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[APP] WIFIunlocker

Here I'll present you my first Android app that I wanna show the public
It's called WIFIunlocker and can disable your PIN/password lockscreen security for choosen Wi-Fi profiles. When Wi-Fi disconnects lockscreen security will be enabled again.
So for example you can add your home network and then you don't have to enter your PIN/password whenever you are connected to this network.
When Wi-Fi disconnects your PIN/password is enabled again.
But this app can do more, it can disable Bluetooth when your phone connects to one of your saved networks and it can enable Bluetooth and/or disable Wi-Fi when losing connectivity to a network.
You can also add a Wi-Fi profile that only disables Bluetooth, this is great if you have for example a Wi-Fi network at work.
I use it to automatically enable Bluetooth when I'm leaving home and disable it when I'm at work. I have one profile for my home place that disables BT and lockscreen security and a second profile for the coporate Wi-Fi that only disables BT while keeping the lockscreen security enabled.
This app works using the "Device administrator" mode, this means it works only on Android 2.2 and higher.
Also if you want to uninstall it you first have to disable the device admin mode, this can be done in the Android settings or in the app settings. If you don't disable device admin mode the uninstall will fail!
UPDATE 08-15-2011: I uploaded a fixed version that will disable the PIN/password if something went wrong while decrypting the PIN/password. So the worst thing that can happen is that it won't lock your phone at all. Before it was possible that the encrypted string was set as password. If you experience that your phone doesn't lock properly when disabling wifi or connectivity to a trusted network was lost send me a PM.
Since I don't like apps that use many permissions without telling me why, I'll explain you the permissions my app needs to work.
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
These 2 are for the broadcast receiver so my app knows when you enabled or disabled Wi-Fi, connected to a network or disconnected from a network.
android.permission.BLUETOOTH
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN
These 2 are used to turn BT on/off.
android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
This is to disable Wi-Fi if you enabled the option for it.
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
This one is to get the IMEI to secure the password.
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Needed if you enable the "Use wake lock" option. Wi-Fi state changes are recognized alot faster with the option enabled but it will drain your battery a bit.
android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
This one is used to set the Wi-Fi sleep policy to never sleep while connected to a trusted network.
Since XDA is a great community I'll post the full version for free here but I don't want anybody to make a mirror, add it to a ROM or anything else. This should be the only place to get it for free!
Please donate if you like the app
Thanks to Ben74 and his app Unlock With Wifi. He gave me the idea to make this app because he didn't want to add Bluetooth profile support
If you have downloaded the app before 08-15-2011: Update to the latest version! If you don't want to update but uninstall the app disable device admin in the Android settings (Settings -> Location & security -> Select device administrators) and NOT in the app settings!

Nice bro thanks
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So what this application does is just unlocking your phone in save places so you do not have to and when you leave it goes to protected state?
Very good. Any known issues?
Like the guy who can not uninstall it?
As i understand it is so good protested that he slashed the phone and it still asks for the password. It should also give some contact info where to return the phone or who to call if your phone was found.

mahatma said:
So what this application does is just unlocking your phone in save places so you do not have to and when you leave it goes to protected state?
Very good. Any known issues?
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Exactly, it uses the android lock screen security feature for that. The app just sets the password to nothing while connected to a trusted Wi-Fi network. When the connection is lost it sets the password back to the one you have entered.
Known issue: It seems the first version had a problem sometimes to decrypt the saved password and has set the encrypted string as password. THIS CAN'T HAPPEN ANYMORE WITH THE UPDATED VERSION. If something goes wrong while decrypting it will set an empty password (the phone is not locked).
mahatma said:
Like the guy who can not uninstall it?
As i understand it is so good protested that he slashed the phone and it still asks for the password.
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If you uninstall the app while not connected to a trusted network the app can't disable/change your password anymore. You can only disable/change the password in the Android Settings then(Settings-> Location & Security -> Change screen lock).
mahatma said:
It should also give some contact info where to return the phone or who to call if your phone was found.
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I don't think this is something this app should do, you won't have such information when using the normal screen lock security too. Since the app just disables the screen lock security in trusted profiles I don't think this feature is something that this app has to have.

OK i installed the app and now i am i my home secured network and when i am waking the phone it asks me about the password not the pattern i had but i suspest it shuld not ask me for it at all if i am in the trusted network?

mahatma said:
OK i installed the app and now i am i my home secured network and when i am waking the phone it asks me about the password not the pattern i had but i suspest it shuld not ask me for it at all if i am in the trusted network?
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This does not work for the unlock pattern only for PIN and password. You have to add your network to the trusted networks. Then you pick it from the list and choose what you want when the phone connects to this network.
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Cannot uninstall
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im not trying to be rude, but this app is exactly same as unlock with wifi....

Jbb3393 said:
Cannot uninstall
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You have to disable device admin mode to uninstall it. You can do this in the app settings or in the Android settings.
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zeke1988 said:
im not trying to be rude, but this app is exactly same as unlock with wifi....
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No its not exactly the same, with my app you can add wifi profiles that only disable bluetooth. Unlock with wifi just provides the option to disable bt when you lose any wifi connection. I asked Ben74 to add such a feature but he didn't want to. His app has other options like enable/disable gps that I don't need so I didn't add them.
But maybe you should read the whole first post, I have explained it and have thanked Ben74 for the idea.
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Guess what
I attempted to uninstall the app
I switched off administrator mode
uninstalled the all successfully and when it went to lock screen it asks me now for the password?
I am trying to use password that i used during installation and what? Wrong Password
what can be done now?
I am dredding to attempt to uninstall it from my wifes phone.

Any help??

I have uploaded a new version which doesn't have the "unknown password" bug anymore for sure!
If you have downloaded the app before 08-15-2011: Update to the latest version! If you don't want to update but uninstall the app disable device admin in the Android settings (Settings -> Location & security -> Select device administrators) and NOT in the app settings!

I'm trying the app on my Tab right now, thanks for making it available.
If I disable the wifi on the Tab, should the lock/password screen appear the next time I take it out of standby? I just want to test that the app is working as it should.

i managed to switch off screen locking and properly unindtalled the wifilocker but now when i switch on screen lock with pin or password after it goes on it again does not recognise the password or PIN even the app is not installed
What have your app done to my phone??!!

I installed new version and it is the same problem sorry wrong password
i uninstalled it and before that i removed wifi unlocker from (Settings -> Location & security -> Select device administrators) and the same problem.
The question is WHAT this app done to our passwords? and why it can not be undone even by uninstalling the app and reflashing the phone?!!!
whenever you switch on any password or screen lock it does not recognise it when you trying to use it. It is something messed with password encryption algorithm.

I think that if we should to test the app for you and kill our devices there should be better support not once a day

the only difference between the old and new FIXED version that before once i managed to enter the phone i could change the screenlock and just switch it off. Now i can not as it asks about the password so it is even worst than it was.
Any update?
Any help
Any toughts?
Is that app just a prank to see how far will we go in bricking our handhealds?

Wow, I think this app needs to removed right away. It's in a state that it's able to brick devices. Flashing a different rom after wiping everything keeps the unknown password bug in there.
And **** **** piss, what a hassle to contact a mod. Did you notice my post by swearing? Devices became unusable because of this app. Nothing personal to the developer, but it needs more testing! And not to the public anymore.

UKseagull said:
I'm trying the app on my Tab right now, thanks for making it available.
If I disable the wifi on the Tab, should the lock/password screen appear the next time I take it out of standby? I just want to test that the app is working as it should.
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When you have set up a password in the app it is applied immediately. You can add a WiFi network to the trusted profiles then. If you want to disable the password while connected to this WiFi network you have to pick it in the list and activate "Disable screen lock".

[Q] HTC Media Link HD "Internal Error / Update Failed"

Hello,
I have bought a HTC Medialink HD to show my Familie my Holiday Pictures.
The Firmware is: 5.19.100....
I read a lot if articles before evertime I read that it will be possible to present your stuf via dlna from all your devices.
Today I connected everthing and went on 192.168.3.1 and try to setup my WIFI but no way to do so, i get everytime an internal error,
I have used 2 different AP but no way.
Im also not able to use the internal AP from the MediaLink if i try to show some videos with the Wi-Fi Media App there is no device listed.
I'm not sure but it feels that my device is Broken....
I have no HTC device to test the 3 finger wipe but I'm more or less sure that this will also not work.
Is there a way to upgrade the firmware via USB?
Or did I make something wrong?
BR
Lars G. :cyclops:

Same here...
Anyone with a solution?

luisant said:
Same here...
Anyone with a solution?
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Same situation here also. I am able to connect my HTC phone using 3-finger guesture; however, whenever I try to connect my Nexus7, I get stuck at the point where I need to choose the Wi-Fi on 192.168.3.1. My Wi-Fi connection is not on the list. Even if I try to enter manually and click on "Save", it always says "Update Failed/Internal Error".
Is there any setting that must be done to the router?

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jomos said:
Same situation here also. I am able to connect my HTC phone using 3-finger guesture; however, whenever I try to connect my Nexus7, I get stuck at the point where I need to choose the Wi-Fi on 192.168.3.1. My Wi-Fi connection is not on the list. Even if I try to enter manually and click on "Save", it always says "Update Failed/Internal Error".
Is there any setting that must be done to the router?
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Hom, seems like an Firmware Error. Any Idea were/how to get the old firmware or hack this crap...

Honestly, I guess the best would be to quickly sell this thing and get a Chromecast as soon as it is in stock again.
Will do mostly the same and is cross-compatible with your future android phone and your Chrome browser.
Plus, it's very cheap ^^

luisant said:
Honestly, I guess the best would be to quickly sell this thing and get a Chromecast as soon as it is in stock again.
Will do mostly the same and is cross-compatible with your future android phone and your Chrome browser.
Plus, it's very cheap ^^
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Problem is... it is not available in germany... and importing is expensive... narf

ingrim said:
Problem is... it is not available in germany... and importing is expensive... narf
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Not yet, but I guess the chances that google will sell it in Germany or at least in AT/CH are not bad.
There is even a landing page on google play DE for it:
https://play.google.com/store/devices/details?id=chromecast

luisant said:
Not yet, but I guess the chances that google will sell it in Germany or at least in AT/CH are not bad.
There is even a landing page on google play DE for it:...
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Hope so

I picked one up from AT&T store at a very affordable price but encountered the same "internal error" issue when I tried to connect this little box with my home Wi-Fi network. After a few days of researching, a forum in Taiwan provided some workaround and here is the steps to connect your HTC Media Link HD (HMLH) to your Wi-Fi network and enjoy DLNA support as well.
1. Reset (HMLH) by pressing the reset button for more than 5 seconds
2. You must grab a phone with Sense 4.0+ (will not work with Sense 5+ or above)
3. Connect your phone with Sense 4.0+ to your local network first
4. Perform the 3 finger swipe up action from your sense page
5. Complete the set up process
6. Wait for 5 minutes then connect to the Wi-Fi network that you named during the set up process from another laptop with network password 1234567890HTC
7. Open browser and type 192.168.3.1
8. HMLH automatically picks up your home network without entering the security key
9. Exit the mirroring mode from your Sense 4+ phone by swiping 3 fingers down
10. The TV screen should show that HMLH is connected to your Wi-Fi network

ok, so here is another easy solution for the internal error with the HTC Media Link HD (DG H300)
1. Firmware version on device after update: 5.52.103.1
2. Connect device to TV
3. Press reset button on device for 5 seconds to reset
4. After reset device will show Default Name on TV screen
5. Turn on WPS config on your router, either through Router admin UI or by manually pressing WPS button (WPS = Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
6. Press once the reset button on device (you need to do this within 2minutes of pressing the WPS button on router)
7. Device will automatically go to configure screen, progress bar will indicate configuration
8. The medialink HD device will now be connected to your WiFi network through your router

[Q] Using watch with SmartLock

I have a Note 4 with Smart Lock. I wanted to set it up so that my watch can keep my phone from locking. I added the device to SmartLock successfully. Even if my watch is sitting right next to the phone, it is not unlocking it. I use a PIN. Is there anything else that I need to do, or is this just not going to work.
Thanks

I was looking for an answer to that too. I tried and it did not work at all.

I use tasker for lots of things, but I could never get it working with this. I have a task set up to unlock the phone if the bluetooth is connected to the Gear S2. Even when my connection is just fine, tasker doesn't see the connection and never unlocks the phone.

I use Gear s2 from Tmobile with my Note 4 with no problems. When locked I use patern not pin if that makes any difference. Running lollipop 5.1.1 , no root, latest gear manager from play store.

It is added to my trusted devices

This might be a misunderstanding on my part about how this is supposed to work. I have a PIN set up, and when I have my watch connected, it doesn't require the PIN. It just puts up the screen that I have to swipe. I expected that it wouldn't put up the swipe screen at all. I don't want it to, but can't find a way around it. I tried setting up tasker to disable the lock, but it didn't work. Apparently tasker doesn't know when the watch is connected. It does work for my bt headset.

I don't think it can be done. It looks like smart lock removes requirement for any kind password but doesn't remove screen lock altogether.

usmaak said:
This might be a misunderstanding on my part about how this is supposed to work. I have a PIN set up, and when I have my watch connected, it doesn't require the PIN. It just puts up the screen that I have to swipe. I expected that it wouldn't put up the swipe screen at all. I don't want it to, but can't find a way around it. I tried setting up tasker to disable the lock, but it didn't work. Apparently tasker doesn't know when the watch is connected. It does work for my bt headset.
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If you have one of those flip cases, it does unlock automatically. Other than that, I don't know a way around it.

bendez1985 said:
If you have one of those flip cases, it does unlock automatically. Other than that, I don't know a way around it.
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Same issue here. Guessing a 2 part app (specific to s2 and android) might be able to solve the problem. The s2 app would communicate with the android app (not sure if background communication is possible for s2 apps though). Upon a cut in connection, the android app would trigger the lockscreen.
Thoughts?

darekz said:
I don't think it can be done. It looks like smart lock removes requirement for any kind password but doesn't remove screen lock altogether.
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I've never understood the need for that. When I don't have security on my phone, I have always just shut it off. An extra swipe accomplishes nothing.
Before the gear, I was using tasker to unlock my phone when connected to my wifi and when my bluetooth headset was on. I'd carry it with me, turned on, and my phone would not lock at all. It was flawless. Never saw the lock screen and never had to enter my PIN.
I might just go back to that, as the extra screen is really annoying and serves no purpose. I just have to remember to always have my BT headset turned on and on me. I always have my watch, but always seem to forget the headset.
I wish I knew why tasker doesn't recognize the the connection to the watch. My settings clearly show that the phone is connected to the watch, so it should recognize the connection, but doesn't. I don't know how much support tasker is getting any longer. I saw something about the developer having to take a break because of medical issues. There are now many other automation apps out there. Maybe I'll give some of them a try and see if one of them will accomplish what I am able to accomplish with tasker and my wifi/bluetooth headset.
When I add the watch to SmartLock, I get the following message:
Smart Lock can't detect the security features of this device. To help protect your phone, Gear S2 (393A) will only be able to keep your phone unlocked once it's already unlocked by you. Your Gear S2 (393A) can keep your phone unlocked when it's nearby, even if someone else is holding it.
Not sure what that means or what it does to the unlocking feature.

I don't know much about tasker but one time I played with tasker plugin called trigger. Maybe that can be help for you. It is possible that tasker looking for certain Bluetooth profiles being active and since gear s2 has no speaker there is not headset or headphone profile. On my gear s2 3g Bluetooth shows call audio profile.

S9+ Wireless charging problem, PLEASE HELP!

Hello,
My S9+ has a problem when using wireless charging, the phone will auto unlock.
Does anyone know the reason for this or it's just me having this issue?

I know in some cases the phone can use certain things as a "safe location" ... I forget what the feature is actually called, but for example when I connect to my Echo Dot or anything else via bluetooth it asks me if I want to set it as a trusted device and unlock automatically when connected. It does the same with locations too. You do have to tell it yes or not, though, it doesn't just automatically do it. I don't know if it would do it with wireless charging (never tried, doubt I will), so my guess is maybe it might have something to do with that?
Just googled it, and its called Smart Lock, and the things that unlock the phone are "trusted devices" and "trusted locations/places" ... maybe have a search in the settings for Smart Lock? See if its enabled and if anything is triggering it?

silegeek said:
I know in some cases the phone can use certain things as a "safe location" ... I forget what the feature is actually called, but for example when I connect to my Echo Dot or anything else via bluetooth it asks me if I want to set it as a trusted device and unlock automatically when connected. It does the same with locations too. You do have to tell it yes or not, though, it doesn't just automatically do it. I don't know if it would do it with wireless charging (never tried, doubt I will), so my guess is maybe it might have something to do with that?
Just googled it, and its called Smart Lock, and the things that unlock the phone are "trusted devices" and "trusted locations/places" ... maybe have a search in the settings for Smart Lock? See if its enabled and if anything is triggering it?
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Thank you for your kind response,
But the wireless charger does not require to make any bluetooth connection with the cell phone, and it won't pop the window to ask you if you trust the device or not. I'll look up the Smart Lock to see if is that triggering it.
Ty

Chad Paul said:
Thank you for your kind response,
But the wireless charger does not require to make any bluetooth connection with the cell phone, and it won't pop the window to ask you if you trust the device or not. I'll look up the Smart Lock to see if is that triggering it.
Ty
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I know, but maybe something else, like location is triggering it or there is a setting that prevents it from being locked whilst on the charger. About the only thing I know of that automatically unlocks the phone is the Smart Lock though.

Are you using the Routines app from Good Lock? Perhaps you have a routine set up for "Charging" that is unlocking the phone (check the "While at Home" profile, for instance).
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When putting my phone on the charger, it wakes up the phone. You still have to swipe to get off the lock screen. Even with smart lock with my smart Watch, I still have to swipe to get off the lock screen.
Good Lock has a setting that will bypass that. I have it as part of my Car Mode for convience. When I connect to my car kit, it loads waze, restarts music, turns off wifi, "unlocks" phone, and makes text huge.
Good Lock is the only thing I've seen to disable the lock screen fully.

automatically activate wifi?

Hello
i use an app to automatically activate wifi when my screen is on and i'm home and to disable wifi when my screen is off it worked fine on my old phone and even on my oneplus 6t with android 10. but on my x50 pro it does not work automatically each time a popup asks me manually: the application requires authorization: activate or deactivate wifi: authorize or refuse.
how to delete this request and make it automatic (my phone is root)

I don't have a solution but i have the same problem.

My only 2 cents is that it seems to be mainly linked to the chinese ROM being very "harsh" in blocking everything. Any similar issues i had were solved by using the EU ROM, even with all the other implications of that right now.

i have the eu room and it's the same thing

I was gonna use Tasker to do a similar thing. But that also has that.

There is an option in Developer Options called "Disable Permission Monitoring". Automatic switching of wifi/bluetooth works with this option

Warinator said:
There is an option in Developer Options called "Disable Permission Monitoring". Automatic switching of wifi/bluetooth works with this option
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that's the solution! thanks

I was wondering what that option was about (it doesn't disable permissions entirely, if someone thought that, i wondered ). Good catch!