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Hi.
I am Student and at our University we use Eduroam, for which i need a certificate. So far so good. Everything works fine on Android.
My only Problem is i have to use a Passcode, or lockscreen pattern or a pin. Even if i don't want to.
The best for me would be if i could use a Custom Rom with Lockscreen widgets. But if i use them i have to slide the lockscreen away and after that i have to unlock my phone.
I mean its twice the fun. Only swiping would be enough for me.
Anyone a solution for this?
it prevents people accessing your device freely, thus using your vpn connection.
it's one extra step yeah, but thats why its there.
there are custom roms that allow it.
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Is there no possible way to have the widgets on the pin code screen? Would be interesting
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I have take kasperky mobile security out from administrator and now it's asking me for a passkey. I cannot get past it even after reboot.If I enter in recovery mode I don't have clockwork mode. What to do? I don't know the passkey because the phone was bought from a guy. Please help! Thank you!
Doesn't really sound like it's your phone. I start asking the guy.
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It's mine because I bought it from him. If it was stolen I would not have written online with the real city
Can I use Odin to flash a firmware with no security key? Or can I use recovery to do a full wipe?
natzy85 said:
I have take kasperky mobile security out from administrator and now it's asking me for a passkey. I cannot get past it even after reboot.If I enter in recovery mode I don't have clockwork mode. What to do? I don't know the passkey because the phone was bought from a guy. Please help! Thank you!
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Make the person you bought it from fix that. Or return it for your money. That would be the easiest route, but yes as said, it is a tricky subject when people come here asking how to circumvent phone security. There is no way for us to tell if you are legit or the phone was stolen/found. If the guy you bought it from is unable to help you then that phone likely belongs to someone else.
Not to mention you are also hijacking someone else's thread with an unrelated topic.
I have flashed 4.0.1 with odin and then upgrade it to 4.1.1. Thank you for all your help and sorry for posting in this thread but I was in a hurry.
Hello all,
Today I found a sIII. I'm trying to figure out how to get into the locked phone (swipe style password). I have no password, pin, or google account information.
Ideally I'd like to unlock the phone and retain the current information so that I can track down the owner. (I don't know why anyone puts passwords on their phones as it's impossible to track down the owner!!) I'm aware of the "bug" that allows you to get into the emergency contact section etc., but I'm not sure that works when the phone does not have service as it says something about service currently unavailable.
If I can't get into it and retain the current info, will a hard reset allow me to bypass the password? Maybe rooting the phone?
Any advice is appreciated.
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Hello all,
Today I found a sIII. I'm trying to figure out how to get into the locked phone (swipe style password). I have no password, pin, or google account information.
Ideally I'd like to unlock the phone and retain the current information so that I can track down the owner. (I don't know why anyone puts passwords on their phones as it's impossible to track down the owner!!) I'm aware of the "bug" that allows you to get into the emergency contact section etc., but I'm not sure that works when the phone does not have service as it says something about service currently unavailable.
If I can't get into it and retain the current info, will a hard reset allow me to bypass the password? Maybe rooting the phone?
Any advice is appreciated.
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I say you see what provider the phone is for. call the provider and tell them that you found a device. if its a cdma give them the ESN and they should be able to tell the owner of the phone that it has been found. i think that is what you should do.
Get into download more and factory reset is worth a try but if you look hard enough. Or you tubes there's ways to do it I saw a video about that on YouTube the other day but I didn't bother looking at the video.
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I don't know how to get pass the lock screen.
However afrer hard reset, although the data will be wiped, u can dial
##786# 》 View 》 mobile number.
For sprint phones, unless u activate this phone on a different account, previous number is stored.
Good luck
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Just take it to a sprint store if its a sprint phone.
Not saying you are because i don't know anythong about you. But even though you said you want to track down the owner. Asking how to get around security measures on a phone makes the thought of keeping it or selling it for $$ pop in my head. Again no offense.
Sent from a planet far far away.
Thanks for the info guys. I know it sounds a little shady, but if I was really trying to keep it I'd say; "LOL forgot my password, pin, and google info hehe I'm a silly gurl plz help!" Problem is I found it on a mountain and I'm out of town and there is no service for me to answer any calls it receives. by the time I drive back down to get service, I'll be too far to turn back to return it.
I'm trying to do the right thing, but if it's going to be next to impossible it might just be a lost cause.
If there was no password on it, it would take me a couple minuted to track down an email or phone number I could track this guy/girl down with, unfortunately, if this is not the case it I might hold onto it.
You're trying too hard to be a good samaritan. This is simple. If it is a Sprint/Verizon/AT&T/TMobile phone, stop by the nearest Sprint/Verizon/AT&T/TMobile store and just simply drop it off saying i found this phone and want it to get back to it's owner. The employees know how to look up the details via ESN and or IMEI and get in touch with the account holder. It is that simple.
All this asking for how to bypass the PIN or lock code is irrelevant....unless you have personal designs on the phone yourself.
nnamssorxela said:
Thanks for the info guys. I know it sounds a little shady, but if I was really trying to keep it I'd say; "LOL forgot my password, pin, and google info hehe I'm a silly gurl plz help!" Problem is I found it on a mountain and I'm out of town and there is no service for me to answer any calls it receives. by the time I drive back down to get service, I'll be too far to turn back to return it.
I'm trying to do the right thing, but if it's going to be next to impossible it might just be a lost cause.
If there was no password on it, it would take me a couple minuted to track down an email or phone number I could track this guy/girl down with, unfortunately, if this is not the case it I might hold onto it.
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It doesn't have to be the store nearest to where you found the phone. It could be any store. They all have the same computers. And can ship phones.
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So I have been doing some extensive research on unlocking methods for the LG G2. I think I am close to something but I have hit a wall. I need someone to test something for me to confirm if it's me or sprint.
Please in your dialer insert this : ##4433386368#
Then go to FW and tap the OMA-DM.
Can you guys see this menu?
Or does it crash?
Please post your results let's get this thing unlocked!
Please only post if you haven't called sprint to unlock yet.
Has anyone tried this yet?
I just tried it. It said unfortunately service program has stopped.
I think that is for MSL, I an on Custom ROM and can't check dialer codes with out flashing back to stock.
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calvin269 said:
I think that is for MSL, I an on Custom ROM and can't check dialer codes with out flashing back to stock.
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OK so it looks like something is keeping us from entering these settings. This OMA-DM menu is what HTC one users used to unlock the HTC one. Also what sprint uses to unlock the device themselves. THis is what manages OTA updates.
Edit: If anyone finds a way to get into this OMA-DM menu, or know how to edit it, please post here, would be much appreciated.
Can anyone tell me what the Sprint LG G2 equivalent for this is? This is how they unlocked the HTC ONE for international use and I am trying to see if it might work with the LG G2 also.
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i think i may have successfully unlocked my phone!
here's what i did:
Code:
am start com.redbend.vdmc/com.htc.omadm.test.TestMainActivity
tap on "API"
scroll down to the bottom and tap on "sim lock"
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Has anyone tried this yet?
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Same here, setup crashes. Did you find up, how to fix this problem?
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Same here, setup crashes. Did you find up, how to fix this problem?
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Not yet, it's either Sprint blocking us from the menu, or something else, whoever is rooted, can they tell me if they find an apk called vdmc.apk or vDM.apk on their device?
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Not yet, it's either Sprint blocking us from the menu, or something else, whoever is rooted, can they tell me if they find an apk called vdmc.apk or vDM.apk on their device?
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Ok SO I figured out that the vmdc.apk in the LG G2 is actually called Update Device. Now to find a way to edit that so we can unlock this baby!
Done a lot of work in trying to get close to unlocking it, using a lot of the Terminal emulator, I was wondering if anyone has gotten their G2 unlocked by sprint yet and explain me how the process went.
Hathoid said:
Done a lot of work in trying to get close to unlocking it, using a lot of the Terminal emulator, I was wondering if anyone has gotten their G2 unlocked by sprint yet and explain me how the process went.
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Hi there, i too have a Sprint G2 that needs the sim unlock. For all i know, if Sprint make the unlock on their server, all you have to do is to go to System Updates menu and select the UICC Unlock
Hope you can find a solution for us, finger crossed.
michbaba said:
Hi there, i too have a Sprint G2 that needs the sim unlock. For all i know, if Sprint make the unlock on their server, all you have to do is to go to System Updates menu and select the UICC Unlock
Hope you can find a solution for us, finger crossed.
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Yeah I am trying to find what value they change, or if they add a value, when they update it, all the strings for phone unlock are all here on the phone, I just have not come around to finding a trigger yet.
Hathoid said:
Yeah I am trying to find what value they change, or if they add a value, when they update it, all the strings for phone unlock are all here on the phone, I just have not come around to finding a trigger yet.
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If anyone has some insight on how Sprint Unlocks their phones, I'd be grateful. I feel close, but still so far
Hathoid said:
If anyone has some insight on how Sprint Unlocks their phones, I'd be grateful. I feel close, but still so far
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Another interesting find is that in the service programming via qpst, the user data profile is locked and cannot be changed. And the phone does not have built in EPST function.
Well....
michbaba said:
Another interesting find is that in the service programming via qpst, the user data profile is locked and cannot be changed. And the phone does not have built in EPST function.
Well....
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Interesting... Although sprint doesn't use unlock codes. (not that familiar with EPST and what it does, quick searched)
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Interesting... Although sprint doesn't use unlock codes. (not that familiar with EPST and what it does, quick searched)
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I've decompiled most of the apks that have something to do with OMADM and Sim Unlocks, Havent Found anything other than a "DmcTestSimLockTestMenu" option on the hidden Menus, now when I open that, I get the menu and there are three Options:
1 Set DB for Normal mode
2 Set DB for Test mode
3 Check timetable
Now both of those first options do nothing towards SIM unlocking, so I'm not sure where to go from here, but if anyone has some insight into this, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Also, could anyone that has actually gone to sprint and asked them for the unlock, and got it granted, tell me what happened, how it happened, and if you've tested it to work.
Thank you
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I've decompiled most of the apks that have something to do with OMADM and Sim Unlocks, Havent Found anything other than a "DmcTestSimLockTestMenu" option on the hidden Menus, now when I open that, I get the menu and there are three Options:
1 Set DB for Normal mode
2 Set DB for Test mode
3 Check timetable
Now both of those first options do nothing towards SIM unlocking, so I'm not sure where to go from here, but if anyone has some insight into this, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Also, could anyone that has actually gone to sprint and asked them for the unlock, and got it granted, tell me what happened, how it happened, and if you've tested it to work.
Thank you
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Have you found anything relate to "UICC"?
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Have you found anything relate to "UICC"?
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Yes there is a ICC menu in LG's Hidden Menu APK, but nothing there is editable(at least from the menu itself), just shows the ICC info.
Hathoid said:
Yes there is a ICC menu in LG's Hidden Menu APK, but nothing there is editable(at least from the menu itself), just shows the ICC info.
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I would think Sprint only allow OTA edit of the ICC value so to change the SIM lock status.
If we can find the way to edit the value of the ICC then it should be done. Need to find which physical address the menu pulls data from?
Yup, that would solve it, I don't know if it's allowed, but I have decompiled the apk, am I allowed to post that part of the code here so you can take a look at it?
Hi everyone
This is my first post here and a sad one at present.
i restored my G3 back to stock last night and all seemed to go well but now my phone says McaFee mobile security your device is locked and is asking for a pin to unlock it.
i don't have this pin and i don't have a clue how to get it, i purchased the phone as a used mobile and it was all good until i did the root back to stock because lollipop was causing some serious lag issues.
can anyone please help me with a way around this if possible
big thanks in advance
Contact the person who sold you the phone. He entered the PIN. McAfee thinks the phone is stolen now.
You can try flashing stock firmware (kdz) file with CSE flash. It could help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
DelBoy said:
Contact the person who sold you the phone. He entered the PIN. McAfee thinks the phone is stolen now.
You can try flashing stock firmware (kdz) file with CSE flash. It could help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
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Thanks for the reply
I contacted the seller and it seems the phone is infact 3rd hand if not more and basically he does not have the pin
i did the firmware flash and thats why I'm in the pickle now as the phone knows its been factory reset and MacaFee kicks in for security, the sellers not interested as he sold me the phone working which it was but lollipop was just killing the phone when i updated it and after trying to get back to kitkat I'm in brick land
If anyone else has a suggestion or can help then please do get in touch if possible
Thank you
In fact the previous owner set up an account here: McAffee Mobile Security.
Contact someone there and explain your situation.
I will contact McAfee for sure and see if they can help me but I do believe the answer I will receive will be can't help and I come to this conclusion through general security measure because I'm pretty sure anyone could steel a phone and call them up asking for the unlock code but let's see what they say.
If anyone has had this happen and have found a way around the issue please do send me a private message if you don't wish to publish it as I am stuck big time at present
Cheers
I have just got off the phone with McAfee customer support here in the UK and well to be blunt I'm up that creek without a paddle
Nothing they can do for me because even though the software licence is valid and I have the original owners email address that confirms this because I don't have a prof of purchase for the phone like a receipt or mobile number for the original owner they can not help me I'm anyway
All they said I can do is to keep emailing the owner with this email address and hope for a reply and if I get one enter the pin and it will unlock
So people be very careful if you don't have the pin for your phone as it looks like I have just lost £240 and now have a brick to look at
Again if any of you wonderfully cleaver people know of a fix please do help me out if possible
Thanks
Joe
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I have just got off the phone with McAfee customer support here in the UK and well to be blunt I'm up that creek without a paddle
Nothing they can do for me because even though the software licence is valid and I have the original owners email address that confirms this because I don't have a prof of purchase for the phone like a receipt or mobile number for the original owner they can not help me I'm anyway
All they said I can do is to keep emailing the owner with this email address and hope for a reply and if I get one enter the pin and it will unlock
So people be very careful if you don't have the pin for your phone as it looks like I have just lost £240 and now have a brick to look at
Again if any of you wonderfully cleaver people know of a fix please do help me out if possible
Thanks
Joe
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have you tried any diff roms or cyanogen mod? maybe a diff software wont have the mcafee on like cyanogen mod
No I haven't tried to put any other software on because I can no longer access download mode as the McAfee has a kill switch and won't let me do anything from what I can see.
All I can do it switch on my device I can't even get into setting properly because the McAfee block kicks in to quickly and I've tried probably 20 odd times
If anyone can explain a way for me to flash another operating system onto my handset please get in touch as I will try anything rather than have a dead phone and e out of pocket
Cheers
Take it some private repair shop. They will solve your issue.
DelBoy said:
Take it some private repair shop. They will solve your issue.
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If i can not get around this fix i will defo take it to a shop as you mentioned and try my luck.
but i have some news
i have managed to get into the phone and it allows me to gain access without lock down but no sim installed yet.
i followed the steps from an earlier thread on how to get to buddy lock code and gain access to Macafee software but i do not see or can not figure out how to enter a buddy number as suggested in the last part of the solution
anyone know how to enter a buddy number please
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Bump up just for those who might have missed this thread
Anyone know how I add buddy number please
Cheers
open the apk. on top , on the right there are like three dots. settings, scroll down to find device-buddy list.
under settings you can also see subscription info. there you can find the email of the person who set up the apk.
Well just wanted to say thanks to everyones help who replied or sent me a ptivate message
My phone is back and working well and i now have a new password for mcafee
Took some time and my device went through a few stalls n freezing trips but after being persistant i got around the issues.
Cheers to all
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Well just wanted to say thanks to everyones help who replied or sent me a ptivate message
My phone is back and working well and i now have a new password for mcafee
Took some time and my device went through a few stalls n freezing trips but after being persistant i got around the issues.
Cheers to all
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how were you able to enter the buddy code?
i have the same problem..i cant access my lg g3 because of mcafee.. i dont know the pincode.. im the 3rd owner of the phone and i dont know how to contact the first person who bought this.. im begging you guys please help me
cass10 said:
i have the same problem..i cant access my lg g3 because of mcafee.. i dont know the pincode.. im the 3rd owner of the phone and i dont know how to contact the first person who bought this.. im begging you guys please help me
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here is the method :https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg...are-method-t3534946/post70470494#post70470494
i figured here would be a better place to ask since no dedicated stylo 2 threads
As u all may know i get phones whole sale and from police auctions and junk
i got a stylo 2 straight talk frp locked clean imei ive tried every method known to man i can think of
i cant type when i get to the policy statements cant long press home on switch back none of the tools work ive evenn tried
real term with the creg and it fails
if i discont wifi at the right time i can kinda continue with setup but again no copy paste no assist no keyboard once im in the chrome
any one got any ideas what i might try
as of rite now i dont know if its a frp block i also have no dl mode just standard reboot when vol up and usb
TheMadScientist420 said:
i figured here would be a better place to ask since no dedicated stylo 2 threads
As u all may know i get phones whole sale and from police auctions and junk
i got a stylo 2 straight talk frp locked clean imei ive tried every method known to man i can think of
i cant type when i get to the policy statements cant long press home on switch back none of the tools work ive evenn tried
real term with the creg and it fails
if i discont wifi at the right time i can kinda continue with setup but again no copy paste no assist no keyboard once im in the chrome
any one got any ideas what i might try
as of rite now i dont know if its a frp block i also have no dl mode just standard reboot when vol up and usb
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This may help.......https://youtu.be/cEOwMyWU-3o
stinka318 said:
This may help.......https://youtu.be/cEOwMyWU-3o
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thanks for your response
that one doesn't work either
touch assist when I press home it says complete setup and long press just disappears
I think LG finally blocked all methods of bypass
TheMadScientist420 said:
thanks for your response
that one doesn't work either
touch assist when I press home it says complete setup and long press just disappears
I think LG finally blocked all methods of bypass
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I have a g4 that I actually blocked myself by accident and was able to get back with using a number of different ways mixed together i found not one specific thing worked it is a trial and error.......good luck with it.
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I have a g4 that I actually blocked myself by accident and was able to get back with using a number of different ways mixed together i found not one specific thing worked it is a trial and error.......good luck with it.
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It does suck i get these phones some are locked and blacklisted but i have proper paper work to take to orig carriers and unblacklist but frickin google wont help even if i am the new proper legal owner by law. Either way if not a great parts phone
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It does suck i get these phones some are locked and blacklisted but i have proper paper work to take to orig carriers and unblacklist but frickin google wont help even if i am the new proper legal owner by law. Either way if not a great parts phone
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Look around for one that needs a new screen that is not blocked or locked and do a screen swap.......
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Look around for one that needs a new screen that is not blocked or locked and do a screen swap.......
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Prob whatll happen. My wife has a cricket stylo 2 put it up for hers just incase