Hey, what’s up. I’ve been trying to get my phone (oneplus 8) all perfect again, after I recently decided not to use fingerprint security anymore. I now use a password, which feels right, but when I’m just sitting at my desk it feels like overkill to have to retype it so many times when I’m just checking little things. So… I’m trying one of those pretend-screen-off apps (Blackr) with which I can “turn off” the screen with a quick press, for the times when I want my screen off, but don’t need full security (like, I’m not leaving my desk, cops aren’t breaking down my door, etc.). Then I just double-tap the screen to turn the screen back on. If I want security, I use the actual power button to turn the screen off, and then when I open it back up it asks for my password as usual.
Anyway! I’ve been trying this for a day or so, and… it just seems like my battery is draining faster. I think. Is it? I can’t be sure, and I know the answer is to do some rigorous scientific testing, but I ain’t got time… I knew someone(s) out here has been through the same thing and has the answer, so… anybody know? :)
Thank you!!
Genuinely not being critical, I don’t know your risk assessment as you do.
If the phone isn’t actually off, how is that any better than using fingerprint?
You can force a full lock at times if you want (I’ve always used apps like Gravity Screen for this, so I don’t recall if it’s built in now).
Just trying to clarify your use-case and risk concerns.