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Now I would prefer to use my device without the trouble of unlocking it every single time. There used to be a time when I did not bother to lock it with a pin or pattern but having lost a device once and the resulting trouble that ensued, that was no longer viable.
Next up was experimenting with certain apps that would recognize when I was in a 'safe' environment and allow the usage of the phone without any hassle. This was a year or so ago though and maybe technology wasn't ready yet because it wasn't seamless, resulting in missed calls and stuff.
Which was why I was happy to hear that in Android Lollipop, devices would have the ability to unlock when near a trusted location. Unfortunately though, Android 5.0 has yet to appear on Samsung Note 3s in Singapore.
Meanwhile, an app - Smart Unlock, has appeared in the Play Store that allows your device to function without being unlocked while connected to a trusted Wifi or Bluetooth device - which actually strikes me as a more secure method compared to Trusted Places by Android. Best of all? Root is not required.
Sadly I then found out that the developers claimed that Samsung had modified the native lockscreen in Android and the app doesn't work with Samsung devices. Still this should be useful for people on other devices.
The app (Smart Unlock) is free for trial for 7 days and available for purchase at 99 cents during this Christmas period.
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