Is there an app that can switch between the owner account and guest account (or another user) based on the PIN entered in the lock screen? Using root or not doesn't matter.
And a question to the experienced devs here, if such app doesn't exist, is it possible to create? I understand that the lock screen is independent in each user so that may be hard to implement. Theoretically speaking is it possible to develop such an app?
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Hello,
I'm looking for a free app that could enable pattern or code lock for example from 8am-5pm.
I don't want to enter my password every thime I'm home, because I know nobody is gonna take my phone without my knowledge.
I just want to have passord protection while I'm in school.
I already found app Delayed Lock with location plugin but it requires paid version to use this plugin.
The password lock can be based on location whether on time.
Do You know any of such apps that are for free or even trial?
I have two security type questions. Both of which I couldn't find much doing a search here and Google didn't have any direct answers that satisfied my curiosity.
My first question is security in terms of hardware. Is there some type of app or something that would prevent the average or slightly above average user the inability to ever use the phone if stolen. Some way to prevent even someone factory resetting from the system menu (i.e. The menu when. Holding home , power, vol -) by needing a pin or something? Even if in order to factory reset from there require a pin or something?
The other question is in terms of software/OS...like an Internet security suite such as kaspersky or something. ..is this really even worth using? Specifically an anti virus/malware program? If so would these cause issues or headaches when installing roms or other similar modifications?
These both will probably be viewed as dumb questions but I'm just wondering.
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-Note3 running Jelly 'Beans' B5
Android Device Manager will allow you to lock your phone remotely, change the password and even erase it. There are third party apps available that can do similar/more advanced procedures remotely
Most of the popular AV/Malware companies have apps for Android. I personally don't see a need for them, but they are available.
Hello,
I'm looking for a way to change the minimum length on a password to 1 character as well as remove character and symbol restrictions (eg. using one space as a password etc) for a lock-screen password. I believe it can be done based on my reading of android device policy, but it seems like a developer feature available to app authors via api.
Does anyone know of a way to change this manually, or of an app that does it for you?
Thanks.
I am very excited to have access to bio-metric security on my new phone. However, for those of us in the U.S., there is one security exception that you should consider.
While its generally understood that no one, by law, may compel you to reveal a password; fingerprints themselves are NOT legally protected by the 5th amendment. There is precedence set that interprets the legal right for law enforcement to collect blood and DNA samples as evidence clearly extending to fingerprints.
If you want to fact check that, just google 'forced to fingerprint unlock' and you can pick from sources you trust the most:good:
Therefore, I want to know what XDA has to say about this. We have the phones now.What can we do?
My idea involved allowing the user to use fingerprints to authorize actions within the OS for speed(Ie Android pay,play-store purchases,access to contacts, etc), however disallowing fingerprint authentication for device unlocking and rely on PIN only. I think that is the best way to balance ease of use and security that a fingerprint reader adds while also avoiding the general lack of control over the authentication method used( fingerprints).
Even Google admits in the documentation, and I quote, "A physical copy of your fingerprint could be used to unlock your phone. You leave fingerprints on many things you touch, including your phone."(https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6285273).
Therefore a third party having control over your fingerprints is admittedly a valid concern. Therefore Nexus imprint is NOT a secure authentication method UNLESS paired with a pin code. I think Two-Factor authentication is required here. We want to make sure that no one has both factors. 1 isn't enough here. They tell us that a PIN is better. Why not a fusion of both? Why cant I do TRUE 2-Factor and do PIN+print unlocks?
My questions to the community are these:
1. Do you really care about this?
2. Is there some sort of built-in way to implement this functionality with Nexus imprint already? I haven't found it yet.
3. Would you be interested in a application or system modification that did this?
It sort of already has a build in workaround. The phone requires pin after boot, so if you are about to be arrested.. shut down the phone.
Also if you use any third party app to lock the device, it needs pin to unlock (e.g. Nova double tap to lock screen).
1. No.
I see imprint as a convenience, not another factor. It improves security for me by allowing me to keep my phone locked with a strong password, without the inconvenience of having to enter it every time I pick up my phone.
A pin/password to unlock and in each app's "App info" settings dialog a switch where you could toggle Imprint/Voice/Face does sound ideal. This way the user is not left hoping the app developer implements these features. My banking app does Face/voice/pin, and I assume they'll eventually add Imprint, but I'd prefer the operating system gave me, the user, this power in much the same way they've given us granular control over some permissions & notification access. This actually seems like the logical next step to Screen Pinning.
Hi,
Where can I get the source code related to specific Android feature such as Smart Lock which works with Trusted Places, i.e., automatic unlock the device at a predefined trusted place (not Smart Lock for Passwords). Is it implemented as an app with apk?
Please let me know how can I get the source code.
Thanks in advance!
Best regards,
Vincent
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/72tj6u/psa_google_have_quietly_removed_nfc_smart_unlock/
Judging how they could gracefully remove it kind-of universally, I regret to tell you this feature is likely inside gapps (also makes sense since otherwise where would voice unlock come from?)
On the other hand, you could check No Lock Home xposed module that implement such kind of functionality.
EDIT: custom trust agents (outside of com.google.android.gms/.auth.trustagent.GoogleTrustAgent) can seemingly be added