Database Users

Administrator accounts

Anyone know how to set this up I will be letting my girlfriend and kids use my tab so I need to be able to login an out of my accounts to keep mainly my girlfriend out of my accounts like Facebook email thanks for any help
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You could try an app called Invisible Protector. You can use it to lock your apps, but instead of the app showing up as locked it will show up w/ a FC error, and you can then use several different ways to access the locked app. And the only place the Protector app shows up is in the Widgets list. They also have one (Invisible Protector II) that doesn't show up at all. You have to dial a command to get to the settings.
For example I have mine setup so that when the error pops up it gives me an option to send an error report and in the next field I just enter my password and the app loads.
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But there is administrator under settings but I can't get it setup
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That administrator option under settings I believe is to enable administrator features to certain apps - for instance allow a find my phone app to enable the GPS without going through the warning dialog, or enable a wipe app to remotely wipe the entire device's memory without confirmations if you lose it.

Ok thanks that's to bad I would love to have a guest account
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temekio2000 said:
Ok thanks that's to bad I would love to have a guest account
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Thee is a developer asking for testers for just what you are asking for look in the bottom forum section for apps and themes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1478321
I think this is the thread
Use this with a app lock program.

That being said, there is no 'non-hackish' way to do that. While the kernel supports true multiuser, the rest of the OS doesn't. The Admin stuff in the settings is for locked-down devices integrated into corporate networks (i. e. you're only allowed to use apps approved by your boss and installed by your admin and your device gets wiped if you try to get around it... though it can be made less strict)

I also use an app to lock thing down. Only I know of
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The lockdown works via certain apps that install security hooks in your device -- basically giving them the ability to remote-wipe the device or do other funny stuff without your consent. The only app I know of that acually uses this is Junos Pulse, used to access Juniper SSL VPN networks (mostly in corporate or university settings), though I guess some of the 'remote admin' capabilities of antivirus tools use the same mechanisms.
The bottom line: Your app may actually use the mechanisms I described in my earlier post. If you want to check, see settings -> location & security -> device administrators.

temekio2000 said:
Anyone know how to set this up I will be letting my girlfriend and kids use my tab so I need to be able to login an out of my accounts to keep mainly my girlfriend out of my accounts like Facebook email thanks for any help
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I noticed this post on the Gtablet site. It looks to do what you are asking for. Read down the the last post on page 1. I have not tried it yet so cant verify whether it works or not.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=863073

Facelock option is greyed out. Issue Resolved

Facelock option is greyed out. It says disabled by administrator. Also Slide option is greyed out. What to do? RESOLVED. Thank you all.

Do you have any apps that might have disabled these? I'm thinking security or anti-theft applications.
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arunksingh said:
Facelock option is greyed out. It says disabled by administrator. Also Slide option is greyed out. What to do?
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facelock on the Nexus 7? Is it a default application or what?
- Charles

wjr002 said:
Do you have any apps that might have disabled these? I'm thinking security or anti-theft applications.
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Have not installed any security or anti-theft applications.

Pls. Help.

If you add an exchange account this will happen. Have you added a corporate mail account?

Wipeout said:
If you add an exchange account this will happen. Have you added a corporate mail account?
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I had added my live mail id and it is showing under corporate mail account. What should I do?

arunksingh said:
I had added my live mail id and it is showing under corporate mail account. What should I do?
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Remove it if you want facelock
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DarkhShadow said:
Remove it if you want facelock
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Did it, Still gray. Anything else I can do. I'm using VPN; is it causing the problem?

arunksingh said:
Did it, Still gray. Anything else I can do. I'm using VPN; is it causing the problem?
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Yes, VPN makes it mandatory to use pin, password or pattern. Slide unlock, faceunlock are disabled if VPN is used

You may try option Clear credentials in Security options of the settings.

It`s the VPN
arunksingh said:
Did it, Still gray. Anything else I can do. I'm using VPN; is it causing the problem?
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I had that very same problem with my SGS3 after logging in to the VPN of a university I visited. I had to delete the certificates related to the VPN login, otherwise it won't work.

Exe557 said:
Yes, VPN makes it mandatory to use pin, password or pattern. Slide unlock, faceunlock are disabled if VPN is used
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Thank you. Worked like a charm.

Bypass Exchange Security?

Anyone figured out how to bypass Exchange security on the G2?
Thanks!

Soundchasr said:
Anyone figured out how to bypass Exchange security on the G2?
Thanks!
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Would like to know this too. In the meantime search for an xposed mod. Notification mod. This one allows you to use the notification pulldown.
Helps a lot.
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Anyone? Please?

Soundchasr said:
Anyone figured out how to bypass Exchange security on the G2?
Thanks!
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Did you try new Google KitKat email app? Make sure that you install both Email and Exchange 2 email apk.
http://androidcommunity.com/nexus-5...s-android-4-4-google-apps-downloads-20131101/

the easy answer is to use enhanced email, can be found in Google Play. I am using that myself

alex72 said:
Did you try new Google KitKat email app? Make sure that you install both Email and Exchange 2 email apk.
http://androidcommunity.com/nexus-5...s-android-4-4-google-apps-downloads-20131101/
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I think the OP like me wants to bypass the security set by the rules, not the app itself.
henrylar said:
the easy answer is to use enhanced email, can be found in Google Play. I am using that myself
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Best most money on an app spent!.... NOT...DOESN'T WORK IN MY CASE...
And you know 15 minutes are not enough to even try it due to the options and testing and hoping. Bought it long ago. In my case it didn't work...
Company has its own app. And another 2 apps checking if the app is admin etc.
Only thing that could be done is either to input the pass automatically when I unlock the phone. Maybe something via xposed. And add a second screen unlock option.
Somewhat like the iPhone jailbreak has it...loved the security bypass plus android pattern unlock....
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Can someone try this? Saw it in company forums. But might be completely unrelated https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.chunky.AutoKeystore&hl=en

I use touchdown so the policy is applied to the app and not the device.
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PAGOT said:
I think the OP like me wants to bypass the security set by the rules, not the app itself.
Best most money on an app spent!.... NOT...DOESN'T WORK IN MY CASE...
And you know 15 minutes are not enough to even try it due to the options and testing and hoping. Bought it long ago. In my case it didn't work...
Company has its own app. And another 2 apps checking if the app is admin etc.
Only thing that could be done is either to input the pass automatically when I unlock the phone. Maybe something via xposed. And add a second screen unlock option.
Somewhat like the iPhone jailbreak has it...loved the security bypass plus android pattern unlock....
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It depends obviously then on how the exchange server is configured. In my case e-email bypasses the security demands from the exchange server completely. When I had my HTC sensation, I used a mod you can find in the HTC sensation development, search for exchange - there is also something about using it with other phones.

see this post for files/kudos: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47063058&postcount=406
however, you don't need to push via ADB or anything:
1) uninstall your current email and exchange apks (via titanium backup or something similar)
2) either wipe dalvik cache or delete the associated email and exchange odex files in /data/dalvik-cache
3) install the 2 APKs (i usually install exchange first, then email)
4) setup your email
been working perfectly for me for the past week.
EDIT: this is the new 4.4 email/exchange, btw, with the gmail-style interface. it's fantastic.

I would really like to find a way to dodge the lockscreen and other policies that are enforced by Exchange. I don't want to use the KK email.

I use an app called Keystore Unlocker from the play store...must be rooted. You can skip the step adding a VPN and it will still work.
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tlbland0426 said:
I use an app called Keystore Unlocker from the play store...must be rooted. You can skip the step adding a VPN and it will still work.
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Can you explain the process? I've got the app and have it set up but I'm not entirely sure that I understand what it's doing...
The policies are still in place.

w0rdie said:
Can you explain the process? I've got the app and have it set up but I'm not entirely sure that I understand what it's doing...
The policies are still in place.
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If you are just trying to get past the pin/password requirement this app stores it so you don't have to enter it when unlocking your phone. Not sure if it works for PIN security but it works for PASSWORD security.
Follow these steps:
1. Open app and click on Credentials store password (enter your lockscreen password)
2. Click Try to unlock
3. Check Auto Unlock
4. Click VPN w/o password for >=4.0
5. On the next screen click on # 3. Press Here (to remove phone lock)
That should do it and remove the lockscreen password that exchange forces you to use.

Soundchasr said:
Anyone figured out how to bypass Exchange security on the G2?
Thanks!
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Have you tried simply increasing the lock timer to, say, 30 min?
I find I don't often have to enter the PIN with it set high like this.

vween said:
Have you tried simply increasing the lock timer to, say, 30 min?
I find I don't often have to enter the PIN with it set high like this.
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I still want it to lock. I just want to use the pattern instead of the pin and that's not possible with the Exchange policy.

Soundchasr said:
I still want it to lock. I just want to use the pattern instead of the pin and that's not possible with the Exchange policy.
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Have you tried buying your IT department Mt Dew and Pizza?

w0rdie said:
I would really like to find a way to dodge the lockscreen and other policies that are enforced by Exchange. I don't want to use the KK email.
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real quick- you do realize that the kitkat email that i posted is in fact modded to dodge those policies, yes? that was why i posted it. install them, set up your account - it will still tell you "your account needs some extra settings" blah, but it won't actually enforce them.
if you're talking about wanting to use the LG email app, well, i don't believe anyone has made a mod for that. i find the new kitkat email app superior anyways, so if you're willing to try it, that is a solution.

fireworksordie said:
real quick- you do realize that the kitkat email that i posted is in fact modded to dodge those policies, yes? that was why i posted it. install them, set up your account - it will still tell you "your account needs some extra settings" blah, but it won't actually enforce them.
if you're talking about wanting to use the LG email app, well, i don't believe anyone has made a mod for that. i find the new kitkat email app superior anyways, so if you're willing to try it, that is a solution.
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Thanks! Looks like it's time for me to install a recovery then.

Soundchasr said:
Thanks! Looks like it's time for me to install a recovery then.
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You technically shouldn't need to in order to set it up, but it's not a bad idea to make a nandroid. And it'll make the dalvik wipe/odex removal easier. That part may not even be necessary, but I had some issues the first time installing it where Exchange Services started force closing repeatedly.

Lock Pattern issues

10 incorrect unlock patterns deletes data? I just viewed this in youtube and now im a bit hesitant. What if the phone was stolen? They can still use it?? How secure is that??
http://youtu.be/jHwQf4-bJzAy

That why you report it lost or stolen
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The video isn't working but that's just stupid if true. What if your friend is ****ing around just trying to lock it and make you wait like on iPhone and there goes all the data
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This is a horrible feature if true, if your phone is stolen the thief can reset it and have a brand new phone like he got it out of the shop

Well by reporting it stolen it would be known to carriers as a stolen phone and the IMEI would be registered

This has already been discussed in depth including the option to disable it. When the security of the data on the device is more important than the device itself, the feature is a wanted/required one. Most people would rather the phone not self destruct though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701911

I just tried this on my phone and it didn't do anything. After 5 attempts I had to wait30 seconds and then after another5 it said you incorrectly entered the pattern 10 times and had to wait another30 seconds
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l7777 said:
This has already been discussed in depth including the option to disable it. When the security of the data on the device is more important than the device itself, the feature is a wanted/required one. Most people would rather the phone not self destruct though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701911
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Thanks for the info

After permanenty locked you enter your email and password,

Is this present in every variant of m8? And no way to disable the automatic wiping of data without root? :-/
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vari9 said:
Is this present in every variant of m8? And no way to disable the automatic wiping of data without root? :-/
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Unknown, I can only confirm the Verizon variant. It appears to be an android setting though not an HTC centric one.

Mine doesn't show the "delete waring" and isn't resetting anything. My phone is unbranded and stock rom.

Asmund said:
Mine doesn't show the "delete waring" and isn't resetting anything. My phone is unbranded and stock rom.
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You only really get it if you're using Exchange as email. I never had this "8 tries left before resetting phone" until I added my work email. If you have your work email and this is happening to you it's probably because your work requires that level of security. If you want to avoid it, just don't add your work email. There are ways to bypass it if you root, however some times (depending on admins) your job's IT dept can tell and you may have issues keeping said job.

Kypt said:
You only really get it if you're using Exchange as email. I never had this "8 tries left before resetting phone" until I added my work email. If you have your work email and this is happening to you it's probably because your work requires that level of security. If you want to avoid it, just don't add your work email. There are ways to bypass it if you root, however some times (depending on admins) your job's IT dept can tell and you may have issues keeping said job.
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My phone is in fact set up for my work Exchange mail. Maybe some security is disabled in the Exchange server settings...

Asmund said:
My phone is in fact set up for my work Exchange mail. Maybe some security is disabled in the Exchange server settings...
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Yeah I'd bet you anything that's what it is. My previous job used exchange as well but they did not have security enabled. As soon as I moved into my new job I had to set up a pin. It's a choice your employer's IT dept does whether by regulation or just more security-aware.

Kypt said:
You only really get it if you're using Exchange as email. I never had this "8 tries left before resetting phone" until I added my work email. If you have your work email and this is happening to you it's probably because your work requires that level of security. If you want to avoid it, just don't add your work email. There are ways to bypass it if you root, however some times (depending on admins) your job's IT dept can tell and you may have issues keeping said job.
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Kypt said:
Yeah I'd bet you anything that's what it is. My previous job used exchange as well but they did not have security enabled. As soon as I moved into my new job I had to set up a pin. It's a choice your employer's IT dept does whether by regulation or just more security-aware.
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My phone is in fact set up for my work Exchange mail. Maybe some security is disabled in the Exchange server settings...
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Exchange security can manipulate the settings but it appears to be enabled by default in Verizon's variant.

Lock Screen "None" Grayed out

So this is probably one of the stupider questions on this forum but my Axon 7 won't let me choose "None" for the lock screen unlock. When I go into the security settings I only have the option of "Pattern, Pin or Complex Password" but the Swipe and the None options are greyed out. They read they are disabled by the administration, encryption policy or credential storage.
My device admins are only two programs, none of which are the lockscreen. I never installed any credentials and the phone is not encrypted...
I know that whatever it is, it's starring at me right in my face but I can't figure out what it is.
Help.

malditos said:
So this is probably one of the stupider questions on this forum but my Axon 7 won't let me choose "None" for the lock screen unlock. When I go into the security settings I only have the option of "Pattern, Pin or Complex Password" but the Swipe and the None options are greyed out. They read they are disabled by the administration, encryption policy or credential storage.
My device admins are only two programs, none of which are the lockscreen. I never installed any credentials and the phone is not encrypted...
I know that whatever it is, it's starring at me right in my face but I can't figure out what it is.
Help.
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The Axon 7 as far as I know is Encrypted out of the box and when you setup any of the security lock screen, the only way to get it back to none is doing a factory reset and not enabling any of the security lock screen.

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The Axon 7 as far as I know is Encrypted out of the box and when you setup any of the security lock screen, the only way to get it back to none is doing a factory reset and not enabling any of the security lock screen.
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Didn't realize the phone encrypted itself when a security measure was done. Good to know. Thanks.

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Didn't realize the phone encrypted itself when a security measure was done. Good to know. Thanks.
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The phone encrypts on start up, it just uses default password and in such case can decrypt itself always. Once you set a security meassure, this password gets encrupted again with your key. This way the original key is always used for decrypting so that FS is not in need of decrypting/renecrypting on pass/pin change.
As far as the admin lockout. If you have setup exchange email account for instance, it has enforced the security method on you and will not let you remove it while you have account setup. Also, those admin apps can enforce security model of their own as well, so i would look at those as well.