Enable lock screen and pattern unlock independently of each other?

[dsdl13]

Hi all,

first off a thank you to the forum in general. It has been of tremendous help during my last two DX years (as just a reader). However, it was time to upgrade and I got a GS3. Some things are awesome, some things I kinda miss from the DX but in general I'm very happy (after three days).

Anyway, I have a question that I didn't find the answer to. Is there a way to enable the lock screen (the swipe-ripple effect thing) and the actual lock screen (e.g. the pattern to unlock) independently of each other? Most times I would have the DX in my pocket without a lock screen, but I would activate the pattern unlock with the no lock widget. However, since the On/Off button on the S3 is on the side (and can be pushed in too easily), it sometimes turns on on accident when I have it my pocket. So...for most cases I would just like to have the no-security swipe-ripple effect screen (just to prevent it from doing things I don't want it to do...) and activate the pattern unlock if I feel the need to do so.

Thanks and have a great weekend!

 

[svensett]

I don't know of any type of toggle if that's what you're are asking for, but you can switch between them from the settings>security menu. You can set it to do one or the other or both.

 

[Droid.Incredible]

This is what I have to do to get into my home screen:

1. Swipe to unlock (the water ripple effect)
2. Enter pattern unlock key

So if this is what you're looking for, it's definitely do-able.

 

[dsdl13]

yes, this is what i have to do as well. i was looking for a toggle or something that quickly adds or removes the pattern unlock (on top of the ripple screen).

thanks for your replies!

 

[slobbythegreat]

This is what I have to do to get into my home screen:

1. Swipe to unlock (the water ripple effect)
2. Enter pattern unlock key

So if this is what you're looking for, it's definitely do-able.

i have an S3 on JellyBean can this be done on that cos i cant seem to do it

 

[slobbythegreat]

i have an S3 on JellyBean can this be done on that cos i cant seem to do it

yeewwww found it! boom! im awesome...not really..google is my friend just have to set up your swipe pattern then go back in and underneath what security you want it asks to allow with swipe lock...boom!