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Looking for a locking program with pin/password

I'm looking for a program like onlock, devicelock, or slide2unlock... but instead of just having a procedure to unlock the phone, it prompts for a pin or password.
I'm aware that there is a built in locking thing in the phone, but whenever I use that, it takes 20-30 seconds to load the today screen after I unlock.
If I don't use the pin lock, the today screen loads with no wait.

I have been looking for something that does that also. I have a thread for the same request on other forums but I havn't had any luck yet. Has anyone else found anything? I will update the forum if I find anything.

you might want to look into OrganicLock - I personally recommend it

Merlin_reloaded said:
you might want to look into OrganicLock - I personally recommend it
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I found that the other day but I didn't really give a good look, I'm going to try it out today.

Slide to Unlock will prompt for a pin provided you use the Lock app to set one.
I believe it will still let you answer calls without typing in a pin though...

I would like to make calls while the device is locked so my personal information is still protected. Anything like that?

[Question] Unlock and Backup?

1.
I just activated the unlocking screen, which i really like.
But i have some questions you guys might know.
How many times can you do it wrong.
What happens when you do it wrong to many times.
And what can you do when that happens?
2.
also, i have downloaded a load of apps, and i also bought a bunch.
When the time comes i want to try a custom rom, or if i need to hard reset.
How will i find all my apps again.
Do i have to search for the again?
Do i have to buy them again?
Or is there a way to get the same back easily?
Thnx.

I don't know about the paid apps, but you can use astro file manager to back up apps onto your sd card. You would only have to redownload astro and then restore the rest of the apps from there. As for unlocking the device, I am also curious.

i use AppManager, it backs the applications to the SD card. It also allows you to install no market apps from the SD.

anheuer said:
1.
I just activated the unlocking screen, which i really like.
But i have some questions you guys might know.
How many times can you do it wrong.
What happens when you do it wrong to many times.
And what can you do when that happens?
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it's nothing more than an inconvenience.
if you get it wrong 5 times, you get told to wait for 30 seconds.
within that 30 seconds, you can still make emergency calls.
if you try again and fail, the screen gets locked out and there is a button you can press called "forgot pattern".
pressing that presents you with a login for your google account.
login and you can create a new unlock pattern.

looktall said:
it's nothing more than an inconvenience.
if you get it wrong 5 times, you get told to wait for 30 seconds.
within that 30 seconds, you can still make emergency calls.
if you try again and fail, the screen gets locked out and there is a button you can press called "forgot pattern".
pressing that presents you with a login for your google account.
login and you can create a new unlock pattern.
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Thank you for the clear explanation..
Sounds like a good security..
I have friends who like to mess with my phone, and i,m sure they will just love to mess with the lock

By the way,
i now got mybackup pro....
I made a backup of everything..
worked fast and easy,
just hoping the restore will work when i need it...

please tell me how i can unlock my HTC magic?
i need any instruction, please.

We are talking about a different unlock..
We are talking about password protection on the phone.
Not unlocking it from the provider..

Activation

dear experts
i recieved a G2 HERO unit from a freind,
he was palying with it and then it write on LCD,PLz login with ur google account to unlock screen.
this unit he bought second hand ,he donno any account, also no internet connection,
so, if i make hardrest and formated it, i think it will ask for registration as old dreamG1 phones
anyway to bypass it without have internt or data plan,
i already searched a lot , but not find anything help
best regards
thx in adavnce

I could tell you how to get round the pattern lock that is asking you for the Google account information (I presume this is what the issue is - the pattern of dots you need to draw on the screen)
But... If I write the instructions on clearing the pattern lock here, someone else could come along here in future and read the instructions on removing the lock and use it on a stolen phone.
I notice you have been a user on XDA for a while, so I trust you, but I don't really think it is responsible to tell anyone how to get round the pattern lock (being as you can then access all the messages/contacts on the phone), due to potential for mis-use by someone else in future.
Hope you understand.
PS. What I will say is that I am not aware of any need to activate the phone (I've got a G2 and didn't need to activate it at all. It did ask me for a Google account, but that was optional and only for syncing calendar, contacts & mail etc.

if you can operate google you can find the necessary information to bypass the lockscreen anyway. a hardreset is suggested, you want a clean phone, not the one your precessor customized for his needs, do you? so just reset it, and the lock will be gone with the reset... there is no need to have a google account, but keep in mind that you won't be able to use the market (and other minor stuff) without a google account...

Yeah. That's what I alluded to, but forgot to write- just do a hard wipe to get rid of it.
@kendon for some reason, people don't seem to know the method. The number of times I've seen it asked on other forums is ridiculous, yet it is sooooo easy to find out. Hint: Google is your friend.

hello
thx for ur replay and trust
i really appriacte
i will call freind to bring, its my turn to play now
best regards
thx in advance

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Yeah. That's what I alluded to, but forgot to write- just do a hard wipe to get rid of it.
@kendon for some reason, people don't seem to know the method. The number of times I've seen it asked on other forums is ridiculous, yet it is sooooo easy to find out. Hint: Google is your friend.
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yeah well, that is not only the problem with a locked phone... just saying "how can i root my phone", "is apps2sd working" and so on...
edit: right on cue: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=612254

Oh god... It's not this bad on modaco though . Damn. Now I've mentioned the forum, I bet you we start getting this kind of thing over there (it never seems to be so bad over there, being as most are there for MCR so are competent in rooting etc.)
I'm pulser on modaco btw, but some no-posts user has taken my name. Might do what you did and go for pulser_g2 or something like that and start again...

[Q] Fingerprint doesn't recognise my fingerprint and forgot my password..

Long story short...i setup a fingerprint a few weeks back, didnt use it for a while and now I want to delete it.
Except now my phone refuses to recognise my fingerprint no matter which way i swipe it...
on top of that i'm retarded and forgot the alternate password too.
Is factory resetting the only way?
EDIT: Fingerprint is not set as my passcode, I just have it registered. My passcode is a separate PIN code.

Hellscythe said:
Long story short...i setup a fingerprint a few weeks back, didnt use it for a while and now I want to delete it.
Except now my phone refuses to recognise my fingerprint no matter which way i swipe it...
on top of that i'm retarded and forgot the alternate password too.
Is factory resetting the only way?
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hi if you swipe your finger many times unsuccessful it gives you an other option..
unlock via Google.. use your Google account to unlock..
i hope this helps

z89x23 said:
hi if you swipe your finger many times unsuccessful it gives you an other option..
unlock via Google.. use your Google account to unlock..
i hope this helps
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Oh thanks, I don't mean I can't get into my phone.
I have a separate PIN code set as my passcode and I have a fingerprint that is registered that I want to delete, but to delete the fingerprint I need the alternate password, which i have forgotten lol. When I swipe it many times and it fails, it just asks me for the alternate password.

Hellscythe said:
Oh thanks, I don't mean I can't get into my phone.
I have a separate PIN code set as my passcode and I have a fingerprint that is registered that I want to delete, but to delete the fingerprint I need the alternate password, which i have forgotten lol. When I swipe it many times and it fails, it just asks me for the alternate password.
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Only way I can think of is if you have a custom recovery installed enter it and factory reset or something.
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Hellscythe said:
Oh thanks, I don't mean I can't get into my phone.
I have a separate PIN code set as my passcode and I have a fingerprint that is registered that I want to delete, but to delete the fingerprint I need the alternate password, which i have forgotten lol. When I swipe it many times and it fails, it just asks me for the alternate password.
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Oh i see what you mean now..
for now all i can think of is factory reset.. will try to find out..
Thanx
Update: I found this. But i dont know if this also removes the alternative password.. i just located my phone but i cant check anything else
cause im at work.. need my phone..
go online to android device manager log in with your google log in wait till it locates your phone u then click to lock your device it asks you for a new password. It over rides whatever password or lock feature u have on it. Then you get phone type the new password and boom problem solved.
https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager

Be advised--if you have registered fingerprints, perform a full/data Nandroid, and later restore, your fingerprints and alternate password may no longer work. The effect is the same as what the OP experienced. It seems like the only way to resolve the issue at this time is to reset.
This problem also affects the Note 4 and Edge. See thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/help/bad-suprise-fingerprint-scanner-twrp-t2933878
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57807973&postcount=15
I am offering in the general Q/A forum $25 for anyone who comes up with a method to wipe/clear/delete the fingerprint registration when the registered fingerprints and alternate/backup passwords don't work.
The thread is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/25-via-paypal-to-1st-person-helps-reset-t2988027

A friend of mine is in real trouble. She bought her s5 for christmas and travelled. She took amazing photos and made National Geographic material videos, including of melting glaciers. when she was on a cruise for the new year, the phone locked her out due to the fingertip lock. The worse part: She wasn´t using it, when she got it from her coat pocket it was already locked. When she went to the Samsung store they told her to do a Hard Reset since the option to unblock with the google id wasn´t appearing. Before I found out that maybe she could´ve tried to unlock with samsumg lost my phone or google remote she did the reset and lost all her stuff. Tried 3 different recovery apps and all of them requires rooting. Not only we´re not confident enough, she wants to return it to Samsung and rooting voids the warranty. Is there any other way?
I even thought about taking the phone to a computer assistance to see if they can do something

Bypass password screen?

Hello, I had found a S 5 at a McDonald's parking lot(Dead), so I went home and charged it up.
Is there a way to bypass the lockscreen without erasing all data? Or maybe somehow grab the phone number by looking up some unique code?
I can Unlock VIA Google, enter backup password, and use a fingerprint.
P.S. The phone has an alarm that goes off at 6:00AM and not sure if it's rooted.
Thanks,
Syn

Umm, that's the whole point of security, so if you lose it, no-one can get in
Hand it in to the local cop shop, ask McDonalds to put a poster up

*Detection* said:
Umm, that's the whole point of security, so if you lose it, no-one can get in
Hand it in to the local cop shop, ask McDonalds to put a poster up
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It's not security without being able to be breached, I'm not here to ask what to do with it, I'm here to ask how to bypass the lock-screen.

Syndragy said:
It's not security without being able to be breached, I'm not here to ask what to do with it, I'm here to ask how to bypass the lock-screen.
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Then you will be reported, this is not a hacking forum
Hopefully one day you lose your phone, and someone manages to access all your data

Mod Edit
As has been suggested , the right thing to do is hand the phone in
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