Dislike the swipe lock screen? There's an app for that.

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I personally find it too cumbersome to have to press the unlock button AND then swipe again on the lock screen. There is a free app called "No Lock" in the market. After you install it, you just press the power/unlock button and your are in.

Obviously for those of you who need security and have passwords on their lock screens, this won't be of much help.

*Tip* If you don't have a gel case yet, get one. I bought the gel case from T-mobile and it covers over the lock key in a way that you have to press it in with a little bit more pressure (but not too much) which should help you avoid accidentally hitting the button while it is in your pocket.

Good tip about the gel case, but I don't think I've ever hit the lock/power button by accident. In fact, I actually have a bit of trouble hitting it sometimes.

Also, I personally can't stand gel cases. They slide around too much on the device, and stick to the insides of my pocket.

great tip! I was really starting to get annoyed at the awkward unlock then swype

Yeah, I just picked up my black case from T-Mo today. Gotta tell you it's great, and makes the phone look good as well. Oh, and it also adds some weight to the phone which feels really good too.

It seems like this app doesn't run at start up, does anyone know how to make this happen?

Originally Posted by teknx

I personally find it too cumbersome to have to press the unlock button AND then swipe again on the lock screen. There is a free app called "No Lock" in the market. After you install it, you just press the power/unlock button and your are in.

Obviously for those of you who need security and have passwords on their lock screens, this won't be of much help.

*Tip* If you don't have a gel case yet, get one. I bought the gel case from T-mobile and it covers over the lock key in a way that you have to press it in with a little bit more pressure (but not too much) which should help you avoid accidentally hitting the button while it is in your pocket.

Wow, thanks for that. That unlock contraption was a PITA, big waste of time.

Originally Posted by raduque

Good tip about the gel case, but I don't think I've ever hit the lock/power button by accident. In fact, I actually have a bit of trouble hitting it sometimes.

Also, I personally can't stand gel cases. They slide around too much on the device, and stick to the insides of my pocket.

The TMo case doesn't stick in the pocket, and holds the phone quite well.

-bZj

Originally Posted by down8

The TMo case doesn't stick in the pocket, and holds the phone quite well.

-bZj

I agree. I was worried about the stickiness before I bought it, but thankfully that isn't an issue at all. It also adds a good amount of weight to the phone. Without the case it seemed to be too light. I think this is the first smartphone that has a problem of not weighing enough.

Originally Posted by wbexpress

Wow, thanks for that. That unlock contraption was a PITA, big waste of time.

well, it has good intention, it just doesn't work for everyone.

The obvious idea is to prevent things on your homescreen from activating if the phone is turned on by the button (aka activating crap while in your pocket such as dialing people).

the reality is that a lot of us are completely annoyed with the unlock screen because it's just one more annoying step

I prefer the double tap to unlock... like pressing menu twice on the g1.... I like the swipe screen too tho bc it shows of my mario lwp...

I also agree on the being too light of a phone... I was looking for it for a few mins yesterday just to notice it was in my hand... and I dont feel it on my lap while sitting (bad for standing up or exiting a vehicle..)