Android 5.0 Lollipop brought a new feature called Smart Lock, which allows you to set certain locations or Bluetooth devices as trusted so that you don’t have to constantly enter your security PIN, Password, or pattern to unlock your phone or tablet. Third party apps such as Delayed Lock, SkipLock and Secure Settings have already been giving users this ability for a couple of years now. Unfortunately, these apps will not work in Lollipop due to the fact that Google has changed the security in that third party apps can no longer unlock the device.
Now you might say these apps are no longer necessary since Lollipop already offers Smart Lock, but at present, they do offer more functionality such as setting trusted WiFi networks. Let’s also not forget that the developers could continue to develop these apps with more features.
This is a tough pill to swallow for these developers, but the good news is that the majority of people will be on KitKat and lower for a while. If you fall into that category, then check out my full guide on how to bring the same Lollipop Smart Lock features (and then some) to your device. It will be the best thing you do today, trust me.
Now you might say these apps are no longer necessary since Lollipop already offers Smart Lock, but at present, they do offer more functionality such as setting trusted WiFi networks. Let’s also not forget that the developers could continue to develop these apps with more features.
This is a tough pill to swallow for these developers, but the good news is that the majority of people will be on KitKat and lower for a while. If you fall into that category, then check out my full guide on how to bring the same Lollipop Smart Lock features (and then some) to your device. It will be the best thing you do today, trust me.