[SOLVED] [Q] How to easily enable/disable password locking - Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello all. I have a little question about security in Android. I would have an app that allows me to easily switch from a lock with password to a lock without password. Now you have to re-enter the password every time you unset any security for locking. Do you know if such an app exists? I'm using Cyanogenmod 11.

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I've found it: you have to set your lock as password, and create two profiles, one with default values and the other with unsecure lock.

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6.5 lockscreen?

I have 6.5 on my HD and was curious if I could use the lockscreen but without a password so I could keep the slider and notifications, I just dont want to enter a password each time thanks!
the only time you have enter the password, is if you setup the pin function on it, otherwise the slide fuction in wm6.5 works as normal
iky10 said:
the only time you have enter the password, is if you setup the pin function on it, otherwise the slide fuction in wm6.5 works as normal
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if i do not enter "setting">>"lock" and click the "prompt if phone unused for", the unlock slide to application screen will not appear.
but if choose not to enter the pin, i cannot select the "prompt if phone unused for"
is there a way to activate the unlock slide to application screen but no need to input password everytime??
million thanks.
Forced lock by MS exchange
Yes this is a huge problem. I have the pin lock force on by MS exchange security settings. In WM6.1 this only affecxted when the phone was turned on not everytime it is locked.
This cab (from another thread) removes the lock enforced by Exchange.
Works on my 6.1 and I believe on 6.5 too.
Run it, then go to you Lock settings and the tick box to remove lock is no longer greyed out ...
Alternatively here's the reg setting to edit:
Enable/Disable Exchange Security Policy
Registry Key: HKLM\Security\Policies\00001023
To enable it: Set value to 0
To disable it: Set value to 1
I used similar registry tweak in WM6.1 to get away with the exchange security policy but not working now for the new WM6.5. eg. I can change the inactivity minutes AEFrequencyValue to long enough but still the phone asks for unlock password frequently.
mobiler2 said:
I used similar registry tweak in WM6.1 to get away with the exchange security policy but not working now for the new WM6.5. eg. I can change the inactivity minutes AEFrequencyValue to long enough but still the phone asks for unlock password frequently.
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I have the Same Problem.
I'm force to have a Password from the exchange security Policy.
I have set the "Promt if phone unused for " to 30 Minutes, but each time the the phone goes to sleep, the Password is asked again.
Did someone have a solution without disabling Exchange Policy or installing S2U2??
Thanks
chemical349 said:
if i do not enter "setting">>"lock" and click the "prompt if phone unused for", the unlock slide to application screen will not appear.
but if choose not to enter the pin, i cannot select the "prompt if phone unused for"
is there a way to activate the unlock slide to application screen but no need to input password everytime??
million thanks.
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If you disable lock in setting > lock, i.e. untick 'Prompt if phone unused for' and just use slider functionality in wm6.5 you don't need to enter PIN any more.
Install attached cab (Smart Lock) and once installed go to settings > system > smart lock and ensure that both 'wm6.5 new lock' and 'suspend lock' are ticked, then soft reset. Now each time you turn screen off device will lock and to unlock it you use the slider
I installed the Stay Unlock cab and I still have to enter my password when my phone reboots. Until now, for day, it did not ask me for a password after 15 mins of inactivity, but today, it is again asking me for passwd every 15 mins if I don't use the phone. I am not even able to ever uncheck the setting for Lock which turns on requiring passwd - that setting is grayed out for me even after installing the cab. Could someone please throw some light on this? Thanks.
ziggyred said:
This cab (from another thread) removes the lock enforced by Exchange.
Works on my 6.1 and I believe on 6.5 too.
Run it, then go to you Lock settings and the tick box to remove lock is no longer greyed out ...
Alternatively here's the reg setting to edit:
Enable/Disable Exchange Security Policy
Registry Key: HKLM\Security\Policies\00001023
To enable it: Set value to 0
To disable it: Set value to 1
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in 6.5 the key is a bit different (policies twice):
Enable/Disable Exchange Security Policy
Registry Key: HKLM\Security\Policies\Policies\00001023
To enable it: Set value to 0
To disable it: Set value to 1
WM 6.5 Company Policy Activated Device Encryption
I recently set up Exchange e-mail on my WM 6.5 AT&T Tilt 2 (Touch Pro 2), which resulted in activating device encryption. Although I check the email box to remember my password, the device constantly asks me for a password.
I've since removed the Exchange e-mail account (I'll go back to synching rather than direct connect as this is too much of a hassle). However, I can't seem to turn off device encryption.
After reading this forum, I've tried the "Stay Unlocked.cab" and the registry settings (e.g., HKLM\Security\Policies\Policies\00001023 setting) to no avail. The "Prompt if Phone unused for remains grey/unselectable.
One thought: When I checked the 1023 key setting it was 0 so I set it to 1. That had no effect. But reading the post 0 = enable so I tried setting the value to 0 and got a message popup: "Exchange server has just enforced security policy required for Active Sync." So something of Exchange is still running or enabled...how can I turn this off?
WM 6.5 Company Policy Activated Device Encryption
Deleting the Exchange connection in Active Sync did the trick. That was so easy I do feel a bit foolish...

Exchange security policy

I'm syncing my Evo with my company's Exchange server and they have a policy that requires an alphanumeric password to secure the device.
My question is if there is a mod/hack/app that will allow me to use the Android pattern matching security policy instead of the alphanumeric policy.
I've tried No Lock, but I still want some security on the device, I just don't want to enter a password each time and would much much rather be able to pattern match. In addition, No Lock continues to give my phone fits after some time in the 'unlocked' state.
I've tried searching for this question, but I wasn't able to find much.
Thank you
Try speaking with your IT dept. and see if they will add your account as an exception to the authentication policy. If they do, then you can just use the native pattern unlock in security settings.
I used "Lockpicker" from Market. There are instructions on the info page. It says first enable the pattern lock, then add your exchange account, then add the password. then when you reboot or unlock you should still have the pattern available. I haven't tried it but I do use it and find it a great app and the developer returns emails asap.
I didnt see your thread before. but the directions given by ifly are spot on.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711251

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