Advanced Keyguard Manager
$2.41
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About Advanced Keyguard Manager
NOT FOR LOLLIPOP, see https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=78272
Android 5.0+ users should use the new Smart Lock feature.
New version, completely redesigned and reimplemented.
Take total control of your lockscreen. Satisfaction guaranteed!
Features:
* Automatically replace the PIN/password lock screen with plain keyguard when selected Wi-Fi networks Bluetooth devices are connected
* Allow the complete removal of the keyguard when selected connections are present
* Configurable notifications for enabling/disabling of the lockscreen security
* Individual device and network management for access control
* Configurable requirements for manual unlock of the screen prior to granting full access
* Light-weight and low memory consumption
* Simple swipe and menu interfaces
* Convenient password changing
* Open Source Software: available on github for auditing, contributing, or if you're just plain cheap!
Notes:
* This application requires its own Device Administrator to be enabled. The permissions used are setting the lockscreen on and off, and detecting if the pin/password is changed outside of the app.
* If another Device Administrator is set and it requires password policies, it is very likely that it will prevent this app from working
* To uninstall, disable this app's Device Administrator, then uninstall as normal
* Run at boot permissions are used to ensure the lock screen is in the correct state when the device is rebooted; no persistent services are used except for the keyguard-disabler
Trivia:
* If you use Exchange and are forced to have a PIN/Password policy, consider using this hack, which is a patch to AOSP: https://gist.github.com/pfn/8025880
Android 5.0+ users should use the new Smart Lock feature.
New version, completely redesigned and reimplemented.
Take total control of your lockscreen. Satisfaction guaranteed!
Features:
* Automatically replace the PIN/password lock screen with plain keyguard when selected Wi-Fi networks Bluetooth devices are connected
* Allow the complete removal of the keyguard when selected connections are present
* Configurable notifications for enabling/disabling of the lockscreen security
* Individual device and network management for access control
* Configurable requirements for manual unlock of the screen prior to granting full access
* Light-weight and low memory consumption
* Simple swipe and menu interfaces
* Convenient password changing
* Open Source Software: available on github for auditing, contributing, or if you're just plain cheap!
Notes:
* This application requires its own Device Administrator to be enabled. The permissions used are setting the lockscreen on and off, and detecting if the pin/password is changed outside of the app.
* If another Device Administrator is set and it requires password policies, it is very likely that it will prevent this app from working
* To uninstall, disable this app's Device Administrator, then uninstall as normal
* Run at boot permissions are used to ensure the lock screen is in the correct state when the device is rebooted; no persistent services are used except for the keyguard-disabler
Trivia:
* If you use Exchange and are forced to have a PIN/Password policy, consider using this hack, which is a patch to AOSP: https://gist.github.com/pfn/8025880
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App History & Updates
What's Changed
2.2.7: add debug log submission feature
2.2.5-6: fix reported crashes
2.2.4: minor tweak to keyguard remover
2.2.3: Fix landscape crash on 7" tablets, fix Galaxy S3 not detecting connected wifi networks.
2.2.2: improve password reset detection, fix 4.3 crash bug
2.2.1: make keyguard-disabling more robust
2.2: add tablet layout
2.1: Allow configuring require-unlock on individual networks and devices
2.0: Completely redesigned and implemented
2.2.7: add debug log submission feature
2.2.5-6: fix reported crashes
2.2.4: minor tweak to keyguard remover
2.2.3: Fix landscape crash on 7" tablets, fix Galaxy S3 not detecting connected wifi networks.
2.2.2: improve password reset detection, fix 4.3 crash bug
2.2.1: make keyguard-disabling more robust
2.2: add tablet layout
2.1: Allow configuring require-unlock on individual networks and devices
2.0: Completely redesigned and implemented
Price update Price changed from $2.99 to $2.41.
Price update Price changed from $0.99 to $2.99.
Version update Advanced Keyguard Manager was updated to version 2.2.7
More downloads Advanced Keyguard Manager reached 100 - 500 downloads
What are users saying about Advanced Keyguard Manager
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by M####:
Must have app when at home, in the car or using bluetooth headset. Very smooth and modern UI. Set it and forget it. Thanks Perry for all your help and email responses. Good to go!
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by R####:
This app is terrific because it allows you to control when your phone locks based on connections to WiFi networks or Bluetooth. I no longer have to unlock my screen when I'm in my car (pulled safely to the side of the road) or at home because it recognizes that when it's connected to those sources, it's safe to leave the phone unlocked. I think this would be 5 stars if you could also control it's behavior using date/time. Another feature that would bump this up to five stars is the ability to use a pattern for unlocking the phone. I was a little disappointed that I had to revert to using a PIN on my Android device. Otherwise it is easy to set up and very reliable. It locks when it should and unlocks when it should.
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by D####:
by D####:
Still asks for security pin when on trusted home Wi-Fi. Defeats the purpose of the app. Will update review if so.
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by L####:
by L####:
Do I need to lock my screen at home or in my car. Nope! This automates. Set and forget. Brilliant!
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by B####:
by B####:
I've tried several of these applications. This is the only one that works exactly as I needed. When my phone connects to my car's Bluetooth, the lockscreen goes away. Set it and forget it.
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by D####:
by D####:
I love this for auto-unlocking when I'm in my car... One more killer feature to add is the option to use NFC tags as well. That way I don't have to unlock it in my office when I'm connected to wi-fi (which would be all day), rather I can have it unlock by just tapping it on a tag. The device should then relock based on the timer already used for locking... Any chance of adding NFC?
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by G####:
by G####:
Tried piles of apps looking for something that could toggle from plain key guard to a secure lock and vice versa. This actually does it. GREAT!
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by Q####:
by Q####:
Great app, I used to use a combination of Tasker and Secure Settings to turn security on and off but it was never 100% reliable. Since I switched to Advanced Keyguard Manager I haven't noticed a single mistake, it just works every time! If I could request one addition would be a trigger based on the current power state (battery/charging) and allow this to be used in combination with the WiFi and Bluetooth triggers to allow the following states: Not connected to Bluetooth - Security enabled Connected to in-car Bluetooth (phone could be in my pocket) - Security disabled but keyguard enabled Connected to in-car Bluetooth and Charging - Disable security and keyguard as the phone is in the charging dock. Not sure if the above is possible, this is the setup I previously used with Tasker and Secure Settings, would be great to be able to acheive the same thing!
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by D####:
by D####:
Tried piles of apps looking for something that could toggle from plain key guard to a secure lock and vice versa. This actually does it. GREAT!
Q
by Q####:
by Q####:
Does exactly what I wanted. Works. Just what I was looking for.
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by X####:
by X####:
Tasker and secure settings would not work consistently.
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by Q####:
by Q####:
Works great, and a great compromise between leaving the device unlocked, and being able to quickly access controls in the car and at home.
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by X####:
by X####:
Confirmed working fine on a Galaxy Nexus (VZW) running "Shiny" 4.4 ROM.
X
by X####:
by X####:
Does exactly what I wanted. Works. Just what I was looking for.
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by L####:
by L####:
Tasker and secure settings would not work consistently.
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by X####:
by X####:
Works great, and a great compromise between leaving the device unlocked, and being able to quickly access controls in the car and at home.
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by X####:
by X####:
Removes keyguard but puts screen lock instead. Please fix would be perfect for car!
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by X####:
by X####:
Excellent App. Sometimes you find an application that you just bcant do with out. This is it! Great app. Running on Moto Droid
R
by R####:
by R####:
Does not effect phone lock, only keyguard. Refund
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by X####:
by X####:
Works well on nexus one, but force closes on the droid.
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by X####:
by X####:
Works great on N1
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by Q####:
by Q####:
Nice simple approach.However, doesn't work with Moto Droid. Offer a lite version that has a time limit so user can test phone compatibility.
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by X####:
by X####:
Voice dial works intermittently on froyo 2.2.
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by X####:
by X####:
very cool for the car
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by X####:
by X####:
Great app, I used to use a combination of Tasker and Secure Settings to turn security on and off but it was never 100% reliable. Since I switched to Advanced Keyguard Manager I haven't noticed a single mistake, it just works every time! If I could request one addition would be a trigger based on the current power state (battery/charging) and allow this to be used in combination with the WiFi and Bluetooth triggers to allow the following states: Not connected to Bluetooth - Security enabled Connected to in-car Bluetooth (phone could be in my pocket) - Security disabled but keyguard enabled Connected to in-car Bluetooth and Charging - Disable security and keyguard as the phone is in the charging dock. Not sure if the above is possible, this is the setup I previously used with Tasker and Secure Settings, would be great to be able to acheive the same thing!
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by Y####:
by Y####:
Tried piles of apps looking for something that could toggle from plain key guard to a secure lock and vice versa. This actually does it. GREAT!
D
by D####:
by D####:
Voice dial works intermittently on froyo 2.2.
D
by D####:
by D####:
Removes keyguard but puts screen lock instead. Please fix would be perfect for car!
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by Q####:
by Q####:
Does not effect phone lock, only keyguard. Refund
D
by D####:
by D####:
Excellent App. Sometimes you find an application that you just bcant do with out. This is it! Great app. Running on Moto Droid
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by G####:
by G####:
Appears to work fine on a Moto Droid handset running DroidMod 1.0
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by D####:
by D####:
Works great on N1
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by D####:
by D####:
Works well on nexus one, but force closes on the droid.
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by Y####:
by Y####:
Nice simple approach.However, doesn't work with Moto Droid. Offer a lite version that has a time limit so user can test phone compatibility.
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by D####:
by D####:
very cool for the car
by E####:
Does exactly what it is supposed to do.