App alternative to knock knock to turn ON the phone

[dportal2006]

My G2 knock knock feature is buggy. Is there an app alternative to turn on the screen? I use another app to turn it off that works really well but i can't find any to turn it on. I tried one that uses the proximity sensor but it is complicated and frankly it doesn't work well at all.

Anyone else has tried something else?

 

[CTALLY]

Many people with the G2 say the knock on is buggy - but, there is a knock-on timer delay. That is to say, if the phone has been moved around alot, banged, put on a counter, taken out of your pocket etc etc etc - the countdown delay timer for the knock-on feature is activated. It will NOT knock on for "X:XX" time because it senses that it may be an accidental knock. So...many people who continuously and rapidly (almost frantically) knock knock knock knock knock and just keep knocking - are simply not allowing the delay timer to sequence the reset to activate and accept the knock-on function. So if you think knock on does not work well ---- try letting your phone "cool off" for about 3 seconds before trying the knock on feature. It is not sensitive ever increasing and harder jabs - it simply has a timer. Your phone is not ignoring you - the software is just cycling to avoid knocking on - in your purse, pocket, glove box, luggage etc etc etc... try it. Hope this explanation helps.

 

[to serve man]

Many people with the G2 say the knock on is buggy -

Thankfully that's not the case, I figure they can't knock on / off correctly, they just assume it should work and when it doesn't they assume it's buggy.
It has been perfect for me, and honestly I don't mind if I have to knock twice for one more time but overall it nearly always works on first try, sometimes 2nd try, and almost - never needed 3rd try. When I tried it , I don't think I had to wait 3 seconds between attempts. You don't have to actually knock either, when it works it works with a very slightest touch as well.

 

[bakkiz]

When I knock ON the screen I have to be a little precise and use some extra force than when I knock it off.

You can also download an app that uses gravity and acceleration to lock your screen, I am going to try it out now.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexnor.gravityscreenofffree

 

[to serve man]

When I knock ON the screen I have to be a little precise and use some extra force than when I knock it off.

You can also download an app that uses gravity and acceleration to lock your screen, I am going to try it out now.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexnor.gravityscreenofffree

I tried this just now and seriously I am barely touching the phone twice in succession, it turns on. I touch so softly, the phone does not even move when it is on uneven surface. It's hard to describe.
I wonder if screen protectors make any difference.. I have Obliq Crystal screen protector, it seems to work fine without any obstruction. It does not work that well towards the sides of the phone, it works best when you do it towards bottom center, or just center in general.

 

[Stannis the Mannis]

I tried this just now and seriously I am barely touching the phone twice in succession, it turns on. I touch so softly, the phone does not even move when it is on uneven surface. It's hard to describe.
I wonder if screen protectors make any difference.. I have Obliq Crystal screen protector, it seems to work fine without any obstruction. It does not work that well towards the sides of the phone, it works best when you do it towards bottom center, or just center in general.

I have a screen protector too and it works absolutely fine. Like you I only need the first try for it to work, rarely second. And yeah i've read online that the center is the best option.

 

[breadnatty08]

I'd say the only thing buggy about it is often you can tap and "long press" the screen and it'll turn on. Not a huge deal but sometimes when I pick up the phone and press it pretty hard with my thumb, it'll unlock.

 

[MentatYP]

Knock knock knock (3x) works well for me. 99% success rate, and the other 1% I'm probably not hitting it right.

 

[dportal2006]

I'd say the only thing buggy about it is often you can tap and "long press" the screen and it'll turn on. Not a huge deal but sometimes when I pick up the phone and press it pretty hard with my thumb, it'll unlock.

This is the exact same problem i am having. It is so annoying. This is why i have Knock knock off. I hate it when it happens.

 

[bas15066]

Knock on feature is all about timing just like double click speed on a PC mouse.
Had problems at first and got it nailed down now. I always hold the phone by the sides to prevent accidently turning it on as it has happened a couple of times grasping it by the screen and having rapid movement.

 

[RATMachine]

I am seeing a lot of these reports of the buggy knock knock feature however I also have not seen any problems on my device it seems to be a user error on this feature.

 

[DragonSlayer95]

I just got my g2 yesterday, the knock feature does seem a little buggy. Mostly it seems like a certain part of the screen has to be knocked for the feature to work.

 

[stef7]

Knock knock on and off over the past four days for me has been pretty solid. I also suspect possible user error... another poster indicates there is a timer before re-arming. That seems correct. The time between taps should be very short... I don't think you can be too quick with it, but you can be too long... Also, not all that much force is required. Double tap appears not restricted to approximate center of display. When the double tap not recognized, it's simple to try again.

Only real problem for me, my HP touchpad running CM doesn't have the feature. :smokingsomb:

 

[maluma]

Knock Knock phone + have this features. XD