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[Q]Forgot Desktop Backup Password

So I've been trying to back up my phone's data before rooting...I've tried several method which are all doing the same thing. What happens is when I get prompted to enter the password, I enter it, press Back Up My Data, and the window dissappears and goes back to the app that was open before. I don't get any error message to tell me my password is wrong, but I have a feeling that's the problem. Is there any way of changing the password or fixing the issue I talked about above?
Thanks.

[Q] S4 won't turn on after encryption

Hi guys,
The [email protected] app asked me to encrypt the device in order to use company e-mail and VPN. I hit "Encrypt my device" and a different than the usual Android logo appeared but the device turned off. I started it again and tried once more time but now using "Fas encryption" option. Device displays the same logo and turned off.
I just thought encryption didn't work but then I tried to boot up again and now it asks for the password, I type it, it shows that Android logo and turns off again.
Do somebody know what to do in this case?
It's ok to lose the data since I have nothing special stored.
Thank you in advance!
Update: after a few attempts I managed to wipe the entire device from Recovery.

viva_zidane said:
Hi guys,
The [email protected] app asked me to encrypt the device in order to use company e-mail and VPN. I hit "Encrypt my device" and a different than the usual Android logo appeared but the device turned off. I started it again and tried once more time but now using "Fas encryption" option. Device displays the same logo and turned off.
I just thought encryption didn't work but then I tried to boot up again and now it asks for the password, I type it, it shows that Android logo and turns off again.
Do somebody know what to do in this case?
It's ok to lose the data since I have nothing special stored.
Thank you in advance!
Update: after a few attempts I managed to wipe the entire device from Recovery.
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I get the same now, anyone have a fix?

Have you tried flashing a stock ROM via Odin and performing a factory wipe before booting the newly-installed ROM for the first time?

audit13 said:
Have you tried flashing a stock ROM via Odin and performing a factory wipe before booting the newly-installed ROM for the first time?
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the phone was rooted and everything worked so i dont think that is the issue

[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

[Q] Milestone 2 stuck on setup wizard

hello
so, i installed cm11 for milestone 2, however im getting the "unfortunately, setup wizard has stopped" message in the main setup.
for some reason the bootmode isnt working, but i have acess to the stock recovery mode, i cant flash anything because of the signature verification.
for getting into the bootmode ive tried power+r, power+volume - and power+volume +, no results
any ideas?

Try to tap all 4 screen corners round - I don't remember an exact order, but just tapping randomly closes setup wizard. It was described somewhere in this forum before.

rabinhood said:
Try to tap all 4 screen corners round - I don't remember an exact order, but just tapping randomly closes setup wizard. It was described somewhere in this forum before.
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yes i saw that post, but i fixed it already, thanks for your time

i dont know what im doing wrong, i can normally install czechop cm11 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517735 but when i use the gapps located on the thread i just start to get setup wizard error again, any ideas?

i fixed it by tapping on 4 points on the screen tnx!

Just updated to Oreo now can't type in password to access phone.

I've just updated to Oreo and after doing all of the updates, installs etc it's taken me back to the screen to enter the main password but the keyboard won't pop up to get back in.
I've tried restarting a million times, tried going to the reboot screen but chickened out because I don't want to factory reset accidentally.
Can anyone help?
TIA

HELP!!
Please please please help someone. :crying:
I've just tried to clear the cache partition. I've also been on the phone to samsung and they've had me go in to my samsung account to unlock from in there but nothing is working.
It all comes back to the phone asking me to type in my password which I'd be happy to do if it would open up the darned keyboard.

Just a thought but when you get to the password bit have you tried pressing the back soft key I've had a few times when I've reset the keyboard hasn't appeared and that fixes it it's caused for me by it trying to setup the emoji setting at the wrong time

Strangeland16 said:
Just a thought but when you get to the password bit have you tried pressing the back soft key I've had a few times when I've reset the keyboard hasn't appeared and that fixes it it's caused for me by it trying to setup the emoji setting at the wrong time
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Thanks so much for replying. I was beginning to lose hope.
There is no back button when I'm on the enter password page. Just a down arrow that takes me back to the screensaver/notification page.

Wonder if the update screwed something download the firmware for your phone from samfirm program and download Odin and flash phone bit you will loose data so back it up first