[APP] Better Keyguard 1.4 (MIUI style misuse prevention) - Android Software Development

Better Keyguard​
The app is for People who dont use any security-lockscreen (like Pin, Pattern or Face unlock) and just like the fastest way to reach the homescreen after turning the device on. Many Roms allow to disable the key guard completly. So u see the homescreen right after turning on the device. But this way, unwanted misuse can happen, by accidentelly wakeing up the phone, while carrying it in your pocket.
Because of this and because iam not using a MIUI-Rom anymore (which had the very same feature), i set up a Tasker profile, which enables the proximity sensor for 1 sec, every time the display is turned on. If the sensor is not covered in that moment, nothing further will happen, if it is, the display will be turned off right away.
Later I decided to export this Profile as app via App Factory (Tasker Plugin), because I thought others would like such a feature too.
The app passed tests on my Galaxy SII (AOSP: Android 4.2.2) and on a Xperia Z (Stock Rom: Android 4.1.2) from a buddy of mine.
After Installation
1. Of course, to turn the screen off, u need to enable BK as device-admin.
2. To test: Press power button to turn off the display, keep the proximity sensor covered (usually located in right or left upper corner of the phone) while pressing the power button again to turn the display on. If its turned off again within 1 second, the test can be considered passed.
3. Note: On the Xperia Z (and some other devices), i noticed that any Lockscreen/Keyguard has to be disabled to make the App work. (It seems that the proxy sensor is not working in lockscreen)
Since Iam no programmer and the fact, that this is a Tasker-Project, my abilities for improvements or Bugfixing are very limited. Maybe some1 will pickup the idea and write a REAL app of this kind. Ofc only if the Chinese have not yet patented their MIUI-feature. :laugh:
I uploaded the Tasker-Project-Files as well.
Just would like to know ur thoughts about this.
Changelog:
1.0 - First release
1.1 - Added a UI allowing to adjust some options (show/hide notification, try to disable built in keyguard, launch on boot: Always, Never, Remember last state)
- Toggling the state shows now a tiny flash message
1.2 - Added option to show a warning message before display goes off. If the sensor is uncovered quick enough, display will stay on and the warning message will be dismissed.
(disadvantages: Tasker provides only 2 relevant massage types for that purpose. One can be dismissed by the back key, which is bad for devices with capacitive buttons, since these buttons are not locked while the warning message is shown. So I decided to go with the second type, which is not dismissable by the back key, but also not overlapping the status bar, so it is still expandable).
2nd: Somehow this version is not working along with lockscreen at all. So, if you want to see a warning message before screen goes off, u need to disable any kind of lockscreen (even normal swipe).
If you want to use it along with a lockscreen, you need to try it with Bk 1.1 or 1.0
1.3 - Added an option to show the warning message over lockscreen (only if the app is working in lockscreen at all and u need to tell it, if u are using a lockscreen or not)
Removed because of no further advantage.
1.4 - Slightly reworked UI with new Szene-elements from latest Tasker version (Checkbox and Drop-down menu). This version equals 1.1 in functionality, since i thought the app was inflated too much with stuff that actually didnt work correctly. Furthermore i also used the latest version of App-Factory to create the app, since "Pent" (the dev of Tasker) released at least two updates for Tasker and the App-Factory plugin since i uploaded BK_1.2. So this one might work more reliable now.
Here the UI
Field tests revealed that a enabled keyguard (normal swipe lockscreen or whatever) prevents Bk from working properly in some cases. If Your Rom doesnt allow to disable the key guard, try the new disable built in keyguard option. If your Rom does allow it, use the native setting to disable the lockscreen rather than Bk ones.
Reuploaded the first release, becuase the file had a Tasker created filename (Better_keyguard.4.apk) and did not reflect the actual version number.
Best regards
Chillmann

OK 9 views so far. But i would realy appreciate a response of any kind
No matter if its "... well done, working as intended" or "... fu, its chewing up all my battery"
Please, just give a response!
Thx in advance
Chillmann

i tried and test it "DO NOTHING nothing at all" jst stay @ notification saying BK is active ( i have activated system administration) probably describing how it work and what it does will be more useful some screenshot.
I am on Slimbean 4.2.2 build 4
Samsung galaxy s2 GT-I9100

Hi aryan1312,
many thx for responding!
I rewrote the introduction to better underline the app's purpose and added a "After installation" annotation with instructions of how to test the functionality.
Since the app got no menu, there would be nothing to show in a screenshot. Ill try to put a youtube video online soon, that will show what it does.
i tried and test it "DO NOTHING nothing at all" jst stay @ notification saying BK is active ( i have activated system administration) probably
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I hope u just didnt know how to test it, because u got the very same set up as i do (sgs2 on slim beam 4.2.2+dori9.14). Would be quite strange, if its not working even with same hardware + software. On my phone, i allways notice a weak red glow coming from the proximity sensor, if its active. (during a call or if a sensor related Tasker-profile is running) Maybe u watch out for that glow right after turning on the display. That would indicate the app's functionality too.
Best regards
Chillmann

Chillmann said:
Hi aryan1312,
many thx for responding!
I rewrote the introduction to better underline the app's purpose and added a "After installation" annotation with instructions of how to test the functionality.
Since the app got no menu, there would be nothing to show in a screenshot. Ill try to put a youtube video online soon, that will show what it does.
I hope u just didnt know how to test it, because u got the very same set up as i do (sgs2 on slim beam 4.2.2+dori9.14). Would be quite strange, if its not working even with same hardware + software. On my phone, i allways notice a weak red glow coming from the proximity sensor, if its active. (during a call or if a sensor related Tasker-profile is running) Maybe u watch out for that glow right after turning on the display. That would indicate the app's functionality too.
Best regards
Chillmann
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Thanks for giving the description more accurately. Now i have better understanding of how it work. previously i was using slide2wake (dori function) i think that y it is not workin, will try with power button now
Edit: Work absolutely fine, even with slide2wake and PIN lock
don't think it will affect much battery performance since it activate proximity sensor for jst 1 sec
Great work

New version uploaded, check OP
Greets
Chillmann

What if I have no proximity sensor? Can it work? Nah, just kidding it's a nice app but I'd really would like it if it's notification could be swiped away and if there would be a warning like in the miui because now it's more like miui idea not like a miui style. I'm still going to use this app and tell my friend which also has similar problem about this app
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After I've watched a movie it suddenly stopped working... I've even relaunched it and nothing... I guess that reboot will help me.
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Nope, it didn't. Actually it's not working at all now...
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Hi olokos,
thx for testing!
olokos said:
What if I have no proximity sensor? Can it work? Nah, just kidding it's a nice app but I'd really would like it if it's notification could be swiped away and if there would be a warning like in the miui because now it's more like miui idea not like a miui style. I'm still going to use this app and tell my friend which also has similar problem about this app
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I added a option to enable a warning message before screen goes off. To the non permanent notification, sorry but I can't see the advantage. Why not disable the notification completely?
olokos said:
After I've watched a movie it suddenly stopped working... I've even relaunched it and nothing... I guess that reboot will help me.
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Nope, it didn't. Actually it's not working at all now...
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uhm, thats really strange. At 1st I thought it was androids memory management who threw Bk out of the cache. But even not working after reboot is bad. As stated in the OP, iam no programmer, so I have neither a clue why it stopped working, nor I know how to fix it
I think it has something to do with the way, Tasker exports profiles into apps.
U can try to delete app data (if not already removed) to get it working again. But if it keeps stopping to work, deleting data is no real solution.
Iam sorry I did no long time testing prior to posting here. During quick tests I recognized, that Bk wouldn't show the option menu by pressing the app icon after Tasker performed one of its tasks. Removing Bk from recents app list did fix that. But this is completely different to ur experience.
I hope it is a very rarely occurring bug or related only to few devices. Otherwise the app would be unusable. :crying:
Hopefully
Chillmann

After disabling swipe unlock in JB it is working but when JB screen lock is working normally, your app is not working... I'm not using any other key lock (pattern, pin) or anything. I just have to swipe to unlock. If you are going to fix it then I promise I'll spread the word
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olokos said:
After disabling swipe unlock in JB it is working but when JB screen lock is working normally, your app is not working... I'm not using any other key lock (pattern, pin) or anything. I just have to swipe to unlock. If you are going to fix it then I promise I'll spread the word
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Hi olokos,
well, in order to make a message appear over the lockscreen, i had to use the 3rd message type, which tasker provides. I never thought it would be relevent, since it doesnt block any input. Unfortunetly, that makes this feature to an eye candy without further purpose.
As I stated in the "After installation" paragraph, i found out that some roms prevent the proximity sensor from working in lockscreen. After updating my own decive to slim bean 4.2.2 build5, Bk stopped working in lockscreen too.
In order to use the warning message over lockscreen, u need to test the functionality without the "show warning" option. If it works and ur display is turned off as intended, u can enable "show warning". But u also have to tell the app wether a lockscreen is in use or not.
hope its fitting ur desire a little more now
Edit: found out that it wasn't my rom preventing the sensor from working in lockscreen, but its not working since Bk 1.2
So, if you want to see a warning message before screen goes off, u need to disable any kind of lockscreen (even normal swipe).
If you want to use it along with a lockscreen, you need to use Bk 1.1
Sorry i couldn't turn it into real MUI style :/
Chillmann

Hey bro i have shared ur post link to slimbean post wish u dont have issue with it ... if any problem plz inform i wil remove the link :fingers-crossed:

OP updated

perfect one
Working like a charm on nexus 4 stock ROM 4.4.2 ART runtime

Works on my galaxy s4 stock rom 4.2.2. Works only without a lock screen though. Using v1.4 of better keyguard. The UI is in a mess refer to screenshot.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

THX for testing! Well ur S4 got some more Pixel than my old S2 ^^
Ill try to rework the UI next time I can get my hands on a high resolution device in order to test different settings for UI creation.
Greets
Chillmann
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Chillmann said:
Better Keyguard​
The app is for People who dont use any security-lockscreen (like Pin, Pattern or Face unlock) and just like the fastest way to reach the homescreen after turning the device on. Many Roms allow to disable the key guard completly. So u see the homescreen right after turning on the device. But this way, unwanted misuse can happen, by accidentelly wakeing up the phone, while carrying it in your pocket.
Because of this and because iam not using a MIUI-Rom anymore (which had the very same feature), i set up a Tasker profile, which enables the proximity sensor for 1 sec, every time the display is turned on. If the sensor is not covered in that moment, nothing further will happen, if it is, the display will be turned off right away.
Later I decided to export this Profile as app via App Factory (Tasker Plugin), because I thought others would like such a feature too.
The app passed tests on my Galaxy SII (AOSP: Android 4.2.2) and on a Xperia Z (Stock Rom: Android 4.1.2) from a buddy of mine.
After Installation
1. Of course, to turn the screen off, u need to enable BK as device-admin.
2. To test: Press power button to turn off the display, keep the proximity sensor covered (usually located in right or left upper corner of the phone) while pressing the power button again to turn the display on. If its turned off again within 1 second, the test can be considered passed.
3. Note: On the Xperia Z (and some other devices), i noticed that any Lockscreen/Keyguard has to be disabled to make the App work. (It seems that the proxy sensor is not working in lockscreen)
Since Iam no programmer and the fact, that this is a Tasker-Project, my abilities for improvements or Bugfixing are very limited. Maybe some1 will pickup the idea and write a REAL app of this kind. Ofc only if the Chinese have not yet patented their MIUI-feature. :laugh:
I uploaded the Tasker-Project-Files as well.
Just would like to know ur thoughts about this.
Changelog:
1.0 - First release
1.1 - Added a UI allowing to adjust some options (show/hide notification, try to disable built in keyguard, launch on boot: Always, Never, Remember last state)
- Toggling the state shows now a tiny flash message
1.2 - Added option to show a warning message before display goes off. If the sensor is uncovered quick enough, display will stay on and the warning message will be dismissed.
(disadvantages: Tasker provides only 2 relevant massage types for that purpose. One can be dismissed by the back key, which is bad for devices with capacitive buttons, since these buttons are not locked while the warning message is shown. So I decided to go with the second type, which is not dismissable by the back key, but also not overlapping the status bar, so it is still expandable).
2nd: Somehow this version is not working along with lockscreen at all. So, if you want to see a warning message before screen goes off, u need to disable any kind of lockscreen (even normal swipe).
If you want to use it along with a lockscreen, you need to try it with Bk 1.1 or 1.0
1.3 - Added an option to show the warning message over lockscreen (only if the app is working in lockscreen at all and u need to tell it, if u are using a lockscreen or not)
Removed because of no further advantage.
1.4 - Slightly reworked UI with new Szene-elements from latest Tasker version (Checkbox and Drop-down menu). This version equals 1.1 in functionality, since i thought the app was inflated too much with stuff that actually didnt work correctly. Furthermore i also used the latest version of App-Factory to create the app, since "Pent" (the dev of Tasker) released at least two updates for Tasker and the App-Factory plugin since i uploaded BK_1.2. So this one might work more reliable now.
Here the UI
Field tests revealed that a enabled keyguard (normal swipe lockscreen or whatever) prevents Bk from working properly in some cases. If Your Rom doesnt allow to disable the key guard, try the new disable built in keyguard option. If your Rom does allow it, use the native setting to disable the lockscreen rather than Bk ones.
Reuploaded the first release, becuase the file had a Tasker created filename (Better_keyguard.4.apk) and did not reflect the actual version number.
Best regards
Chillmann
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Hi,
I just find your app. I really need n app like this, but it doesn't want to work for mi ( for test i cover the sensors and try to use the screen and i can). Is it compatible with kitkat based roms? I have a N4. Can you suggest another test method if mine is useless?

Just to let you know, I'vee take your idea and modified it.
SOme newer devices with tap-on screens can be triggered in your pocket. This app works, but it doesn't work if you have a standard slide lock screen - so I modified tasker to check for screen unlock andd proximity, rather than screen on and proximity... then if your device turns on in your pocket and then tries to unlock, it will go off again - this works around it not working with a lock screen.

Good idea checking for lock screen :thumbup:
Did you share your work somewhere?
Best regards, Chillmann
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Maybe Can This Disable X10i Lockscreen

Hey Ppl....
I've found a file called libphonelock.so under /system/lib/
Maybe if you remove it with the TB, that it remove X10i lock screen?
anyone as know it?
//
dong2007
newest version of Battery Indicator Pro can remove the lock screen, works perfectly from what ive seen
jomil said:
newest version of Battery Indicator Pro can remove the lock screen, works perfectly from what ive seen
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ZOMG. This is definitely a step in the right direction.
I'm going to contact the developer and find out if I can get the code to the lockscreen disable portion of the app. Would love to see if I (or someone with actual Android programming experience) could tweak that into something that disables the swipe lock but can keep the pattern lock enabled.
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Email sent, though BIP's developer is out of town this weekend. If anyone knows of any other apps that accomplish this, I'd be interested to know.
lock 2.0 disables it, as well as the app "no-lock".
problem is, even with the new version of battery indicator, every app ive tried the stock slider still manages to come back someway somehow , battery indicator seems to be the best solution so far, and im wondering if its lock 2.0 that somehow brings back the stock slider.
saltorio said:
ZOMG. This is definitely a step in the right direction.
I'm going to contact the developer and find out if I can get the code to the lockscreen disable portion of the app. Would love to see if I (or someone with actual Android programming experience) could tweak that into something that disables the swipe lock but can keep the pattern lock enabled.
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Email sent, though BIP's developer is out of town this weekend. If anyone knows of any other apps that accomplish this, I'd be interested to know.
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Hey have you ever been able to receive a response from the dev?
If you are seeking a "new" lock screen, or the "no slider" look.
I highly recommend Widget Locker.
It has a root bypass of the lock screen "5 second rule" which starts up the "old" lock screen.
I bought the app, used the root bypass option, and i havent seen my old lock screen yet.
They even have a keypress unlock, if you want a very simple lock screen, and you can hold your back button down for .5-2sec or so to unlock.
Though, I dont use the pattern lock, so i have no idea if it works in combination with this or not?
Edit: Disregard, I didn't realize the age of this thread D:
Sorry for resurrecting such an old thread. Funny thing is that I actually did start using WidgetLocker and I DO sometimes get the stock lock screen before it starts, so I was looking for a way to completely disable the stock lock. There are some apps out there that remove the stock lock but it causes every hardware button to wake the device up, which is no good. (This includes battery indicator as I just found out)
Yea, thats no good, it kinda defeats the purpose of having some sort of alternative lock screen when it wakes up on key press like that
I'm not sure why, but i have never got the lock screen to pop up again, unless i kill widgetlocker myself.
Well, if you indeed find out how to get rid of that lockscreen, i would love to know, it would be nice to not have a app constantly running pretending to be an alternate lockscreen, you know?
I am using the Extended Controls app from the market.
With it you can enable & disable just about everything the X10 uses (including the lock screen).

Can Lock-Screen be disabled by an App?

On my Note-2 (Android 4.1.2) I had two apps that worked properly to toggle (disable/re-enable) the Lock-Screen function. They are [SwitchPro Widget] and [Turn Off the Screen by Protoport]. This was handy: I would disable the security feature when I was safely at home, but enable it when I would go out to public places.
Sadly, neither of these work on the Note-3 (Android 4.3). I suspect the newer Android version prevents an App from disabling the Lock-Screen.
Does anyone know of an App that can toggle the Lock-Screen state on the Note-3 (Android 4.3)?
I have never been able to reliably do this with any app, even with Root access. In the end, I used Llama to set the password (or PIN) to empty when at home. That way I get a 'swipe' screen only. When out, I get a PIN. In my case, I even set it to something you just cannot set using Android, so it is even more secure (I believe).
Not ideal, but it works very reliably, and even without root.
Skeleton said:
On my Note-2 (Android I used.1.2) I had twocalled no lock apps that worked properly to toggle (disable/re-enable) the Lock-Screen function. They are [SwitchPro Widget] and [Turn Off the Screen by Protoport]. This was handy: I would disable the security feature when I was safely at home, but enable it when I would go out to public places.
Sadly, neither of these work on the Note-3 (Android 4.3). I suspect the newer Android version prevents an App from disabling the Lock-Screen.
Does anyone know of an App that can toggle the Lock-Screen state on the Note-3 (Android 4.3)?
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Came across your thread and I remembered an app I used on my s3-.- called no lock in the play store so I tried it on my 900t and it works perfectly hour:good: this is what you where looking for..........
I use an app called automagic for it. It's also possible to disable the swipe to unlock screen which I do while connected to my car (Bluetooth)
Philly Jim said:
Came across your thread and I remembered an app I used on my s3-.- called no lock in the play store so I tried it on my 900t and it works perfectly hour:good: this is what you where looking for..........
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Your mentioned app, "No Lock, by BoD" doesn't work on Android 4.3. That app hasn't been updated since Sep 2011.
Skeleton said:
Your mentioned app, "NoLock, by BoD" doesn't work on Android 4.3. That app hasn't been updated since Sep 2011.
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Have you tried it, because ever since last night it has been working flawlessly for me and yes it's the same app that hasn't been updated since 2011........try it........
Philly Jim said:
Have you tried it, because ever since last night it has been working flawlessly for me and yes it's the same app that hasn't been updated since 2011........try it........
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OK, I installed it again just now. Nope, it doesn't work "properly".
It does install. It does run and it does show the toggled states for the widget. I attempt to toggle it, then the widget shows the change. But, the Lock-Screen state remains in its pre-existing state.
In my case, I have Lock-Screen set for Pattern Lock. The setting also has the Lock-Screen (Pattern Lock) appear only if the screen is off for longer than, say 5 seconds. This Android feature works properly, despite the App. The Pattern Lock is not required when I power off-then-on in under the assigned time of 5 seconds. However, the Pattern Lock always appears after the assigned time, regardless of the use of this App.
What I want is the App to disable Pattern Lock while I am at home.
I notice that the App does not appear in the Android permissions, "Device Administrators". Then again, it doesn't show up on my Note-2 installation either, even though the App works on that device.
I would appreciate it if you can give me some insight on how I can get this App to work on my Note-3 ....
Thanks.
Further testing ...
The App (No Lock) does work in one condition: If the Lock-Screen state is set for Swipe-Lock, then the App works properly to enable/disable it.
However, when the Lock-Screen state is set for Pattern-Lock, then the App fails to truly enable/disable it. However, the App's widget does show an indicated change of state (it shows either pad lock open or closed) - but this is an illusion only.
Skeleton said:
Further testing ...
The App (No Lock) does work in one condition: If the Lock-Screen state is set for Swipe-Lock, then the App works properly to enable/disable it.
However, when the Lock-Screen state is set for Pattern-Lock, then the App fails to truly enable/disable it. However, the App's widget does show an indicated change of state (it shows either pad lock open or closed) - but this is an illusion only.
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Yeah i just use it to totally Disable the Lock Screen , which it does for me with no issues , i never used any pin or pattern unlock , i did however see something mentioned about that when youu hit help after you hit the menu key , anyway sorry this didn't work for you , but i must thankyou for this thread because it tottaly works for me .....:good:
I use tasker for stuff like this. It works together with secure settings. My home zone is set up to work with cell tower id's. This works for me as my work place is far enough away. In Tasker (or llama or automagic or automateit pro) you can select secure settings as a plugin task. You then just select in secure settings what you want to toggle (swipe, pin or pattern). Some of them require root, though.

Note 3 LMT/PIE Discussuon

Any questions, tips, etc? Let's talk here.
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Thanks for the help on the pie controls! I really appreciate it, it's just something I never really used on the Nexus, nor used the LMT itself. But without a pure AOSP build, I feel it needs tweaked a bit to get back to a little more familiar grounds. (No Nexus 5 on Verizon .. grrr)
I think I was getting myself confused a bit thinking those tweaks could give me our 3 normal softkeys to replace my physical and capacitive ones. I know it was possible on the Note 2 from reading but it didn't seem to happen without a bit of troubles. Either way, I am rooted now and have removed some of the bloat apps. I am now considering going back into the custom realm on ROMS.
Thanks for the tips!
Im trying to map a shortcut for screenshots but so far none of them have worked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37823525&postcount=3328
maybe i can just find an app and map that.
Nevermind updated to the newest build and screenshot is an option.
Is the default input device #4 the best for N3?
I replaced 1 pie button and the other defaults went missing, any way around that, I would like to replace them one at a time?
When blacklisting apps I have to scroll through ~400 app list to remove non ui sys services then select one at a time, is the list a file somewhere that can be edited by other means?
SM-N900V DE
LillieBennett said:
Is the default input device #4 the best for N3?
I replaced 1 pie button and the other defaults went missing, any way around that, I would like to replace them one at a time? ...
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I'm not sure what you mean by 'default input device'. As you set up PIE you can customize the number of tiles (up to 5) and have up to 2 levels of tiles, for a total of 10 possible shortcuts. The first level is set by default to be Android navigation buttons (soft buttons), 'back', 'home', 'menu', 'search', 'multitasking'.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
If these defaults have gone missing, or there are less than 5, PIE will reduce the number of 'buttons' that show up when activated, i.e. graphic UI will be adjusted
I could reduce each level of PIE down to 1 'button' if I choose.
Now that I'm thinking in this context, I'm guessing that is what you mean by "default input devices". If I am reading you right, you can set up to 5 and there will be no issue for the Note 3, likewise say that you only wanted three 'buttons' or 'input devices" (Home, Back, Menu) that wouldn't be a problem either. PIE will adjust the Graphic UI to match your settings, there won't be 5 'buttons' on screen if you only set 3 of them. I hope I'm being clear?
LillieBennett said:
...When blacklisting apps I have to scroll through ~400 app list to remove non ui sys services then select one at a time, is the list a file somewhere that can be edited by other means?
SM-N900V DE
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Honestly I don't blacklist any apps from from PIE
Can I ask why you want to Blacklist an application? Once I set the apps I want in my PIE I don't worry about the other apps I have installed on my device. I set those to be my most used apps, for the particular device om setting up. For instance, my Note 3 2nd level PIE app shortcuts are these
I have them set, and if I need to change them I just sift through the apps and replace them (I agree it does take some time to load, but once you have it set as you launch PIE it is seamless). I guess I don't understand why you want to Blacklist an application, when you only need to set the ones you want to have appear on the PIE launcher. Not that you need to validate your reasons to me, unfortunately I don't use this feature myself so I don't think I can be very helpful about this. Hopefully someone else might be able to lend some advice.
Let me know if I was on target about your question on setting the 'buttons' up.
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I'm not sure what you mean by 'default input device'. As you set up PIE you can customize the number of tiles (up to 5) and have up to 2 levels of tiles, for a total of 10 possible shortcuts. The first level is set by default to be Android navigation buttons (soft buttons), 'back', 'home', 'menu', 'search', 'multitasking'.
If these defaults have gone missing, or there are less than 5, PIE will reduce the number of 'buttons' that show up when activated, i.e. graphic UI will be adjusted
I could reduce each level of PIE down to 1 'button' if I choose.
Now that I'm thinking in this context, I'm guessing that is what you mean by "default input devices". If I am reading you right, you can set up to 5 and there will be no issue for the Note 3, likewise say that you only wanted three 'buttons' or 'input devices" (Home, Back, Menu) that wouldn't be a problem either. PIE will adjust the Graphic UI to match your settings, there won't be 5 'buttons' on screen if you only set 3 of them. I hope I'm being clear?
Honestly I don't blacklist any apps from from PIE
Can I ask why you want to Blacklist an application? Once I set the apps I want in my PIE I don't worry about the other apps I have installed on my device. I set those to be my most used apps, for the particular device om setting up. For instance, my Note 3 2nd level PIE app shortcuts are these
I have them set, and if I need to change them I just sift through the apps and replace them (I agree it does take some time to load, but once you have it set as you launch PIE it is seamless). I guess I don't understand why you want to Blacklist an application, when you only need to set the ones you want to have appear on the PIE launcher. Not that you need to validate your reasons to me, unfortunately I don't use this feature myself so I don't think I can be very helpful about this. Hopefully someone else might be able to lend some advice.
Let me know if I was on target about your question on setting the 'buttons' up.
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Input device below, default is #4:
The reason I asked is the only pie position that works is bottom center, at first the default right worked but once I changed it, I can't put it back and have it work.
I guess the button setup as you described isn't so bad.
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LillieBennett said:
Input device below, default is #4:
The reason I asked is the only pie position that works is bottom center, at first the default right worked but once I changed it, I can't put it back and have it work.
I guess the button setup as you described isn't so bad.
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Oh, gotcha. Gesture input is a different set of features in LMT and not invloved with the the operation of PIE. This allows you to set actions that will launch when you complete a gesture.
Much like PIE once you select one of these options it will take you to the list where you can select the action to be completed.
You don't need to set any of this up in order to use PIE, The default for all gestures is 'None'.
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Any questions, tips, etc? Let's talk here.
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You were right, I am using pie all the time now. It really shines for multi task where you can switch from one app to another directly, without going through recent first. Thanks for the turn on!
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LillieBennett said:
You were right, I am using pie all the time now. It really shines for multi task where you can switch from one app to another directly, without going through recent first. Thanks for the turn on!
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LMT/PIE is really cool and I just wanted to drop in to let you guys know about an app that's very similar called Switchr
He recently implemented an "Arc" style that's just like PIE, and which one you choose to use is just preference IMO
Big difference is the "Live switching" just imagine using PIE but as you swipe over your overlay icons, the foreground app changes instantly vs PIE where you have to release your finger to trigger the switching
To clarify, By blacklisting an app in LMT/Pie you aren't saying don't show up in the choices of apps. You are telling pie controls to not work or appear when using certain apps. So if i didn't want it to appear in Internet so I can still use its pie controls, I could black list Internet.
I don't use the feature but some people do. I never use ISA or gestures. But have been using pie since beans in the s3. Had it in my note 3 a day after the first root exploit came out after launch. So Worth it
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To clarify, By blacklisting an app in LMT/Pie you aren't saying don't show up in the choices of apps. You are telling pie controls to not work or appear when using certain apps. So if i didn't want it to appear in Internet so I can still use its pie controls, I could black list Internet.
I don't use the feature but some people do. I never use ISA or gestures. But have been using pie since beans in the s3. Had it in my note 3 a day after the first root exploit came out after launch. So Worth it
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I never used blacklisting. Thank you for the clarification.
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After what feels like a long time since we saw the L Preview first appear, Google is now rolling out the final version of Android 5.0 Lollipop to its existing Z series.
You get to know the best version of Android yet by working through this selection of tips and tricks,
covering all of the new features, major and minor, that are built into the operating system.
1. Tap and go
When you're setting up your new Lollipop device for the first time, you'll be presented with the option to "tap and go."
This NFC-and-Bluetooth-powered data transfer lets you move all
of your Google Account details, configuration settings, data and apps
over to a new device just by placing your old phone or tablet against it.
Widgets and wallpaper are swapped over as well.
2. Use the flashlight
Flashlight apps have always been popular on Android,
so Google has decided to roll one into Lollipop to save you the trouble of having download a third-party one.
Pull down the notification drawer then tap the top bar to
reveal the flashlight app alongside other options like airplane mode.
The app will only appear if your device has an LED flash alongside its camera.
3. Prioritize your apps
Android 5.0 Lollipop lets you set up a list of important apps that
are allowed to disturb you even when most aren't.
Head to Settings -> Sound & notification -> App notifications
and you can choose to block each app or mark it as a priority one. Tap the volume slider on your device to activate priority
mode indefinitely or for one hour (a circle with a stripe inside will appear in the status bar).
4. Deal with notifications from the lock screen
In Lollipop all of your app notifications appear on the lock screen ready
for viewing. Not only that, but you can interact with them as well.
Swipe to dismiss, tap to reply and so on,
depending on the app in question.
A double-tap gets you into the relevant app.
Head to Settings -> Sound & notification ->
When device is locked if you want to hide sensitive alerts.
5. Pin apps
If you want to hand over your device to one of your kids or a friend,
you can "pin" them inside one single app.
First, activate the feature via Settings -> Security -> Screen pinning.
Then, when you activate the multitasking screen via the
square Overview button, you'll see a pin icon
appear in the lower right-hand corner
of the bottom app (drag it up if you can't see it).
Holding down the Back and Overview buttons is enough to
exit the pinned mode and get back to other apps. When you activate the pin,
you'll be asked if you want to use a code or pattern to unlock it.
This is tied to the same protection applied to your device,
so if your lock screen isn't protected by a code or
pattern then the option won't appear when you're pinning apps.
6. Jump to app settings
The lock screen really has been given a major overhaul with
the Android 5.0 Lollipop update,
and the improvements include the ability to jump
straight to an app's settings or information panel right from
the lock screen. Long-press on
any notification and (depending on the app) you'll see a cog icon (the app settings shortcut)
and an info icon (the app notification settings shortcut).
7. Predict battery life
New to Android 5.0 Lollipop is the ability to see how much time is
left before the battery runs out of juice,
or how long you need to wait before your device is fully charged up.
Tap on the battery icon in the notification drawer to see either
reading (the time-until-charged information also appears on
the lock screen a few minutes after you've connected
your device to a power source).
8. Search settings and networks
Google's search bar is getting more ubiquitous with each
passing version of Android, and in Lollipop
it's made it into the Settings app.
Tap the magnifying glass icon to use it.
It can be a quick way of finding a particular option
you're looking for, especially if you don't already know what menu or
heading it's under. You can use the same feature
to bring up saved Wi-Fi networks too.
9. Enter Guest Mode
Sharing devices with other people
(friends, colleagues, family members, distracted children)
can be a real pain, but Lollipop's new Guest Mode eases it somewhat.
You can access Guest Mode by dragging down
the notification drawer, tapping on your user account avatar,
and then selecting Add guest from the menu
(or just Guest if you've been through the process before).
10. Improve text legibility
If you were wondering if the Accessibility
menu within Settings would get overlooked
in the Android 5.0 upgrade, there's a new experimental feature
here called High contrast text.
Essentially, it gives white or difficult-to-read
text a black outline when it's being viewed on a light background.
It's applied to the "OK Google"
text inside the home screen search bar, for example.
11. Chromecast more quickly
There's an official Chromecast app from Google that
lets you screencast from any device running
Android 4.4.2 or higher, but the functionality
is built right into Android 5.0, which is great
news for anyone with one of the compact streaming
dongles to hand. It's right in the notification
drawer—tap on the Cast screen icon to locate your Chromecast and begin screencasting.
12. Add trusted devices
A trusted device is a specified Bluetooth or
NFC-enabled gadget that will automatically
disable the security code or pattern on your your
Android phone or tablet when it's in range.
This means you don't have to fiddle around
unlocking the Lollipop device when you're at home
or in the car, for example.
Head to Settings -> Security -> Smart Lock to set up the feature.
13. Hang a 'do not disturb' sign
This works a little bit like the priority app notifications we
mentioned earlier, but it's based around times and
days more than apps.
Go to Settings -> Sound & notification -> Interruptions
to set it up—it's perhaps best used overnight when
you don't want to be disturbed, but there is the
option to let certain contacts through as well as messages and alarms, if necessary.
14. Get back to your apps after a reboot
If you reboot your device in any version of
Android before 5.0, all of your recently opened apps
will disappear. In Lollipop, they're still present
on the Overview screen,
so you can quickly get back to a previous conversation
or website if you need to (not all apps
will remember exactly where you were in the app).
To remove a card from the list, swipe it away to the left or right.
15. Play Google's Flappy Bird clone
Like earlier versions of Android, Lollipop has an
Easter egg to unlock. Go to Settings -> About phone
then tap quickly four times on the Android version entry.
Once the Lollipop graphic appears, tap quickly on it several
times then finish with a long press to launch a
clone of Flappy Bird with an Android robot in place
of the bird. It's just as frustrating to play as the original too.
16. Save the battery
Android 5.0 Lollipop includes a built-in battery saver mode
that you can get to kick in at 15 percent battery,
5 percent battery or never (you can also switch it on and off manually).
It cuts off some background syncing
and vibrations and makes various other tweaks as well.
If you select Battery from the Settings app you'll find
the battery saver on the menu behind the three vertical dots.
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Except I can't find smart lock in the settings on the Z2?
dilema said:
Except I can't find smart lock in the settings on the Z2?
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@dilema
Hmm oke, i searched that also and cant find it x_x
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Pandemic said:
@dilema
On which point/number you will find that in the OP ?
Sorry maybe i missed it.
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#12. Add trusted device.
Turns out you need a pin or something. I only had slide lock
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#12. Add trusted device.
Turns out you need a pin or something. I only had slide lock
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I edited my reply @dilema
Yes i found it and i have only that to and not smart lock in that case
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Pandemic said:
I edited my reply @dilema
Yes i found it and i have only that to and not smart lock in that case
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Oh Pandemic bro, whats up? I see you got a Z2 now, i just got a Z3 1 Week ago. Nice information btw :good:
Wolfbreak said:
Oh Pandemic bro, whats up? I see you got a Z2 now, i just got a Z3 1 Week ago. Nice information btw :good:
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All good brother @Wolfbreak
What up with you btw ?
Ooh nice to hear you have a Z3 now and yes i have Z2 and you're welcome
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[FIX] [NO ROOT] Fix for screen turning on in pocket

Hi guys, I thought this would help you, so I wrote a (I hope) noob-friendly guide.
Basically, this fixes the screen turning on in your pocket and detecting random touches. It keeps on happening to me, I end up randomly calling people/emailing the president and it's really annoying when it happens.
This does NOT fix the flashlight turning on due to detecting a 'V' gesture (for that you gotta disable the gesture itself, sorry, can't prevent that happening).
So basically you gotta install this app (Glimpse Notifications) (Disclaimer: I'm not affiliated with this dude, just sharing for fun) and do the initial setup. Then, in the app itself, go into the Extras menu and enable Lockscreen menu and enable 'Lock when covered' and the next two options you can set as per your preference (I use 'only in Lockscreen' and '600ms'. You can also enable a double tap to lock on the lockscreen if you're using the Beta version (available in the Extras menu).
Oh, and to prevent it from closing in the background, enable the Persistant Notification in Extras and go to your notification bar, long press on the notification and tap the crossed bell (assuming you're running Cyanogen OS/CyanogenMod/a ROM based on it) to hide it.
That's pretty much it, you're set!
P.S. I know you can get similar functionality using Gravity Screen etc. but this is free, and it's only polling your sensor when the screen is on and you're in your lockscreen, so it should barely use any battery (and uses only around 8mb RAM).
P.S.S. It's my first thread on XDA, any feedback would be appreciated
Good job!
My friend had a similar problem, this seemed to work for him, thanks!
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Zaxaglurx said:
My friend had a similar problem, this seemed to work for him, thanks!
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Glad I could help
Christ almighty... a fix for this issue. I've actually had this happen all the time with disastrous battery drain as a result :/

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