Is there a maximum failed logon attempts to enter my screen lock PIN code to unlock my Motorola DEFY?
If so, how many attempts there are before I have to do a hard factory reset just in case I forget my PIN code?
Thanks
itsonlyme999 said:
Is there a maximum failed logon attempts to enter my screen lock PIN code to unlock my Motorola DEFY?
If so, how many attempts there are before I have to do a hard factory reset just in case I forget my PIN code?
Thanks
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I guess its 5.. If you forgot your PIN, you can unlock it by signing into your Google id(provided you have a working data/wi fi connection).. No need for a factory reset..
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Hi, I recently imported a Motorla Atrix 4G from US to India. While trying to unlock it mistakenly I entered the wrong unlock code. I wasn't aware that only 10 attempts are allowed and thus I find myself locked out.
I did a hardreset - volume + power button. However, I still can't unlock after hard reset. During the process I see one strange command "E:can't open cache/recovery/command" - do I need to clear cache too...
I will be grateful if anyone can help me out.
thanks
Need to call AT&T I believe. They will probably give you a hard time though.
Hey all,
Question.
What happens if someone enters my PIN number or patter =n on my phone incorrectly over and over on the S4?
Does it lock the phone permanently and forces a data wipe?
adizz131 said:
Hey all,
Question.
What happens if someone enters my PIN number or patter =n on my phone incorrectly over and over on the S4?
Does it lock the phone permanently and forces a data wipe?
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it will ask for gmail and password.
in worst case you have to factory reset from recovery
Ok, I typed in the incorrect SIM PIN code 2 times (since I did not remember it) and I only have "1 attempt left".
Now, I managed to find my SIM PIN code and I got in.
But next time I reboot my phone, will it reset itself back to the default "3 attempts left"?
Or, will it be always "1 attempt left" even when rebooting or after powering ON the phone again?
Phone is a Samsung Galaxy S4 GTi9505.
Thx in advance!
Hi
itsonlyme999 said:
Ok, I typed in the incorrect SIM PIN code 2 times (since I did not remember it) and I only have "1 attempt left".
Now, I managed to find my SIM PIN code and I got in.
But next time I reboot my phone, will it reset itself back to the default "3 attempts left"?
Or, will it be always "1 attempt left" even when rebooting or after powering ON the phone again?
Phone is a Samsung Galaxy S4 GTi9505.
Thx in advance!
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Yes the pin now is reset to 3 attemts again do not worry.
Even if you do 3 times wrong code u can use the PUK code to reset the PIN code.
But in general, whenever I should reboot my phone, will it automatically reset to "3 Attempts Left" again?
Just to confirm.
Thx
Pin Reset !
itsonlyme999 said:
But in general, whenever I should reboot my phone, will it automatically reset to "3 Attempts Left" again?
Just to confirm.
Thx
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No. Pin is reseting to 3 after u put the correct PIN and login to the phone. Not by just restarting your phone.
theosotos said:
No. Pin is reseting to 3 after u put the correct PIN and login to the phone. Not by just restarting your phone.
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Ohhhh yeah yeah yeah....Sorry!!!!!!! My fault....
Thats what I meant, so lets say I had entered the incorrect PIN 2 times and then on the last attempt I enter the correct code then after rebooting the phone, it should reset back to "3 Attempts left"
Am I correct this time?
Sorry for the mis-understanding.
Yes.
itsonlyme999 said:
Ohhhh yeah yeah yeah....Sorry!!!!!!! My fault....
Thats what I meant, so lets say I had entered the incorrect PIN 2 times and then on the last attempt I enter the correct code then after rebooting the phone, it should reset back to "3 Attempts left"
Am I correct this time?
Sorry for the mis-understanding.
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Yes this is correct.
be careful.
when you have entered the wrong pin for 3 times, the phone want to get the puk(superpin).
and when you have entered for 10times the wrong puk, your simcard will be destroyed.
This happened to my daughter.
I bought a Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo i9301i from Italy without any service offer. But i use it in Bangladesh. When i tried to use that phone here it say's to give a pin code for network lock. I went to nearest local service center and they unlock the phone in some way but i can't use my Swipe, Pattern lock . I can only use password. It is very painful giving password every time. Here is a screenshot of my lock screen. Can anyone help me about this matter?
Hmm seems that your device is encrypted.. dont know why it disabled features for you.. i suggest wiping data/ factory reset over recovery mode ( vol up + home + power ) to see if it will help. Note that this will remove everythign from your phone so backup important data
Maybe because in Italy is Locked,but i don't think that has to do...
Horrible english but i'm italian
sulaimansust said:
I bought a Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo i9301i from Italy without any service offer. But i use it in Bangladesh. When i tried to use that phone here it say's to give a pin code for network lock. I went to nearest local service center and they unlock the phone in some way but i can't use my Swipe, Pattern lock . I can only use password. It is very painful giving password every time. Here is a screenshot of my lock screen. Can anyone help me about this matter?
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Go to LOCK SCREEN and change to swipe or what ever you whant? Than write the password you already have signed and done. I make the same and its working for me.
(sorry for my english)
Scarfangs said:
Go to LOCK SCREEN and change to swipe or what ever you whant? Than write the password you already have signed and done. I make the same and its working for me.
(sorry for my english)
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I have already tried that too. It say's Pattern lock, swipe and other's lock system are disabled by administrators, credential manage or encryption policy. Please see my uploaded image
sulaimansust said:
I have already tried that too. It say's Pattern lock, swipe and other's lock system are disabled by administrators, credential manage or encryption policy. Please see my uploaded image
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But from where you enter there from Security or Lockscreen?
Rox said:
Hmm seems that your device is encrypted.. dont know why it disabled features for you.. i suggest wiping data/ factory reset over recovery mode ( vol up + home + power ) to see if it will help. Note that this will remove everythign from your phone so backup important data
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Thanks for your reply. Yes, I had encrypted my phone. Do you know anything about if i do factory reset/wiping data, will it show again a network lock? If it become network lock again it will cost me about 20$
sulaimansust said:
Thanks for your reply. Yes, I had encrypted my phone. Do you know anything about if i do factory reset/wiping data, will it show again a network lock? If it become network lock again it will cost me about 20$
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I encrypt my phone 2 h ago and now is normal.
Scarfangs said:
But from where you enter there from Security or Lockscreen?
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From lock screen . these are the image when i enter to lock screen. First image is when i try to enter in lock screen[it want password] . And second one is when i have entered there
sulaimansust said:
From lock screen . these are the image when i enter to lock screen. First image is when i try to enter in lock screen[it want password] . And second one is when i have entered there
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Strange i just encrypt but when i go to lock screen i enter the password and now i normal i dont know what will happen after charge or reboot.
And dont be nervous i try to help your choice did you will accept.
(sorry for mistakes and for my english)
Well, if factory reset does not solve your problem, the alternative that I can think of is to use ODIN to flash stock firmware.
Thanks all for reply. I just solved the problem. It was happening for encrypting my device. After decrypting my device the problem is solved
Hi everyone,
I don't know if this is a Tab A question, a Samsung question, an Android question, or a Marshmallow question.
I have an older tablet (SM-P350 with stylus) that I haven't been using a lot and I have forgotten the unlock pattern I was using. I am able to log in using the backup PIN, which I do remember, but I have to make several failed attempts to draw the pattern before I am prompted to enter the PIN. I'd like to start using the tablet more, but I don't want to have to do this every time.
I went to the security settings to change my login, but under "Screen lock type," it prompts me for my pattern, and after a failed attempt, it tells me I have to wait 45 minutes to try again! I am not given the option of entering the PIN. So I can't change the pattern OR change the screen lock type without knowing the old pattern! Does anyone know how I can use the backup PIN to do this?
As a last resort, I decided to do a factory reset. When I tried to do so from the menu, it prompted me for the security pattern!
I've tried twice to use the power and volume down buttons to reset, but I don't seem to be able to get to the recovery menu.
Now I can't log in to shut down and try again, because it's telling me I have to wait an hour!
And finally, one additional complicating factory is this: the tablet has been rooted -- not by me, but by the previous owner.
What can I do?