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Is there any way to change the default swipe unlock screen on a galaxy S phone? I find that unlocking the screen usually requires a few attempts and is difficult for me to do with just one hand (heh, ironically the screen is too large to swipe across). I'm currently using a Captivate.

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  • I am interested too in the answer.... i want the swipe of that galaxy 5... Is it possible... ? – Mihir Mehta Nov 18 '10 at 05:40
  • my samsung mesmerize doesnt have "change screen lock" Why might this be? I really want the puzzle unlock to be my standard unlock –  Jan 08 '11 at 21:50
  • Help i tried what matthew reed said to do but i sont seem to have a change screen lock option. Bought phone (galaxy s) 2 weeksago off craigslist. It doesnt seem to have many options unlike my friend who has the same exact phone (his has a bunch load of options) –  Jan 08 '11 at 21:51
  • If I install WidgetLocker, then will I still have the Puzzle Piece lock screen for text and calls? I really like that part, I just don't like the default unlock swipe. –  Jan 08 '11 at 21:51
  • Unfortunatly no, you will lose those features. – Faken Jan 08 '11 at 21:51
  • What version of Android are you running? I believe 2.2.1 has about 5 different options. All involve some swipe, but I think some require a smaller swipe than others. – Chance May 12 '11 at 21:12

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You don't need to install an app for this. Settings -> Location and security -> Change screen lock. There are 3 other options. I use Pattern because it's cool and easy for one hand, and relatively secure. The Puzzle lock the easiest though.

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  • thePattern option is , on my Galaxy S phone, situated under the Screen unlock settings - meaning, I think, that this has nothing to do with the swype action of the lock screen (the other options suggest that: None, PIN and Password. Or am I wrong ? Or is the none option the normal screen with the green and red button ? – Edelcom Mar 29 '11 at 10:28
  • I can't really speak to what your phone does if it's different, but don't have to swipe anything while I'm using the pattern lock. – Matthew Read Mar 29 '11 at 12:48
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WidgetLocker (on the market) provides HTC-like, iPhone-like, Motorola-like, and Rotary style unlock screens. Really superb app.

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Search on the market, there are unlock screens that forces you to do random math puzzle, play a ball game, and there is an app aptly named "No Lock" that simply disables the lock screen, and requiring you to press the hardware lock button to unlock.

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  • Well, the goal was to be able to get access to the phone faster so the no lock was the most help. I still think HTC's down swipe unlock is best though. Any idea if there is anything similar to that on the market? – Faken Nov 18 '10 at 09:19