Hello,
I'm having a tiny problem with my new S2 - under 'screen lock settings', I can't enable the swipe lock.
All options but PIN code and Password are grey, hence not click-able.
Why is this?
How do I enable it?
Thanks.
Do you have a SIM card in your phone?
svenerator said:
Do you have a SIM card in your phone?
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Yes.
By the way, sorry for opening this thread in the general section, missed the Q&A one, sorry.
Do ou have an exchange account or similar linked on phone? This can force you to use extra security measures.
TheStickMan said:
Do ou have an exchange account or similar linked on phone? This can force you to use extra security measures.
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This, or you have one or more user certificates installed. The certificate storage requires a higher lock-mechanism strength.
TheStickMan said:
Do ou have an exchange account or similar linked on phone? This can force you to use extra security measures.
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sepbav said:
This, or you have one or more user certificates installed. The certificate storage requires a higher lock-mechanism strength.
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I have Zenprise installed (this isn't my personal phone, I received it from work. I was told I have to install that app in order to synchronize my mail with the cellphone).
Is it possible that's the reason?
Does anybody have a clue how I could enable a swipe lock? Maybe an app that I ought to download?
Thanks again.
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Have a question though. I added my work email to my account and the only way it would work was to add a pin when unlocking my screen. Is there any way to disable this besides removing my work email account?
Thanks.
My wife uses an app called Lockpicker to disable it on her Hero, which works pretty well. I think it might only work on Sense devices, but you can give it a try.
smooney3 said:
My wife uses an app called Lockpicker to disable it on her Hero, which works pretty well. I think it might only work on Sense devices, but you can give it a try.
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No go on 2.2
When my friend got froyo on his phone he looked into it and it requires rooting and somethingsomething (so I wasn't paying attn... ) but it's possible!
mynewepic10 said:
Have a question though. I added my work email to my account and the only way it would work was to add a pin when unlocking my screen. Is there any way to disable this besides removing my work email account?
Thanks.
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This is not a glitch, it's a the phone complying with the AD email server's security requirements. If you have a problem with this, the appropriate place to ask is your IT dept, not XDA. They were the ones that set the requirement for a lock.
Facelock option is greyed out. It says disabled by administrator. Also Slide option is greyed out. What to do? RESOLVED. Thank you all.
Do you have any apps that might have disabled these? I'm thinking security or anti-theft applications.
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arunksingh said:
Facelock option is greyed out. It says disabled by administrator. Also Slide option is greyed out. What to do?
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facelock on the Nexus 7? Is it a default application or what?
- Charles
wjr002 said:
Do you have any apps that might have disabled these? I'm thinking security or anti-theft applications.
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Have not installed any security or anti-theft applications.
Pls. Help.
If you add an exchange account this will happen. Have you added a corporate mail account?
Wipeout said:
If you add an exchange account this will happen. Have you added a corporate mail account?
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I had added my live mail id and it is showing under corporate mail account. What should I do?
arunksingh said:
I had added my live mail id and it is showing under corporate mail account. What should I do?
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Remove it if you want facelock
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DarkhShadow said:
Remove it if you want facelock
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Did it, Still gray. Anything else I can do. I'm using VPN; is it causing the problem?
arunksingh said:
Did it, Still gray. Anything else I can do. I'm using VPN; is it causing the problem?
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Yes, VPN makes it mandatory to use pin, password or pattern. Slide unlock, faceunlock are disabled if VPN is used
You may try option Clear credentials in Security options of the settings.
It`s the VPN
arunksingh said:
Did it, Still gray. Anything else I can do. I'm using VPN; is it causing the problem?
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I had that very same problem with my SGS3 after logging in to the VPN of a university I visited. I had to delete the certificates related to the VPN login, otherwise it won't work.
Exe557 said:
Yes, VPN makes it mandatory to use pin, password or pattern. Slide unlock, faceunlock are disabled if VPN is used
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Thank you. Worked like a charm.
Hello All,
I would like to know if its possible to change the email address initially mentioned when the mobile was initially purchased without rooting the phone or breaking the warranty.
Please help me to fix this issue.
Thanks in Advance.
sbk_hbk said:
Hello All,
I would like to know if its possible to change the email address initially mentioned when the mobile was initially purchased without rooting the phone or breaking the warranty.
Please help me to fix this issue.
Thanks in Advance.
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Add a new google account, then remove the old one.
abaaaabbbb63 said:
Add a new google account, then remove the old one.
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where should i do this ?
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where should i do this ?
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Settings>Scroll Down to "add account"> add your account > Once done, click on the old account from the settings menu> hit the (3-dot) menu button and press remove account. Wiping data would also do the trick if you were willing to go that route.
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Settings>Scroll Down to "add account"> add your account > Once done, click on the old account from the settings menu> hit the (3-dot) menu button and press remove account. Wiping data would also do the trick if you were willing to go that route.
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But will this remove the initial id which i had given while logging in into nexus 4 ??
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But will this remove the initial id which i had given while logging in into nexus 4 ??
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As far as I'm aware. The "initial id" is not stored anywhere. There's only the Google Account that is currently synced.
Demonic240 said:
As far as I'm aware. The "initial id" is not stored anywhere. There's only the Google Account that is currently synced.
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Yeah, I don't see why it should be any different than a regular Google account.
Anyone figured out how to bypass Exchange security on the G2?
Thanks!
Soundchasr said:
Anyone figured out how to bypass Exchange security on the G2?
Thanks!
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Would like to know this too. In the meantime search for an xposed mod. Notification mod. This one allows you to use the notification pulldown.
Helps a lot.
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Anyone? Please?
Soundchasr said:
Anyone figured out how to bypass Exchange security on the G2?
Thanks!
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Did you try new Google KitKat email app? Make sure that you install both Email and Exchange 2 email apk.
http://androidcommunity.com/nexus-5...s-android-4-4-google-apps-downloads-20131101/
the easy answer is to use enhanced email, can be found in Google Play. I am using that myself
alex72 said:
Did you try new Google KitKat email app? Make sure that you install both Email and Exchange 2 email apk.
http://androidcommunity.com/nexus-5...s-android-4-4-google-apps-downloads-20131101/
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I think the OP like me wants to bypass the security set by the rules, not the app itself.
henrylar said:
the easy answer is to use enhanced email, can be found in Google Play. I am using that myself
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Best most money on an app spent!.... NOT...DOESN'T WORK IN MY CASE...
And you know 15 minutes are not enough to even try it due to the options and testing and hoping. Bought it long ago. In my case it didn't work...
Company has its own app. And another 2 apps checking if the app is admin etc.
Only thing that could be done is either to input the pass automatically when I unlock the phone. Maybe something via xposed. And add a second screen unlock option.
Somewhat like the iPhone jailbreak has it...loved the security bypass plus android pattern unlock....
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Can someone try this? Saw it in company forums. But might be completely unrelated https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.chunky.AutoKeystore&hl=en
I use touchdown so the policy is applied to the app and not the device.
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I think the OP like me wants to bypass the security set by the rules, not the app itself.
Best most money on an app spent!.... NOT...DOESN'T WORK IN MY CASE...
And you know 15 minutes are not enough to even try it due to the options and testing and hoping. Bought it long ago. In my case it didn't work...
Company has its own app. And another 2 apps checking if the app is admin etc.
Only thing that could be done is either to input the pass automatically when I unlock the phone. Maybe something via xposed. And add a second screen unlock option.
Somewhat like the iPhone jailbreak has it...loved the security bypass plus android pattern unlock....
Sent from my LG-D802 using Tapatalk
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It depends obviously then on how the exchange server is configured. In my case e-email bypasses the security demands from the exchange server completely. When I had my HTC sensation, I used a mod you can find in the HTC sensation development, search for exchange - there is also something about using it with other phones.
see this post for files/kudos: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47063058&postcount=406
however, you don't need to push via ADB or anything:
1) uninstall your current email and exchange apks (via titanium backup or something similar)
2) either wipe dalvik cache or delete the associated email and exchange odex files in /data/dalvik-cache
3) install the 2 APKs (i usually install exchange first, then email)
4) setup your email
been working perfectly for me for the past week.
EDIT: this is the new 4.4 email/exchange, btw, with the gmail-style interface. it's fantastic.
I would really like to find a way to dodge the lockscreen and other policies that are enforced by Exchange. I don't want to use the KK email.
I use an app called Keystore Unlocker from the play store...must be rooted. You can skip the step adding a VPN and it will still work.
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I use an app called Keystore Unlocker from the play store...must be rooted. You can skip the step adding a VPN and it will still work.
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Can you explain the process? I've got the app and have it set up but I'm not entirely sure that I understand what it's doing...
The policies are still in place.
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Can you explain the process? I've got the app and have it set up but I'm not entirely sure that I understand what it's doing...
The policies are still in place.
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If you are just trying to get past the pin/password requirement this app stores it so you don't have to enter it when unlocking your phone. Not sure if it works for PIN security but it works for PASSWORD security.
Follow these steps:
1. Open app and click on Credentials store password (enter your lockscreen password)
2. Click Try to unlock
3. Check Auto Unlock
4. Click VPN w/o password for >=4.0
5. On the next screen click on # 3. Press Here (to remove phone lock)
That should do it and remove the lockscreen password that exchange forces you to use.
Soundchasr said:
Anyone figured out how to bypass Exchange security on the G2?
Thanks!
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Have you tried simply increasing the lock timer to, say, 30 min?
I find I don't often have to enter the PIN with it set high like this.
vween said:
Have you tried simply increasing the lock timer to, say, 30 min?
I find I don't often have to enter the PIN with it set high like this.
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I still want it to lock. I just want to use the pattern instead of the pin and that's not possible with the Exchange policy.
Soundchasr said:
I still want it to lock. I just want to use the pattern instead of the pin and that's not possible with the Exchange policy.
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Have you tried buying your IT department Mt Dew and Pizza?
w0rdie said:
I would really like to find a way to dodge the lockscreen and other policies that are enforced by Exchange. I don't want to use the KK email.
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real quick- you do realize that the kitkat email that i posted is in fact modded to dodge those policies, yes? that was why i posted it. install them, set up your account - it will still tell you "your account needs some extra settings" blah, but it won't actually enforce them.
if you're talking about wanting to use the LG email app, well, i don't believe anyone has made a mod for that. i find the new kitkat email app superior anyways, so if you're willing to try it, that is a solution.
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real quick- you do realize that the kitkat email that i posted is in fact modded to dodge those policies, yes? that was why i posted it. install them, set up your account - it will still tell you "your account needs some extra settings" blah, but it won't actually enforce them.
if you're talking about wanting to use the LG email app, well, i don't believe anyone has made a mod for that. i find the new kitkat email app superior anyways, so if you're willing to try it, that is a solution.
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Thanks! Looks like it's time for me to install a recovery then.
Soundchasr said:
Thanks! Looks like it's time for me to install a recovery then.
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You technically shouldn't need to in order to set it up, but it's not a bad idea to make a nandroid. And it'll make the dalvik wipe/odex removal easier. That part may not even be necessary, but I had some issues the first time installing it where Exchange Services started force closing repeatedly.
So I am required to have work email, but along with that they enforce encryption on the device.
H918 rooted with TWRP installed and when setting up email it wants me to plug in my phone so it applies encryption.
Guess I might have to go back to stock for this?
BrokenWall said:
So I am required to have work email, but along with that they enforce encryption on the device.
H918 rooted with TWRP installed and when setting up email it wants me to plug in my phone so it applies encryption.
Guess I might have to go back to stock for this?
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is this done through Exchange?
Yes it is. I am using Outlook app right now which allows email to be handled via the app and only requires a pin to be set.
BrokenWall said:
Yes it is. I am using Outlook app right now which allows email to be handled via the app and only requires a pin to be set.
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oh, so problem solved then? I actually use the Nine app for work e-mail, which also does the same whereby you can have Exchange only apply to the email app or the device... pricey app though
dimm0k said:
oh, so problem solved then? I actually use the Nine app for work e-mail, which also does the same whereby you can have Exchange only apply to the email app or the device... pricey app though
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Yep I am using the Outlook App and have no issues. Though the downside is having to use the Outlook app to access the work Calendar as well. But that is no big deal.