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    Android 13 lock screen with seconds

    I just got a Pixel 6 running Android 13. What app can I use to have the lock screen clock include seconds. I do not want AOD or a different wall paper.
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    Help Locked out of Galaxy S5

    After factory default reset, S5 not accepting my Samsung ID and/or Password. I had forgotten my swipe password, and PIN as well. Samsung wants me to bring it to an authorized repair shop where I assume it will cost money which I don't want to spend. Verizon was my carrier. Any ideas? thanks!
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    Help Phone screen suddenly starts turning on and off

    Hello, I own a Samsung Galaxy J7 Neo and I often run into a problem with the lock screen The phone screen will go blank (not turn off, just go completely black) and after some seconds turn back again, showing my lock screen, last for a couple seconds and go black again, repeating endlessly...
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    Help How to get preloaded lock screen multi-pack from A20 on A12?

    just got a galaxy A12, and the preloaded multi-pack lock screen wallpaper is ugly and I hate it. My A20 came with a dope preloaded multi-pack lock screen wallpaper, but I can't find it anywhere in the galaxy store, I can't find where it's stored in my phone, a couple files were labeled...
  5. Charly Rose Diamond

    Help BLUESTACKS/GOOGLE PAY BULL$SHIT PLEASE HELP

    So for five days now I have been trying to get my Google pay balance transferred to my bank account, but now since Google "re did" GP I cannot log into Google pay account without a phone. I do not have a cell phone, I have not had a cell phone for over a year now but that's besides the point. I...
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    Android Locked

    I changed the pattern of my device and it is working, but after the battery drained and turned on again, it no longer works? What do you think about this? Thank you. My device is Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime
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    Lock Screen Pin Security Flaw

    Why the F does the lock screen highlight the numbers I press? Brightly and with a slow fade, too. Brilliant design! I could see that once from 20 feet away and remember the pattern of key presses. At least 2 people (that I know of) have already been able to unlock my phone, making me change my...
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    Help Lock screen won't keep wallpaper

    Android 10, LG G8 ThinQ, Nova Launcher, no third-party wallpaper app. I've had the same picture on my Lock Screen for a long time. It just recently started changing to a solid background (Home Screen doesn't change), but the picture comes back when I restart the phone. I've tried setting it...
  9. Rogersterling1234

    Lockscreen Settings

    Hi all, I've migrated back to android from iPhone and I can't seem to configure the lock screen to the way my iPhone was. Badically, with my iPhone I could have face recognition and leave the phone unlocked for an hour before it requires a pin. I could use my face recognition to log into apps...
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    Help Unlock without touchscreen. Mouse not recognised. xperia z3+

    Help! I have cracked by phone screen and touch input no longer works. How do I unlock my phone or otherwise access it's juicy contents? Specifics: The phone: Xperia z3+ with swipe pattern unlock. I think the software should be android 7.1 or thereabouts. The phone isn't rooted, and I don't...
  11. Android News

    What to do if I forgot my lock pattern?

    Android has several options to keep your device secure and prevent others from accessing the data within. Here's what to do if you forget your lock pattern on your phone.
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    Help Live weather wallpaper for galaxy s6

    Is it possible to get the live weather on a galaxy s6?i had an LG G3 before and if it was raining outside, my screen would show raindrops as if it were raining on my screen. So cool but i can't figure out how to make my Samsung Galaxy s6 do it
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    Help Samsung notification 'Google Drive' share request from

    I was swiping through my notifications on my lockscreen (Android 6.0.1; Samsung s6e) and a 'Google Drive' notification had popped up. It was VERY sketchy from something like 'nCdcweEd@asdEdc.com' with a very obvious "Dear Sir, We are a Chinese company selling [...]". So my immediate reaction is...
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    Help Motorola Droid Z Force Screen Lock

    How do I/ we, disable the camera shortcut and microphone short cut on the lock screen? Ive asked Verizon Wireless and they didnt have a solution. I was able to do this on my Droid Turbo.
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    Help Reset/Bypass a screen pattern on a Droid Turbo (Android 5.1)

    I have a Droid Turbo with Lollipop (Android 5.1). I changed my screen pattern while distracted. A couple hours later, forgot exactly what I did. I have one remaining attempt to unlock the screen before automatic factory reset. I think I turned debugging mode off at some point and so can't...
  16. Android News

    HOW TO: Set Up a Fingerprint Lock Screen

    With the introduction of Android Marshmallow, you could now use a built-in fingerprint scanner to unlock your device. In order to set this functionality up, you need to follow some fairly simple steps to get the best experience: 1. Go to the Fingerprint Settings Menu 2. Add a Backup Unlock...