After downloading the firmware update data OTA (MJ7) I read the instructions before installing it & the instructions said that "Re-Activation Lock will be reset to default off & i can turn it on after entering settings->security->reactivation lock ".....
What should be the status of re-activation lock in normal circumstances & what would happen if i turn it on ??? Please help guys !!!
I think it is helpful in flashing ROM's and other stuff. If you are not flashing anything like CSC or trying to change modem, it's better to keep it OFF.
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ketani73 said:
After downloading the firmware update data OTA (MJ7) I read the instructions before installing it & the instructions said that "Re-Activation Lock will be reset to default off & i can turn it on after entering settings->security->reactivation lock ".....
What should be the status of re-activation lock in normal circumstances & what would happen if i turn it on ??? Please help guys !!!
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Let's make it simple,reactivation lock on means if ur mobile lost or stolen & someone try to fectory reset your mobile need activation password & in this case he will be not able to use your mobile,its good feature for security.
However a lot of people are coming up against a brick wall when flashing a rom, mostly seems to be custom roms, and reactivation lock is stoping them from booting...
Might be recoverable if you use emergency recovery in Kies 3 but that is no good if your stock rom has the old bootloaders and you've flashed a rom with the newer unrootable bootloaders(without triggering warranty void that is).... (
Model: Samsung J500F
Baseband: J500FXXU1BPF2 (Portugal)
Greetings to everyone.
My samsung j5 has a bug with the lock screen, which seems never ocurred with someone else.
It started when after i updated to Android Marshmallow after OTA updates and then i made a factory reset. After that i tried to put a Pin in lockscreen and after the pin was confirmed i locked the phone. When after a while i hit the button to turn the screen on it didnt asked the pin. In fact when i tried to change the pin in security settings it asked me a pin which wasn't the same that i put before.
To trying to solve this i though of doing a new factory reset, so i had to go to mysamsung.com to unlock the phone via remote controls and then i succefully reseted the phone.
The problem is that in the middle i forgot that and tried to do root but something went bad and i did lost the warranty but root didn't work. So a days after I tried to put a pass code and again the same error, this time asking for a password that didn't match mine.
I did some troubleshot:
-after Putting another pin the phone sends me to the previous page (security page) and instead of "pin" method to unlock screen it says "swip finger"
-it happens with passcode and pattern code too but when pattern code is choosed if i go to change it it firstly shows a pattern change screens but in a sec it dissapear being possible to put a new one and have the same bug
-I downloaded and installed a stock rom to my baseband and model (android 6.0 but my phone came with 5.1) and the error still exist.
-samsung support said to use smart switch initialization service but it says that my device doesn't support.
Notes: I didn't want to install a custom rom cause i like the samsung style.
Like i said: warranty is now voided (knox 0x1 (2)).
Any help would be apreciated.
Ps: I will provide screenshots and more info if needed.
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Joylopes25 said:
Model: Samsung J500F
Baseband: J500FXXU1BPF2 (Portugal)
Greetings to everyone.
My samsung j5 has a bug with the lock screen, which seems never ocurred with someone else.
It started when after i updated to Android Marshmallow after OTA updates and then i made a factory reset. After that i tried to put a Pin in lockscreen and after the pin was confirmed i locked the phone. When after a while i hit the button to turn the screen on it didnt asked the pin. In fact when i tried to change the pin in security settings it asked me a pin which wasn't the same that i put before.
To trying to solve this i though of doing a new factory reset, so i had to go to mysamsung.com to unlock the phone via remote controls and then i succefully reseted the phone.
The problem is that in the middle i forgot that and tried to do root but something went bad and i did lost the warranty but root didn't work. So a days after I tried to put a pass code and again the same error, this time asking for a password that didn't match mine.
I did some troubleshot:
-after Putting another pin the phone sends me to the previous page (security page) and instead of "pin" method to unlock screen it says "swip finger"
-it happens with passcode and pattern code too but when pattern code is choosed if i go to change it it firstly shows a pattern change screens but in a sec it dissapear being possible to put a new one and have the same bug
-I downloaded and installed a stock rom to my baseband and model (android 6.0 but my phone came with 5.1) and the error still exist.
-samsung support said to use smart switch initialization service but it says that my device doesn't support.
Notes: I didn't want to install a custom rom cause i like the samsung style.
Like i said: warranty is now voided (knox 0x1 (2)).
Any help would be apreciated.
Ps: I will provide screenshots and more info if needed.
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Hey everyone.
Turns out that after almost two months Samsung relased an updated that fixed this error.
Joylopes25 said:
Hey everyone.
Turns out that after almost two months Samsung relased an updated that fixed this error.
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With installing the new update your phone baseband is still J500FXXU1BPF2 or something else?
saeid.1980 said:
With installing the new update your phone baseband is still J500FXXU1BPF2 or something else?
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Actually with this new update the baseband still the same but when I updated the Android 5.1 to 6.0 the baseband changed.
Hello, i activated just for test screen lock pattern. Now i cant go back to none screen lock, the option is grey( Disabled by administrator, encryption policy or credential storage), i only can choose between pattern, pin code or password. I try all methods find on internet wich work for other phone ex samsung with android 6.0, no one works on huawei p8 lite android 6.0.
Any ideas?
Thank you!
Go to Settings-->Advanced-->Security-->Select Clear credentials and click Yes
I all ready did this, and multiple reboot, the option is still grey
Print screen
Is your phone encrypted?
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No, is not encrypted, sould I try to encrypted, and decrypted, may be will work this way?
Try this
Go to Settings-->Advanced-->Security-->Device administrators and disable all of them
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I try evrything I find on internet and is not working, there is anybody with the same problem with p8 lite?
Im also facing the same issue.. please post if you found some solution
Exact same issue here
I found a way to "cheat" it
Set code to pattern->get pattern wrong 5 times -> password now removed
Would like to see a permanent fix though
Or AOSP lockscreen lol
Thank you very much, is working for me, the option "none" is still grey, thank you again
I have android 6.0 and i face the same problem. Any fix yet?
huawei p8 lite, android 6, screen lock problem
I activated PIN screen lock for testing VPN, yesterday in the morning, and after that I was not able to remove it. The only thing that worked for me was setting pattern and backup PIN, and to make wrong pattern five times, as someone before suggested. Option none is still "grey" but at least I do not have any more screen lock of any kind. Thank you very much. :good:
your post saved me from going totally nuts!
Just to say thank you!
Munyareezus said:
Exact same issue here
I found a way to "cheat" it
Set code to pattern->get pattern wrong 5 times -> password now removed
Would like to see a permanent fix though
Or AOSP lockscreen lol
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I've searched whole the net and found nothing. Your cheat worked, and I've just signed up in XDA to thank you. :victory::victory::victory:
After using a wrong pattern several times (it took well over 5), it says "Try again in 30 seconds". Grr…
It's a P8 Lite running Android 6.0 as the latest firmware (…B584).
1)opt for screenlock>back pin password
2)now try wrong pattern in screenlock till it comes for FORGET THE PASSWORD
3)now go for back up pin
4)now you will get an option to select screenlock.now also NONE optionwill be grey
5)don't opt anything that and press back
6)after this screen lock option becomes automatically NONE,even without any selection(go to settings and check it)
Munyareezus
your the bast ....worked with me to huawei y6 ii :good:
just registered in dxa
Munyareezus said:
Exact same issue here
I found a way to "cheat" it
Set code to pattern->get pattern wrong 5 times -> password now removed
Would like to see a permanent fix though
Or AOSP lockscreen lol
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Works for me too! (P8 Lite)
Hi,
As most devices running Android 5.0 and newer are encrypted by default, this might be the cause that you are unable to remove the lockscreen protection. It uses a locally stored and randomly generated key until a lockscreen protection method is enabled, then switches to this as the encryption key.
If disabling the device managers and erasing the Certificates do not allow you to remove the lockscreen protection, there is an option under Developer options> Screen lock. Disabling this will remove any lockscreen protection that is in place. If this is also grayed out the only option is to perform a full factory reset of the device (including internal storage wipe) in order to reset the encryption key.
Cheers
I have had this problem ever since i installed lollipop roms on my i9505, whenever i go to security, it always says swipe and none option are deactivated by device administrator, credentials etc. Also PIN lock and password lock dont work, i set them but i would still have the swipe lock when i go ahead and lock my phones screen. Also pattern works. I have cleared credentials and deactivated all device administrators but the problem persists, is there anything i can do to solve this? I updated my modems through mobile odin as my computer is unable to read my phone die to faulty usb ports.
Here i attached the screenshot to my lock screen options.
Oh yea i forgot to mention this problem only appears on touchwiz roms that i have installed, cyanogen mod roms and other aosp roms i have installed like the 7.0 nougat rom by jdc dont have this problem for me
Is the device encrypted? Are you using VPN?
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No its not encrypted nor is it on vpn.
Trying to help out a family member. She setup a pattern on her phone and forgot it....
Google search returns "dr.fone" but when installed it only shows options till GS3 IIRC
Samsung find my mobile doesn't help as location is off
She has no backup and doesn't sync with Google Photos.
Any idea how to remove the pattern and retain the data?
if you set pattern only to unlock the phone then there is no chance you forget pattern i am using finger,pattern & iris to unlock my S8+ there is no way to unlock your phone without correct pattern factory reset is only option to unlock if FRP ia not On
alimuhammadx said:
if you set pattern only to unlock the phone then there is no chance you forget pattern i am using finger,pattern & iris to unlock my S8+ there is no way to unlock your phone without correct pattern factory reset is only option to unlock if FRP ia not On
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i've read that there is a way to sideload other firmware, like in videos such as below (xda wont let me post video because i'm new), but search for "ALL SAMSUNG WITHOUT DATA LOST Remove Pin,Pattern,Password In FRP ON,OEM Mode Part 2 to Part 18"
anyone know how to do this for s8+ ?
I set a pattern and don't remember it, battery died so I couldn't use my fingerprint. phone is NOT attached to samsung account, so I am really in a bind here because I need to access it withOUT wiping
Please help