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Removing Keyguard Password Policy due to Exchange (HTC Sense & Milestone & Froyo)

Removing Keyguard Password Policy due to Exchange (HTC Sense & Milestone & Froyo)
Introduction
Hi Everybody,
when synchronizing your HTC, Motorolla or Froyo Androids with Exchange, it might be that your device needs to be locked by a password. Having to enter this password on every unlock is quite annoying. It would be great to use Androids unlock pattern instead of the cumbersome on-screen keyboard or disable the unlock password at all. To achieve this, I have written a small app.
Unlike other workarounds, this one let's you keep using your stock unlock screen.
Android 2.1 Download (HTC/Milestone)
HTC Sense:
Install the app
Choose which mode you want (password disabled, password enabled or lockpattern enabled)
Click Save
If you have enabled "Lockpattern":
Click "Set lockpattern"
change lockpattern
click "Done setting lockpattern"
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Motorola:
Attention: You need to be rooted and you need the sqlite3 binary. If the program won't do anything, the missing sqlite3 binary is most likely the cause. The easiest way is to install another ROM with busybox and sqlite3 binary installed. Otherwise:
get it from somewhere, push it to "/sdcard", open shell with "adb shell" and:
Code:
mount -o remount,rw /dev/system/mtdblock6 /system
cp /sdcard/sqlite3 /system/xbin/sqlite3
chmod 755 /system/xbin/sqlite3
chown root.shell /system/xbin/sqlite3
Then go ahead with my app.
Need help? Have a look here
Choose whether to disable or enable password
Click Save
Please report if it is possible with disabled password to set a lockpattern. If not we can try to work this out together. I don't have a Motorola Droid, so I can't test. Please send me a private message.
Please check as well if there is a popup that your device needs security enabled or whatever.
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Android 2.2 - Froyo (Sense & AOSP) - Android 2.3 Gingerbreas AOSP Download
Attention: Root is necessary. You need to replace the original email app with a patched one. The email apps are usually on /system/app, so you definately need root to replace it.
Because I do not want to run into any licensing issues, I have written a toolkit named "FroyoMailUnlocker" which you can use to patch your own email app. I currently support HTC Sense Froyo Mail.apk and Android AOSP (like Cyanogenmod 6 & Cyanogenmod 7) Email.apk. As I do not own a Motorolla, I have no idea if this will work there as well. This toolkit has proven to patch all stock Email apks from Froyo and Gingerbread.
Prerequesites:
You need to have Java Runtime Environment (JRE) installed. Make sure that your Java Home is part of the %PATH% variable. You can test this by issuing start -> run -> cmd -> java -version
And this version is for Windows at the moment. I can easily do one for Linux as well if there is a proper need to.
Basic usage instructions common for both brands:
Pull the apk you want to patch from your ROM
Download the "FroyoMailUnlocker" and extract it
Move the apk to the folder "put_apk_here"
Run the file "FroyoMailUnlocker.exe"
Push the new apk from the folder "put_apk_here" to the root of your SDcard
Boot your phone into recovery
Open a shell with "adb shell" and issue the following commands:
Code:
mount /system
mount /sdcard
...continue with instructions below specific for your brand
Instructions for Sense:
Code:
cp /sdcard/Mail.apk /system/app/
reboot
Setup your Exchange account
Accept the policy, set your Pin-Code
Open up Settings -> Security -> Device Administrator
Remove device administrator
Accept every warning that your Exchange account will be wiped
Still in Security, disable screen lock
Enjoy your policy-free HTC Sense on Froyo
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Instructions for AOSP:
Code:
cp /sdcard/Email.apk /system/app/
reboot
Setup your Exchange account
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Appendix
Note 1:
My solution does not require a background service which runs all the time. It sets the desired configuration persistantly and survives a policy reenforcement without having to run any more. You can safely set your configuration and uninstall the app. But you need to be rooted.
Note 3:
Please take a short rest and think about why your company has applied these restrictions over their mobile users. If you say "I don't care", then this app is probably for you. If not, stick to the password unlock.
Important Note for HTC devices:
If you don't use the lockscreen shipped by HTC, it is possible to disable password lock, but you should not reenable password lock again! The issue appears if the lockscreen is enabled again. HTCs framework will then try to configure the HTC Lockscreen and won't find it which ends up in an error. This could prevent your device from booting up. You can fix it by booting into recovery and issuiing the following commands from an "adb shell" and reboot.
Code:
mount /system
mount /data
sqlite3 /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
update system set value='0' where name='lockscreen.lockexchange.enable';

FAQ
Hey, I changed my configuration from X to Y, but it doesn't work
Just reboot. This should fix your issue. Or if lockpattern does not work, just click on "Set lockpattern", go to security settings, set your pattern and click "Done setting lockpattern".
Hey, installation of the apk failed
Please enable USB debugging in the settings, get the Android SDK (adb tool) and execute "adb -d uninstall com.myandroid.keyguardcontroller"
I can't find your app in the market
Absolutely correct. It's not yet upped. Maybe it will in the future, when this app is tested thouroughly enough. I expect that the more technicaly interested guys come here to find a solution for their problems instead of searching the market and those are the best testers.
After pushing the unlocked file to my 2.2 rom, the Mail/Email app does not show up
Better use a deodexed rom or deodex the apk. Instructions can be found here: DeodexInstructions or xUltimate
Make sure you have cleaned the Dalvik Cache
Changelog
Android 2.2
Version 2.0 : Download
First framework version to let the user unlock the mail app they are using
Version 1.0 : -no link yet-
Initial release
Android 2.1
Version 1.4 : Download
Fixed issue with rules not applied on first set
Semi-fixed issue with "fancy" lockscreens (read note in first post)
Version 1.3 : Download
Second try with Milestone
Version 1.2 : Download
Fixed a bug with the triggers
Version 1.1 : Download
Added initial Motorola support (alpha stage) **Need your feedback as I don't have one**
Let the user choose which ROM he has
Corrected triggers
Persistent configuration
Improved user interface
Version 1.0 : Download
Great thanks
blegat
tamburylar
britoso
dwang
instaliro
superbimble

klaus27 said:
I have quickly put together an app which let's you decide whether lockscreen should ask for password or not, or if it should be disabled at all.
Any testers?
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So where's the app?
Does it re-disable the lock screen after the policy has been re-enforced?

j0bro said:
So where's the app?
Does it re-disable the lock screen after the policy has been re-enforced?
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Do they reenforce the policy? Didn't noticed that so far. Wrote the app and created this thread. That's why I am asking for testers. If you want to help, send a private message
Cheers

Ok, I have a way to make this setting persistent without having to run any background service, app, script or whatever. I am now iterating the lock-pattern issue. I want to be able to use a lockpattern without having Android Mail ask you to set security policies once a day.
Not sure if this is possible, but we will see.

is this for using the stock exchange app? using activesync?
Just curious because I cannot use the stock exchange app due to security policies set at the server level. So I wondered how this would be affected by that.

wildtouch said:
is this for using the stock exchange app? using activesync?
Just curious because I cannot use the stock exchange app due to security policies set at the server level. So I wondered how this would be affected by that.
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It's for the mail app of HTC Sense. They build their own UI on top of stock Android and added support for Exchange policies. With this program, we try to circumvent the Exchange password policy. So you might want to get another ROM with Sense for your mobile, or grab Moxier mail from the market.
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Current status: I am able to remove password policy, set an unlock pattern and stick with that right now. The Exchange security popup shows up, but it does not override the settings. Once again, there is no background task/script involved. To remove the security popup at all is the next task on the agenda.

Ok, app is ready and tested by two or three people.
It will now make settings persistent, regardless of policy reenforcement.
Additionally it is able to set Lockpatterns without having the policy enforcement popup every morning.
BTW: API level is 3, so it should work with Android 1.5 as well, but I have only been able to test it with Android 2.1.

Hi,
Where I could get this app?
Is it really works on 2.1?
Thanks

wrzoch said:
Hi,
Where I could get this app?
Is it really works on 2.1?
Thanks
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It is in the testing phase. Yes it works on HTC Sense 2.1 Roms. Milestone is in the testing phase. As I don't own a milestone, I can only rely on users feedback.

klaus27 said:
It is in the testing phase. Yes it works on HTC Sense 2.1 Roms. Milestone is in the testing phase. As I don't own a milestone, I can only rely on users feedback.
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ihave milestone..can try for you...wheres the app?

medicjoe said:
ihave milestone..can try for you...wheres the app?
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Thanks, I will get back to you probably.

klaus27 said:
Thanks, I will get back to you probably.
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Hope you succeed to put together the app soon. Coz i hate the password policy thingy...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

medicjoe said:
Hope you succeed to put together the app soon. Coz i hate the password policy thingy...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/icons/icon12.gif
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Are you willing to try out some SQL commands? Is your milestone rooted?
If so, send me a pm with your email address.

klaus27 said:
It is in the testing phase. Yes it works on HTC Sense 2.1 Roms. Milestone is in the testing phase. As I don't own a milestone, I can only rely on users feedback.
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i have milestone too, really need this one, i can help on the testing

ricky119 said:
i have milestone too, really need this one, i can help on the testing
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Are you experienced enough to help testing? Are you familiar with SQL commands? Are you brave enough to break your system? If so, send me a pm.

Working on Milestone, confirmed. Now need to add that option to the app.

klaus27 said:
Are you experienced enough to help testing? Are you familiar with SQL commands? Are you brave enough to break your system? If so, send me a pm.
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sry, im not. waiting for your good news

klaus27 said:
Working on Milestone, confirmed. Now need to add that option to the app.
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I found that there's a similar program which already done
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6071848#post6071848
but unfortunately, did not work on my Milestone, so I hope you can help me

ricky119 said:
I found that there's a similar program which already done
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6071848#post6071848
but unfortunately, did not work on my Milestone, so I hope you can help me
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Yes, I know, and additionally for HTC Sense it doesn't support Lockpatterns. Mine does

[APP][5.0+][ROOT] Network Type Switcher

I've created a little application, which is able to switch network type (e.g. GSM only, LTE only, EvDo only, etc.) on any android with API 21 (Lollipop 5.0) or higher. I created this app because on some phones (e.g. Huawei devices), you cannot change the network type, even though you've managed to open the network engineering screen.
Please note that this app requires ROOT! Here are some features of this app:
- very small (about 50 kB) :angel:
- material design! :silly:
- no ads!
- ability to change to one of 12 network types supported by android
- on Android API 23 (Marshmallow) or newer, you can also change network type on devices with multiple SIM card slot (this is what I think other apps cannot do )
- able to detect if selected network type is not supported, and will revert back to previous setting if it the device doesn't support selected network type
I've tested this app (and use it on daily basis for about 1 month) on a rooted Huawei P9 Plus dual SIM and a rooted HiSense I46D1G, and so far so good.
Example use case : This app is great for locking to LTE only mode if your carrier gives huge bonuses on 4G data (to avoid falling back to WCDMA and cost you extra ), and locking to WCDMA only mode if you need adequate data speed while retaining the ability to place and receive CS calls and SMSes.
Download link for version 4:
Droid Host
Historical:
Download links for version 3:
Droid Host
Google Drive

Hi. Do you have a copy of your app in different host,not in mega? Thanks

xgneilx said:
Hi. Do you have a copy of your app in different host,not in mega? Thanks
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Added Google Drive link. See my edited post. Thanks for your interest!

Thanks dev..

I'm on Xiaomi Mi Max Prime, MIUI 8.0.3 Global stable, marshmallow ROM. I can see the option to change network type for 2 SIM cards, but when i change one, the other one automatically follows. Meaning, whatever i change the sim 1 to, the SIM 2 gets changed as well. Is that supposed to be the logical outworking of your design?

cm14.1, apps not working.
already given superuser permission.
Sent from my peregrine using XDA Labs

VERY good app!

You made something what I started looking a week ago. A hell of "Thanks" mate. you made my day.

xgneilx said:
I'm on Xiaomi Mi Max Prime, MIUI 8.0.3 Global stable, marshmallow ROM. I can see the option to change network type for 2 SIM cards, but when i change one, the other one automatically follows. Meaning, whatever i change the sim 1 to, the SIM 2 gets changed as well. Is that supposed to be the logical outworking of your design?
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No it doesn't. On marshmallow or higher, it should be able to switch network from those 2 slots independently. However, some OEM or device doesn't support switching it independently. Usually devices that comes with android lollipop or earlier doesn't support independent network switching. But as always, there will be some exceptions. I apologize if it doesn't work.

schrickz said:
cm14.1, apps not working.
already given superuser permission.
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I've not tested in CM yet, since I don't have a device which has RIL and has CM ROM for it. This app has to negotiate with selinux. I heard that CM has pretty restrictive selinux policy. Maybe you can try to disable selinux by executing"setenforce 0" on a superuser shell. Please note that this disables selinux temporarily until reboot.

when I open the app it show this message.
i can't give root permission in cm13 beacuse there isn't a popoup where privacy guard ake you root access like other appps

Me Zoo, root is given but same error on android 5.1 ...

ivifly said:
Me Zoo, root is given but same error on android 5.1 ...
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filip2805 said:
when I open the app it show this message.
i can't give root permission in cm13 beacuse there isn't a popoup where privacy guard ake you root access like other appps
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Well, it seems that I have to investigate more about this. Thank you for your problem reports.
Sorry that I can't give an ETA at the moment. I am a little bit busy lately

Take your time...it'd your lifetime!
By the way, I don't gonna use lucky patcher seem to be a unsafe software and kind of black sheep of XDA......greetings ivi

I'm getting same error on CM13 (Root shell access is denied) whereas app don't ask for root permission, Even app don't show any permission in privacy guard
Please fix this
Thanks
Reinstalling the app is temporary fix, after reboot, getting same error...
Fixed : new version 4 is working fine for me, using from last 2 days
Thanks a lot jnakoda. Very useful app

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schrickz said:
cm14.1, apps not working.
already given superuser permission.
Sent from my peregrine using XDA Labs
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filip2805 said:
when I open the app it show this message.
i can't give root permission in cm13 beacuse there isn't a popoup where privacy guard ake you root access like other appps
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ivifly said:
Me Zoo, root is given but same error on android 5.1 ...
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spacexgen said:
I'm getting same error on CM13 (Root shell access is denied) whereas app don't ask for root permission, Even app don't show any permission in privacy guard
Please fix this
Thanks
Reinstalling the app is temporary fix, after reboot, getting same error...
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Hi guys, could you try the new version 4 (on my edited 1st post)? See if it fixes the problem. Thanks.

now it works

jnakoda said:
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Hi guys, could you try the new version 4 (on my edited 1st post)? See if it fixes the problem. Thanks.
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still not working.

schrickz said:
still not working.
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OK. Judging from the screenshot that you posted earlier, your issue doesn't stem from SELinux, and the app get root access properly. Seems like an issue with nougat API 25. Unfortunately, I don't have a nougat device at the moment . Will investigate the issue after getting a nougat device (or AVD!)

It's good work on my SM-Note 4 N9100 dual SIM(but i just used one),Marshmallow.
Good job,Thx!

Singature spoofing

Hey guys, I was hoping if you can help me out a little. I have some basic coding experience C++ and python. I wanted to add signature spoofing to the OP7 pro, but can't seem to find any place that supports oxygen OS/android pie. This is only because I wanted to remove Gapps and replace them with MicroG and custom apps. Can any of point me in the right direction? My second issue is related to data use. When I use custom roms I can't seem to access my internet via data, however, when I connect to the wifi there doesn't seem to be any problem with it. If you guys have any solutions to this let me know. I was using Havos os or lineage on my OP 7 pro

18os13 said:
Hey guys, I was hoping if you can help me out a little. I have some basic coding experience C++ and python. I wanted to add signature spoofing to the OP7 pro, but can't seem to find any place that supports oxygen OS/android pie. This is only because I wanted to remove Gapps and replace them with MicroG and custom apps. Can any of point me in the right direction? My second issue is related to data use. When I use custom roms I can't seem to access my internet via data, however, when I connect to the wifi there doesn't seem to be any problem with it. If you guys have any solutions to this let me know. I was using Havos os or lineage on my OP 7 pro
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Don't know anything about signature spoofing. But the cell data problem, sounds like you may need to enter the proper APN info for your carrier.

Screen recording of restricted app

Hello all
I want to screen record my app which is Next Ias.
Tried all possible ways of cloning, phone root etc etc.
Is there anyone who can do this for me, i can pay.

There is a Win version...

Can you please elaborate?
Did't understand what you are asking...

CXZa said:
There is a Win version...
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If you're asking for windows version. So yes it have

Try to record the screen with that. Or sniff the trafic.

CXZa said:
Try to record the screen with that. Or sniff the trafic.
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Sir I don't have much knowledge of this. Could you please help me, it you want i will pay for it too.
Please message me on telegram
@Purohitprem07

Look inside here:
Bypass an Android app’s screenshot restriction
Use Google Assistant to take a screenshot that isn’t allowed by the app
techhelpkb.medium.com

xXx yYy said:
Look inside here:
Bypass an Android app’s screenshot restriction
Use Google Assistant to take a screenshot that isn’t allowed by the app
techhelpkb.medium.com
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Sir the restricts that

prem purohit said:
Sir the restricts that
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The app restricts that

If your device is rooted with Magisk, then it is possible.
For me with Android 12 and Magisk v25.2, LSPosed module plus Disable-FLAG_SECURE works well. If set up correctly, you should be able to screen record any applications you want.
The following explains the instructions well:
Take Screenshot on Blocked Apps | Black Screenshot Issue | Disable Flag Secure 2 - xiaomiui
In some apps when you try take a screenshot, it just takes a black screen shot. This is because of security. To overcome this, you should follow the steps in
xiaomiui.net

1987tlz said:
If your device is rooted with Magisk, then it is possible.
For me with Android 12 and Magisk v25.2, LSPosed module plus Disable-FLAG_SECURE works well. If set up correctly, you should be able to screen record any applications you want.
The following explains the instructions well:
Take Screenshot on Blocked Apps | Black Screenshot Issue | Disable Flag Secure 2 - xiaomiui
In some apps when you try take a screenshot, it just takes a black screen shot. This is because of security. To overcome this, you should follow the steps in
xiaomiui.net
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Can you help me with this if done i can pay you
@Purohitprem07 telegram I'd

What step are you having issues with? Where are you up to?
The quick summary is essentially:
1. What device are you using? And what is the level of Android?
2. Is your device rooted with Magisk? If not, then follow the instructions listed (or look within the sub-forums for the device in the XDA forums):
GitHub - topjohnwu/Magisk: The Magic Mask for Android
The Magic Mask for Android. Contribute to topjohnwu/Magisk development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
3. Then install LSPosed: https://github.com/LSPosed/LSPosed
4. Now install the Disable-FLAG_SECURE app: https://github.com/VarunS2002/Xposed-Disable-FLAG_SECURE
4. Finally, open LSPosed and configure Disable-FLAG_SECURE to allow screen recording of the required application (detailed instructions for this step is listed at https://xiaomiui.net/lsposed-module-disabe-flag-secure-2-9732/)

How to setup Work profile on secondary user (non-root) Island/Insular/GrapheneOS

Does anyone know how it can be achieved to set up a work profile on a secondary user (not the main user) using island or insular ?
I tried installing it on my secondary user however it prevents to proceed there. It seems I am only able to do this on my main user.
Any work arounds? or is it just not possible at all.
Non-root! as I am trying this on a Pixel 7 with GrapheneOS.

What Android version?

xXx yYy said:
What Android version?
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Latest build of GrapheneOS meaning Android 13.