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[Android Apps and Games] tanjinjack:
EDIT2: Sorry for posting. Should have read your FAQ before it. So I guess I will have to look for another apps.

Hi Ben, I have been using this apps and have been very glad about what it can perform except for one thing. It seems to me that it just makes the phone into screen off and leave all the hardware buttons active. I am expecting a normal no pattern lock instead (which for my device, HTC Desire, requires a swipe down gesture, or for AOSP, a left to right swipe).

I am having issues of putting my phones into pockets as I may accidentally press any hardware buttons.

Is leaving all the hardware buttons active intended for this apps?

Thanks.

EDIT: I have disabled the lock delay for this apps and uses HTC options instead.
[Android Apps and Games] g4rb4g3:
Really a great app, thank you for that. You even made it into the german c't print magazine (9/11 page 46).
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
There is no market update beyond 1.0.1. The versions posted in this thread from now on are strictly beta versions for testing.
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
Cool. Thanks for letting me know.
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
new version 1.0.2

1.0.2 BETA

- Rolling back to 1.0.x

- Abandoned effort to make first unlock optional. For some reason, Android doesn't like it when the phone gets unlocked during boot. Couldn't find a workaround.

- Minor bug fixes over 1.0.1 and 1.1.1. Particularly if you use a static IP address with your WiFi.
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
new version 1.0.3

i've uploaded a new version, with minor bug fixes.

remember, today is the day that the original beta (the one without ads) expires. if you're still using the pre 1.0 beta, now would be a good time to download the latest version from the android market.
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
some users of the free version are saying that they're not seeing ads in their notification tray. the numbers of ads delivered reported by the ad service (airpush) are also way too low, considering the number of downloads. is anyone here not seeing ads? i'm sure you'd like to keep quiet about that, but it's really a bummer for me, since i'm basically making nothing if it's not showing ads.

i'm really unhappy with airpush right now. i may pull the free version off the market if they don't fix their service immediately.
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
after receiving some user reports, and seeing an unhelpful comment in the android market, i have pulled the free version. sorry. i hope airpush gets it together soon.
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
note that i'm no longer supporting the beta versions prior to 1.0. please don't send me bug reports from the older versions.
[Android Apps and Games] crachel:
Just wanted to drop in this thread and report that this app has been running perfectly.. no affect on battery, works quietly in the background, NO unexpected behavior. This is honestly one of my favorite Android apps in a long time.. For anyone wondering: Tasker is capable of disabling the keyguard but it screws with home button binding (a Gingerbread shortcoming), UWW doesn't have this problem, hence why its so great

As has been mentioned, Bluetooth pairing would be nice one day too.
[Android Apps and Games] GocaS6:
Brillian my man, just brilliant ;)
[Android Apps and Games] fabee:
got v0.6.3 but it does not run anymore. have you locked all free versions?

i agree that your work is worth a dollar in market but remember that all romcookers and so on do there work just for fun and thats even more work than your small app.

i wish you would give the community a free version and keep paid version in the market. i wont spend a single dollar for such easy apps like this..
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
Unlock With WiFi is now available on the amazon appstore!

http://www.amazon.com/Ben-Hirashima-Unlock-With-WiFi/dp/B004XDHS0U
[Android Apps and Games] P00r:
Seem like free version where locked indeed, stoped working for me too

then just found out a new version was released (never got offered an update)

so uninstalled since I do not appreciate feeling being forced to purchasse something...
[Android Apps and Games] wiredup:
Suggestion:

There is a great application for the blackberry called Smart Wifi. What this app does is automatically turn on and off your wifi based on your cellular tower triangulation. Somehow, it remembers ceullar tower id's and when you fall into the area it automatically turns on the wifi and the opposite when you leave the saved cellular/wifi area.

This would be an excellent extension to your software if there are no patent issues.

Great app!
[Android Apps and Games] Delna:
Even wifi will cost much battery, it still a brilliant idea~XD
[Android Apps and Games] BillTheCat:
Just seeing this now. Very interesting idea, and in some ways, the function reminds me of Gprofile for WM. My needs would not be so much for unlocking but for data and battery use management.

What I'd like is location-based and condition/time-based switching between wifi/mobiledata/gps so that I can more closely stay within my selected plan and more carefully manage my battery use.

For example:

Any time phone sees a rememberd wifi connection - wifi on, gps off, mobile data off

In car - wifi off, gps on, mobile data on

After midnight to 7AM - airplane mode (no phone, no wifi, no mobile data)

Obviously, each setting would have a manual override.
[Android Apps and Games] FayezZ:
I think this is well beyond the scope that the OP has set for his app. You may want to try "Setting Profiles". I use it, and while it is a little buggy in places, it works well (mostly).
[Android Apps and Games] dp28688:
ive been having few random issues now that i have the pay version that i didnt get with free version. My screen keeps turning on like every 5 mins even when phone is untouched and killing my battery does this when away from home. and also the screen never locks when away from home either. it use to work on free but not with pay. any ideas? I have Motorola Atrix and using the fingerprint lock feature.
[Android Apps and Games] ace9988:
working perfectly on desire HD using MDJ Ultimate Droid
[Android Apps and Games] dp28688:
ok my problem solved. disabled lock delay works like it should now. Hopefully an update will have lock delay working properly. it be useful too.
[Android Apps and Games] andrewNY:
G2x

Lock delay seems to not work on my T-Mobile G2x. When enabled, the screen will randomly come back on while the phone is locked.

Does anyone else have the same problem on the G2x? I noticed this problem was described in the program FAQs, but if anyone knows a work around to getting a functional lock delay, that would be appreciated!
[Android Apps and Games] latino147:
I really hate google for disabling the possibility to turn on/off GPS and 3G in Gingerbread! :(
[Android Apps and Games] bonesy:
What a brillaint app! Can i make a suggestion for the poll?? Why not make it a Dollar on the market but free on Xda developers?? Like SetCpu is, I used Setcpu for a while off here then ended up buying on the market anyway!
[Android Apps and Games] bra2006:
This is one of those simple/awesome/must have apps like Sush Ringer Restorer.

Tks!
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
[Android] Google IO Sale on Unlock With WiFi - Half off!

I'm happy to announce that my Android App, Unlock With WiFi is on sale during Google IO 2011! The app is normally $1.99, but is on sale for $0.99!

[YOUTUBE]urA48TfGuKo[/YOUTUBE]

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.benhirashima.unlockwithwifi

if the price hasn't updated to $0.99 on the website yet, try searching for Unlock With WiFi on the Android Market on your phone.
[Android Apps and Games] dnlsmy:
Soo cool =D
[Android Apps and Games] eisteh:
I guess re-enabling WiFi when at home didn't get that many requests, yet I wanna ask again :P

Are you planning on implementing it some day? I mean, one could dump another app for that.

Nevertheless, lovely app! It was really annoying having to enter the pin at home + I can't forget to switch WiFi off when leaving my place.
[Android Apps and Games] mbellis:
Ben I have been debating on buying your app for a while, but I have a quick question, I'm very upset that I missed the sale during Google IO however you state that your app is $1.99, it has always shown as $3.99 for me in the market, just wanted to confirm before I purchase. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] Boxcar78:
You have got to be the shadiest dev I have personally encountered. I undertstand you want compensation for your work but you sir are a complete scum bag!

I have spent the last month or so deleting apps trying get rid of the app that was forcing Airpush adds on me. Never would I have expected it to come from a xda dev. Not only was it not stated in your first post but the daily adds YOU put in my notifiction bar gave me absolutely no indication as to where the adds were coming from. I still don't see any mention of Airpush even today! Unless you count the, now present, reviews for your free version in the app store.

You created such a great app. Why did you have to be such a scrum bag when it came to advertising? I know I'll never give you a dime, I'm sure there are plenty more that feel the same based on the current app reviews.

Btw I stopped using the app weeks ago and well before I figured out that his app was the problem ( I disabled it using the only option the app gave me. ). My main issues with the dev is that he has no right to revenue when his app is not in use. I don't want anonymous advertising ever. I also sure as hell don't want "check out hot singles" or any other adult related adds or material on MY phone unless I choose to.
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
take a deep breath, my friend. i certainly DID fully disclose that the app showed ads in the notification tray. you apparently failed to read the full description of the app before you installed it, just like so many others. don't complain because you're too lazy to read about the app you're installing.

just today, i republished a new version of the free app that does not have the airpush ads, and that is why you don't see any mention of them in the app description now.
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
yes, i changed the price of the app. i found that decreasing the price to 99 cents didn't help sales at all. however, increasing the price of the app only affected sales a little, so i'm keeping it at $3.99 for now. i think the convenience the app provides is well worth $3.99, and apparently, so do my customers.
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
from the FAQ:

Q: Can you make it automatically turn WiFi on when I get home?

A: That would require quite a bit more complexity in Unlock With WiFi. UWW is meant to be simple and lightweight (and cheap). There are already other apps out there that can do automation stuff like that. Try Auto Wifi Enabler or Auto Wifi Toggle.​
[Android Apps and Games] Boxcar78:
Nope, you didn't. Not the first time I came to your thread and tried your app. It wasn't even discussed until page 2 or 3 for me. Search yourself while ignoring your updated first post. I'm not a pro but your updated first post still doesn't tell anyone how bad it is.

Serious questions. Do you think you deserve revenue when your app is not in use? Do you think it is ok to place adult material and or adult content on devices belonging to those that don't want it? Do you think it's ok to place ads on devices in which users can not tell where they originated so they can not choose whether or not to continue use?
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
that's because the beta version was the first version i posted, and it didn't have the ads. the free version had ads from 1.0 on. that's why you don't see discussion about it until a few pages in. have you noticed you're the only person complaining about this, wise guy? your ignorance is the only reason for your outrage. if you had actually read this thread or the app description at the time you downloaded it, then you wouldn't have been confused about where the ads were coming from. you're just crying because you were too lazy to read.

i know there were some ads for a dating site, but that's not the same as ads for adult content. these are the same type of ads you see in other apps, like words with friends. stop your desperate slander. you're acting like i raped your grandmother or something. so you had to click the clear button in your notification tray once a day. you're totally overreacting. get some perspective, man.
[Android Apps and Games] Boxcar78:
I play words with friend with my wife and the ads are not the same. I'm not fighting with you. I'm really asking you the questions you quoted. You don't have to like my opinion of you. The first post was an emotional "AH AH you were the.......!" post. Like I said I spent the last month trying to get rid of the ads. I wish I had chosen a different way to put it but the reality is you chose the anonymous method of advertising. The people getting mad at you have a right to be whether they read or not. Your ad placement gives no indication of it's source.

Lets try this. So I'm playing words with friends and I get an ad I don't like. What do I do? I shut down the game and move on. With your chosen method I shut down your app but the ads continue. Not only do they continue but they give no indication as to where they came from. Is that really ok? That's what I've been putting up with for the last month.

It was only during a slow down on my Atrix that I got a quick screen flash of your app loading. If that didn't happen I'd still be searching the web, deleting apps and wondering who would think it was ok to advertise to people when they weren't even using their product.

I would like real answers to the questions I asked before as well.
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
it's perfectly ok if the user is informed ahead of time. you would have been informed if you had just done a little reading. stop whining.
[Android Apps and Games] Boxcar78:
you got to it before I could fix it. I was grabbing my laptop for a real keyboard.:o lol

I guess I'll put the corrected post here for sake of thread flow

"I play words with friend with my wife and the ads are not the same. I'm not fighting with you. I'm really asking you the questions you quoted. You don't have to like my opinion of you. The first post was an emotional "AH AH you were the.......!" post. Like I said I spent the last month trying to get rid of the ads. I wish I had chosen a different way to put it but the reality is you chose the anonymous method of advertising. The people getting mad at you have a right to be whether they read or not. Your ad placement gives no indication of it's source.

Lets try this. So I'm playing words with friends and I get an ad I don't like. What do I do? I shut down the game and move on. With your chosen method I shut down your app but the ads continue. Not only do they continue but they give no indication as to where they came from. Is that really ok? That's what I've been putting up with for the last month.

It was only during a slow down on my Atrix that I got a quick screen flash of your app loading. If that didn't happen I'd still be searching the web, deleting apps and wondering who would think it was ok to advertise to people when they weren't even using their product.

I would like real answers to the questions I asked before as well."

The best way I can describe Airpush is this. Airpush is like a pop up ad that appears when you're not even using the browser.
[Android Apps and Games] tinnef:
Looks cool, I might give it a try
[Android Apps and Games] jebise101:
got a problem since 1.0.6, if the battery dies or i shut off the phone etc. I turn it on and the app does not work and when i launch it i have to add my wireless back and go through the steps all over again.

This happens every time uninstalling and re installing had no effect. It used to work when i had 1.0/1.0.3 etc ever since it was re-released as a free app it stopped working.
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
this is a known problem in android. the permissions are messed up on the preference files. if you are rooted, try deleting the files in /data/data/com.benhirashima.unlockwithwifi. or go to Settings > Applications > Manage Applications > Unlock With WiFi and press the Clear Data button. as a last resort, you can do a factory reset.
[Android Apps and Games] jebise101:
well i uninstalled it and reinstalled it no luck, clearing the data was the very first thing i tried but that option is grayed out too. I used root explorer and deleted that file rebooted and same problem.

What i notice is after i configure the app and the wifi and hit the back button it just starts going back through the wizard maybe add a exit button? i think that might fix the problem since its just not existing properly. I also get stuck in a loop when at the main menu with my network added and enabled i hit the back button i get a message saying Wifi network is already added options are cancel and add network which is greyed out. If i hit cancel im back at the main menu dso there needsto be and exit button to exit the app and return to the home screen.

I have been using the task manager to end the app but the service still runs until the phone is rebooted and maybe exiting the app this way is causing issues?
[Android Apps and Games] latino147:
Hi Ben,

Have you ever looked into making your app work well together with Widgetlocker?
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
it works fine with widgetlocker. in fact, the two are a great combo if you want a slide-to-unlock while your password/pattern is disabled at home.

what exactly is the problem you're having with WL?
[Android Apps and Games] latino147:
well, actually I would love if you would manage to prevent widgetlocker to lock the screen when at home. I always have the phone close to me and regularly check sports scores, and now I always have to unlock the phone (and in case of a pattern even unlock the phone) to check up on the results. I hardly ever move the phone around in my pants so locking is not really necessary.

The developer of widgetlocker said his app could be manipulated with the use of some available api's.
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
i hear you. WL does indeed allow 3rd party apps to control it, so maybe i'll add the option to turn off WL when you're at home.

personally, i would like WL to be on ONLY when i'm at home, so i'll add that option too :)
[Android Apps and Games] girlygamer45:
I really hate google lately
[Android Apps and Games] eisteh:
I just discovered an error in a sentence.

When you change the protection or the combination the app notifys you that have to enter the new password once for the app to work properly again. In this sentence it says "you have to enter the new password time time …".

Nothing serious, but you might want to correct this when you release an update.
[Android Apps and Games] JHimmelbauer:
It's a great solution Ben74 (I use the paid version since yesterday). I think, there is a lot of potential for new features in this application (like start different apps, switch on VoIP for outgoing calls...)
[Android Apps and Games] latino147:
looking forward to it! :)
[Android Apps and Games] francodapalermo:
alternative WPA TEST
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
thanks. i'll fix that.
[Android Apps and Games] wcdolphin:
Seems like a fine application, could be interesting to look at.

On a side note, what is the polling time on your background service? Is there an option to change it to increase battery life?
[Android Apps and Games] gohamstergo:
i wouldnt think it would be doing any incremental polling. it is set to respond to events such as on_connect and on_disconnect, etc for wifi events. youre "home" when youre connected to any selected wifi ssid and youre "away" when youre not. i believe thats how it works. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] gregbenn:
I like your information
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
new beta

i've posted a new beta version in the OP. it includes widgetlocker integration! there are three options for WL integration:

Disable WL When...

Never disable WL

Disable WL when locked

Disable WL when unlocked

if you choose "disable WL when locked", then WL will only appear when you're at home and the phone is unlocked. when you're at home, and you turn the screen on, WL will appear and prevent random screen presses from doing anything. this will be handy if you're concerned about pocket dialing when you're at home.

if you choose "disable WL when unlocked", then WL will only appear when you're away from home, and the phone is locked. at home, WL will not appear, and the phone will be fully unlocked with one push of a button.

this version also includes a possible fix for those who were having problems with the screen staying on with lock delay enabled. let me know if it works. note that if you choose "disable WL when locked", the problem will probably still occur, because that option requires UWW to take action while the screen if off, which is the cause of the problem.

as usual, the whole point of a beta is to get feedback from users, so PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE post feedback on how it's working for you.

note that the beta will expire in one week, on june 9th, 2011. thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] AHWagner:
So will it start WiFi when I specify a certain network it cannot to? Or do I manually have to turn on WiFi once I reach a network?
[Android Apps and Games] latino147:
AWESOME! I'll try to check it out today :)

Edit: it doesn't seem to work :(

I'm home, connected to wifi, and chose "Disable WL when unlocked". The patternlock has dissapeared, so that's good, but widgetlocker still locks the phone.

I had found the option "never allow other applications to supress WL" (translated) and unchecked that, but it didn't make a difference.

I'm using CM7 on a Galaxy S btw

EDIT: It suddenly works! I haven't changed a thing but now the phone doesn't lock anymore! How strange :)
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
it may have had something to do with that "never allow other applications to supress WL" option. i'll put a notification in UWW to remind users to uncheck that option in WL.

let me know if you see any other issues. i had to change a fair amount of logic in the app, so i want to make sure it still works reliably. thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] crachel:
Ben:

My screen turns on when the lock is being enabled (leaving known WiFi).

I've followed steps here:

I've setup tests with Tasker to switch off WiFi at certain times, and everytime the screen turns on. This happens on the beta, market app, CM7 stable, and the latest 2.3.4-based CM. I noticed this some time ago, so today when I noticed a new beta I installed on a totally fresh CM7 rom and again saw the same behavior.
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
so what you're saying is that the screen comes on whenever the wifi is disabled, either by UWW or by tasker? have you tired turning off the option to disable wifi when you leave home?
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
has the beta solved the problem with the screen staying on when lock delay is enabled? anyone?
[Android Apps and Games] latino147:
It has happened a few times that the device was unlocked but widgetlocker still appeared when unlocking. The pattern-security didn't appear though.

So the device is correctly in 'unlocked'-modus and WL still appears. But it doesn't always happen.
[Android Apps and Games] mi3x:
good job, however I do prefer tasker!
[Android Apps and Games] Ben74:
yeah, i was afraid of that. WL's implementation of it's suspend command is not very reliable. sometimes it responds to the command, and sometimes it doesn't. i was working with WL's developer on the problem, but he has stopped replying to my emails. dunno if he's too busy or what. hopefully he'll fix the problem. i'm not sure i'm going to release this beta into production unless he fixes it.