I apologize in advance for the title, seems confusing but i'm unsure how to word it better.
We Share an A501 at home for a few apps and games.
Unfortunately all my info is in there and since Android doesn't support multiple users I thought a good way of doing this would be to use an alternate lockscreen (Like Widget locker) add a few widgets and apps in the lockscreen for everyone to use.
But you need to enter a password or pin to enter the device completely.
I've tried doing this with widget locker, but the problem is when I start an app from the lockscreen shortcut I get the Pattern prompt.
Any idea whether this is feasible?
Thanks
There's an app called seal that puts a password on individual apps. You can have a standard lockscreen, and just protect the apps you don't want anyone using.
probably would be a lot of hassle as I'd need to protect 10+ apps and have to type the password myself everytime.
xd4d3v said:
probably would be a lot of hassle as I'd need to protect 10+ apps and have to type the password myself everytime.
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It's actually not that bad. I use it to prevent my kids from opening bank apps and other non-games. I have it set up to prompt me for a pattern not an actual password. Try it!
When you enter the password for an app any other protected app can be run within X time. after that you have to put the password in again.
I use this on my cell phone.I lock SMS sunk and a wifi tether app.so that when my son uses my cell I still get my textessages he tries to turn it off so my tablet will not get his text.teenagers grrrrrrrrrrrrr.
I'm looking for a way to handle reasonably secure documents. The idea is: I open the app/document, and the viewer has a few minutes (doesn't have to be timed). In order to give a reasonable amount of protection to other data, in order to leave the app, a password is required. So...a password is required to open the app, and to close the app.
I can encrypt the device to avoid restart and external exploitation. Extra Brownie Points if I could have the app open upon turning on the screen, and after leaving the app, you're sent to the lock screen where a password would be. In this scenario, this "mode" or app requires a password to enter the app, and if they try to access the rest of the device by exiting the app or pressing the home button, they're brought to the locked lock screen. I suppose this particular one would protect against the user simply restarting the device as well, but it would let me know that they tried to exit the app, and might have tried to access your data.
Also, while I'm not so worried about USB exploitation, it'd be nice if there was a way for me to turn off USB recognition.
I suppose this could be accomplished via some combination of an app locker and lock screen.
Just as well, it'd be uber cool if I could have this app be a secure, password protected launcher protected that only shows this one file or one app.
Maybe some type of kids-mode? Or store mode? But I want to protect against force closes, app closes, restarts, and turning the screen on and off.
If you're having difficulty imagining the scenario, just imagine that you wanted to show a PDF (perhaps proof of insurance) to a police officer, but you didn't want them looking at your photos or other text messages Like these guys:
http://www.cnet.com/news/cop-charged-with-stealing-nude-photos-from-suspects-iphone/
SO....how on earth do I do this?
*EDIT*: I suppose if I could password protect a launcher, I could then install an app that password protects all appslauncher, and then hide all apps but one...but it would have to require a password to change the launcher or enter the settings app. I'd then have to figure out a way to protect the device.... and hide all files and apps except the one document and the one app, sandbox style.
Hello,
Guys, i would really appreciate some help with this.
I have a Zenfone 3 5.2' and i am trying to use an AppLock that will work with my fingerprint.
Asus Zenfone 3 has a completely idiotic design in how it stores fingerprints, i can not have a fingerprint stored on the device UNLESS i use a lockscreen that is protected by either fingerpring + pin or pattern, there is no way to have a fingerprint stored on the device if i don't have my lockscreen protected, i cant just use swipe to unlock and have a fingerprint stored.
Any stored fingerprints will get deleted if i dont use pin or pattern lockscreen.
My question is.....how can i disable my lockscreen or preferably keep it on swipe to unlock but still have a fingerprint stored so that i can use AppLock to lock certain apps and be able to unlock them with my fingerprint ?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
settings - security - clear credentials
adhiduzz said:
settings - security - clear credentials
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And this will help me how exactly...?
What i need is to have a fingerprint stored on the device without having it (or pin / pattern) protecting my lockscreen.
Is there no workaround to be able to use the fingerprint for unlocking apps ? Can anyone think of something ? some separate way to store the fingerprint, in the app itself or so would be nice.
Is there a way I can set this? Like if I don't use my phone for an hour require a pin to unlock it instead of a fingerprint.
Hola
Simple I think. 2 areas you need to configure:
1. Settings -> Display -> Sleep
2. Settings -> Security -> Screen lock -> Automatic lock
aijorgenson said:
Is there a way I can set this? Like if I don't use my phone for an hour require a pin to unlock it instead of a fingerprint.
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Unless ZTE changed the lockscreen behavior from Marshmallow, the fingerprint scanner will always unlock the device. If you can disable the fingerprint scanner temporarily, I can work something out for you using Tasker. On the lock screen, look for the padlock logo (it might be a fingerprint) at the bottom center of the screen. Either tap it, or press and hold. You may or may not see a message appear (see the attached screenshot). Try to unlock the phone with your fingerprint and let me know if you're forced to type in the PIN.
Apps designated as Device Administrators are supposed to have the ability to lock the device and disable the fingerprint scanner. Nova Launcher, Secure Settings, and Tasker all have Device Administrator supported lock commands. On stock Android, this would disable the fingerprint scanner and require the PIN to be entered. On B29, I found that ZTE removed this behavior and gave the fingerprint scanner absolute authority to unlock the device. If this is still the case, I never figured out a way to completely lock the device.
FWIW I was forced to enter a password today, fingerprint did not work. I did not knowingly reboot. I too find this behavior very disturbing. I do not memorize my passwords as the are robust (long) my finger should suffice in all circumstances IMHO. I am wondering if I could get any kind of an answer from customer service at Axon....
There's a category called "Screen lock style" in the Screen lock & passwords section of the phone's settings.
How can I add other screen locks to that list? From my limited experience, if I download another lock screen from the Play Store and enable it, after unlocking my phone with the new lock screen, it still opens the phone to Magazine Unlock, and the newly downloaded lock screen does not appear in the Screen lock style list.
My ultimate goal is to disable Magazine Unlock entirely, because I'm using the Gravity app to unlock my phone.
My phone is rooted. Hoping for a solution that doesn't involve switching ROMs.
Go to developer options and disable screen lock.
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Go to developer options and disable screen lock.
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Hmmm.... are you running the stock ROM? I appreciate the response, but there is no such entry in Developer Options.
Yes, I am running stock b180 rom. I thought it was in b170 too but not 100% sure. See attached pic.
Disabling screen lock is problematic for me, I believe because of huawei's encryption settings or because I use an sd card for primary storage. Ive googled around and played with a few fixes, but no luck so far..
Fwiw, there is no such thing as replacing your lock screen.. all you're doing is disabling your devices built in security and trusting a third party app, every one of which I've tried basically amounting to adware at best and spyware/malware as the norm. I'd be very careful running those sketchy apps..
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Yes, I am running stock b180 rom. I thought it was in b170 too but not 100% sure. See attached pic.
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It appears I looked right passed that, because it's grayed out on my phone. It says, "Disabled by Administrator, encryption policy, or credential storage."
I went to Advanced Settings > Security > Device Administrators - and disabled the two apps with access, but I don't know where to go for encryption policy.
Trusted Credentials is also located in Security, but I don't know what entry I'm looking for there either.
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Fwiw, there is no such thing as replacing your lock screen.. all you're doing is disabling your devices built in security and trusting a third party app, every one of which I've tried basically amounting to adware at best and spyware/malware as the norm. I'd be very careful running those sketchy apps..
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Gravity isn't a lock screen, it's an app that wakes your phone, based on movement and tilt, without having to press the power button. I don't care about security. If my phone gets stolen, I'd rather remotely disable it from the Find My Device website than put up with constantly entering passwords and pressing buttons every few minutes. I want to enjoy my phone. I compare it to the concept of having to enter your computer's password every time you pause Netflix or walk to the kitchen and back. The security level is ridiculous. Most would-be thieves aren't going to get anything from my phone before I remotely disable it. I don't use banking apps or store important passwords on the phone. The most they'll get is my contacts list and access to my music.
Do this to disable your lockscreen password, assuming your phone is rooted:
Rename both files (e.g. add .bak to filename) :
/data/system/
gatekeeper.password.key
and
gatekeeper.pattern.key
You can easily do it with TWRP File Manager or any root File Manager.
Then reboot the phone and you should not be prompted for the phone password or pattern.
Don't forget the thanks button if this helped you .
You take full responsibility for disabling your phone's lockscreen protection - e.g. losing all your bitcoins hahaha
Awesome! Got so fed up trying to disable my screen lock, ended up just wiping the phone, lol
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It appears I looked right passed that, because it's grayed out on my phone. It says, "Disabled by Administrator, encryption policy, or credential storage."
I went to Advanced Settings > Security > Device Administrators - and disabled the two apps with access, but I don't know where to go for encryption policy.
Trusted Credentials is also located in Security, but I don't know what entry I'm looking for there either.
Gravity isn't a lock screen, it's an app that wakes your phone, based on movement and tilt, without having to press the power button. I don't care about security. If my phone gets stolen, I'd rather remotely disable it from the Find My Device website than put up with constantly entering passwords and pressing buttons every few minutes. I want to enjoy my phone. I compare it to the concept of having to enter your computer's password every time you pause Netflix or walk to the kitchen and back. The security level is ridiculous. Most would-be thieves aren't going to get anything from my phone before I remotely disable it. I don't use banking apps or store important passwords on the phone. The most they'll get is my contacts list and access to my music.
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In the security settings you should be able to clear the encryption policy or credential storage but that does not allow you to get rid of the lockscreen period but what I stated above allows you to clear the password meaning to take away the "Disabled by Administrator, encryption policy, or credential storage." Also if you can't find the option above goto backup and reset and reset the system settings you may have to reapply your EMUI theme and your settings but I usually use Next Lock Screen being a suggestion!
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In the security settings you should be able to clear the encryption policy or credential storage but that does not allow you to get rid of the lockscreen period but what I stated above allows you to clear the password meaning to take away the "Disabled by Administrator, encryption policy, or credential storage." Also if you can't find the option above goto backup and reset and reset the system settings you may have to reapply your EMUI theme and your settings but I usually use Next Lock Screen being a suggestion!
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My lock screen is completely disabled by turning off "screen lock" in the developer settings. That is when i turn off the screen or the phone goes to sleep, i simply tap the power button and i am on my home screen without having to swipe or enter any passwords. i did delete magazine unlock folder, emui folder and theme folder in the system folder of the phone. not sure if that makes a difference though.
"My lock screen is completely disabled by turning off "screen lock" in the developer settings." isn't possible on my phone because it's grayed out. I don't recall what led up to it getting grayed out.
The solution I posted about renaming files is the only working solution I could come up with for my case.
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My lock screen is completely disabled by turning off "screen lock" in the developer settings. That is when i turn off the screen or the phone goes to sleep, i simply tap the power button and i am on my home screen without having to swipe or enter any passwords. i did delete magazine unlock folder, emui folder and theme folder in the system folder of the phone. not sure if that makes a difference though.
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I just wiped the phone and re-installed b180 stock from CLS (thanks cls!!). Screen lock toggle is available. I did not setup google account or att transfer at startup. I previously unlocked my phone to use for T-Mobile. On another note, I have been trying to figure out how to get Volte calling on T-Mobile. Under the specs of the phone, it is suppose to support it but there is no setting for it by default. But, i found if i delete the ATT folder in the "cust" partition, the toggle is now in the settings. Haven't tested if it works yet though. Ive been trying to get this phone as close to stock as i can. Ive deleted emui folder, themes folder, watermark folder, magazine unlock folder, cdrom folder, most huwaei apps and all att apps. I feel like the phone is snappier now.
j0hhnyr0tten said:
My lock screen is completely disabled by turning off "screen lock" in the developer settings. That is when i turn off the screen or the phone goes to sleep, i simply tap the power button and i am on my home screen without having to swipe or enter any passwords. i did delete magazine unlock folder, emui folder and theme folder in the system folder of the phone. not sure if that makes a difference though.
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Above he had the encryption still on therefore he couldn't get rid of the password
divineBliss said:
Do this to disable your lockscreen password, assuming your phone is rooted:
Rename both files (e.g. add .bak to filename) :
/data/system/
gatekeeper.password.key
and
gatekeeper.pattern.key
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Those files do not exist on my phone. I am rooted, I have TWRP, and I also have the paid version of ES File Explorer, which is granted root. I did a full search on the drive too, found nothing.
To ensure we're all on the same page, I do not have a lockscreen password. Magazine unlock is a screen you see when you wake your phone, and you simply swipe up, and you're immediately taken to the home screen. I am not attempting to disable a password. I am trying to disable Magazine Unlock. The screen that shows random pics upon waking the phone.
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In the security settings you should be able to clear the encryption policy or credential storage (....) allows you to clear the password meaning to take away the "Disabled by Administrator, encryption policy, or credential storage."
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Could you be more specific? I found "Clear credentials," tapped that, no change. I don't know where to look for encryption policy.
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Above he had the encryption still on therefore he couldn't get rid of the password
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Where do I find that?
j0hhnyr0tten said:
Ive deleted emui folder, themes folder, watermark folder, magazine unlock folder, cdrom folder, most huwaei apps and all att apps. I feel like the phone is snappier now.
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Me too, but the Magazine wake screen persists.
j0hhnyr0tten said:
I just wiped the phone and re-installed b180 stock from CLS (thanks cls!!). Screen lock toggle is available.
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I was hoping to not have to flash the phone. It may be my only option unless someone else understands how Magazine Unlock still works despite the fact that it's folder has been deleted from the System directory.
Have you tried disabling magazine unlock in the emui theme settings? Perhaps try the stockify theme, free on the play store?
Also, do you use an sd card for default storage?
I'm using a different theme, have internal storage as default, and still can't just select swipe to unlock (unless I rename files I posted about).
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Have you tried disabling magazine unlock in the emui theme settings? Perhaps try the stockify theme, free on the play store?
Also, do you use an sd card for default storage?
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Have you tried disabling magazine unlock in the emui theme settings?
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I appreciate the response. What you're suggesting does not seem possible on my phone. I see no button to disable Magazine Unlock. Exactly what buttons would I press to do such a thing?
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Perhaps try the stockify theme, free on the play store?
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It just replaces Magazine Unlock with another slide-to-unlock screen. No way to shut it off.
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Also, do you use an sd card for default storage?
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No, I do not.
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I'm using a different theme, have internal storage as default, and still have can't just select swipe to unlock (unless I rename files I posted about).
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Your typing got a little messed up there at the end ("and still have can't just select"?). Not sure what you're saying, but I have removed the files you suggested, and I still must swipe to get to the home screen. I want to only have to press the power button to wake the phone, and then go directly to home. No swipe.
Corrected to "I'm using a different theme, have internal storage as default, and still can't just select swipe to unlock (unless I rename files I posted about)."
The swipe screen is there for protection in case the phone is in your pocket. I don't think you can avoid it as it's a safety feature.
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I appreciate the response. What you're suggesting does not seem possible on my phone. I see no button to disable Magazine Unlock. Exactly what buttons would I press to do such a thing?
It just replaces Magazine Unlock with another slide-to-unlock screen. No way to shut it off.
No, I do not.
Your typing got a little messed up there at the end ("and still have can't just select"?). Not sure what you're saying, but I have removed the files you suggested, and I still must swipe to get to the home screen. I want to only have to press the power button to wake the phone, and then go directly to home. No swipe.
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I have magazine unlock disabled, no swipe screen at all, thoughall options to disable are still grayed out. I don't recall doing anything special, I'll dig around a bit later.
Under Settings, what does it say for "Lock screen style"?
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I have magazine unlock disabled, no swipe screen at all, thoughall options to disable are still grayed out. I don't recall doing anything special, I'll dig around a bit later.
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