Charles Chambers
Lurker
When I play podcasts while carrying my cell phone in a pocket, android 11 will open apps or move items around on my home screen. What's the best way to stop this?
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Best way to stop changes on home screen when my android 11 cell phone is bouncing around in my pocket?
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Milo Willamson
Android Expert
I think nothing will though, it is universal unless you have like touched and press each icon, and what launcher are you using?
On a Samsung phone you can go into settings/home screen/lock home screen layout and tick the the option on. I don't know if that's an android or just a samsung option. The setting is a life saver for listening while on the move with a cell.
Milo Willamson
Android Expert
It is both, I have it removed on my tablet.
Some 3rd party launchers, such as Nova, give you the same feature on any Android phone.
Turning the screen off before putting it in your pocket should solve this, unless something turns it on again. Putting it in with the screen facing out should also work, since it won't be rubbing against skin through the lining of your pocket (though it means the screen is more vulnerable to you bumping into things).
One foolproof solution is a flip case: close that, screen covered, nothing can interact with it. I've never had this problem while using one.
Charles Chambers
Lurker
Thanks, I'll try this. My phone is a Motorola one 5G ace. I listen to podcasts when I walk my dog or am cleaning the house.
Milo Willamson
Android Expert
Maybe turn off the display screen settings, what kind of app are you using to use the podcasts?
Charles Chambers
Lurker
I use Pocket Casts, but the opening and discombobulation of some apps also happens when I'm not listening to podcasts.
Milo Willamson
Android Expert
Have you tried VLC?
if you have the nova launcher and paid for the nova prime which unlocks additional customizations. one of them is to lock your homescreen layout. you can even save how your layout is so that when you buy a new phone you can use the saved file to install not only the nova launcher but also your saved backup and your new phone will feel like your old phone.
Exactly, it's also what I use and recommend.