Wednesday, 29 January 2014

Lens flare unlock effect disappeared on Samsung Galaxy Note 3 after Android 4.4.2 update

It looks like Samsung screwed up their Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat update on the Galaxy Note 3. While bringing much needed fluidity to the phone, one thing is missing from the phone now - the lens flare unlock effect.

That unlock effect was only accessible while using a Live Wallpaper. Now, it has been replaced.

I really hate that it keeps telling me how to unlock my screen. Just shut up already.
I know I can get rid of the effect by choosing ripple/watercolor effect but for that, I will need to use a non-Live-wallpaper.

Maybe a reset will fix this? Does anyone out there who has information on this?

Update: A factory reset did not restore the lens flare unlock effect. Boo Samsung.
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3 comments:

  1. Unknown9 March 2014 at 01:12

    I discovered this myself. Huge annoyance for sure. Using a note 3 from tmobile on metro pcs.

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  2. Unknown9 March 2014 at 19:52

    Yeah. I guess there's no way to recover it unless we use a third party app. Good to know someone besides me noticed this as well.

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  3. Стан14 March 2014 at 03:29

    I am pissed!!!!! What about factory reset? Did anyone try?

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