Google Nexus 5 - Swipe Up From Home Button to Lock Screen -- Sharing what I discovered...

[onthecouchagain]

The same gesture that you do to get to Google Now can be changed to turning the device/screen off.

Just install this free app called "Screen Off And Lock": https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...om.katecca.screenofflock&hl=en&token=Dea54HQc

Then swipe up from Home (like you would to get to Google Now) and it'll ask you to set a new default:



Grant it permissions, and now, every time you swipe up from Home, you can lock your screen/device from anywhere! Great for those who don't want to overuse the power button, and for those who obviously don't use Google Now like that.

To get rid of it, just go to "Screen Off and Lock" app in your App settings and Clear Defaults (or just uninstall the app).

Just thought I'd share.

 

[slik6996]

Thank you for this I am using it now on my nexus 5

 

[onthecouchagain]

I will definitely use this app. I am using samsung grand, can I install this app?

Not sure, but try this app: https://forums.androidcentral.com/e....matthewma.swipehomebuttonfree&token=bTC5pvpH

Swipe Home. I was using it on my HTC One. Great app. 7 day free trial, 99 cents after that.

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Thank you for this I am using it now on my nexus 5

You're welcome. I think it really changes the way one uses the Nexus 5. I love being able to turn off the screen from anywhere at anytime.

 

[Sharky19]

Thank you for this. Very useful indeed.

 

[Ice_Cold_Q]

Just tried it out, its damnn nice, thanks onthecouchagain.............now, only if there was a way to unlock the device without touching the power button....

 

[onthecouchagain]

Just tried it out, its damnn nice, thanks onthecouchagain.............now, only if there was a way to unlock the device without touching the power button....

Ha, that would be great. I do dig LG G2's "knock" (or really "double tap") feature to wake the device. Alas, nothing like that -- that I know of -- available for Android.

 

[klamer]

What battery monitoring app are you using with the white numbers?

 

[gmurphy0487]

What battery monitoring app are you using with the white numbers?

I'm not sure about the OP, but I use battery notifier pro BT
https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...ils?id=com.larryvgs.batterypro&token=0MGhgxMB

Then I use this icon pack with it.
https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...larryvgs.battery.icons.hdwhite&token=V_8No3TI

 

[onthecouchagain]

What battery monitoring app are you using with the white numbers?

Power Toggles: https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...tails?id=com.painless.pc&hl=en&token=orIVFZk4

It's part of the toggles I have set up in my notification pull down:

 

[Ice_Cold_Q]

Ha, that would be great. I do dig LG G2's "knock" (or really "double tap") feature to wake the device. Alas, nothing like that -- that I know of -- available for Android.

Yeahh, before the N5 was released i was anticipating the knock feature to be on it, its sucha cool feature

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[Major Problem]

Thanks for the tip, Couch!
With the Nexus 5 and 4.4 I really don't need 2 ways to get to Google now anyway, and of course, less wear and tear on the power button.

 

[onthecouchagain]

Thanks for the tip, Couch!
With the Nexus 5 and 4.4 I really don't need 2 ways to get to Google now anyway, and of course, less wear and tear on the power button.

Agreed. Plus, it's just so nice to sleep your device anytime anywhere. No need to reach for the button since your thumbs are almost always floating around the screen.