has the access code visibile and I have to manually delete it.
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actually it was my fault... I forgot the golden rule of IT
Just rebooting the phone (I didn't reboot after activating the hide app feature, but it was not specified in the instructions) made the hide app feature work.
The only minor glitch is that on google dialer, after I enter the access code #xyz# and the hidden app menu opens, next time I open the dialer it still has the access code visibile and I have to manually delete it.
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Reboot in my case was not neccessary...but turn off/turn on is first golden action in IT ᕙ( • ‿ • )ᕗ
actually this problem is not solved. After each reboot it works flawlessy, but after some time (maybe 1/2 day; I don't know exactly) it stops working. When I enter the access code on dialer, nothing happens, until next reboot. I suspect the issue is related to ColorOS policy to kill/suspend apps (maybe the one that manage hidden apps is suspended), but didn't found any way to fix this issue. Do you have any clue?
traycold said:
actually this problem is not solved. After each reboot it works flawlessy, but after some time (maybe 1/2 day; I don't know exactly) it stops working. When I enter the access code on dialer, nothing happens, until next reboot. I suspect the issue is related to ColorOS policy to kill/suspend apps (maybe the one that manage hidden apps is suspended), but didn't found any way to fix this issue. Do you have any clue?
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Sorry to hear that.
I suggest removing google dialer temporarily to check whether it is an issue with the firmware or google dialer.
After that let us know.
Btw. Have u installed google dialer during phone initial setup or after?
As a workaround I suggest using external app to hide applications - they worked great for me before. Just use google play store and search for "Hide App"
maxellxl said:
Sorry to hear that.
I suggest removing google dialer temporarily to check whether it is an issue with the firmware or google dialer.
After that let us know.
Btw. Have u installed google dialer during phone initial setup or after?
As a workaround I suggest using external app to hide applications - they worked great for me before. Just use google play store and search for "Hide App"
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actually google dialer is the default one from factory, I don't have oppo dialer (and I don't think I can even install it being a system app). From what I understood, the fact that some unit have oppo dialer and others (like mine) google dialer depends on the region. My unit is an european one (italian).
I will try external app, thanks for your suggestion.
LornaRice said:
So I finally got the update for ColorOS 11 on my Oppo Find X2 Pro yesterday and so far I like it. However, there is no way to auto-hide the navigation buttons.
I've tried navigation gestures but just cannot get used to them (I will try again some time I promise), so I'm back to my trusty navigation buttons. However, unlike ColorOS 7,i cannot find the option to automatically hide (or press a button to hide) these when in apps, etc. so I now can't have a full screen experience.
Has anyone found how to do this yet?
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This is X3 Pro forum. Not X2 Pro.
hide apps milestoneapply :
Long-tap on any empty space on your home screen.
In the bottom right corner, tap the button for home screen settings.
Scroll down on that menu and tap "Hide apps."
In the menu that pops up, select any apps you want to hide, then tap "Apply."
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, our R&D Team has already started working on it to get this issue fixed. Rest, please be assured this issue will get resolved in next software update.
However, until then, you may also try alternative way for accessing the hidden apps by following below steps:
1. Device Settings > Fingerprint > Fingerprint for hidden apps quick-start
2. Select any registered finger (best option to use rarely used finger to unlock the device so that it won't open every time)
We thank you for patience and understanding.
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