Is there anyway to setup a PPTP VPN connection on ICS without being forced to use a lock screen with PIN/password/pattern? VPN works but I don't want to lock my screen with a PIN.
This was possible on 2.x so why did they change it? Tried using a 3rd party solution like 1VPN but it doesn't even connect to my VPN..
I hate to bump this thread but I really need to know if there is a workaround for this. VPN is the only way I am able to access the Onlive servers to play.
Yea, I just came across this "feature." There has to be a way to disable it. I wish people would stop insisting on handling my security for me. I'm a big boy, I can do it myself.
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What's wrong with using a pattern? Its just as quick and easy as the drag to unlock.
Still haven't found a workaround.. a pattern is not as annoying as a password but it removes the quick access to the camera from the lockscreen doesn't allow you to use face unlock.
I've managed to muck around with the Settings.apk, and I've gotten it to allow me to configure and connect to my VPN without having to set a pin code on the lockscreen. However, it doesn't SAVE the VPN entry. Once you back out of Settings, the entry is lost and will have to be re-added again.
While I'm no stranger to line-based coding, I have to say I'm rather new to Android and I'm learning as I go. Lots of trial and error.
Hey, it's progress.
For those wanting to muck around themselves, I'm tinkering inside the VpnSettings.smali file -- specifically in the onResume method. That's where the check is to see if the Credential Storage is unlocked/locked/uninitialized. I can circumvent that check -- but I think the issue is that it's not ACTUALLY unlocked hence why the settings aren't saved.
Any progress since your last post? I got the same annoying issur.
I am also looking for this annoying "feature" to be overcome.
Just wanted to reply so you know others are also wanting credentials to be stored without losing the ease of access from the lockscreen.
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+1. Wtf is the point of quick camera access if you're forced to lose it?
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I'm also interested in removing this annoying "feature"!
I can't wait for the day this problem will be fixed! Annoying as hell!
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gabster21 said:
Is there anyway to setup a PPTP VPN connection on ICS without being forced to use a lock screen with PIN/password/pattern? VPN works but I don't want to lock my screen with a PIN.
This was possible on 2.x so why did they change it? Tried using a 3rd party solution like 1VPN but it doesn't even connect to my VPN..
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Hy,
I wrote an application that can connect to a PPTP VPN Server
without having to use PIN or Pattern :
PPTP VPN Manager
Hope this post can help you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1597093
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When you try to setup VPN on the phone ICS enforces a pin screen lock policy. Why the hell do I need to use a numberic pin if I want to use VPN, and to make matters worse there is no timeout on the lock so as soon as your screen goes off you'll have to enter the pin again. WTF, is there a way to bypass this?
ilogik said:
When you try to setup VPN on the phone ICS enforces a pin screen lock policy. Why the hell do I need to use a numberic pin if I want to use VPN, and to make matters worse there is no timeout on the lock so as soon as your screen goes off you'll have to enter the pin again. WTF, is there a way to bypass this?
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It doesn't on mine.... I have not pin set btw.. just face recog unlock.
ilogik said:
When you try to setup VPN on the phone ICS enforces a pin screen lock policy. Why the hell do I need to use a numberic pin if I want to use VPN, and to make matters worse there is no timeout on the lock so as soon as your screen goes off you'll have to enter the pin again. WTF, is there a way to bypass this?
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I found the same for SSTP/IPsec/PPTP
If you can use OpenVPN, you can get around it, since it's 3rd party and not integrated into that stupid forced lock. I'd imagine someone must have fixed this in a custom rom? but don't know of any personally.
I've noticed that if you set up facial recognition unlock before attempting the VPN settings, that will work out fine. You can't add it after the fact though.
Personally, I just use a simple pattern. It's not terribly secure, but is just as quick to unlock as slide-to-unlock would be.
We attempted to find an answer earlier, but it died off.
thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1462026
and here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443505
and here: http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/gmail/thread?tid=31b8c3b478787fef&hl=en
and here: http://android.modaco.com/topic/349519-vpn-access-now-demands-a-pin-lock/
and here: http://androidforums.com/android-lounge/488613-ics-forcing-me-enable-pin-lock-screen.html
*edit: added links
ilogik said:
When you try to setup VPN on the phone ICS enforces a pin screen lock policy. Why the hell do I need to use a numberic pin if I want to use VPN, and to make matters worse there is no timeout on the lock so as soon as your screen goes off you'll have to enter the pin again. WTF, is there a way to bypass this?
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Hy,
I wrote an application that can connect to a PPTP VPN Server
without having to use PIN or Pattern :
PPTP VPN Manager
Work around found..
I'm not sure if it's again the rules.. to post a link to another thread...
but a work around was found.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1597093
Hey guys,
I have a simple question, which I hope, has a simple, but atleast an positive answer.
When I try to connect my HTC One X with the school Wifi network, it says 'You need to have a pincode, password or path-unlock security, otherwise you cannot access the network' (when you open the phone)
So the question: Anyway of bypassing it? I only want to move the ring to unlock the phone, instead of ALSO having a pincode, password or path-unlock.
Blackvibes said:
Hey guys,
I have a simple question, which I hope, has a simple, but atleast an positive answer.
When I try to connect my HTC One X with the school Wifi network, it says 'You need to have a pincode, password or path-unlock security, otherwise you cannot access the network' (when you open the phone)
So the question: Anyway of bypassing it? I only want to move the ring to unlock the phone, instead of ALSO having a pincode, password or path-unlock.
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Are you sure this isn't something to do with the Wireless encryption rather than security for unlocking your phone?
dr9722 said:
Are you sure this isn't something to do with the Wireless encryption rather than security for unlocking your phone?
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Pretty sure it has something to do with the network itself, but hope someone can tell me how to bypass it
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If I understand you correctly, you are wanting to hack a WEP code? I would respectfully suggest that particular area of the forum is devoted to the HTC One X whereas your query would be better directed to a website that deals with security issues.
I think the OP doesn't want to hack.
@ OP: Ever tried opening up the browser, type in an address and then the security screen of the network appears so you can log in and probably even safe your credentials?
Elsewise I don't know either, sorry.
The problem is that the the OS requires a pin code to be set up in order to store the WifFi credentials.
So if you want to log onto the network you must set up a pin. I have this problem at Uni.
No solution yet.
JamesBarnes said:
The problem is that the the OS requires a pin code to be set up in order to store the WifFi credentials.
So if you want to log onto the network you must set up a pin. I have this problem at Uni.
No solution yet.
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On Android 2.3.x (in CM7 at least) there was the option to turn off this requirement. Annoying that it's been removed in ICS!
Hi,
I also face this issue when connecting to my office WIFI hotspot. But, after you have set the pin and then set the password to connect to your WIFI. You can disable the PIN lock in Security setting right away. It's just one-time setting.
laruku said:
Hi,
I also face this issue when connecting to my office WIFI hotspot. But, after you have set the pin and then set the password to connect to your WIFI. You can disable the PIN lock in Security setting right away. It's just one-time setting.
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Yeah. I removed the pin and stuff and now it still reconnects..
The only problem: I can browse the web, but cannot send mails. It keeps saying 'mail not sent'.
Any ideas?
It's more than likely to do with the exchange setup, I know at our offices we have the option to enforce encryption and various different things from the server before allowing people to connect. As to why it's showing when you try to connect to the wifi network, I've no idea. It must be trying to access the domain.
Dave Trouser said:
On Android 2.3.x (in CM7 at least) there was the option to turn off this requirement. Annoying that it's been removed in ICS!
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It has not been removed in ICS - this appears to be an HTC implementation.
I connect to the company 802.1x EAP network using PEAP and on my Galaxy Nexus there is no requirement to set a password/pattern, etc to store said 'credentials'. Only now that I'm trying this with my One X do I see this pop-up.
Yes, VPN credentials always required a password/pattern in ICS, but this ain't no VPN.
I was trying to set up a VPN on my phone and I was forced to set up a screen lock pattern. Otherwise you are not able to use a VPN. This is driving me crazy. Do custom roms cure this issue?
Does anyone even use a VPN? Anyone have a solution?
Yeah waiting for cm9. I could disable the pattern after enable VPN in cm9.
I was hoping one of the custom Sense roms would have solved this issue (or is this controlled from the kernel?) I'm not a big fan of AOSP roms. Maybe a third party app might help. I'm not fussed over which vpn protocol to use (IPSEC, PPTP, OPENVPN, etc...). Any ideas?
I'm wondering the same thing. I already had a screen lock set but wasn't able to remove it after a few days till I saw this post and realized it was because of me setting up a VPN. I hope there's a way on sense to setup a VPN without a forced screen lock.
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I setup VPN first
I setup VPN first, so it asked me to set a password/pattern. I didn't want this security, but i guess it defeats the purpose of VPN
Set the lock time to 15min
Can we change/modify even the 15 min lock time to a possibly 1 day limit? It would be ok for me this way.
try to unlock your phone with wrong password or pattern. Then you have to wait for 30seconds but go to forgot password or pattern then provide your email ID and password then it will take you to the pattern Page or screen. Then do not set any password press the home button the you it won't ask you any password until you restart your phone.
It works on sgs 3
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I have this issue (I guess I'm really lazy but bear with me) that I don't really need an screen security measures like patterns, password, pin etc. but I do need to have some VPN connections stored on my phone and it's really annoying that Android obliges us to have an screen security to be able to store VPN credentials.
So my question would be, Is there any way to bend Android to our will here?
NoobSibot said:
I have this issue (I guess I'm really lazy but bear with me) that I don't really need an screen security measures like patterns, password, pin etc. but I do need to have some VPN connections stored on my phone and it's really annoying that Android obliges us to have an screen security to be able to store VPN credentials.
So my question would be, Is there any way to bend Android to our will here?
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I've done it before, I cannot seem to remember how though. Something about setting a pin, copying a file with adb, guessing wrong password and using email option, then pushing a file with adb.
Cannot find the article tho, but this should work.....
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32987763&postcount=1
Just bought a G3 off contract to replace my beloved S4. I use FoxFi on a regular basis and there was a pretty simple work around which allowed me to use the application without requiring a pin for my lockscreen. I tried to do the same work around with the G3 to no avail.
Has anyone been able to use foxfi without having a lockscreen?
Thanks
Moe
moefosho said:
Just bought a G3 off contract to replace my beloved S4. I use FoxFi on a regular basis and there was a pretty simple work around which allowed me to use the application without requiring a pin for my lockscreen. I tried to do the same work around with the G3 to no avail.
Has anyone been able to use foxfi without having a lockscreen?
Thanks
Moe
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I know it's not actually answer on question but i hope it can help.
As i saw, this application can share internet and same option you already have by default called something like hotspot.
Almost all bank applications also require pin screen. The most of the time, after first usage you can remove screen lock and they will continue to work without issues.
EmptySD said:
I know it's not actually answer on question but i hope it can help.
As i saw, this application can share internet and same option you already have by default called something like hotspot.
Almost all bank applications also require pin screen. The most of the time, after first usage you can remove screen lock and they will continue to work without issues.
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Right, it is a mobile hotspot app. It requires credentials to use. There was a way to remove the need for those credentials on my S4, but I can't seem to figure out a way on my G3.
moefosho said:
Right, it is a mobile hotspot app. It requires credentials to use. There was a way to remove the need for those credentials on my S4, but I can't seem to figure out a way on my G3.
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You tried to remove lock once when you setup application? I remember it worked for me for Skrill and my local bank online banking.
EmptySD said:
You tried to remove lock once when you setup application? I remember it worked for me for Skrill and my local bank online banking.
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I cant go back in there and change it unless i remove all credentials.
These threads have info on how to bypass the credentialing each time. It worked great on the GS4 but I have not been able to figure out how to do this with the G3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2739469
http://androidforums.com/threads/fixed-working-fix-for-credential-storage-password-problem.848941/
If anyone can help, I will buy them a beer.
If I clear all credentials it allows me to skip the lockscreen at least until I use Foxfi again. Still looking for a permanent fix though.
Still looking for help.