Hi all,
I want to buy S8, but my only worry is that the app I'm using to bypass exchange policy will not work. (App name "Exchange Security Bypass" from Xposed Module Repository)
I tried it on S7 and it didn't work. so at the moment I'm still with my S5.
Anyone tried it by any chance on S8?
or any other app that can help me bypass the Exchange security? (our company forces encryption & being device admin on our devices which to both I say - NO).
Would like to mention that my device is not rooted and I'd prefer to not root the S8. the app above works like a charm on an S5 without root.
Thanks,
Poly
I've used nine email to bypass exchange policy, might be worth trying that.
I'm a Nine user
adz3d said:
I've used nine email to bypass exchange policy, might be worth trying that.
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But since the policy comes from Exchange all I got was one mail in the Nine app saying that only once I finish encrypting & adding the company as device administrators the mail will work again.
Once I installed the app of Exchange bypass on the S5 - it started working again.
Do you know if Nine added a security baypass as a new thing and potentially I don't need the bypass anymore?
thanks,
Poly
Nine allow you to apply security at the application level. Since S8 is encrypted by default, unless your company push a lot more weird policy like blocking camera and such, it shouldn't be that bad anymore.
The "Exchained" app doesn't need rooting and works with Nine too.
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First off I take no credit for this at all. All credit goes to Rsotbiemrptson who is a Jedi master for creating this after many have tried and failed.
What you have here is a flashable crack to the HTC Mail.apk that will bypass any and all security administrators that may be otherwise forced onto your device when syncing to an exchange server.
To install:
1. You must remove all mail accounts that you have set up in the Mail app.
2. If you have any existing security administrators present from a previous exchange sync deactivate them.
3. Set your lock time out to none under security settings.
4. Reboot into recovery and wipe Dalvik Cache
5. Flash the attached file.
As with all mods or changes to ROMS do a complete backup in recovery.
If you find this useful please send all thanks to Rsotbiemrptson for cracking this bad boy.
Has anyone tried this?
sdorn77 said:
Has anyone tried this?
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I don't really understand the point of it. Is there something wrong with Exchange on the Tbolt? Mine works fine.
Shiftyshadee said:
I don't really understand the point of it. Is there something wrong with Exchange on the Tbolt? Mine works fine.
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This is for people who want to use their Exchange account on their Tbolt, but DON'T want to give their Exchange admin the ability to enforce security policies on their phone (like having to enter a PIN every time you unlock the screen). Sounds like your Exchange admin doesn't implement any of those policies, so you don't need this.
Is this something that was implemented in newer versions of Exchange? I think my company uses 2007 still. Might be why I haven't seen this.
i managed to get my gmail, hotmail an windjammercable mail setup though exchange on my thunderbolt, but i kept getting sync errors where it would try to sync all three emails like every 5 seconds when the phone was operating in peak time. My battery went from like 100 to like 75 in less than 20 minutes So i had to just delete all the email setting i changed an go back to what i had before.
Now, if install your mail akp will this stop the sync errors?
Shiftyshadee said:
Is this something that was implemented in newer versions of Exchange? I think my company uses 2007 still. Might be why I haven't seen this.
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It's been around since at least the 2003 version but it's all optional settings, your admin may just not have them enabled. Mine doesn't.
Jacquestrapp said:
It's been around since at least the 2003 version but it's all optional settings, your admin may just not have them enabled. Mine doesn't.
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Gotcha. Thanks for clearing that up for me
This absolutely works on all DAS BAMF roms but should work on any ROM including stock. You only need this if you have exchange policies pushed to your phone by your company. If you don't know what this is you prob don't need it.
I do not know if it will fix the afore mentioned sync errors but I would doubt it.
Here's a new question. When I had CM7 on my Incredible, Exchange wanted to setup device admin rights. Now on my Tbolt with Sense I don't get asked. Any idea why?
madroix said:
This absolutely works on all DAS BAMF roms but should work on any ROM including stock. You only need this if you have exchange policies pushed to your phone by your company. If you don't know what this is you prob don't need it.
I do not know if it will fix the afore mentioned sync errors but I would doubt it.
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I have installed this on DAS BAMF remix v1.4 and it does work so far. I was able to remove the PIN lock and use a pattern lock, which was not permitted before. Also, I didn't get the exchange security policy notice when I added my exchange account. Syncing appears to be working properly as well so far.
The mod is quite honestly ridiculous. Whats the point of trying to have security setup and protect possible sensitive information, when you don't want an Admin to enforce security rights.
This 100% defeats the purpose that was set in place by Exchange for good reason's. I sure hope everyone understands the SERIOUS consequences of what could happen by flashing this and possibly leak sensitive data into the wrong hands.
^^ it's a very good point. One of the problems with AS and lock screens is that with the default client and iPhones you have to pin to unlock even the phone. Nothing to do with email, just the darn phone. So everyone hates it. I use Touchdown which only requires a pin if you go to check email. But it's $20. Anyway, be careful with hacks that bypass security in a workplace. It could be cause for termination.
I love my phone, I've loved ALL my devices... Yes, I use it for work with MS Exchange email (MS Consultant), and yes the pin/password policies are annoying.
But I'm not about to risk my job over some "hassle" of 3 seconds to enter a pin. Aren't our email Administrators able to see we bypassed this or no?
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The mod is quite honestly ridiculous. Whats the point of trying to have security setup and protect possible sensitive information, when you don't want an Admin to enforce security rights.
This 100% defeats the purpose that was set in place by Exchange for good reason's. I sure hope everyone understands the SERIOUS consequences of what could happen by flashing this and possibly leak sensitive data into the wrong hands.
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To be honest, if someone wanted my data or emails a stupid 4 digit pin is not going to stop them. There are many ways in getting a persons email off of there phone without even unlocking it. This seems like it is for those small companies who's admins are security freaks and its really not needed. Granted, I am sure apple would not be happy if an employee used this app or an android phone lol
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It is important to keep sensitive data secure. I think a properly set up pattern lock is as good as a 4 digit PIN. I use lookout to be able to remotely wipe if needed.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! Hats off to the dev.
Do I have to remove gmail accounts too, or just the active sync exchange accounts?
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chriskader said:
To be honest, if someone wanted my data or emails a stupid 4 digit pin is not going to stop them. There are many ways in getting a persons email off of there phone without even unlocking it. This seems like it is for those small companies who's admins are security freaks and its really not needed. Granted, I am sure apple would not be happy if an employee used this app or an android phone lol
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Let them get in hacking your password/pin, you won't be held responsible. However if you have the phone pin/password disabled and they realize this you will be terminated. They will be able to see that you are bypassing security measures, and you could have lawsuit on your hands as well.
Please dont think that I am bashing the dev, I'm simply trying to let people know that they very well could and most likely lose their job and have possible legal action taken against them for using this. Cellphones are such a volatile thing anyhow, but giving them an easier way in is not a good idea, especially not while breaking company policy.
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Let them get in hacking your password/pin, you won't be held responsible. However if you have the phone pin/password disabled and they realize this you will be terminated. They will be able to see that you are bypassing security measures, and you could have lawsuit on your hands as well.
Please dont think that I am bashing the dev, I'm simply trying to let people know that they very well could and most likely lose their job and have possible legal action taken against them for using this. Cellphones are such a volatile thing anyhow, but giving them an easier way in is not a good idea, especially not while breaking company policy.
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Like I said, they don't even Ned to unlock your phone e to read the emails on of. Google it.
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I tried to set up an account to my Exchange email at work using the default email app on my TF101. When I set up an account it requires that I enable all of these security settings on the tab like having a PIN and encrypting data. I don't want to do all of that. I realize that this is something set up by my Exchange administrator but I am not sure they even did it knowingly and anyway I don't want to have to deal with it to check email.
Does anyone know how to bypass this? Searches of these forums and the web show that there are some modded email apks for other platforms that let you bypass the security settings. I have not seen any such mods for ICS on the TF101.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Hello,
I do not believe the stock email is able to handle the security settings from an exchange server. You need to look at other programs like Moxier Mail or TouchDown.
+1 for touch down. Works great but it is $20
Enhanced email is another option. I got it from free app of the day by Amazon. At first, it did not work on android 3.0+, but it works fine now. It gives you the option to ignore security policies.
Alternatively, if you decompile the email.apk, I believe you can force a variable so that the email app always tells the exchange server you have sufficient security enabled (I'm not exactly sure where must be changed).
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+1 for touch down. Works great but it is $20
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I couldn't agree more. Do the trial first to see if you like it. I don't recommend bypassing the security. You can unknowingly pass a virus through your corporate exchange. Hopefully, one day, they will resolve this issue in the Android exchange client.
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+1 for touch down. Works great but it is $20
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+1... Touchdown. Forget any other Exchange apps.
+1 for Enhanced Email - optionally bypasses the admin security settings - works fine on Honeycomb and ICS too.
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Hello,
When setting up exchange servers in the past, the default exchange policy is to have those features enabled. Even if those are DISABLED, the tablet will still ask to create the partnership. I believe this is so it can be wiped remotely. It seems ICS just tells you it is going to do all of those things as a generic warning. I have noticed this is only on ICS though. If you click ok, it shouldn't ask you to create a PIN or anything if it isn't actually required. We currently only have exchange 2010 in production in a test environment, so I have yet to look for the setting to disable this feature entirely. Hope this helps you understand how it works at least a little.
hi guys
anyone know how I use the fingerprint reader with exchange policy (enforce password on device)?
with the iphone 5s it works, but with the samsung s5 the fingerprint reader is disabled (Pincode enforced)..
Thank you to all
I dont think they have an option for exchange policy which is kind of stupid. I hope they come out with a fix for this.
tony_k55 said:
hi guys
anyone know how I use the fingerprint reader with exchange policy (enforce password on device)?
with the iphone 5s it works, but with the samsung s5 the fingerprint reader is disabled (Pincode enforced)..
Thank you to all
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You'll need to download a different app to use for your exchange account. I just downloaded "Nine" and it gives you the option to set the exchange security on the app level instead of the phone level. Two week trial then it's $10.
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You'll need to download a different app to use for your exchange account. I just downloaded "Nine" and it gives you the option to set the exchange security on the app level instead of the phone level. Two week trial then it's $10.
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Thanks, nine is cool but it dosnt support s/mime (for sign an encypt) and imap4 for private use.
I use "smail". it support s/mime and imap4 but not the exchange policy avoiding.
maybe smail will implement this feature in future. smail developer quote: "I will check the nine. But I don't know when I will implement it currently. I am busy with something. I will try to do it. Thank you!"
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Thanks, nine is cool but it dosnt support s/mime (for sign an encypt) and imap4 for private use.
I use "smail". it support s/mime and imap4 but not the exchange policy avoiding.
maybe smail will implement this feature in future. smail developer quote: "I will check the nine. But I don't know when I will implement it currently. I am busy with something. I will try to do it. Thank you!"
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Good deal. I not super familiar with s/mime, but apparently my company does not require that level of security.
Do a Google Play search for Touchdown. Another email client (not as polished looking as Nine) that says it supports s/mime. It's a bit pricier, $20 I believe, after the free trial. If I remember correctly you can set the security at the app level as well. Worth a shot. Hope that helps.
Disabled with my company's policy as well. Was hoping it would work like the iPhone. I can use touchdown or cloudmagic but I prefer the stock email/calendar.
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If u r using this with work email... is it safe (legal) to use other apps?
Hi all,
I have a problem with my new Nexus 6P and the exchange server in combination with my screenlock.
Whenever i set up the exchange mail account, i have to set up a pin or password to unlock my phone. When i want to change back the pin / password to a pattern, i cant and it says: "disabled by administrator encryption policy or credential storage"
Normally the reply on this post would be, your company has set up these minimum requirements for security purposes and you cant put up the mail/agenda unless you accept the terms of the company.
The weird thing is, my company doesn't`t require any security measures at all. If you want to swipe to unlock, you can (well, other people can ).
Does anyone have a solution for this problem?
If you need more background / tell info, let me know!
Thanks in advance,
Arjan
anyone?
Exchange must be requiring that or it wouldn't force it on you.
You could always use a 3rd party exchange mail client if it bothers you about it restricting your lock options. I use touchdown (contains exchange in one sandbox) my phone is still mine if the admins wipe the phone it just wipes touchdown.
Don't have to use touchdown but it's just an example.
Normally you would say that exchange forces the security, but i went by the IT-department and they have shown me that all restrictions are off.
A third party app is a possibility, but i'd rather use the app i have to combine multiple email-accounts and agenda's.
I still haven't found a solution for the problem. I really don't get why my phone restricts my screenlock options, when the IT-department has deleted all restrictions.
So apparently when signing into work email using the Gmail app, Smart Lock becomes completely disabled and I am only allowed pin and password screen lock. Any way around this?
Yes. Use Nine. Your IT department is enforcing the security. By using Nine you can set to use the security for the app only. Everything else is enabled. To be honest I used Gmail for 2 weeks after finding that I lost my heading in all my replied/forwarded emails (date, time, to/from and subjecf). Nine as been flawless for the past 2 weeks. Paid app but worth it.
Any other work around out there.
I've tried almost every exchange mail app and Nine has the most features with no crashes. Nine allows you to apply the company security to just the app instead of the phone. I've been using it for about 2 years.
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Any other work around out there.
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There are Xposed apps to disable forced authentication for Exchange but these require root, and most employers have stopped allowing root on BYOD. That was enough to show my employer the middle finger and tell them that if they want me to have access to corporate email they better start paying for a device because I am not giving up root for their convenience.
Agree with previous posters that if you are not rooted Nine is beautiful app. It also has the advantage over Gmail of being instantly able to tell if an email is work or personal with one glance at the status bar. It ain't cheap but is well worth it.
Another workaround, if your company allows webmail access is MailCal. This is a very nice GUI wrapper around OWA, far and away the best of its kind and the developer is super responsive.