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My kids Eris is stuck on the lock screen and we don't remember the pattern to bypass it. Can anyone help?
craigmack said:
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My kids Eris is stuck on the lock screen and we don't remember the pattern to bypass it. Can anyone help?
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boot into recovery and factory wipe phone
Thanks but we didn't do a backup and really don't want to lose everything. Any other ideas?
craigmack said:
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My kids Eris is stuck on the lock screen and we don't remember the pattern to bypass it. Can anyone help?
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brandonpry said:
boot into recovery and factory wipe phone
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craigmack said:
Thanks but we didn't do a backup and really don't want to lose everything. Any other ideas?
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Define "lose everything". Factory reset will reset any user data, which means: all your customized settings including email and password, text/multimedia messages. It will also temporarily wipe out your contacts list and calendar, but when you enter your email and password again it'll automatically restore those. Google backs those up automatically.
Any photos and music and such will be stored on your SD card so those will not be wiped out.
There is NO other choice in order to bypass the lock pattern.
Apps will still be on there, just lose the apps' settings (reset to default).
If you have any concerns about anything else in particular just ask and I'll tell you whether it'll be safe.
Actually, factory reset deletes all of that apps as well. However, after initializing your phone after the first boot of a factory reset, when you go into the market the first time and go to the "downloads" tab, all of the apps that you had installed - free and paid - will be there. Install everything that you want back without leaving the market - only the paid apps that you did not install the first time will probably be there after that.
Can't you change the pattern with the gmail account?
craigmack said:
Thanks but we didn't do a backup and really don't want to lose everything. Any other ideas?
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Have you tried a flashover of your rom? Not sure if that will help though.
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I had GladiAtrix installed on my Atrix and then I ran the uninstaller because I wanted to get the OTA update but when I click system update I get a message that reads:
"'com.android.settings.deviceinfo.CheckUpdate' is not available without a social networking account.
To create a new account, click 'setup' button"
Then I click the setup button and nothing happens.
Any ideas on what to do?
Please help!
I had to do a factory reset and it fixed the problem
mafiaboy01 said:
I had to do a factory reset and it fixed the problem
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Is there anyway to back up all my apps before the factory reset and then install them all automatically when its reset? Also I would keep root and CWM recovery right?
P.S.~Can I keep app settings after as well?
Use titanium backup, you'll have too have root, but out will keep your settings
Sent from Motorola Atrix on TELUS.
mafiaboy01 said:
Use titanium backup, you'll have too have root, but out will keep your settings
Sent from Motorola Atrix on TELUS.
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I would have to have an external SD card to back up stuff on right? I'm guessing a factory restore would delete my internal SD card.
Hello, could you someone tell me what is gonna be deleted when apply Factory setting? I know the account,pictures, but do you know if this going to delete Notes as well? I sold my phone and I forgot to delete manually in Notes.
Thank you
erases everything
wishmas7er said:
erases everything
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Thank you I had some immportant data there.
Factory reset takes you to the Original ROM's state, no settings, no apps.
SD card won't be touched in any way.
Sent from the little guy
Hi there,
Please forgive my stupid questions, I don't know much about this kind of stuff!
My daughter has a pattern lock on her Asus Memo HD7, and she forgot what it was. I have no idea what email was used, I've tried all possible emails to reset the screen lock, but none of them work.
I could do the factory reset, but I would just hate to lose all her photos and videos.
I watched a few youtube videos, and installed the adb/fastboot. I can't get the adb commands to work at all, but it has recognized the tablet a couple of times with fastboot. Problem is, I have no clue what commands to use to access her photos? (I also don't know if the tablet's debugger is enabled or disabled). Or if there is a way to bypass the pattern lock? Any suggestions?
Thanks!!
trulte said:
Hi there,
Please forgive my stupid questions, I don't know much about this kind of stuff!
My daughter has a pattern lock on her Asus Memo HD7, and she forgot what it was. I have no idea what email was used, I've tried all possible emails to reset the screen lock, but none of them work.
I could do the factory reset, but I would just hate to lose all her photos and videos.
I watched a few youtube videos, and installed the adb/fastboot. I can't get the adb commands to work at all, but it has recognized the tablet a couple of times with fastboot. Problem is, I have no clue what commands to use to access her photos? (I also don't know if the tablet's debugger is enabled or disabled). Or if there is a way to bypass the pattern lock? Any suggestions?
Thanks!!
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Wipe data (factory reset) it means : delete installed apps & system apps's data
This will not delete any pictures or videos or any content located on internal memory or sdcard.
There is a guide here: (you need ADB for this, but keeps all apps and settings)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1800799
Or look at the smudges on the screen..
Elkan1985 said:
There is a guide here: (you need ADB for this, but keeps all apps and settings)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1800799
Or look at the smudges on the screen..
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It will not work because android debug is set off by default !
MaDaLiNoSt said:
Wipe data (factory reset) it means : delete installed apps & system apps's data
This will not delete any pictures or videos or any content located on internal memory or sdcard.
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So if I choose the wipe data/factory reset button it will not delete the photos? I thought that wiped the whole thing back to how it was coming out of the box?
What do the options 'back up user data' and 'restore user data' do?
Thanks!
trulte said:
So if I choose the wipe data/factory reset button it will not delete the photos? I thought that wiped the whole thing back to how it was coming out of the box?
What do the options 'back up user data' and 'restore user data' do?
Thanks!
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backup user data means: backup app data... like subway surfers highscore...etc
I have a silly problem, I had freshly installed the unofficial CM14.x and between all the new settings forgot the Lockscreen pattern. Since i didn't want to try factory reset and other solutions without data loss didn't wird, I searched a bit and erasted the /data/system/gatekeeper.pattern.key via ADB ! It actually helped passing through lockscreen, but now I can't set any new lock (none of the options tough) / I can't go to the option… I get dropped out with an error…
What can I do??
roshak said:
What can I do??
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Open thread in right section.
CheckYourScreen said:
Open thread in right section.
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Well, I guessed that users in the Q&A/Troubleshoot section wouldn't have much clue about manipulating Android's /data/system/. . . files and apparently I was true! No reply since 3-4 days
roshak said:
Well, I guessed that users in the Q&A/Troubleshoot section wouldn't have much clue about manipulating Android's /data/system/. . . files and apparently I was true! No reply since 3-4 days
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Chill.
You able to access your files and data?
Just open settings and change the screen lock to "none" or "swipe", then select pin/password and set your own.
It should fix it.
If it doesnt then make a backup of your data and clean flash stock rom by wiping system,cache and data (not internal sd).
CheckYourScreen said:
Chill.
You able to access your files and data?
Just open settings and change the screen lock to "none" or "swipe", then select pin/password and set your own.
It should fix it.
If it doesnt then make a backup of your data and clean flash stock rom by wiping system,cache and data (not internal sd).
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Says right in the in original post that he can't set any new lock with any of the options, it just crashes. I think he's got not choice but a re-flash.
As @Tanner1294 noticed. I can't change the locksreen options anymore and that's the problem (I can't use the device without lock! But I wouldn't)
backing up data may work or maybe not, because the missing files could be under data… But I'll give it a try.
I don't know why I couldn't replace the screen password via Google Device Manager… The device was recognised and the pass and message has been sent to it, but i couldn't interact with it at all! only "emergency call" was touchable If it's an issue in Android 7.x or CM14.x dunnow
Maybe dirty flashing the ROM again will help
mcmarius said:
Maybe dirty flashing the ROM again will help
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didn't work!
roshak said:
As @Tanner1294 noticed. I can't change the locksreen options anymore and that's the problem (I can't use the device without lock! But I wouldn't)
backing up data may work or maybe not, because the missing files could be under data… But I'll give it a try.
I don't know why I couldn't replace the screen password via Google Device Manager… The device was recognised and the pass and message has been sent to it, but i couldn't interact with it at all! only "emergency call" was touchable If it's an issue in Android 7.x or CM14.x dunnow
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Make a backup of contacts,sms, apps(or just download from playstore) or use titanium backup if you want app data also.
And clean flash rom.
Forget everything and clean flash after making backup.
That file is related to system and has to be present in /data/system/ so will remain excluded from backups you make.
Make sure you clean flash rom.
CheckYourScreen said:
Make a backup of contacts,sms, apps(or just download from playstore) or use titanium backup if you want app data also.
And clean flash rom. . .
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If I only knew how I can re-install my selection of apps straightforward, I wouldn't hesitate about clean flash; I don't worry about my files, contacts etc.
I'll try to figure out, how Titanium Backup works… Thanks for advice
The problem is now solved without reflashing etc.
I just had to know which other files need to be removed in addition to /data/system/gatekeeper.pattern.key
they were locksettings.db locksettings.db-wal locksettings.db-shm from the same directory!
So i removed them, whatever they may contain
then rebooted to system and everything was on the rail, i could pick a lockscreen method again.
PS: I haven't imagined that havong debugging mode enabled could make an Android system so unsecure though!
roshak said:
If I only knew how I can re-install my selection of apps straightforward, I wouldn't hesitate about clean flash; I don't worry about my files, contacts etc.
I'll try to figure out, how Titanium Backup works… Thanks for advice
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Titanium backup is godly makes transitioning between ROMs a breeze like you never left your setup. In TB app top right corner is a blank page with check mark on it. In there you can backup/restore large chunks of apps and data. After a fresh install rooted first thing install is TB and got to that section restore and choose what you want from backup. System apps can be backup also but will find some won't work on other ROMs. Regular apps will have no such issues. There is also TB sms backup. To use that you must set TB as default sms app. Restore sms then revert back to regular sms app and open. There all your messages will be restored.
roshak said:
The problem is now solved without reflashing etc.
I just had to know which other files need to be removed in addition to /data/system/gatekeeper.pattern.key
they were locksettings.db locksettings.db-wal locksettings.db-shm from the same directory!
So i removed them, whatever they may contain
then rebooted to system and everything was on the rail, i could pick a lockscreen method again.
PS: I haven't imagined that havong debugging mode enabled could make an Android system so unsecure though!
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You shouldn't delete " /data/system/gatekeeper.pattern.key" as "locksettings.db locksettings.db-wal locksettings.db-shm" contain your lock screen pattern. So to remove pattern just delete these files. Android device manager won't work if it reads that your device has already a pattern/PIN enabled. I guess it worked a while ago on password protected devices as well but not anymore.
Hi,
I run the pixel 6 and I wondered if I can restore my hardware as an image? I mean, when I used the back up / restore from Google drive , I got my contacts, apps but I still need to re download my apps, choose themes, setup about security, fingerprints, schema, Google pay etc.... Is it possible to skip all those things and upload a complete back up as an image, like I do with openwrt and firmware on router?
Thank you
Short answer: No. Longer answer: You can backup apps and their settings with the likes of Swift Backup, but that requires root and the remaining stuff still needs to be set up again.
Last time I restored my phone through Google I selected to restore all apps/contacts/settings and it basically restored the phone close to 100%. What was left for me to do was minimal.
android_dan said:
Last time I restored my phone through Google I selected to restore all apps/contacts/settings and it basically restored the phone close to 100%. What was left for me to do was minimal.
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What I understood finally is we can if we are on Android stable release
if we ever get TWRP as a custom recovery, this will be easy.
nutzfreelance said:
if we ever get TWRP as a custom recovery, this will be easy.
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Only if you're rooted for app data but TiB will not restore system settings. Have you ever used it?
AppDash
bobby janow said:
Only if you're rooted for app data but TiB will not restore system settings. Have you ever used it?
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you dont need to be rooted for twrp to work its a custom recovery
nutzfreelance said:
you dont need to be rooted for twrp to work its a custom recovery
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I was thinking of something else. My mistake.
edit: @james8076 Even on a full wipe / factory reset most of the settings are restored including downloaded apps from the PS, text and phone logs. What isn't restored is app data like games along with some passwords that are not saved in Google.
@vandyman I used Appdash once but unless you are rooted it will not restore app data if I recall correctly.
The whole restore process isn't as difficult as it used to be even unrooted and bl locked. I can usually do the whole thing after PS downloads the apps in about a half hour or less. But... it's still a pain no doubt about that.