So here' s a problem that makes zero sense. When I try to install the certificate for FoxFi and put in my security method of choice (PIN), it will take me to a screen that tells me to draw my unlock pattern even though I never set or initiated one. What's even more funny is that there isn't even a way to draw an unlock pattern when it asks; the input method is for PIN, so all I can do is insert numbers.
Has anyone run into this and knows how to get past it?
Recently installed Foxfi on my wife's Note 3, didn't have any trouble.
Suggestion: go into your security settings and setup a PIN before trying to install the certificate. If it is already setup, it shouldn't prompt for it during the installation.
Are you by chance rooted? I was working with a stock VZW Note 3.
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I have a phone from my company but for the MDM client , Airwatch, to work, It cannot be rooted.
I am one of the Admins for the MDM console so I can reset my status after I've flagged it. So I can root it, do changes, but then need to unroot to enable emails again.
I've yet to figure out how/where to Whitelist my device fully for root detection in the meantime.
1. Goto google.com/android/devicemanager and locate your phone.
2. Click "Lock" and chose a new number password.
3. Type the new password on your phone and it will unlock.
4. Now it should let your change the lockscreen to anything, and foxfi will continue to work
Still working after restarting phone and using Foxfi 
zero66 said:
1. Goto google.com/android/devicemanager and locate your phone.
2. Click "Lock" and chose a new number password.
3. Type the new password on your phone and it will unlock.
4. Now it should let your change the lockscreen to anything, and foxfi will continue to work
Still working after restarting phone and using Foxfi 
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Ok, I will assume by mentioning Foxfi still works on the last step, that one of my first steps should be to get Foxfi?
Thelgow said:
Ok, I will assume by mentioning Foxfi still works on the last step, that one of my first steps should be to get Foxfi?
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FoxFi does work and the process to make it so that you can choose the lock screen type that you want (the steps he documented) works as well.
Recently upgraded from the S4 to S5, and the only thing I'm disappointed about is not being able to set up VPN unless I set a pin or password as screen unlock.
On the S4 (unrooted) I was able to set pattern unlock, which I would like to do on the S5. Any ideas how I can do this without rooting? I only occasionally need VPN access so prefer not to root or have to use pin/password just for that.
Thanks!
That's not possible on stock ROM.
Or maybe try this method: https://seo-michael.co.uk/add-vpn-account-to-galaxy-s4-without-screen-lock/
Is there a reason it worked on the s4 (also stock rom)? Is it just a difference in the rom version on both devices?
My Galaxy S4 decided to password protect itself... no idea why. I usually use the Lock Screen pattern, when I screw that up enough it prompts me for a PIN. I guess that's what happened, but after I got in after doing entering the PIN, I didn't reset my PIN or pattern, so now it's asking me for a password to get into the phone.
I've tried using Android Device Manager to send the phone a new password... it doesn't work. When I send an integer only password the phone prompts for a PIN, but it doesn't accept the PIN I send, and when I send it a alpha-numeric password, it prompts for a password, but doesn't accept that either. Clearly the phone is acknowledging the receipt of new protocol.... but it's not adhering to the new directions.
Anyone know how get around this? Or another method that doesn't require me destroying all of my data? Or a way for me to retrieve my data without having to manually select "Use as Media Device" (can't do this since I can't access the drop down menu).
Well, if you're rooted you can mount to your computer via the recovery.
You can also try a dirty flash. Will not destroy your data but it may cause bugs and other problems.
Maybe you got some kind of virus.
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Well, if you're rooted you can mount to your computer via the recovery.
You can also try a dirty flash. Will not destroy your data but it may cause bugs and other problems.
Maybe you got some kind of virus.
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Not rooted, do I have to be rooted for a dirty flash?
You have to be rooted to install any kind of custom rom.
I think samsung kies has a backup feature. But I may also backup the password.
Device is a SM-N916S from Samsung (Galaxy Note 4 S-LTE Exynos 5433 ver.) for anyone that's wondering. It's current state : Completely stock with no root. USB debugging disabled. No Samsung Account linked to device. Can't change password through ADM. No more guesses left for the password anymore, any more will reset the phone.
So yeah. For the past few days I've been trying to bypass Android Device Manager's remote "Lock" feature that's meant to keep your data safe from thieves. As for why? Long story short : I tried to pull a prank on my brother by remotely locking his device through ADM. I have since forgotten the password (it was a random combination of letters and numbers that I thought I could remember, but obviously not.) and trying to set a new password through Android Device Manager just gives me the infamous "Since Google has verified that a screen lock is already set, the password you entered won't be needed." error message.
Now, if this was a phone that belonged to me, I would just install a custom recovery and remove the password with a password disable zip, but unfortunately, that is not an option here. I probably forgot to mention that I CANNOT void the warranty (as in trip the KNOX counter) under ANY circumstances and would very much like to avoid a factory reset. Am I out of luck here? Or is anyone here aware of a method that can be used to bypass the ADM lock / or a way to backup data with usb debugging disabled. Thanks.
use smart switch to go back to stock firmware
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use smart switch to go back to stock firmware
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Hi, could you explain what you mean by this? Does smart switch work even when the phone is locked? And what would going back to stock firmware do? Thanks.
I have done a lot of reading on this matter, and am just wondering if there is any way still possible to get beyond the FRP?
FWIW, this is a company phone and the former user doesn't remember the password.
I have tried the RootJunky method, but it seems that the Verizon setup wizard differs just enough to make his method ineffective.
I have tried Xboxexpert's method, but the problem with his method is that a prerequisite of USB Debug must be enabled. I don't know how to do this w/o getting access to the settings menu. Also, in his instructions, you must select option 5 at the menu, but only 4 options existed when I was able to get to said menu.
I have tried RealTerm, but I only get errors, despite using copy/paste to ensure the correct syntax is used. I did get Realterm to call the phone once, but like many others, the follow-up screen was not as depicted - no options whatsoever; just the flashing call length.
I have tried flashing a different ROM, but discovered the ROM is separate from FRP and doesn't help.
Currently, PI3 is installed. I tried to flash back to PE1, but fails in Odin.
Anyone have any ideas?
We have several other S7 that are untouched. Is there a way to make an image from a non-FRP-bricked phone, and then deploy it to the FRP-bricked phone?
I could be wrong, but isn't the password the person's current Google password? I just had to give someone my Google password because I sold him my old phone on Swappa and it was FRP. Did it over the phone and then changed my password immediately after he got access to the phone. If this is a different kind of FRP, just ignore.