Thread: Disable the lock switch?
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2010-06-24 , 21:51
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Originally Posted by Jak Crow View Post
Has anyone developed anything to prevent the slider switch from waking and unlocking the screen? It's ridiculous to have the option to lock and turn off the screen only to have the switch basically get around it. It's also a pain in the *** when the phone is in a case that can nudge the switch while the phone is in it.
I'm sure there's a way to disable it in a configuration file somewhere, but I've only been able to do it by forcefully swiping my finger past it. Doesn't seem to be very accident prone. Have you tried storing your phone right-side up so it doesn't brush the switch the wrong way?
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