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Lock on changing SIM

Hi, I am looking for some help with my Nexus S.
I recently rebooted and changed to a new SIM, and upon booting I am presented with a screen saying "Enter password to unlock", My gmail password wont work and I don't know what password it means.
So i then put my old SIM back, and it still happens! now I cant get into my phone at all, and cant use it!
I even tried a reset, and when I select recovery in the bootloader, it doesn't work.
I do have Prey installed (http://preyproject.com/), and I did forget to switch it off before changing SIMs, but I entered my prey password and that didn't work either.
Please help!
Thanks in advance,
Tris

Ok i have solved this.
It was Prey that had locked my phone, and I had got the password wrong!
At least it shows it will make it really difficult for anyone who steals my phone!!

[Q] Can't use pattern lock, swipe lock & pin in my S3 Neo i9301i?

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

How to remove startup pin

Every time i start up the phone i get a short boot animation , then have to input a pin number and after that the phone continues to boot.
I would like to remove this option, but cannot find anything on the phone to reset this, a search on the net also did not help.
If anyone knows how to remove this, thanks !

Magst64 said:
Every time i start up the phone i get a short boot animation , then have to input a pin number and after that the phone continues to boot.
I would like to remove this option, but cannot find anything on the phone to reset this, a search on the net also did not help.
If anyone knows how to remove this, thanks !
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when u setting up fingerprint and and pin or other security setting it will ask for encryption then click on no thanks or choose one

So i have to factory reset to get rid of the pin while starting the device ?
And thanks for your answer

Magst64 said:
So i have to factory reset to get rid of the pin while starting the device ?
And thanks for your answer
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You just have to remove your Pin in settings, and when you apply a Pin/lock again, you choose 'No' when the interface asks you again for the Startup Pin Hope this helps

How to reset Fossil Q explorist pattern lock?

I have forgotten the pattern lock for my Fossil Q Explorist. Even after repeated tries, it doesnt give me the option to reset the watch.
Please help
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any suggestion please
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drsood said:
any suggestion please
Sent from my X526 using Tapatalk
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I acknowledge this is over 2 weeks old now, and I hate to revive a dead thread, but if @drsood (or anyone for that matter) is still having this issue, I found the answer HERE
But I'll also copy and paste the directions:
I FORGOT THE PASSCODE I SET TO MY SMARTWATCH AND AM LOCKED OUT. HOW DO I FIX THIS?
To regain access to your smartwatch, you will need to prompt a Factory Reset.
Follow these steps:
-Enter an invalid passcode 3 times in a row. Wait 15 seconds.
-Enter an invalid passcode again, another 3 times in a row. Wait 15 seconds.
-Enter an invalid passcode for the last time, another 3 times in a row. Wait 15 seconds.
-The watch will produce a pop-up card prompting a Factory Reset. Tap on the check mark, or Done, button.
-Once Factory Reset is complete, you will need to re-pair your smartwatch to your phone.
-Remove the device name from Bluetooth cache before pairing in app.
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Hopefully this helps....

askes for password or pin whenever restart phone

hey guys whenever i restart the phone it asks for pin or the password i setup and than only it will start the phone, why
is this normal, how to fix this

That's normal.... You'll always have to provide password or pin for the first time after phone reboots. Unless you select none for your lockscreen unlock method

My phone in the beginning asked every time I restarted but now it doesn't ask for anything. Is something wrong?

z1_nile said:
My phone in the beginning asked every time I restarted but now it doesn't ask for anything. Is something wrong?
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There's two levels of lock. One is the lock before android starts and second one after boot is finished.
If your phone isn't asking for an unlock password/pin it's possible you may have disabled it. You can enable the lock before device starts by going through the same process as normal but checking Yes when it asks the question. See my attached image for how the screen looks. If you select No you can apply a regular after boot lock.

asn0304 said:
There's two levels of lock. One is the lock before android starts and second one after boot is finished.
If your phone isn't asking for an unlock password/pin it's possible you may have disabled it. You can enable the lock before device starts by going through the same process as normal but checking Yes when it asks the question. See my attached image for how the screen looks. If you select No you can apply a regular after boot lock.
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Figured it out just after posting. But thanks a lot for helping.

Change secure start up settings
Is there a way to change secure start up settings aside from reset factory settings? Thanks in advance