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Success load of new i-mate_SP5m_WWE_2.6.331 rom to SDA(US)

I have installed the new iMate rom to my T-Mobile SDA(US) and have the following observations.
Push Email is working well.
Screen fonts not as crisp as original T-Mobile.
I believe the OS is overall slower.
Don't see A2DP.
Camera and Video work well.
I'll keep testing and keep this thread updated.

Do you know where I can find instruction on how to backup my original T-Mo rom? I'd like to load the sp5m rom but I want to make sure I have a backup. Also, which filename did you use, there seem to be sever roms for sp5, sp5m and two versions for the sp5m at that!
-Kap

kaplanfx said:
Do you know where I can find instruction on how to backup my original T-Mo rom? I'd like to load the sp5m rom but I want to make sure I have a backup. Also, which filename did you use, there seem to be sever roms for sp5, sp5m and two versions for the sp5m at that!
-Kap
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Here is what I recall, I'm by no means an expert.
To start, you will need a 64MB mini SD card minimum.
I had to application and SIM unlock the phone. You can find good info at http://wiki.spv-developers.com/index.php/Main_Page
Disable ActiveSync under File/Connection Settings by unselecting "Allow USB connections".
With the phone off, press and hold down the camera button while attaching the USB cable from your computer. This should bring up the 3 color bootloader screen on your phone.
Use mtty.exe on your computer and select USB to connect. After connecting type:
r2sd all
This should back up your original rom to the mini SD card. This action will COMPLETELY REFORMAT AND ERASE YOUR SD CARD. I'd suggest copying everything off of it to your HDD in ActiveSync.
This is where it gets gray for me. There is supposedly a way copy the image from the SD card to your PC and back using itsutils utilities called psdpread.exe and psdwrite.exe. You have to know or figure out the size of the image on the SD card and the instructions were not intuitive to me. At this point I am leaving the card out of my phone until I decide whether or not to stay with the iMate rom. I did confirm that I can use the card to reload the T-Mo rom. With the card in the phone, load up the bootloader as described above. When it first comes up, it will ask you press the volume slider to load from the card. I worked for me.

I get Vendor ID error
What was required to load the ROM on your T-Mobile US branded SDA? I keep getting a Vendor ID error ( I assume the same as the old country code error on the XDAs). My phone is application and sim unlocked.
Thanks.
Panabax

Re: I get Vendor ID error
Panabax said:
What was required to load the ROM on your T-Mobile US branded SDA? I keep getting a Vendor ID error ( I assume the same as the old country code error on the XDAs). My phone is application and sim unlocked.
Thanks.
Panabax
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I had to use what I believe is referred to as the Super CID unlock. It is one of the options in the SPV-Services app I got from the URL referenced in the first post. I was very leary to use it because I couldn't find any documentation about how to revert back if desired. I haven't had any issues since I set it to "11111111". I only hope that it won't prevent me from using the official T-Mo AKU2 release when it comes out.

Thanks
Thanks. In the time between our posts, I came to the same conclusion. The upgrade is proceeding as I type.
Panabax

Hmm sounds like something I would like to try. Thanks for all the good info, I have a 256 MB sd card on the way from New Egg to use exclusively to back up my rom (didn't want to waste my 2gigger .
-Kap

artiemon said:
Use mtty.exe on your computer and select USB to connect. After connecting type:
r2sd all
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Can you explain where to get mtty.exe and how its used?
Thanks
-Kap

kaplanfx said:
artiemon said:
Use mtty.exe on your computer and select USB to connect. After connecting type:
r2sd all
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Can you explain where to get mtty.exe and how its used?
Thanks
-Kap
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Here is where I got mtty.exe.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HimalayaHowtoCopyRom
The following thread has some info on backing up the rom. Scroll down to a post by Genesis3. He is referring to a different terminal emulator (terraterm), but it works the same as mtty. Both of these just open up a terminal session to your phone. Genesis3 is discussing a different platform, but you will get the idea.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=43399

thanks for the quick reply, im hoping to get the imate rom on my phone today.
-Kap

HI,
I downloaded the SPV-Services.zip. However, when I run it on my PC. It says
RAPI Init failed:RAPI init timeout
ROM editing tools will be unavailable
Anyone know what is the problem here?
Thanks

thx for your new ROM,
if i want to install chinese input software to input chinese word with
new rom, how can I?
thx again!

ronior said:
thx for your new ROM,
if i want to install chinese input software to input chinese word with
new rom, how can I?
thx again!
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I dont think there is Chinese input program for Windows Mobile 5 SP.

thx for your rapid answer
but really has one!
your can find it almost in any chinese forum

ronior said:
thx for your rapid answer
but really has one!
your can find it almost in any chinese forum
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Really?
well...then
did u application unlock the phone before installation? Just copy the cab file to your phone and run it....or use the setup if it has one

sixthday said:
HI,
I downloaded the SPV-Services.zip. However, when I run it on my PC. It says
RAPI Init failed:RAPI init timeout
ROM editing tools will be unavailable
Anyone know what is the problem here?
Thanks
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You have to kill wcescomm.exe in the Windows Task Manager (ctl-alt-del keys brings it up), look for wcescomm.exe, stop the task. This will eliminate the error you are getting. Then Run the 'SPVServices.exe' file on your PC - it will communicate with your phone via activesync. Please note that this file connects to a remote server to do the unlocking calculations, so requires an internet connection. It's been reported that if you have IE7 (beta 2 in my case) installed, it might not work; I have IE7 B2 installed and all worked fine. On the SPVServices tool menu, click the CDI box, it will update your ID to 11111111 (now all is unlocked) then you can do the mtty.exe to backup up your ROM to a miniSD card. I have a word document I've written for myself that outlines some of these pieces and bits and parts I've read on various forums. Email me if you want the Word Doc file.

i have this problem:
r2sd all
***** user area size = 0x3CA0000 Bytes
R2SDBackup() - Download type = 6
usTotalBlock = 1 sizeof(SDCARD_SIGNATRUE_TABLE)=512
You didn't get the proper security level to download a specific image
Cmd>
can you help me?

ciselko said:
i have this problem:
r2sd all
***** user area size = 0x3CA0000 Bytes
R2SDBackup() - Download type = 6
usTotalBlock = 1 sizeof(SDCARD_SIGNATRUE_TABLE)=512
You didn't get the proper security level to download a specific image
Cmd>
can you help me?
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I believe that message is displayed if you have not yet CID unlocked your phone. Did you use SPV Services to unlock it?

i have done these two procedures:
http://wiki.spv-developers.com/index.php/HTC_Application_Unlock_Guide
and
http://wiki.spv-developers.com/index.php/HTC_Smartphone_SIM_Unlock_Guide
than I tried mtty.exe but... :-(
have I forgot something?

There's an application called SPV-Services in one of the links above. It has an option for Super CID unlock.

New Way to enter bootloader

First you have to use a file explorer program like resco explorer then
Go to the root of your device then tap on a file called windows
when you get there scroll down until you see something that says "enterbotloader" tap on it and wala youre there.
-rim

if this is true, why would it be useful? SR and the camera button is easier than navigating the file structure.
Plus, the host OS would probably still be running, and that would be problematic.

rimon08 said:
First you have to use a file explorer program like resco explorer then
Go to the root of your device then tap on a file called windows
when you get there scroll down until you see something that says "enterbotloader" tap on it and wala youre there.
-rim
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Or you could try to flash your phone without the proper Hard Spl, just don't plan on leaving bootloader

Edited--DaveShaw gave better information.

You can get the file from the CustomRUU.
Run the custome RUU then check the folder where it lives. Enterbootloader.exe will be there.
You can just copy to your device and run it (that's what the RUU does )
Ta
Dave

Could that be used to bypass activesync?

Hallis said:
Could that be used to bypass activesync?
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Sorry I dont understand... Bypass AS in what way?
Dave

This method save to me once
Travito said:
if this is true, why would it be useful? SR and the camera button is easier than navigating the file structure.
Plus, the host OS would probably still be running, and that would be problematic.
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A friend buy a TyTN I, and one of the hard button has a failed switch, you press the button but nothing happend. The only way to enter in Bootloader mode was using this file.

DaveShaw said:
Sorry I dont understand... Bypass AS in what way?
Dave
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When flashing a rom. from what i understand this file gets copied over via AS first and then the unit is booted in to bootloader mode.. Could this be used to bypass that step on a computer without AS? or when AS won't connect for some reason?
Shane

Hallis said:
When flashing a rom. from what i understand this file gets copied over via AS first and then the unit is booted in to bootloader mode.. Could this be used to bypass that step on a computer without AS? or when AS won't connect for some reason?
Shane
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You have Stormy in your avatar! I love it! SL 2021 rocks!
Sorry, back to the topic a hand!

Hallis said:
When flashing a rom. from what i understand this file gets copied over via AS first and then the unit is booted in to bootloader mode.. Could this be used to bypass that step on a computer without AS? or when AS won't connect for some reason?
Shane
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If AS won't work, you can flash via SD Card.
Otherwise you still need AS to flash the ROM from the NBH file on disk to the SPL bootloader.
Ta
Dave

[Q] Can I still explore system files with new January 2012 HTC HD7 firmware update?

I'm running Windows Phone Mango 7.5 (7.10.8107.79) on my HTC HD7 and now I'm fully Interop Unlocked. My firmware is 2250.21.51004.401 and I received an update available (firmware 2250.21.51101.401 from HTC). I read this firmware update does not break Interop Unlock, but makes less privileges to some apps (I don't know which). My question is ONLY if I can still explore (and edit/copy) my system files using Windows Phone Device Manager (last release) or not. Please I need an answer! (Did someone try to explore files with this firmware revision?)
Thanks

Androyx96 said:
I'm running Windows Phone Mango 7.5 (7.10.8107.79) on my HTC HD7 and now I'm fully Interop Unlocked. My firmware is 2250.21.51004.401 and I received an update available (firmware 2250.21.51101.401 from HTC). I read this firmware update does not break Interop Unlock, but makes less privileges to some apps (I don't know which). My question is ONLY if I can still explore (and edit/copy) my system files using Windows Phone Device Manager (last release) or not. Please I need an answer! (Did someone try to explore files with this firmware revision?)
Thanks
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Can you copy any type of file with Windows Phone Device Manager? For example it copy pdf or zips files from phone to PC.

strollaco said:
Can you copy any type of file with Windows Phone Device Manager? For example it copy pdf or zips files from phone to PC.
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Exactly, Now I can copy whatever file I want to copy from and to the phone. So you answer..? After this update, can I still do it?

Don't update to any new HTC firmware updates, it will disable your interop unlock. Ignore it at all costs.

@sinister1: This is incorrect. It will disble many (pretty much all) of your apps that use interop-unlock (although *.*.51004.* has already crippled most of them), but it does not impact interop-unlock itself.
PLEASE do not mix what interop-unlock is with what apps that require it can do.

GoodDayToDie said:
@sinister1: This is incorrect. It will disble many (pretty much all) of your apps that use interop-unlock (although *.*.51004.* has already crippled most of them), but it does not impact interop-unlock itself.
PLEASE do not mix what interop-unlock is with what apps that require it can do.
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Yes, you're right. But can you answer my question?

Androyx96 said:
Yes, you're right. But can you answer my question?
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Okay, if you guys are brave enough to take that chance then go for it and upgrade then.

I'm not sure what system files you're asking about, to be honest... it's possible to read the \Windows folder (and that won't change) but it's not (on my system) possible to write to it using WPDM.

GoodDayToDie said:
I'm not sure what system files you're asking about, to be honest... it's possible to read the \Windows folder (and that won't change) but it's not (on my system) possible to write to it using WPDM.
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With "sytem files" I mean all the files I can't "normally" access (Windows folder, "Applications" folder). With new firmware can I still do it?

TouchXperience is not, at least on my (interop-unlocked) HD7, even a ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES app. It's not using the firmware drivers, just Microsoft's APIs. A firmware update is extremely unlikely to modify anything that TX or WPDM can do.
That said, if you specify a specific thing that you're trying to do, and ask if it will still work, I'd be able to give you a more concrete answer.

GoodDayToDie said:
TouchXperience is not, at least on my (interop-unlocked) HD7, even a ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES app. It's not using the firmware drivers, just Microsoft's APIs. A firmware update is extremely unlikely to modify anything that TX or WPDM can do.
That said, if you specify a specific thing that you're trying to do, and ask if it will still work, I'd be able to give you a more concrete answer.
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Yes, the specific thing I'm trying to do is: Copy, Edit and Delete files and folders with Windows Phone Device Manager ("Applications" folder and Windows folder).

It shouldn't *ever* have been possible to delete files from \Windows using the Mango version of WPDM... at least, it's only ever been read-only for me. Are you using the public version?

GoodDayToDie said:
It shouldn't *ever* have been possible to delete files from \Windows using the Mango version of WPDM... at least, it's only ever been read-only for me. Are you using the public version?
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Sorry.. I mean delete files ONLY from Applications folder.. (with the App ID code).. So can I still do it after the update?

Oh yeah, sure (for sideloaded apps only, I assume you mean). That's a standard feature of the OS, intended to allow developers to modify the storage of their apps for testing purposes. You can use other tools, including one of Microsoft's own downloads, for that purpose.
I don't consider those "system" files at all though; they're data files installed by the user. If you can actually directly change the system files in any way using WPDM, that would be news.

GoodDayToDie said:
Oh yeah, sure (for sideloaded apps only, I assume you mean). That's a standard feature of the OS, intended to allow developers to modify the storage of their apps for testing purposes. You can use other tools, including one of Microsoft's own downloads, for that purpose.
I don't consider those "system" files at all though; they're data files installed by the user. If you can actually directly change the system files in any way using WPDM, that would be news.
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Thanks a lot! So you answered my question! I update my HTC ASAP!! Thanks!

[Q] Changing language of my Samsung Omnia 7 NL

Hi guys, i'm new to this forum so hi iam Haze.
I have a Samsung Omnia 7 with Windows Phone installed with the latest updates. And i was wondering is possible to change my language to Netherlands aka Dutch? Somethings on my phone are bud not everything...
Hoping that any can help me. Thanks!

Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306415

Budniu said:
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306415
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Yeah, it workt. Bud when i go to my camera setting's, it's empty. There is nothing to modify in my Camera Settings. Bud when i go to the link added in the post. I cant get the program DiagProvXml to work on my phone. Some one help please..

You read this ?
FIX TRANSLATION OF CAMERA SETTINGS
When you're on MANGO and you added new languages, you may find that the camera-settings are incomplete. This is not a problem with the update-process. Actually, the translations of these setting are simply missing from the official update-packages. These settings are also missing when you do the official update through Zune. To fix this, a couple of XDA members manually translated these settings (see this thread). The translated XML files are attached in the file CameraSettingsTranslations.zip. You have to select the XML files that correspond with the language-packs you've added. You need to move these files to the \Windows folder on your device. To do this, you can use the programs DiagProvXml and Isolated Storage Explorer. Full instructions for copying the files to the \Windows folder can be found here.
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Budniu said:
You read this ?
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I tryed that, bud i cant get to the \Windows folder on my phone. When i connect it with my pc it doens't sees a normal drive. It's just sees the phone in Zune...

You have to read one more time:
You need to move these files to the \Windows folder on your device. To do this, you can use the programs DiagProvXml and Isolated Storage Explorer. Full instructions for copying the files to the \Windows folder can be found here
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Budniu said:
You have to read one more time:
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I did, readed it more then one's. I dont understand how to get DiagProvXml on my phone... I'am from NL by the way so my english aint so great.

Try searching for "deploy XAP to phone" or similar. Laziness is the only thing that prevented this from being a LMBTFY link. You need to developer-unlock your phone (try WindowBreak) and use a XAP deployment tool.

GoodDayToDie said:
Try searching for "deploy XAP to phone" or similar. Laziness is the only thing that prevented this from being a LMBTFY link. You need to developer-unlock your phone (try WindowBreak) and use a XAP deployment tool.
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I tryed, bud when i try to Windowbreak my phone, WINDOWBREAK is not listed in GPRS when i go to *#9908#
P.S my current system is 7.10.8107.79 as i mentioned above in the post. (all the recent updates)

You probably installed the KK2 firmware version, which breaks hacks like WindowBreak and apps like DiagProvXml. You'll either need to roll back (a Zune backup works file) or, if you don't have the KK2 firmware version, your Diagnostics version may be bad - try removing it and re-installing from the dialer.
FYI, you can also get a legit Developer Unlock from Microsoft. It costs money unless you're a student, though. However, you'll still need interop-unlock (included in WindowBreak) to install apps like DiagProvXml.
Please search these terms before asking "what is this" or similar. Steps on how to do things like check your firmware and Diagnostics versions are on this site, mostly on the dev&hacking sub-forum.

GoodDayToDie said:
You probably installed the KK2 firmware version, which breaks hacks like WindowBreak and apps like DiagProvXml. You'll either need to roll back (a Zune backup works file) or, if you don't have the KK2 firmware version, your Diagnostics version may be bad - try removing it and re-installing from the dialer.
FYI, you can also get a legit Developer Unlock from Microsoft. It costs money unless you're a student, though. However, you'll still need interop-unlock (included in WindowBreak) to install apps like DiagProvXml.
Please search these terms before asking "what is this" or similar. Steps on how to do things like check your firmware and Diagnostics versions are on this site, mostly on the dev&hacking sub-forum.
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Yess i have the KK2 update, bud it's a while sinds i updated... I was wondering is it now possible to get back my camera settings?

HELP Forgot Pattern in Android 6.0

Thats the problem...Android Device Manager is useless cuz there is already a pattern...I tried almost 100 times and there is no "forgot your password?" option...I need at least do a copy of my pictures.
Is there any solution to this? I feel like a real idiot...I was trying a different pattern and I forgot It...I cant believe it...

I think there's a file not sure if it is directly under /data/system or one of it's sub directories, but basically what I did was to boot to TWRP , use the built it file manager and delete that file. I could then access my phone. I will search maybe I kept the file name somewhere.
EDIT:
Just remove this file /data/system/gesture.key
and reboot.

wizardwiz said:
I think there's a file not sure if it is directly under /data/system or one of it's sub directories, but basically what I did was to boot to TWRP , use the built it file manager and delete that file. I could then access my phone. I will search maybe I kept the file name somewhere.
EDIT:
Just remove this file /data/system/gesture.key
and reboot.
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How I do that? my phone is not rooted, the bootloader is locked and debugging mode is off :S

Jerber said:
How I do that? my phone is not rooted, the bootloader is locked and debugging mode is off :S
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That could be a problem. I think that it might be done using adb but not sure if it can be done without root/bootloader secured

If cracking an Android device were as easy as deleting a file then I doubt that there's much value in any security on a device at all, no?
Surely this has to be a reinstall of the ROM...? Maybe with no-wipe to preserve the data?
Genuine question - I don't know for sure.

dahawthorne said:
If cracking an Android device were as easy as deleting a file then I doubt that there's much value in any security on a device at all, no?
Surely this has to be a reinstall of the ROM...? Maybe with no-wipe to preserve the data?
Genuine question - I don't know for sure.
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Testing it would be really easy. just set a pattern and then delete that file.
Lets us know is it is that easy to hack it or not.
Since obviously you know better, share your findings with us.

dahawthorne said:
If cracking an Android device were as easy as deleting a file then I doubt that there's much value in any security on a device at all, no?
Surely this has to be a reinstall of the ROM...? Maybe with no-wipe to preserve the data?
Genuine question - I don't know for sure.
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The phone has to have an unlocked bootloader and twrp installed, so you already compromised its security yourself. You could relock the bootloader, flash a stock recovery and encrypt the phone, that would solve the issue.

"Since obviously you know better, share your findings with us."
Look, guy, just because you're a senior member there's no need to be offensively sarcastic.
Maybe you didn't get as far as my last comment: "Genuine question - I don't know for sure."

dahawthorne said:
"Since obviously you know better, share your findings with us."
Look, guy, just because you're a senior member there's no need to be offensively sarcastic.
Maybe you didn't get as far as my last comment: "Genuine question - I don't know for sure."
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Not being Sarcastic at all. Making a point. If you got offended, sorry about that.
I posted what I have , after testing it myself. Had the same issue on Lollipop.
Further more, I will share another piece of Info in here.
When You are able to access any Solaris/Linux server using a console , and boot it from DVD, you can simply edit the /etc/shadow file and reset even the root password. Does that mean Unix/Linux aren't secure OS's ?
When you have access to OS level files you can practically hack every OS.
Same goes here. When you have unlock bootloader and modified recovery you can access system files that otherwise would be inaccessible. if he can have access to that file and remove it, he will gain access to his system.

Well, I tried everything that I could because my phone is no rooted, and the bootloader is locked, plus, the debugging mode is off too... so I was close to give up, BUT finally I remembered that my phone was connected to Airdroid!; if Airdroid is connected to the phone It can bypass the lockscreen and you can access to the internal memory anyways with the Airdroid website!, so I did a full backup of all my pictures and then I did a factory reset!, the copy was a kinda slow but I didn't care of course!. What a relief!!!
So, I really recommend use Airdroid (and have the app connected of course), it saved my life!, I was really frustrated about this, I cant believe Google doesnt provide the old way the restore the pattern like in Kitkat and Jelly Bean.

wizardwiz said:
I think there's a file not sure if it is directly under /data/system or one of it's sub directories, but basically what I did was to boot to TWRP , use the built it file manager and delete that file. I could then access my phone. I will search maybe I kept the file name somewhere.
EDIT:
Just remove this file /data/system/gesture.key
and reboot.
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It worked like a charm!
I have a fingerprint enabled phone. forgot my pattern, followed your suggestion and presented in my phone are data/system/gesture.password.key and gesture.pattern.key so I deleted the pattern.key (guided by forgotten pattern) I rebooted and my apps were optimized and voila the phone is unlocked.
However, I tried accessing the fingerprint menu on my phone but refused access. I then used root explorer, browse to aforementioned location, copied and renamed gesture.password.key to gesture.pattern.key as it was before deletion.
went back to the security setting of my phone, setup pin option (scared of forgetting the pattern again) and phone screen locked. I try using my fingerprint to unlock (which I am accustomed to) and voila! it says pin required for additional security. entered Pin and the fingerprint menu became functional again and all previously stored fingerprints remained unaltered....QED