Thanks I will take a look at it.
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- Thread starter jphudy
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Thanks I will take a look at it.
Do you have FoxFi?
Looks like you have loaded a credential on your phone. This would have to be removed before you can activate those less-secure screen locks.
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I do believe that FoxFi and or Lookout was the culprit. The video mentioned above does show how to return everything to normal.
Thanks the video was helpful.
Just understand that if you created the credential as part of your setting up FoxFi, removing that credential will impact how FoxFi works (starts up specifically).
I would try out FoxFi once the credentials are cleared to make sure you are OK with the result.
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I understand what you mean. I un-installed Foxfi and will reinstall when I do find that I need it. To be honest, I very seldom use Foxfi. I have it for those rare times that I'm not near WiFi and have something pressing to do on the tablet. Thanks.
humphreyml
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QUOTE=lgtrumpet;2420068]Jadesaber2,
Wow, that certainly makes sense! I do remember FoxFi showing that message before allowing me to use the app so apparently that is what happened. I assume that will happen when ever the app is used. I use FoxFi when I am not able to connect to WiFi with my ipad2 or lap top to provide a hot spot. Actually, it probably is not a bad idea to use a lock screen for security, it is just that I prefer to have the option. Thanks, you have been very helpful Jadesaber2!![/QUOTE]
You CAN get rid of the screenlock password and reset it back to "slide!" This worked for me...
Set a PATTERN lock. Try entering an INCORRECT pattern 5-10 times. It will then show screen saying it will lock for 30 seconds. There will also be a "Forgot Pattern" option above it that you can click on. Click on "Forgot Pattern." There will then be a request for you to enter your Gmail address and password. Enter them and VOILÁ...look at settings and screenlock is reset to slide
Wow, that certainly makes sense! I do remember FoxFi showing that message before allowing me to use the app so apparently that is what happened. I assume that will happen when ever the app is used. I use FoxFi when I am not able to connect to WiFi with my ipad2 or lap top to provide a hot spot. Actually, it probably is not a bad idea to use a lock screen for security, it is just that I prefer to have the option. Thanks, you have been very helpful Jadesaber2!![/QUOTE]
You CAN get rid of the screenlock password and reset it back to "slide!" This worked for me...
Set a PATTERN lock. Try entering an INCORRECT pattern 5-10 times. It will then show screen saying it will lock for 30 seconds. There will also be a "Forgot Pattern" option above it that you can click on. Click on "Forgot Pattern." There will then be a request for you to enter your Gmail address and password. Enter them and VOILÁ...look at settings and screenlock is reset to slide
Jettaguy2003
Member
You just made my day!!! Thanks soooo much for that post!! Altho I don't mind the slide pattern to unlock so no one at work gets into my phone, it is a pain at home, so to be able to swipe back to normal is awesome!! Ty TY!
Some phone models may support the following way to remove the lock
screen while keeping the certificate: set a pattern lock and try to
unlock the phone with a "bad pattern" for 5-10 times, it will show you
an error message, close the message and on the lock screen you should
see a "Forgot Pattern?" link somewhere. Select it and enter your
gmail/password. After these steps the screen lock will be removed
If that does not work for your phone, then there is no way to avoid the
screen lock but you can use a Pattern lock instead of PIN lock.
screen while keeping the certificate: set a pattern lock and try to
unlock the phone with a "bad pattern" for 5-10 times, it will show you
an error message, close the message and on the lock screen you should
see a "Forgot Pattern?" link somewhere. Select it and enter your
gmail/password. After these steps the screen lock will be removed
If that does not work for your phone, then there is no way to avoid the
screen lock but you can use a Pattern lock instead of PIN lock.