I have acquired a Panasonic ToughBook as part of a business deal. When the unit is switched on it says "To Start Android, enter your password". I don't have any access to passwords, PINs or Patterns.
I tried to perform a factory reset using Power + Volume Up. I get the Android Recovery menu and I select wipe data/factory reset, it then asks me to confirm, I select yes, and then I am asked for a password again. Usually, I can just reset an Android without a password from here.
Any suggestions on how to bypass the Boot Up password or the Factory Reset password would be appreciated.
TIA
Try this
https://needromng.com/how-to-fix-to-start-android-enter-your-password/
So simple, worked a treat. Thank you!
I have same issue with Panasonic FZ-N1. Asking for password for factory reset.
The link provided above does not open for me.
Can you provide new link or information how to bypass password.
jwoegerbauer said:
Try this
https://needromng.com/how-to-fix-to-start-android-enter-your-password/
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Hello, I would be glad to know the solution for the factory reset password on the Panasonic FZ-N1.
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I have a pin setup on my tf300t in the Parental Lock that came standard on my tablet. I have forgotten the pin, and im wanting to erase all data on my tablet prior to selling. I cant erase all data without putting the parental pin in.
What are my options apart from try to remember the password?
imfromwales said:
I have a pin setup on my tf300t in the Parental Lock that came standard on my tablet. I have forgotten the pin, and im wanting to erase all data on my tablet prior to selling. I cant erase all data without putting the parental pin in.
What are my options apart from try to remember the password?
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Boot into recovery by holding power + volume down until boots into bootloader menu and select the factory reset using volume buttons. Unless you are rooted with twrp recovery becareful not to format if you have that.
Im stock - not rooted. When i boot into recovery there is no way to select the last option which is wipe. Ive tried using volume up and volume down and also touching the screen but none work...
Ok, i managed to select wipe data, and then it asked me to confirm my choice by pressing volume up, but then rebooted and all of my data is still there!?
imfromwales said:
Ok, i managed to select wipe data, and then it asked me to confirm my choice by pressing volume up, but then rebooted and all of my data is still there!?
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It it go through the process of factory reset, after selecting wipe data it should then go into recovery where you'd see the android and the blue bar at bottom moving. If it forgone that and just rebooted not sure why it should wipe all data at which you set everything back up. Last thing which not sure if this would work in your case is the reset button under the volume buttons. Should be small hole just stick something in there and reset it. Don't think the password would keep it from wiping data in recovery that's what most people do when they for get it, although that usually for the screen lock but either one wouldn't think it mattered.
If i were you, i would unlock and flash custom recovery (TWRP) and then use that to do a factory wipe, can even wipe your internal SD card as well.
Then when you go to sell it, use "Unlocked" as a positive thing since so many people are bricking their tablets trying to unlock and flash custom recovery you can upsell it saying all the hard work is done just dont screw up during the process xD
Problem with that is, Im using a mac and only done stuff like that on my PC. Im out of the country for another year with no access to a PC...
Can anyone sugest any way I can get around this problem with forgetting the parental pin?
How can i use a mac to instal a custom recovery and then wipe?
Would the reset button wipe the tablet, i cant seem to find the button...
Hello all,
Need your help!
I recently put pin on my phone and 'forgot unlock pin.
1. I was hoping it would allow me to reset using gmail account but it doesnt show that.
2. Tried going into recovery mode and wipe/factory reset> That just restarts the phone.(My old phone allowed me to reset in recovery mode when I entered pin wrong 5 times).
dont know what to do mad:
If you experiened this issue with this phone, I appreciate if you can help me out.
Thanks
motoman4rmmars said:
Hello all,
Need your help!
I recently put pin on my phone and 'forgot unlock pin.
1. I was hoping it would allow me to reset using gmail account but it doesnt show that.
2. Tried going into recovery mode and wipe/factory reset> That just restarts the phone.(My old phone allowed me to reset in recovery mode when I entered pin wrong 5 times).
dont know what to do mad:
If you experiened this issue with this phone, I appreciate if you can help me out.
Thanks
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would unlocking the bootloader ( which wipes the device) do it ?
Did you try contacting Motorola?
I read that the stock recovery is messed up. If you want to factory reset then chose the option above, ie the text you see in the menu does not align with the actual option that will be chosen.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2543869
thanks for reply guys,
I dont want to unlock the bootloader as it voids the warranty.
I contacted Motorola, but no reply.
Is there any other way to factory reset this device?
BTW Happy New Year to all
Did you read my post just above yours? You use the stock recovery, just highlight the option ABOVE the option you actually want within the recovery.
cheers mate!
scott_doyland said:
Did you read my post just above yours? You use the stock recovery, just highlight the option ABOVE the option you actually want within the recovery.
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sorry I misread u the first time.
but do you even know how big my smile is right now
You are a time and life saver!
first hero of 2014!, :highfive:
was so effin pissed of since the turn of the year
Hope all u guys have a cheerful year
forgot unlock pin
motoman4rmmars said:
Hello all,
Need your help!
I recently put pin on my phone and 'forgot unlock pin.
1. I was hoping it would allow me to reset using gmail account but it doesnt show that.
2. Tried going into recovery mode and wipe/factory reset> That just restarts the phone.(My old phone allowed me to reset in recovery mode when I entered pin wrong 5 times).
dont know what to do mad:
If you experiened this issue with this phone, I appreciate if you can help me out.
Thanks
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GO on google android/devicemanager
with u gmail account
click lock enter new password (must be letter and number) your phone lock again but now ask for password you provided to account
done.
Do you need Android Device Manager on the phone itself to work?
Hey guys..lately I googled for password protected custom recovery. But I found nothing but reminds me to my friend's phone, ntt docomo pxxx(I forgot the model),a lumix phone(panasonic i guess) It's have password protected stock 3e system recovery with 10 digits requested password...Maybe this phone doesn't have bootloader(I tried all methods to get to the bootloader)... This phone have hardware navigation keys(back,home and menu)...
Sorry for my bad English.
PS: The recovery doesn't have apply update on sdcard but only give 3 options
1. Reboot
2. Factory reset
3. Power off
Maybe a professional thief can't find any way to factory reset it...
Are you sure that's a password encrypted recovery? Is the phone encrypted?
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No. When I try to factory reset, i just guess the IMEI but no luck? is this Japanese phone?
Hi, device is encrypted. I was asked password instead pattern first. I found out how to get out of this, then reset my pattern. Aftrr reboot I'm asked a pattern but entering mine doesn't work.. I'm stuck! Isn't there a way to get out of this apart factory reset?
goja said:
Hi, device is encrypted. I was asked password instead pattern first. I found out how to get out of this, then reset my pattern. Aftrr reboot I'm asked a pattern but entering mine doesn't work.. I'm stuck! Isn't there a way to get out of this apart factory reset?
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Try these guide. It may help you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2620456
This is for UNencrypted devices with DATA accessible.. :/
Hello,
I'm sorry if this question is redundant, but if haven't found (to my own suprise) a satisfying answer anywhere.
I have encrypted my SD card on my Cyrus CS 28, Stock-Android 6.0, unrooted.
After the installation of a new launcher from F-Droid, the touchscreen is not reacting most of the time; even when, I am not even able to unlock the phone. So I would like to factory reset. The Recovery Mode is perfectly accessible and working.
The question is: Is there a way to recover the keys for the SD-card encryption and reinstall them after the factory reset? For example, via the 'Backup user data' option in the recovery mode? The device has still warranty, but I'm afraid people in the support might just reset the phone on the go and wiping the keys.
Thank you very much,
kind regards
Teurox said:
Hello,
I'm sorry if this question is redundant, but if haven't found (to my own suprise) a satisfying answer anywhere.
I have encrypted my SD card on my Cyrus CS 28, Stock-Android 6.0, unrooted.
After the installation of a new launcher from F-Droid, the touchscreen is not reacting most of the time; even when, I am not even able to unlock the phone. So I would like to factory reset. The Recovery Mode is perfectly accessible and working.
The question is: Is there a way to recover the keys for the SD-card encryption and reinstall them after the factory reset? For example, via the 'Backup user data' option in the recovery mode? The device has still warranty, but I'm afraid people in the support might just reset the phone on the go and wiping the keys.
Thank you very much,
kind regards
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Whats the point of recovering the keys? Safe your stuff, reset the phone and encrypt it again...
did you find out how to back them up ?