An app that locks side buttons?

[Pidge]

Anything that locks the side buttons, particularly the volume buttons?

Also, how do I get back to the opening screen (slide to unlock)? Just turn it off and on?

 

[hookbill]

1. Doesn't lock the volume button but it will beep and let you know the volume has been changed. You set the timer on it to stay up on your screen to confirm whether or not you want the change.

2. Just press the top button to reach the sliding lock screen.

 

[FuzzyBeard]

Only throwing this in because I didn't see the app in hookbill's response. Apps called RingGuard. Works great for me to keep from inadvertently changing ringer volume.

RingGuard v1.01 Application for Android | Tools

 

[hookbill]

Only throwing this in because I didn't see the app in hookbill's response. Apps called RingGuard. Works great for me to keep from inadvertently changing ringer volume.

RingGuard v1.01 Application for Android | Tools

Um....yeah, that's what I should have put in there. :redface: I described it well enough, just forgot to put the darn name of the app.

 

[STIDRIVER]

Try Screenmodewidget lite.... I believe it has functions to gaurd the side buttons...

 

[Scythe]

There's a few:

RingGuard - Free - On volume change a screen overlay pops up which has an Yes/No prompt to approve the volume change. If you don't click Yes by the time the configurable timer expires, the volume level is reset back. Locks just the ringer down, and it can interrupt current processes.

Volume Locker - Free - On volume change a notification pops up in the tray, which if selected allows you to save the change to the volume levels. If you don't click the notification by the time the configurable timer expires, the volume level is reset back. It won't mess up any active apps that way. Allows locking of all possible volume sources (ringer, notification, etc), and has many options.

MC Ringlock - $1 - No prompt on volume change. However it has some nice widgets to toggle between some 'profile' settings.

Volume Control - Free - No prompt on volume change. Stays completely put. It has a tray icon and no auto-start, so you might find it annoying. This one might drain your battery, since it's always polling.


It comes down to which type you prefer. I'd suggest trying a few, and see which suits your needs.

 

[jsh1120]

Very nice summary. Thanks. ^^^

 

[Pidge]

I love this forum! Thanks.
It's my first Android (and my first smartphone). There's a lot to learn.

 

[mhpjay]

can you post which company makes Volume control. There are 5 different apps by the same name.

Thanks

 

[Scythe]

can you post which company makes Volume control. There are 5 different apps by the same name.

Thanks

"New" is the company name. It has a ladybug icon.

 

[PhilD]

There's a few:

MC Ringlock - $1 - No prompt on volume change. However it has some nice widgets to toggle between some 'profile' settings.

i use this one, works great on my Moto Droid, never had an issue

 

[Pidge]

I tried Volume Locker, works beautifully.