Here's how: When I was testing and app with media controls, I would press the lock button, once to lock the screen and a second to unlock it which would instantly unlock it and take you to the app. By setting the option for ‘swipe’ when unlocking the screen (pressing the power button the second time) you are now presented with the lock screen and can swipe/drag the screen upwards to go the application Go to Settings --> Security --> Screen Lock Choose 'Swipe' That's all there is to it!