So I've experienced issue with trusted face/face unlock. I think it has a serious security flow. As I've activated that under security settings, under smartlock and since then it doesn't ask to unlock it!!! I get unlocked phone ( unlocked lock pad symbol) even if i'm not looking into my phone! so basically anyone able to unlock the phone!! This was not happening previously!!
I'm on Android Pie - June 2019 update.
Anyone is facing the same issue? Or try to activate the face unlock for testing and share what experience are you getting?
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Okay - I searched and have yet to find an answer - if this is a repeat I have missed, I apologize. Here goes.
On my T-Mo N4 5.0.1, I would like to encrypt the device but do not want to be tethered to a password (long story). The PIN mode for screen unlock is what I desire. Without rooting and running a custom ROM, is there anyway to modify the security policy to allow the PIN mode to be used with an encrypted device?
I tried encrypting it after reading somewhere else you can change to PIN once it is done (requires password or fingerprint for initial setup). The understanding was that you would have to input a password on bootup but after that screen unlocks could be done via the PIN. This was not the case and would not let me change after encryption. Decrypted, I have my options back. This is the security policy at play.
I am sure its somehow possible. My Nexus 9 tablet is encrypted (had no choice in the matter - how it came from factory) and allows any unlock method you want, so long as one is used.
Thoughts? Thanks in advance!
Just an update in case it helps anyone understand this better - still could use some help!
Had to do a factory reset on my Nexus 9 tablet thanks to a botched OTA update. It is forced encryption and does NOT force you to set any sort of unlock method. While I agree that is lousy security, it makes me really think this is policy based which leads me to believe it can be changed somewhere on the note 4. Thoughts?
Security Error: This phone has been flashed with unauthorized software & is locked
Hi to everyone, see, I'm really desperate about this, it may be the biggest issue of all my life.
I bought a Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920T from T-Mobile six months ago and it was working perfectly. Today when I was using the phone it got a little dumb so I reset it and when it started up this two messages appeared on my screen:
Security Error:.
This phone has been flashed with unauthorized software & is locked,
Call your mobile operator for additional support.
Please note that repair/return for this issue may have additional cost.
Network Lock:
"This device can be remotely unlocked if eligible. Please use the "Device Unlock" application to unlock the device, Make sure the device has an internet connectivity to use the "Device Unlock" application
Does anyone know how to fix this? I'm really sad because I don't have money to buy another phone and I have read in other forums that this is quite difficult to fix. If anyone can help me with this I would really appreciate it so much .
Thanks!!
Only modern device to not have face unlock (not in smart lock).
LucifeMS said:
Only modern device to not have face unlock (not in smart lock).
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Yes, in 8.1 there's an option for Face Unlock on SmartLock.
In 8.0 it's also available. But not automatic unlocking one which modern smartphones are coming such as Moto g6
Just got Mi 8 (global version) and can't see any options for face unlock? Thought this thing had dedicated stuff for it in the notch? The first update it did there was referred to adding face lock to France etc, perhaps coming in an update ,is it? Ta (UK)
Come on... Did you google for this problem? Change region of your device to for eg. India then you will get it. Only some regions got face unlock yet. Or you have to flash Xiaomi.eu rom, which I think has enabled face unlock for all regions
baddevil2 said:
Come on... Did you google for this problem? Change region of your device to for eg. India then you will get it. Only some regions got face unlock yet. Or you have to flash Xiaomi.eu rom, which I think has enabled face unlock for all regions
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I came on and googled. Changing to Hong Kong region enabled face data option in lock screen an passwords. Some say India enables for them. Some say doing this affects GPS but tested and seems fine using GPS test up to 4 meters accuracy in the UK. Cheers.
Got the same issue here, was happy for a while running the Indian region, but it stops my mobile hotspot working which I need for work! Another issue I'm interested to see if you have is that Google assistant unlock features are greyed out, ie OK google doesn't unlock the phone and is not recognised unless search is open.
Is there any way of flashing to EU ROM from Official Global without voiding the extra support to keep everything official.
Is this a feature that this device supports?
I have everything I can think of enabled in Nova & Google Assistant settings. The "OK" keyword works fine when the device is awake. I just can't get it working from sleep.
BTW: I had it working on my LG V20 which I don't think officially supported it. That device was rooted and bootloader unlocked, among other things.
I'm downloading Pie now, but no, mine won't work either.
Try checking Settings → Security → Smart Lock → Voice Match, turn on "Unlock with Voice Match"
Mine hasnt worked from day 1, and Pie didnt fix it either. Also phone locked and using a headset also wont unlock with "ok Google." I loved this feature on my OG Pixel...
When I first got my RP2 it had Oreo on it and I could unlock my phone with OK Google. Then got an OTA for Pie and then I got a message from OK Google stating it could no longer unlock phone due to security issues. So Pie broke this feature.