I just recently got the 5.0.2 update and have a couple of questions.
1. When I set up a pattern lock, then decided I didn't need it, I went to change it back to swipe unlock, only to find it grayed out and the message "Disabled by administrator, encryption policy or credential storage"
Tried looking through any settings I could find that related to those reasons but could find nothing that seemed to relate to resetting swipe unlock as an option. Has anyone encountered this or know how to fix it?
2, So I decided to set up Smart Lock with my home as a trusted location. But the device is still locked every time I turn it on, even though the Smart Lock setting shows my tablet at home, right in the middle of the radius of dots it says is the trusted location and I still have to go through the 2 step process of swiping on the main lock screen with the notifications on, then entering the security pattern on a separate screen then finally getting into the home screen.
Any ideas on this one?
And when lollipop comes to the z3 phone is pattern unlocking going to be a 2 step process on that as well?
Regards for any information on these questions.
Yeti
Do you have an exchange account setup? I know my work email server has restrictions where I have to have a screen lock.
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Currently having the same issue. Tried deactivating all device administrator but still could not revert back to swipe unlock
www dot reddit.com/r/Nexus5/comments/2mptwm/lollipop_can_not_disable_passwordpattern_to_unlock/
Does anyone know if deleting credential storage will result in any adverse effect?
Well still no joy, although Smart Lock did recognize my location once, but then 10 minutes later it wasn't working again.
And no Spectre51, I don't have an exchange account set up.
Do you have anything under Settings->Security->Device Administrators? I just removed my outlook/exchange account and had the same issue but under device administrators outlook device policy was still checked. Unchecked that and I could change it to swipe.
I know you said you don't have an exchange account but maybe something else in there is still enabled causing the issue.
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Spectre51 said:
Do you have anything under Settings->Security->Device Administrators? I just removed my outlook/exchange account and had the same issue but under device administrators outlook device policy was still checked. Unchecked that and I could change it to swipe.
I know you said you don't have an exchange account but maybe something else in there is still enabled causing the issue.
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Only thing turned on under device administrators was Protection by myXperia, turned that off, no change.
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Guys
I have searched the forum but cant find anything like this. When ever i set the screen lock it doesnt work, it ONLY works when i put a PIN on the device. I dont really want a pin on the device, just the screen to lock when it in my pocket.... any advice??
Oh this was working, but just suddenly stopped, I have tried factory resets but still nothing.....
Do you mean your lock slider stopped appearing? That's what just happened to mine. PITA when it's in its pouch because it keeps launching. Am trying to find a fix.
yes thats it. It just doesnt show any lock screen, but if i put a pin on the device it works fine, well except for showing a pin entry request which i dont want
OK, hello everybody.
I bump this one, because it's my issue too.
The fact is: at beginning the phone was ok. After screen went off, and when I turned it on, it used to show only the slide button, that used to unlock the phone, and that was all.
That was OK.
AFTER I SET UP AN EXCHANGE ACCOUNT (I make it twice: second time after a ROM Upgrade) the phone has FORCED ME to store a pin, and now the "request pin/password to unlock phone" function CANNOT BE TURNED OFF.
So, when screen goes down I MUST:
1) Click the on/off button
2) slide the on screen button
3) type in the unlock PIN and press "unlock"
Any way, any idea to disable ONLY THE 3 ??
Thank you
EDIT: HTC support understands NOTHING I'll keep this thread updated if any solution will be found...
EDIT 2: THE SOLUTION
Ok, after a long search: here's the solution (it's not spam: it's the solution to a problem)
http : // www . etenblog.com/2008/01/21/disable-exchange-security-policy-for-windows-mobile-devices/
and this is the original author:
http : // dedjo . blogspot.com/2007/12/how-to-disable-exchange-security-policy.html
(remove extra spaces)
DISABLE the exchange security policies (set key to 1 DWORD)
That was the thing that cause the FORCED REQUEST for pin/password.
EDIT3: BUT... everytime you sync with exchange, it FORCE YOU THAT POLICY again. So you have to ask your exchange admin to solve it.
Hello everyone.
Today I left my phone (galaxy S2) in my cousin's hand, and he tried to unclock my screen lock pattern. After too many attempts, my phone got lcoked and it asked me to sign in using my google account. I did so, and the phone got unlocked.
But when I press the lock button, or the phone gets locked automatically and I press the lock button to unlock it, the "too many pattern attempts" screen comes back again. Also my sim card is not being detected even though its there.
I have tried rebooting the phone, disabling the screen lock patten in security settings, disabling google account. Nothing has helped so far!
When you disabled the screen lock setting, what happens? You could try booting into recovery and wiping cache. If that doesn't work, then you'll probably have to factory reset.
When I disable it, nothing happens, as in it shows that it is disabled on the security settings. But when I press the lock button, the too many attempts screens comes back again. I tried a fctory reset too. Its still there! This is so frustrating!
Flashing a new rom should do the trick.
No you don't have to Flash
Try this please:
It was all about this "Two-Step Verification" security of google!
I tried everything... and I mean EVERYTHING (except flashing my XooM), but at the edge of giving up, I signed into my google account and issued an "Application Specific Password" for Xoom from my Google account.
I used my [email protected] with that Application Specific Password and it worked. (do not enter spaces in the password)
There is one solution
Hello,
I had similar problem with my Motorola Xoom WiFi. My friends was playing with my tablet and they was trying to guess my login pattern. Unfortunately sign in via Google account did not worked and WiFi network was turned off. So I was looking for way how to unlock it without root access.
Finally I found it. I wrote an application which turns on WiFi. It is quite simple. There is one requirement, you have to have enabled debuge mode. After installing app via IDE (eg. Eclipse) WiFi is connected to known network and you can log in with your Google account. There is also possibility to set network parameters in app code before compilation.
I hope this helps someone with this problem. At the end I want apologize for my poor english
Regards...
mato.mago said:
Hello,
I had similar problem with my Motorola Xoom WiFi. My friends was playing with my tablet and they was trying to guess my login pattern. Unfortunately sign in via Google account did not worked and WiFi network was turned off. So I was looking for way how to unlock it without root access.
Finally I found it. I wrote an application which turns on WiFi. It is quite simple. There is one requirement, you have to have enabled debuge mode. After installing app via IDE (eg. Eclipse) WiFi is connected to known network and you can log in with your Google account. There is also possibility to set network parameters in app code before compilation.
I hope this helps someone with this problem. At the end I want apologize for my poor english
Regards...
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Hi dear
I have same problem too.
may you explain more. and could you put your application here?
thanks for your help in advance
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nileshrparge said:
Hello everyone.
Today I left my phone (galaxy S2) in my cousin's hand, and he tried to unclock my screen lock pattern. After too many attempts, my phone got lcoked and it asked me to sign in using my google account. I did so, and the phone got unlocked.
But when I press the lock button, or the phone gets locked automatically and I press the lock button to unlock it, the "too many pattern attempts" screen comes back again. Also my sim card is not being detected even though its there.
I have tried rebooting the phone, disabling the screen lock patten in security settings, disabling google account. Nothing has helped so far!
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Sometimes simple is best. If you saved the rom, go into recovery and restore the saved rom.
Hi,
I use the Android multi-user function with the account of my wife an me. When I switch between the accounts either from the lockscreen or the settings, the home- and the multitaskbutton vanish. Only the back-button is still there and somehow working. The only way to get those buttons back is rebooting the device.
Is there anyone who can confirm this or is my device the only one which behaves this way?
Is there anyone who has also setup a multiuser device?
I would be grateful for an answer.
Bye
I had this once after i tapped to fast in preferences, but cant reproduce.
Have also two accounts without passwords.
Hi,
it must have been an authentification problem. There pops up an dialog, where the device asks for authentication of the google account. Something must have gone wrong with that. After some tries this dialog popped up again while using the second user. I verified the account with the accountdata of the "owner of the device". Since then the buttons did not disappear anymore.
I have exactly the same issue with my Z4. Looking for a fix now
Uhm guys can you help me I want to remove any type of password protection on my HONOR 7. If I wanna remove from pin to none it none option is grey and it shows disabled by administrator, credential storage or encryption policy. What should I do?
try advanced settings accessibility or in security and device admins
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try advanced settings accessibility or in security and device admins
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doesnt bootlocker mean that if some one stole my honor 7 lite that person cant wipe all data to access device or is it similar to samsung devices
thelous said:
doesnt bootlocker mean that if some one stole my honor 7 lite that person cant wipe all data to access device or is it similar to samsung devices
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Have you even read the question being asked
It's maybe due to encryption
Guys check this this is what is shows. I disabled android authority manager yet it shows this. How do I change the encryption policy?
I think you have to check the users (on device), as I think you're using it in guest mode
have you looked in advanced settings accessibility or in security and device admins
why you dont use fingerprint? its faster than pressing button imo
I ain't finding any such thing. I have to go to a service centre as my fingerprint is broke. Thats why I don't want it. No I'm the only administrator. What should I check in accessibility?
Go to Security, click Clear credentials, go back to Screen lock & passwords, turn Screen lock to Off, turn it on again to use Swipe lock again. To use fingerprint unlock again, you need to use pin, pattern or password again. Now you can set your lock screen to any.
In Android 6.0, it doesn't work...
For problem with
“Disabled by administrator, encryption policy or credential storage”* check this solution:
http://ministryofsolutions.com/2016/10/disable-screen-lock-huawei-devices.html
I have a problem with my May update Oreo install on a Xiaomi MIA1. I did a clean install of the OS and installed all apps and data back to the phone.
I have set up the fingerprint scanner and pattern. I now find that every time I unlock with the fingerprint scanner, The first press wakes the screen and shows the lock screen. The second fingerprint scan brings up a screen with the pattern and the words "Pattern Required After Device Restarts." as if I have just rebooted the phone. Although I have not rebooted the phone.
I know that I get asked to add my pattern (or PIN if that is set) the first unlock after reboot. It is like Android continually thinks I have just rebooted the phone when I have not.
I have noticed if I delete all lock functions, then reset the Pattern or Pin and the fingerprint, fingerprint does unlock the phone on the first few attempts and then goes back to not locking it without changing any settings.
I set up a new user, set up the fingerprint and pattern and the fingerprint also worked for a few times, then stopped working.
I do not have a third party launcher or lock screen loaded.
The fingerprint unlock was working fine before I clean installed and I think was initially working for a day or so after install.
I am aware that you must enter your pattern or PIN on rebooot... This is not what I am talking about.
Under Settings > Security and Location > Device Admin Apps only Find My Device and Outlook Device Policy is listed. Both apps are unticked.
I have no third party launcher or locking app loaded.
Can someone offer some guidance on how to fix this issue? Surely I am not the only person who has seen this issue. All other searches on the net refer to 3rd party launchers and that is not the issue I have.
Well it seems I am the only person on the web that has ever had this issue. I did a full hard reset and the issue is gone.
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Well it seems I am the only person on the web that has ever had this issue. I did a full hard reset and the issue is gone.
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No it's just that oem is not very popular here and those that do develop for them would never add their finger prints to it.