I want to remove the PIN request after the standby but I can't find where to change the this setting. I just remember a page where I can choose to use a PIN (numeric code) or a password. My ROM is Foliomod 1.4.
Does anyone know how to remove the PIN request?
Thank YOU!
From the official android guide for Honeycomb:
Go to settings (in bottom bar touch the time, open the settings page and go to settings at bottom of that menu)
Location & Security
Configure lock screen
(Change it here)
I'm using Foliomod 1.4 and, unfortunately, I have to confirm that once you set the pin code or the password to lock the screen, the lock setting menu DISAPPEARS! That's why I could not find it.
I had to reset the Folio, then entering the 'position and protection' menu I found the lock setting menu, but as I said, once activated the pin code, that menu vanishes making impossible to change or remove the pin code (had to reset again).
It's a bug of the Foliomod that should be fixed..
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I added a pin code to lock my device but when I tried to go back into settings to remove the code, there were no options anymore to enable/disable lockscreen pin/password. Fortunately for me my pin was not a long one but my OCD is keeping me from enjoying my device since now I realize the device has a lockscreen bug.
I just yesterday changed the lockscreen setting to a PIN and reverted back to "Unsecure". I'm on KM7 and it was done under "Security" in "Settings", every option was available there.
Did you by any chance encrypt your tablet? It's not possible to use the encryption feature and not have a PIN or passphrase.
gokpog said:
I just yesterday changed the lockscreen setting to a PIN and reverted back to "Unsecure". I'm on KM7 and it was done under "Security" in "Settings", every option was available there.
Did you by any chance encrypt your tablet? It's not possible to use the encryption feature and not have a PIN or passphrase.
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I didn't encrypt the tablet (that takes about an hour and I did my 4 digit pin in a few seconds) but when I went back into "Location & Security" the option to set lockscreen password no longer was present. I am using a stock Wi-Fi 16GB model that I bought at Staples when they had the $100 off coupon.
I had to do some research and apparently I am not the only one having this problem.
http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1/387231-lock-screen-bug.html
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I added a pin code to lock my device but when I tried to go back into settings to remove the code, there were no options anymore to enable/disable lockscreen pin/password. Fortunately for me my pin was not a long one but my OCD is keeping me from enjoying my device since now I realize the device has a lockscreen bug.
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I had this same problem on my GTab2 7.0 running stock ICS. Super frustrating. I finally realized it was being caused by my having an Exchange account for my employer's email that was enforcing a policy of not removing the lock screen security. This was even though I didn't have a password and didn't need one when I set it up. I uninstalled Touchdown (my Exchange account) and the "none" option reappeared. After removing the lock screen security, I reinstalled Touchdown and now everything works fine again without a lock screen pin.
Hi
I want to extend the timeout for security lock screen.
From 10 min to maybe 10 hours.
I use password on lockscreen and don't want to type in the password
many times a day.
I just try "Delayed lock" , but it don't work on my SGS 2 with android 2.3.5
Any other programs that can extend the timeout ??
Or can I do some change in a system file to extend it ?
I'm interested in this too. I am getting fed up with having to type a password after every time my screen switches off (which is currently set to 1min to save battery). Ideally I would like to have a setting for the screen to turn off and a separate setting to enforce the lock, e.g. screen turns off after 1min but does not lock until maybe 10mins (or what ever the user sets) later.
Super Cool !! I solved the problem myself today !!
Now screenlock is not get active, even with password enabled.
The solution on the Samsung Galaxy S II
Install app "SGS Secret Code"
Start the app and select "Power Button Settings"
Mark "Shutdown"
That's all.
Can you clarify what the app really did?
First the "SGS secret code" app doesn't exist. There is "SGS secret codes". Is that the app you used? This just provides short cuts to entering special codes via the dialler.
Have you permanently disabled the lock screen asking for a password / code? I don't understand how it works from your brief description.
Yes. it's "SGS secret codes"
It's disable the screenlock. The screen will never get lock. Even with password or pattern installed for the screenlock.
The screenlock will never get activ. If the screen are turn-off and you push the home
button, the screen just turn-on, with no asking for password or pattern.
Thanks for clarifying but maybe I'm missing something here.
So basically this circumvents the screen lock password / code. Why not just disable the screenlock password / code from the settings?
The point of having the password if for security so I'm not entirely comfortable with disabling it altogether. I just want the time-out for the actual password lock to be independently configurable from the screen time-out. So for example screen shuts off after one minute but the lock doesn't actually lock for another 10 mins.
I understand you asking about this.
The reason is that I use a program that requires is a screenlock with a minimum of 8 characters with both numbers and letters.
Every time I start this program, it go out and see if there is activated a screenlock
with 8 character, otherwise program does not start.
This way I keep the safety screenlock, but it will just never be activated.
OK I see. Unfortunately your solution doesn't help me. Oh well I'll keep looking...
Hi
Just bought the Galaxy SIII last week - have not tweaked it in any way (apart from rooting and using Go Launcher ex). Works great apart from a couple of things security related:
When I try to enrypt device or encrypt sd card there are no options to enter pin and the continue button is greyed out for both
I want to securely lock the screen with a pin but the first unlock screen to appear just requires you to slide the lock button to the right to unlock the screen enabling full access to the phone. I basically want the phone to immediately (and only) ask for a pin when it comes out of standby.
Thanks for your help!
GeorgeM
Menu | Settings | Security | Screen Lock
S3 encryption - Solved!
Thanks madbob - had already done that. The problem was I was using Go Locker but hadn't enabled it in the Go Locker settings. As for the encryption not being available....I had a 6 digit numeric pin set but it requires an alphanumeric password before encryptioon is allowed.
DDJ
Hy.
Some time ago I enabled the autolock feature and since i didn't use it for a while i forgot the pattern
Anyways, i have access to both the watch and the phone and i would like to remove or change the lock pattern but it keeps asking for the old pattern (which i forgot).
So, is there any way to remove the pattern set in Samsung Gear app on the phone ? (under Settings->Auto lock).
Thanks in advance.
P.S. as long as the watch is near the phone i can access the phone without problems, hopefully i don't have to do a factory reset on the phone. Also, the phone is a Note 3 if it matters.
After many trials and errors i managed to remove the lock.
The trick was to get to the Android Device Manager page ( https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager ) and lock the device, this overrides the smart lock set by Samsung Gear. After unlocking the device with the new lock i was able to modify the locking pattern by going to Settings -> Device->Lock Screen->Screen Lock
Note, to use the AutoLock feature you have to set the screen lock to be "Auto lock" option.
So, as long as you can access your device through Android Device Manager you can reset the lock pattern.
I have a Galaxy Grand Prime with PCS Metro. I set up a pin number (4 digit code) as my lock so nobody can get into my phone unless the code is entered.
HEre is the issue - If I tap the side button it asks for the pin. If I tape the middle button on the bottom of the phone and then select the lock and swipe up it asks for the pin. However if I select somewhere on the screen above the little lock symbol and then swipe up the phone openes with no need for a PIN.
I tried a password as well and teh same thing happened. I have no idea why this is but my phone is not locked in any way shopw for form.
Hoping somebody can help me fix this issue.