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CyanogenMod 10.1 Pattern Issues

Hi everyone,
I recently updated cyanogenmod10 to 10.1 only to find out that my 5x5 pattern was changed to 3x3! I cannot un-lock my phone not matter what pattern I try. No, the "forgot password" method does not work, I got it wrong 25 times and still not "forgot password?" button. Please help! I have NO backups for some reason. I did but then they were deleted...

Probably going to have to wipe.

HaruSoul said:
Probably going to have to wipe.
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How can I prevent this problem in the future?

TimeAndroid said:
How can I prevent this problem in the future?
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It was stated on the official thread that this is a known issue of 10.1. Unfortunately it wasn't detailed in the CM OTA Update. You will have to wipe to restore access to your phone, from what I've read so far. In order to prevent this issue in the future, you will need to remove your pattern lock before updating.

RPelham said:
It was stated on the official thread that this is a known issue of 10.1. Unfortunately it wasn't detailed in the CM OTA Update. You will have to wipe to restore access to your phone, from what I've read so far. In order to prevent this issue in the future, you will need to remove your pattern lock before updating.
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How do you wipe restore access? Do I use clockwork recovery to do that?

You can try this method if you'd like to regain access without data loss, but it costs 4.20 USD and I not a 100% guarantee for all devices. Follow the directions in the description of the app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.thomascannon.screenlockbypass.pro&hl=en
OR if you don't mind the data loss, boot I to recovery mode (CWM/TWRP/Stock) and select Factory Reset. This will wipe your data and present you with the appearance of a brand new phone when you reboot.
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Hi guys, I've just ran into the same issue. About the Screen Lock Bypass is there a way I can install it without having to choose my device because it doesn't work.

Just a thought - I'm using 01062013 CM10.1 and it appears to support up to 6x6 on the lock screen.
Can you copy that build to your external SD card, boot into recovery mode and flash it?

[Q] Rooted 4.3 OTA soft-bricked, wouldn't load any apps

So basically I did this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538991
But unfortunately, I hadn't realized that the mobile hotspot was sealed up in that update. So I looked it up, and saw that someone had recommended this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48326067
So I went into TWRP and installed it. But that didn't work. When I booted back up EVERY app was crashing immediately except the stock Samsung apps (Messaging, Email, etc.). I tried to reverse it with the original framework-res.apk but when I did, the phone would get stuck at the AT&T logo (which was silent). I went back and forth a few times (when I applied that tethering mod, the phone would boot; when I tried to reverse it, it wouldn't), then did a factory reset in TWRP. After that, the phone booted, but the Setup Wizard would crash. So I did a Nandroid restore in TWRP and now the phone hangs at the AT&T logo no matter what I do.
My question is, what can I do now? I have a replacement device coming through warranty just in case, but it would be much better to just fix this one. However, I want to be certain and not HARD brick the phone...

I have never been able to restore a stock 4.3 nandroid without everything crashing. I have always had to go back into recovery and wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache and dalvik cache then reboot and go through the whole setup process again. If that doesn't work you could try installing the stock debloat ROM from this thread. That's what I am running and it works great. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2540998
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Iantuition said:
So basically I did this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538991
But unfortunately, I hadn't realized that the mobile hotspot was sealed up in that update. So I looked it up, and saw that someone had recommended this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48326067
So I went into TWRP and installed it. But that didn't work. When I booted back up EVERY app was crashing immediately except the stock Samsung apps (Messaging, Email, etc.). I tried to reverse it with the original framework-res.apk but when I did, the phone would get stuck at the AT&T logo (which was silent). I went back and forth a few times (when I applied that tethering mod, the phone would boot; when I tried to reverse it, it wouldn't), then did a factory reset in TWRP. After that, the phone booted, but the Setup Wizard would crash. So I did a Nandroid restore in TWRP and now the phone hangs at the AT&T logo no matter what I do.
My question is, what can I do now? I have a replacement device coming through warranty just in case, but it would be much better to just fix this one. However, I want to be certain and not HARD brick the phone...
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if you can get back to twrp , clear everything then flash the official correct file that yu want then see if that works...restore your apps/data after a clean refresh for your phone
remember panicking and being paranoid with flashing/rooting is not a a good idea, always rethink what you did wrong, let the phone cool down, research know what you re doing then fix it
dont rush, cuz rushing leads to bricks (learned from experience from day 1 with root)

bellifritz said:
I have never been able to restore a stock 4.3 nandroid without everything crashing. I have always had to go back into recovery and wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache and dalvik cache then reboot and go through the whole setup process again. If that doesn't work you could try installing the stock debloat ROM from this thread. That's what I am running and it works great. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2540998
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app
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How'd you do that? Just the regular factory reset? Cause the setup wizard wouldn't even run after that.
winosxbuntu said:
if you can get back to twrp , clear everything then flash the official correct file that yu want then see if that works...restore your apps/data after a clean refresh for your phone
remember panicking and being paranoid with flashing/rooting is not a a good idea, always rethink what you did wrong, let the phone cool down, research know what you re doing then fix it
dont rush, cuz rushing leads to bricks (learned from experience from day 1 with root)
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Okay. Which official file though? and should I clear the system and boot partitions too?

Iantuition said:
How'd you do that? Just the regular factory reset? Cause the setup wizard wouldn't even run after that.
Okay. Which official file though? and should I clear the system and boot partitions too?
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try this two links, everything on flashing 4.3 stock/rooting and fix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2540998
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46804338
either one will work
AND dont clear everything just cache/dalvik/format system/ factory reset BUT follow the instructions given for that rom to avoid any problems

winosxbuntu said:
try this two links, everything on flashing 4.3 stock/rooting and fix http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2540998
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46804338
either one will work
AND dont clear everything just cache/dalvik/format system/ factory reset BUT follow the instructions given for that rom to avoid any problems
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Okay so I just leave boot alone. Let us pray, LOL. And sorry if I've sounded like a supernoob but I'm trying to be REALLY careful.

Iantuition said:
How'd you do that? Just the regular factory reset? Cause the setup wizard wouldn't even run after that.
Hit the power button to make the screen go to sleep. Hit the power button again to wake it up. Nothing should be crashing while you are on the lock screen so just hold the power button until the power menu appears and select power off. Once it powers off hold the volume up, home button and power button until you see the blue words in the upper left corner of the screen I believe it says loading recovery. Release the power button but continue holding the other 2 buttons until recovery loads. Now wipe data, cache and under advanced wipe dalvik cache. Reboot and everything should quit crashing but you will have to setup your account and apps again. That is the only way that I can get stock touchwiz 4.3 nandroids to work.
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Iantuition said:
Okay so I just leave boot alone. Let us pray, LOL. And sorry if I've sounded like a supernoob but I'm trying to be REALLY careful.
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it will work, i agree with what bell said. unless its hard bricked then no worries just keep calm and fix the damn phone

[Q] Help ! can't find the problem with my LG G3...

Help ! I own an LG G3 and randomly had a problem with the stock messaging app as it was failing and crashing, so then I decided to reboot my phone but as it rebooted, it was still the same except it had a stock background, no knock code, and my home + recent apps buttons do not function at all but show touch feedback... also when I long press my recent apps button it brings up the settings tab which it should do, which is odd, also my return/back button still works fine. I switched my background to my original one and enabled knock code again, then tried rebooting, hot booting, and powering off and on the phone but nothing worked it even reset my background again to stock and disabled my knock code. I can answer any questions other questions, Any help would be appreciated, Thank You !
Edit: Notifications do not show and the stock camera shortcut ( Hold volume down ) stopped working.

I'd probably try a factory reset if you haven't already. Also list your current software version and carrier info., which might be helpful to us in helping you.
How to factory reset the LG G3
http://www.androidpit.com/how-to-factory-reset-the-lg-g3

Be sure to backup your messages/address book, that problem sounds like an excellent candidate for a factory reset solution.
redduc900, you have a private message from me.

c627627 said:
Be sure to backup your messages/address book, that problem sounds like an excellent candidate for a factory reset solution.
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I have Titan Backup (free version ), can I back everything up, factory reset, and the reload my phone ?
redduc900 said:
I'd probably try a factory reset if you haven't already. Also list your current software version and carrier info., which might be helpful to us in helping you.
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It's a Sprint phone, software version LS990ZV4
I was gonna use that as a last resort, but I'll give it a try. Guess I'll have to reroot my phone... Again

TheAllOriginal said:
It's a Sprint phone, software version LS990ZV4
I was gonna use that as a last resort, but I'll give it a try. Guess I'll have to reroot my phone... Again
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Well, if you are rooted, you might try going into your custom recovery and wiping cache and dalvik-cache.
Since you suspect the messaging app, maybe wipe the data for that one as well? You'd lose all your messages, of course.

epidenimus said:
Well, if you are rooted, you might try going into your custom recovery and wiping cache and dalvik-cache.
Since you suspect the messaging app, maybe wipe the data for that one as well? You'd lose all your messages, of course.
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I don't have a custom recovery, whoops. The messaging app was fixed after the first reboot, which is when my phone booted that all the other problems occurred. Thinking of just backing everything up and factory resetting, although I wonder if I back up my phone and reset it then load my back up would the problem persist ? as maybe it stems off the soft/firmware, feel like this is the problem since the buttons show touch feedback but do not work.

TheAllOriginal said:
I don't have a custom recovery, whoops. The messaging app was fixed after the first reboot, which is when my phone booted that all the other problems occurred. Thinking of just backing everything up and factory resetting, although I wonder if I back up my phone and reset it then load my back up would the problem persist ? as maybe it stems off the soft/firmware, feel like this is the problem since the buttons show touch feedback but do not work.
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Glad you seem to have it resolved.
BTW, a couple of notes and suggestions on best practices:
1. If you root and intend in any way on using the elevated permissions to modify your system, you should install a custom recovery, such as TWRP. This will allow you to backup your entire system at any time and restore in the event of an oooops! event.
2. If/when you have a custom recovery:
NEVER accept an OTA (over the air) update. It will bork your phone.
NEVER perform a factory reset from a stock ROM. It will bork your phone.​

Rooted N4 issue after reset

So I gave my mother my note 4 rooted Ultimate Note7 Hybrid SM-N930P and I wiped everything before I gave it to her. But when setting up her phone it asks for pin number for screen lock so I make one. Then when trying to unlock it it won't allow it. It looks to go to the next screen but flashes then goes back to lock screen.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you

Willyb211 said:
So I gave my mother my note 4 rooted Ultimate Note7 Hybrid SM-N930P and I wiped everything before I gave it to her. But when setting up her phone it asks for pin number for screen lock so I make one. Then when trying to unlock it it won't allow it. It looks to go to the next screen but flashes then goes back to lock screen.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you
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Maybe a little late to reply but what did you wipe?
Recommended way to turn phone over to another user is to remove fingerprint(s) and accounts while booted. And make sure the reactivation lock isn't enabled.
You can factory reset after the above.
Maybe you can still factory reset but if that doesn't work, I don't know why it wouldn't unless reactivation lock is enabled.
Did you try the factory reset? Did that work or no?
Edit: if it's just a persistent fingerprint issue, try this but read the whole thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63327098&postcount=1
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Willyb211 said:
So I gave my mother my note 4 rooted Ultimate Note7 Hybrid SM-N930P and I wiped everything before I gave it to her. But when setting up her phone it asks for pin number for screen lock so I make one. Then when trying to unlock it it won't allow it. It looks to go to the next screen but flashes then goes back to lock screen.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you
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Flash this zip file from twrp or any custom recovery and it will bypass any lockscreen security lock. pin/pattern/password/fingerprint.
https://mega.nz/#!fQ03xarS!Rmik-8KQSxvnZ9AYFsU_t03RdmjZeqwF-ahnXLQi41s

samep said:
Maybe a little late to reply but what did you wipe?
Recommended way to turn phone over to another user is to remove fingerprint(s) and accounts while booted. And make sure the reactivation lock isn't enabled.
You can factory reset after the above.
Maybe you can still factory reset but if that doesn't work, I don't know why it wouldn't unless reactivation lock is enabled.
Did you try the factory reset? Did that work or no?
Edit: if it's just a persistent fingerprint issue, try this but read the whole thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63327098&postcount=1
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I wiped it from recovery mode with the TWRP
It isn't a finger print issue. It's the 4-12 digit pin number

Willyb211 said:
I wiped it from recovery mode with the TWRP
It isn't a finger print issue. It's the 4-12 digit pin number
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Trying to help so I won't debate the issue. It's important to recall if you went back through setup wizard and were prompted for original user and account password.
I still don't know what partitions you wiped. You likely need to root again if you wiped data or factory reset. I thought a factory reset would remove fingerprints.
The reason I think it's a fingerprint issue is the prompt for pin after reboot. I think that still applies since it asks for one and won't unlock. On initial prompt after you wiped it, did you input your personal backup pin to unlock and set another pin? Original pin should be wiped but if not your accounts and likely prints still exist.
I may be wrong but you may have to restore a stock backup or go back to stock tar in Odin if the two suggestions given aren't helping. I'd suggest the same stock tar as before in case it is factory reset protection causing the issue. You may have use your original Google or Samsung account user and password to unlock it.
But before following through with Odin, one important thing to look for in phone's display is reactivation lock while phone is booted to download mode (for Odin). If enabled, factory reset protection is applied. I wouldn't flash but pull battery and factory reset and sign in with original user and password. The prompts should direct just that. After setup wizard, remove anything of yours like fingerprints and accounts and factory reset within system Settings app.
As I said in my initial reply, you need to remove your accounts and check for fingerprints and remove those if applicable. Then factory reset. I didn't mention it before but factory reset in system Settings app is recommended to avoid issues handing phone to another user. Not sure but it may be a more sanity check to ensure you've removed accounts and fingerprints and encrypted data. I forgot to mention encrypted earlier.
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Moto Z2 stuck at startup pattern

Last night my phone got freeze and I decided to restart it, now when I turn it on the phone ask for a pattern before fully start, the problem is that when I put the pattern it doesn't work anymore, I'm not able to start the phone, when I put the pattern it stays for a long time in "cheeking" and finally fails, I have 3 more tries before it wipe everything.
What can I do?

Jerber said:
Last night my phone got freeze and I decided to restart it, now when I turn it on the phone ask for a pattern before fully start, the problem is that when I put the pattern it doesn't work anymore, I'm not able to start the phone, when I put the pattern it stays for a long time in "cheeking" and finally fails, I have 3 more tries before it wipe everything.
What can I do?
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Assuming you have twrp, flash lock screen reset from here:
https://potterroms.me/Mods/

Cupcake 1.5 said:
Assuming you have twrp, flash lock screen reset from here:
https://potterroms.me/Mods/
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Sadly not, the only way is just doing a factory reset?
I can't understand why the pattern doesn't work, I use it always.

Jerber said:
Sadly not, the only way is just doing a factory reset?
I can't understand why the pattern doesn't work, I use it always.
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I have no answer, never heard of a phone locking you out when you know the pattern. The only cause I have heard is some android viruses can do this.

Cupcake 1.5 said:
I have no answer, never heard of a phone locking you out when you know the pattern. The only cause I have heard is some android viruses can do this.
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The phone was on WhatsApp, in that moment it freezes and was like that for about a minute, then I decided to reboot it, I was reading about a similar case on Lenovo forums that pattern just stop working, I was able to use the fingerprint but when the startup is locked I can only use pattern, pass out PIN... Anyways I'll try a factory reset and pray to God to see if there is a backup of all my data.
Is frustrating because viruses can't be the problem, I don't use the phone to explore the web or download things, just the classic, WhatsApp, maps, Facebook etc.

Jerber said:
The phone was on WhatsApp, in that moment it freezes and was like that for about a minute, then I decided to reboot it, I was reading about a similar case on Lenovo forums that pattern just stop working, I was able to use the fingerprint but when the startup is locked I can only use pattern, pass out PIN... Anyways I'll try a factory reset and pray to God to see if there is a backup of all my data.
Is frustrating because viruses can't be the problem, I don't use the phone to explore the web or download things, just the classic, WhatsApp, maps, Facebook etc.
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That's because of encryption, if twrp is installed wipe data, again reboot to recovery and wipe data, this will remove encryption