Dear all ,,, the problem is ,,, when you enable fingerprint and set VPN after restart you are forced to
1- clear credential storage to use VPN
2-change the lock from fingerprint to password ,,
i have searched and it says that fingerprint is low security thats why you cant use it with VPN . correct but there is a workaround
SOLUTION :
If you want to use VPN with Fingerprint scanner you need to :
1- go to security and select clear credential storage . ( warning your VPN's will be deleted )
2- go to lock and select fingerprint and use the backup as password and select 8 characters or more)
3- add your VPN's
4- after reboot when you go to VPN it will ask you for credential password , type the fingerprint backup password
5- it will ask you to change the lock to pin or password just click cancel . VIOLLA you can access VPN
note : when you reboot you will need to do step 4 and 5 again .
Related
Cryptfs Password Manager
Android device encryption password manager app. Lets you changes the Android disk encryption password. Essentially the same as
Code:
# vdc cryptfs changepw <newpassword>
but easier to use and slightly more foolproof. Requires root access.
WARNING
If you forget the new password after you change it, you will not be able to boot the device. You will have to perform a factory reset, DELETING all your data. Make sure you take a full backup before using this tool, and REMEMBER THE PASSWORD. You have been warned, use at your own risk!
Why and how to use this
Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) introduced disk encryption and it has been available on all subsequent versions. It encrypts the data partition with a key protected by a user-selected password and requires entering the password in order to boot the device. However, Android uses the device unlock password or PIN as the device encryption password, and doesn't allow you to change them independently. This effectively forces you to use a simple password, since you have to enter it each time you unlock your device, usually dozens of times a day. This tool allows you to change the encryption password to a more secure one, without affecting the screen unlock password/PIN. To change the device encryption password simply:
Enter the current password (initially the same as the unlock password/PIN)
Enter and confirm the new password
Hit 'Change password'
The changes take effect immediately, but you will only be required to enter the new password the next time you boot your device. Make sure you choose a good password, not based on a dictionary word, since automated tools can brute force a simple password in minutes. Above all, make sure you REMEMBER the new password.
If you change the device unlock password/PIN, the encryption password will be automatically changed as well. You need to use this tool again to change it back, if required.
Once Android adds an official way (system UI) to change the passwords independently, this tool will no longer be needed. Star this issue if you want this to happen:
code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=29468
How to get it
The app is also available in the Google Play Store:
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.nick.cryptfs.passwdmanager
And source is on Github, Apache 2.0 licensed:
github.com/nelenkov/cryptfs-password-manager
Acknowledgments
Borrows some code from github.com/project-voodoo/ota-rootkeeper-app, under the WTFPL license
Hi everyone, I've posted this tutorial in the NFC hacking section of XDA but I wasn't sure of where to put it and maybe here is better, sorry if I'm not aloud to post twice, you can delete this post.
Here is the tutorial : How to use a nfc tag to unlock galaxy s3 and other android devices with nfc.
Translated from the french version : http://www.galaxys2.fr/forum/voir-t14883.html#p146889
Required:
-Anything with nfc (nfc card , nfc tag , tectiles ...)
-Be rooted
-Installed Tasker + secure settings plug-in , Widgetlocker , NFC Re-tag
-download the NFCmodSGS3_lockscreen matching your ROM here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthr ... ?t=1712024
-Deactivate any lockscreen in settings (even the slide to unlock one)
-10 min of time
Ready ? Let's go
1st step : Flash the NFCmodSGS3_lockscreen***** via CWM
2nd step : Lockscreen configuration
Start widgetlocker and select a lockscreen with only one function : unlock
In settings , inputs, enable the back button, in advance select the 2 last ones
3rd step: Tasker
Launch secure settings and install the helper, make sure nfc is checked.
Launch tasker and create :
New profile :
events, 3rd party widget locker , unlocked ==> if %WIFI~Off, wait 300ms , plug in secure settings password pin , enable : type the password you want to use if you forgot your nfc tag.
New profile :
event, display screen off ==> plug in secure settings nfc on
New profile:
event system boot : plug in secure settings password pin , enable : type the password you want to use if you forgot your nfc tag + condition %WIFI~Off
New profile:
event network , wifi on , plug in secure settings password pin , disable
Exit task : plug in secure settings password pin , enable : type the password you want to use if you forgot your nfc tag.
New task: (name it UNLOCK)
plug in secure settings password pin , disable
wait 200ms
input , button : back button
4th and last step : NFC-Retag
Scan your tag and add the action : tasker task : UNLOCK
In settings , mute pop ups et do not show
And you are ready to go !
Video in french on the original thread, feel free to correct my mistakes or help me improve the way this tutorial is (it's my first one)
Setting up a vpn connection or installing wifi certificates is forcing to use a pin or a password.
And there are some ways to edit the lockscreen.db in dada/system...
BUT now with the s5 we have fingerprint sensor, which is quite nice to use and I'd like to know
if there is a way to remove the restrictions of using a pin/pass as mentioned above
to setup fingerprint after installing all the certs.
Of course the first thing "not beeing forced to use a different locking method" would be prefered.
I tried to set the lockscreen.password.type to the number of the fingerprint sensor, but this did not work, and it deleted the wifi-certificates.
Any ideas?
I tried to backup the folders
/data/misc/keychain
/data/misc/keystore
with a root explorer and wiped the certs from the device.
Set fingerprint as a locking methode and copied the mentioned folders back there.
Now I see my wifi with the certs, but it seems not to be installed correctly, since I can't see it in "security/trusted user certs".
Anyone with another hint on how to solve that?
Hello,
N910C, COJ5, noroot. Suddenly my phone stopped to use fingerprint sensor and backup password I am providing is not being acceptable.
Short list:
- notifications, network, sms and incoming calls are working, BUT nothing else
- after restarts, removing battery, tries to use ODIN(3.07 & 3.10) or TWRP or kernel with permissive - not working (blocked by R/L) - I wanted to use root privileges to remove files in /data/system responsible for fingerprints and backup password.
- ADB is working
- I want to recover data before wipe - some free soft like Android Recovery Tool or sthg like this ?
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance!
--
Szymon
I see three ways:
-Try to unlock with the fingerprint, it will give you the option to enter a secondary password. Put a random pass 5 times until the device blocks you to keep entering wrong passwords. After that, a new button saying "Unlock with your google account" should appear. Touch it, put your email and password and wait for a couple of seconds. The device will unlock and will set the lockscreen to "Swipe".
-If that doesn't work (rare), try this, it shoud work: http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...ass-lock-screen-pattern-password-pin-t2948336 (since your device is locked you can't access to the MTP functions. You have to put the zip file in a external sd card and flash it with TWRP.
-If that doesn't work either (dafuq?), make a data backup in TWRP ("Backup" option, then select data only), wipe your device, flash a rom and then flash the backup again.
Also remember: "Wipe data" option in TWRP erases all ylur apps and configs, but your pesonal info like photos, documents, downloads, etc will still be at there.
galaxynote2 said:
I see three ways:
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I see that you did not read my post
All of these 3 options you mentioned are not possible.
Any other ideas?
I just copied via adb in shell all important files from internal memory and now after I wiped it out I got strange info that "This device is locked because of an abnormal factory reset"
I am not using Find My Mobile Samsung service so WTF ?! Why is it asking me for something that I am not using and it will be not working ???
Regards,
add-on: there was a Find My Mobile by Samsung block, but I used some mystery account I forgot about Now everything is up and running
PIN doesn't work, although Fingerprint is OK, so either I input it wrong or one of us forgot. Is there anyway to rest the PIN w/o a Factory Reset? Thanks
Hmmmmm, the plot thickens . .. . .. . I attempted to use Android Device Manager to have Google lock the phone and provide a new passcode (PIN). ADM located the phone OK and tbe phone reflected that it had locked the phone with a new passcode. However the new passcode PIN did not function, the old PIN still did not work, but fortunately Fingerprint is still OK.
It appears that PIN may not function & I need to enter PIN to attempt to change it!
amphi66 said:
Hmmmmm, the plot thickens . .. . .. . I attempted to use Android Device Manager to have Google lock the phone and provide a new passcode (PIN). ADM located the phone OK and tbe phone reflected that it had locked the phone with a new passcode. However the new passcode PIN did not function, the old PIN still did not work, but fortunately Fingerprint is still OK.
It appears that PIN may not function & I need to enter PIN to attempt to change it!
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you have TWRP install?
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you have TWRP install?
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Yes. TWRP, rooted & ROM is ZAD Mix7 rev .2 with some minor mods. I recall the PIN working yesterday (I think). I certainly needed (& used it ) it to set the Fingerprint
Using TWRP or Any file explorer with root access and do the following:
- Go to file explorer then go to :
- data > system > locksettings.db (Delete that file)
- reboot and setup your pin or whatever you want.
DrakenFX said:
Using TWRP or Any file explorer with root access and do the following:
- Go to file explorer then go to :
- data > system > locksettings.db (Delete that file)
- reboot and setup your pin or whatever you want.
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Haha, I want to thank you for this. I've had this issue since upgrading from B20 to B29, but I just lived with it since I could unlock using my fingerprints.