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[BKM]Use VPN without Pattern/Pin lock

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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27090201#post27090201
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From ICS, if you want to use VPN, you have to set pattern/pin lock, it's very inconvenience, today, I found a ICS bug which can remove the pattern/pin lock after you setup the VPN.
My device is 4.0.2, I'm not sure if it works on later version.
Steps:
1. Set pattern lock
2. Set your VPN and save
3. lock the screen, and press power button, the screen shows pattern unlock points, try a wrong pattern 5 times, then system will say you may forget the pattern and you will be blocked to try for 30 seconds, and then a new option "forget password" will display in the button.
4. click the "forget password" button, use google account to unlock it. it's done.
Now, check you VPN setting, it's still there and you can use it normally. Again, lock your phone and press power button to open it, the unlock method changes to normal instead of pattern.
Enjoy it!
Found a Known Issue: If you reboot your device, the VPN will be losted again, you have to redo all steps above. It sounds like untethered jailbreak

Works!
Thanks! I've been looking for a work around!

It works for my HTC One X also!

great! i'd like to test on my 4.0.4

momingpa said:
from ics, if you want to use vpn, you have to set pattern/pin lock, it's very inconvenience, today, i found a ics bug which can remove the pattern/pin lock after you setup the vpn.
My device is 4.0.2, i'm not sure if it works on later version.
Steps:
1. Set pattern lock
2. Set your vpn and save
3. Lock the screen, and press power button, the screen shows pattern unlock points, try a wrong pattern 5 times, then system will say you may forget the pattern and you will be blocked to try for 30 seconds, and then a new option "forget password" will display in the button.
4. Click the "forget password" button, use google account to unlock it. It's done.
Now, check you vpn setting, it's still there and you can use it normally. Again, lock your phone and press power button to open it, the unlock method changes to normal instead of pattern.
Enjoy it!
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好吧...怎么不发到国内的论坛呢?

a95788 said:
好吧...怎么不发到国内的论坛呢?
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http://bbs.gfan.com/android-4004323-1-1.html

Worked on my Galaxy Nexus and Transformer. But for me, I had to have my VPN connected otherwise, it wasn't working.
But thanks for trick.

It works for my HTC One X
thanks

MomingPa said:
Found a Known Issue: If you reboot your device, the VPN will be losted again, you have to redo all steps above. It sounds like untethered jailbreak
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So this only works until you reboot? No better way?

Works!
Excellent! This is what I was looking for, thanks. Just tried it on my (not-yet-rooted) One X with 4.0.3 works like a charm.
Have to add: You probably do need a working network connection to check and validate your Google account. I tried it offline and I didn't get in.

worked like a charm, thanks a lot!

Stemvers said:
Excellent! This is what I was looking for, thanks. Just tried it on my (not-yet-rooted) One X with 4.0.3 works like a charm.
Have to add: You probably do need a working network connection to check and validate your Google account. I tried it offline and I didn't get in.
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You are right, it can't work offline

So simple yet so effective. Thanks sooo much for this!

This only worked for a day. It then asked me for credentials password to use the vpn. Since there was no password it ended up deleting the vpn. Sooo annoying, back to square one.
Sent from my HTC One X using XDA

+ htc sensation
Works on Htc Sensation EU, ICS. Thx

ozaghloul said:
This only worked for a day. It then asked me for credentials password to use the vpn. Since there was no password it ended up deleting the vpn. Sooo annoying, back to square one.
Sent from my HTC One X using XDA
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Actually, I found that if you use a Password, instead of a Pattern, to lock the screen initially, you can use the same Password to re-access your VPN settings when prompted for your credential password.

SE Xperia Ray
Thanks!
Works on my Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18i) phone!

Doesn't work with 4.1.1
I just tried this with my Galaxy Nexus running JB 4.1.1 without success. I get the wait and try again in 30 seconds screen but no forgot password option. I can however make an emergency call so there's that.
This is stupid, I can't even think of a reason why you would need to select a PIN just to setup a VPN on your own device. Come on Google your starting to act like big brother [email protected]!

It works! From jb 4.1.1
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I can't get mine to work after a reboot. Asks me for a password for cred storage, and I can't get a password to work.
Tried:
Using password and resetting - can't because it never says forgot password?
Using password, setup vpn, change to pattern, resetting - after reboot it doesn't like my original password, I think it knows it was a pattern
Any suggestions? Is it possible to type in a pattern as a password maybe? Tried using corresponding numbers for nodes on the pattern... no luck
-Edit: On Nexus 7, 4.1.1

[Q] Using Pattern Lock with VPN/Credentials

I have FoxFi and FoxFi must use a VPN/Credentials storage. This disables the pattern lock. I can re enable pattern lock by clearing credentials however than I have to go through the process of disabling it every time I use FoxFi. Is there a way to have both?

JeffATL said:
I have FoxFi and FoxFi must use a VPN/Credentials storage. This disables the pattern lock. I can re enable pattern lock by clearing credentials however than I have to go through the process of disabling it every time I use FoxFi. Is there a way to have both?
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I'm sorry that I don't have an answer for you, but can I ask how you clear the credentials so that you can change the screen lock method? I'm using fingerprint and it works fine with Foxfi, but sometimes I like to just use swipe and I can't choose it (its greyed out). I have gone into "Trusted Credentials" and manually removed the FoxFi credential under the User setting (so that user setting is now blank), but when I try to change screen lock to swipe, its greyed out. What am I supposed to do so I can choose any of the screen unlock methods, not just the ones FoxFi allows?
I apologize for hijacking your post and you don't have to answer me if that upsets you. Thanks anyway.

FlattFoxJohnson said:
I'm sorry that I don't have an answer for you, but can I ask how you clear the credentials so that you can change the screen lock method? I'm using fingerprint and it works fine with Foxfi, but sometimes I like to just use swipe and I can't choose it (its greyed out). I have gone into "Trusted Credentials" and manually removed the FoxFi credential under the User setting (so that user setting is now blank), but when I try to change screen lock to swipe, its greyed out. What am I supposed to do so I can choose any of the screen unlock methods, not just the ones FoxFi allows?
I apologize for hijacking your post and you don't have to answer me if that upsets you. Thanks anyway.
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Security - Clear Credentials (Removes all) works. But I have to add back credentials to use FoxFi

I was trying to work this out this morning myself. I came across a thread with "fixes" but none worked for me. Feel free to give them a try and let me know if anything works for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2739469

vwpiper said:
I was trying to work this out this morning myself. I came across a thread with "fixes" but none worked for me. Feel free to give them a try and let me know if anything works for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2739469
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Thanks. This one worked for me.
e4c said:
found a fix for getting all lock screen options back.
log into google device manager: google.com/android/devicemanager
click on the lock button for your device.
enter a new pass and save.
now go to your phone and use the new pass to unlock the phone.
you should now be able to go to your lock screen settings and pick whichever lock option you need.
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just to clarify. login to google device mgr from pc, not phone - I guess I now have to plop down $8 for the key, I thought I did already.

"log into google device manager: google.com/android/devicemanager
click on the lock button for your device.
enter a new pass and save.
now go to your phone and use the new pass to unlock the phone.
you should now be able to go to your lock screen settings and pick whichever lock option you need."
You can do this from chrome on your phone.
This worked for me!
Thanks for the help!

Running an sgs3 i747 and tried ththis to no avail. All other lock methods are still locked out.

[Q] Disable Lockscreen with FoxFi

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.

Smart unlock safe places not working?

I can't get Smart unlock to work with safe places. I've set my home address, which shows fine in the list of safe places, and it shows correctly in the map. But the phone keeps asking to be unlocked even if I'm at home.
I've tried rebooting it, turning off and on the location... Location seems to be working fine.
Any advice on how to make it work?

High location on? Noticed battery saver won't unlock it. Haven't tried GPS only..

lanimul said:
High location on? Noticed battery saver won't unlock it. Haven't tried GPS only..
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Yeah I do have high accuracy location mode on

Try letting google add ur location by GPS for safe places? Rather then ur address..

lanimul said:
Try letting google add ur location by GPS for safe places? Rather then ur address..
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Well I tried that, but it's not letting me since it says that location has been already added, and I can't remove it, only turn it off.
One thing I've realized is that every time I reboot the phone I get a "Google play services stopped working" error. Could that have anything to do? Even after saying that, if I go to running applications it shows there, so I guess it just starts itself after crashing.
BTW whrn i installed the lolipop update I did a full factory reset.
EDIT:
I cleared the Google play services data and rebooted, this time it didn't crash. However safe places still are ignores and my phone keeps locking when it shouldn't

Tried toggling the Smart lock in trusted agents?

lanimul said:
Tried toggling the Smart lock in trusted agents?
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Tried that too without success... I don't get what is going on! It was my most anticipated feature
Could you let me know what you did to set it up? What settings you changed? Just trying to figure out if I'm missing something....
Thanks for all your help!

That's the feature I wanted from lollipop after leaving my Nexus 5.. Ive done just as a suggested.. Weird. Only other thing I'd try is to disable smart lock and a lock screen code, then setup through smart lock again.

lanimul said:
That's the feature I wanted from lollipop after leaving my Nexus 5.. Ive done just as a suggested.. Weird. Only other thing I'd try is to disable smart lock and a lock screen code, then setup through smart lock again.
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Tried that too without success...

My smart lock works intermittent. I would say a quarter of the time the smart lock operates. It's a shame, it's a really nice idea.

Wait, I may have found a possible solution http://forums.androidcentral.com/an...-lock-trusted-places-not-working-anymore.html
Update: Yes, uninstalling Google play services updates and then reinstalling updates followed by a reboot solved all my issues.

smart location has issues its not very accurate so if you want it to work at your location you'll have to add areas surrounding your location
as per Google's recommendation if smart location does not work try adding your location via pin tips.

Hi, I didn't want to start a new thread. My smart lock feature stopped working around 2 months ago and I already tried everything (except for a factory reset) and I can't get it work. Neither trusted device nor places work. I hoped that the recent AT&T update (installed it yesterday) would help, I deleted all trusted devices, wiped the cache partition, added bluetooth devices again with no luck.
Any idea how to get it work? I do not want to factory reset just to find you it did not help. Thank you.

It didn't work for me before, the recent update fixed it.

Smart Lock broken in 8.1

I downloaded the 8.1 OTA build OPM1.171019.011 from Google and installed via adb sideload. After reboot I noticed that the lock screen requires authentication every time. Looking at Smart Lock (Settings>Security & location>Smart Lock) there is no option to add a smart lock option, the screen is completely blank.
I have been using Smart Lock with Wear (Currently LG Urbane) for years, and the watch is currently connected.
See attached screenshots.
TROUBLESHOOTING
I have unpaired, factory reset and repaired the watch
Rebooted the phone
Haven't gone down the rabbit hole of phone factory reset yet, trying to avoid it of course.
Anyone else seeing this?
Completely Stock Software
Never been rooted, unlocked
Purchased through Best Buy
Carrier is Verizon

Wow thats weird.. its showing up on mine, I adb flashed 8.1.

germanmarky said:
Anyone else seeing this?
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Wow, same issue here. Sideloaded OTA last night...
Stock, Project Fi...

Just noticed it now as well. Sideloaded via ADB, because I didn't want to take the beta from my notifications.
Is the common denominator here all that we dirty flashed?

dirtdigginjoe said:
Is the common denominator here all that we dirty flashed?
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I used the official OTA, not the full image, and not the beta, so shouldn't require a factory reset after the load.

Same behavior here. Official OTA ADB sideload.
I do have the option to set up a face unlock, but no BT device or GPS option any longer.

Figured it out.
Settings>Security & location>Trust Agents>Disable Smart Lock
Back out to home screen, then enable Smart Lock as a Trust Agent again.
Smart Lock is available again.

germanmarky said:
Figured it out.
Settings>Security & location>Trust Agents>Disable Smart Lock
Back out to home screen, then enable Smart Lock as a Trust Agent again.
Smart Lock is available again.
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This didn't work for me, I still only have "Trusted Face".
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germanmarky said:
Figured it out.
Settings>Security & location>Trust Agents>Disable Smart Lock
Back out to home screen, then enable Smart Lock as a Trust Agent again.
Smart Lock is available again.
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Can you post some screenshots showing your update version, and that smart lock works? Going to have some transcript snippets soon from a Google Support Chat Convo. Want this for ammo to prove them wrong.
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Google Chat support stated:
I have checked the details and I would like to inform you that its the new feature improvement with the update. You will not find trusted agent and trusted device options on your device instead you would find trusted face options with the update.
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You could also check this link for reference: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/6093922?hl=en
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to which I replied:
For what it's worth, that page you just linked states:
You're carrying your device with you
Your device is in a certain place
You've connected a specific Bluetooth device
Your device recognizes your face
and it's option 1, 2, and 3 that are missing for me
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Here you go @lyric911

germanmarky said:
Here you go @lyric911
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Update: I did @germanmarky's process, then rebooted, and now it is working. Huzzah!

lyric911 said:
Update: I did @germanmarky's process, then rebooted, and now it is working. Huzzah!
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Can confirm this works as well!
Now I just need to get WiFi calling back...

dirtdigginjoe said:
Can confirm this works as well!
Now I just need to get WiFi calling back...
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Settings>Mobile Network>Advanced>Wi-Fi Calling
Does it not show up?
I have heard that if you purchased an unlocked device, WiFi Calling won't show up but can't validate on my own.

germanmarky said:
Settings>Mobile Network>Advanced>Wi-Fi Calling
Does it not show up?
I have heard that if you purchased an unlocked device, WiFi Calling won't show up but can't validate on my own.
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I only have (in this order)
Mobile Data
Roaming
Data usage
Preferred network type
System select
Access Point Names
I'm Verizon, fully stock. Only dirty flashed from Nov sec patch to 8.10 via ADB sideload
Funny thing is, it shows in the search results when you search for it in Settings- but if I touch the result, nothing happens.

dirtdigginjoe said:
I only have (in this order)
Mobile Data
Roaming
Data usage
Preferred network type
System select
Access Point Names
I'm Verizon, fully stock. Only dirty flashed from Nov sec patch to 8.10 via ADB sideload
Funny thing is, it shows in the search results when you search for it in Settings- but if I touch the result, nothing happens.
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Have you tried this?
https://www.xda-developers.com/enable-preferred-wifi-calling-option-verizon-pixel-pixel-xl/

germanmarky said:
Have you tried this?
https://www.xda-developers.com/enable-preferred-wifi-calling-option-verizon-pixel-pixel-xl/
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I did just now. Did the airplane mode toggle and a reboot, and still no luck. I'm thinking I'll download the full system image, and remove the -w in the flash-all.bat and see if it makes a difference.
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Was able to resolve the issue by doing the following:
Go to Dialer and enter *#*#4636#*#* this will bring up the Advanced menu
Go to Phone Information and enable the following sliders
-VoLTE Provisioned
-Video Calling Provisioned
-Wifi Calling Provisioned
-EAB/Presence Provisioned (Only if you use SIP calling accounts)
Once I exited the menu by backing out, the options were immediately available again.

i managed to get smart lock to work with deactivating trust agent, going to home screen and re authorizing the trust agent...
but now my Gmail, T-mobile app, Google app, all constantly crash upon using them.... SMH

germanmarky said:
Figured it out.
Settings>Security & location>Trust Agents>Disable Smart Lock
Back out to home screen, then enable Smart Lock as a Trust Agent again.
Smart Lock is available again.
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This seems to have worked after a restart. :good:

factory reset fixed all my constant app crashing issues..

Confirmed! germanmarky's suggestion to turn off Smart Lock as a trusted agent combined with lyric911 reboot suggestion did the trick.
Got all my smart lock options back and now voice unlock is working again.
Thanks! Much better support than Google, they didn't have a clue, just wanted me to reset the phone--their go to solution which is crap.

I followed these tips which got Smart Lock working for me again, however, after some time Smart Lock becomes disabled again. At that point if I go to Smart Lock in settings, I see just a white screen with no options. Is anyone else seeing this?
Edit: following the steps gets it to work again, for a while, but not permanently