Access app without unlocking - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm trying to find a way to be able to access a selected app or apps without having to unlock my phone with my with pin. I've tried looking, and all I can find is a lock screen app called Start, but it does way more than i need and it still asks for my pin when I select app.
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garfnodie said:
I'm trying to find a way to be able to access a selected app or apps without having to unlock my phone with my with pin. I've tried looking, and all I can find is a lock screen app called Start, but it does way more than i need and it still asks for my pin when I select app.
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You could use custom ockscreen shortcuts (or a lockscreen replacement) coupled with Secure Settings & Tasker to achieve that.
Example:
http://tasker.wikidot.com/bypass-pattern-from-lockscreen-with-camera

garfnodie said:
I'm trying to find a way to be able to access a selected app or apps without having to unlock my phone with my with pin. I've tried looking, and all I can find is a lock screen app called Start, but it does way more than i need and it still asks for my pin when I select app.
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I was hoping for something a bit simpler, but I'll give this one a shot. Hopefully this works with pin unlock and but just pattern unlock.
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Is there any way to disable the swipe to unlock?

I can't find a way to do it, even with other security enabled (e.g. fingerprint or pattern). Help! : D
Not sure if it will work with MotoBLUR, but there is a free app in the market called NO LOCK. Works like a champ on my Captivate.
Yes that app works just tried it
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lorijuan1024 said:
Yes that app works just tried it
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That's awesome!
That app also disables the pattern and fingerprint. I want to disable the swipe requirement only.

[Q] hide my apps

hi,is ther a way to hide certain apps from my app drawer?my daughter plays with my phone and there are certain apps thats not for her eyes.please help,thanx
Check out GO Launcher EX
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Launcher pro has that feature to
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There's also apps from marketplace I use. It doesn't hide the apps but it locks it and requires u to enter unlock code or pattern. The one i use is a paid app but i think there might be free ones
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jrmatics said:
There's also apps from marketplace I use. It doesn't hide the apps but it locks it and requires u to enter unlock code or pattern. The one i use is a paid app but i think there might be free ones
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Do you mind giving the name of the app?
DarkManX4lf said:
Do you mind giving the name of the app?
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i use App Protector Pro but theres plenty out there
hide my apps
thanx everyone,i did find some good app lockers.i have a htc evo3d,unrooted,i like using htc sense,so i was hoping to find a app using htc sense to hide my apps.
doraiders said:
hi,is ther a way to hide certain apps from my app drawer?my daughter plays with my phone and there are certain apps thats not for her eyes.please help,thanx
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Shame on you man, shame on you!
Bad daddy bad.........
ok, how do you hide your apps?
Bad daddy, bad!
P.S. Please post the apps you want to hide...
the app is mikandi and others like that

[Q] Launcher that allows locking to one screen

I have a 3 y/o grandson who loves playing games on my Atrix. Unfortunately he has discovered the camera and other things and has wandered into my contacts.
I use LauncherPro but have not been able to find a way to lock him to just one screen. Is there another launcher with this feature?
I like LauncherPro and don't want to use something else, but would if it didn't suck too much and had this feature.
There are several apps that alow you to password lock other apps, you can pick and choose which ones.
Thanks for the thought, but I was looking for a more general solution.
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rlillard said:
Thanks for the thought, but I was looking for a more general solution.
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Just get data defender and lock all the apps you don't want people to get into with the fingerprint scanner?
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Alcapone263 said:
Just get data defender and lock all the apps you don't want people to get into with the fingerprint scanner?
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Where do I get data defender? Just did a market search and nothing showed.
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Is it possible to password protect the messages app?

How would I go about doing this? I'm currently using the Omega rom and would prefer it if I didn't have to switch but I'm open to any suggestions.
Thanks.
Play Store is your solution. Search it.
You can try SMS Lock apps or use Hancent SMS.
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Try go sms. U can passcode lock ur messaging app, block people and customize
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I liked Textsecure. I didn't use the encrypted message function just for the encrypted and password protected storage with a timeout. You can check it out here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.thoughtcrime.securesms
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Guybrush Threepwood said:
How would I go about doing this? I'm currently using the Omega rom and would prefer it if I didn't have to switch but I'm open to any suggestions.
Thanks.
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'APP lock' by DoMobile Lab is what you're looking for
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deisule john
GoSMS is one of the best sms apps... but every human has another favorite apps ...
greeets

Lock gallery with password?!

Is there any possibility to set password in gallery?
Yes! It is theres an app on play store "App lock" or "gallery lock" its really helpful it locks other apps also!:thumbup:
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Pancakes_Gio said:
Yes! It is theres an app on play store "App lock" or "gallery lock" its really helpful it locks other apps also!:thumbup:
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So, phone it self doesn't do it?
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stshhh said:
So, phone it self doesn't do it?
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Sorry mate, no it cant
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Pancakes_Gio said:
Yes! It is theres an app on play store "App lock" or "gallery lock" its really helpful it locks other apps also!:thumbup:
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I locked all image folders and then i've uninstalled this app, now i cant see my images
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stshhh said:
I locked all image folders and then i've uninstalled this app, now i cant see my images
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A feature i actually miss from iphone software after jailbreak. (a simple gallery lock)
i had this app and lost a load of images, i wouldn't recommend using it unless you make a daily backup of your images!!
OK
stshhh said:
I locked all image folders and then i've uninstalled this app, now i cant see my images
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Ok... now i found them. I found this solution from app description:
# Please unlocks Pictures/Media Files before deleting Gallery Lock. If you do not unlock them before uninstall Gallery Lock, you lost your Pictures/Media Files forever.
The way to recover: reinstall Gallery Lock > Setting > Recovering locked media
# If you see the message “No installed App” or don’t execute App in Home Launcher, that means you are using the feature ‘Hide App’ in Setting. It is possible to execute calling to dial #789.
Regards,
thanks
joey jojo said:
A feature i actually miss from iphone software after jailbreak. (a simple gallery lock)
i had this app and lost a load of images, i wouldn't recommend using it unless you make a daily backup of your images!!
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For recovering images: # Please unlocks Pictures/Media Files before deleting Gallery Lock. If you do not unlock them before uninstall Gallery Lock, you lost your Pictures/Media Files forever.
The way to recover: reinstall Gallery Lock > Setting > Recovering locked media
# If you see the message “No installed App” or don’t execute App in Home Launcher, that means you are using the feature ‘Hide App’ in Setting. It is possible to execute calling to dial #789
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What app did you use? I remember i used app lock, it just locks the app, when you go to gallery it asks u for pass
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I'd just use Vaulty. It works very well and you can decide which images to lock/encrypt from the main gallery with a password.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theronrogers.vaultyfree&hl=en
Use Smart App Protector..
Not only does it allow you to lock the Gallery. But also other apps according to your needs.
It even allows you to select either Pattern or Pin, and even gesture.
Here is the link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sp.protector.free
Pancakes_Gio said:
What app did you use? I remember i used app lock, it just locks the app, when you go to gallery it asks u for pass
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I was using gallery lock, but app lock seems to be more easy and profesional. Thanks mate
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stshhh said:
Is there any possibility to set password in gallery?
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I use smart app protector..its free and awesome!!
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