Turning on/off screen

[spidergirl]

Hi,

Is there a way in tapping the screen when it goes to sleep without having to press the on/off power button each time?  It's a bit frustrating when it goes to sleep and having to unlock it each time to get back in.

Thanks.

[birdastrompgman]

I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for, but you can change the screen lock time delay in settings > security > automatically lock, from its immediate or short default time to 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes, 30 minutes, etc.

I'm not running stock Android 4.1.2, so your settings menu route might be different, but there is a way to get there in 4.1.2.

[mwbritt]

I solved this issue by buying a magnetic case.  (I paid 10 bucks, nio tax and free shipping)  I was worried that the switch would give out with repeated use.   The magnet in the case cover toggles the sleep (screen) function.  closed = sleep, open = active

[birdastrompgman]

My magnetic case puts my Nexus 7 to sleep, and since I have automatic lock turned on, I'm forced to enter my PIN every time I take it out of the case. I assume since the OP turned automatic lock on, he/she wants to keep it on.

[spidergirl]

Which magnetic case did you buy?   

[birdastrompgman]

I bought my case before I got my Nexus 7, and before magnetic cases were available. I just taped a refrigerator magnet to a strap. Works great

[cypher]

My wife got me one off of amazon it's called snugg, works great also can be formed to stand up in landscape mode, good for video or music (Pandora).