[tabletnovice]

I've searched the forum about the security features of the Nexus7. Perhaps I've missed them, but can't find much information (except about encryption, which I don't see as necessary for me).

The Nexus7 offers four other security lock features: Facelock, Pattern, PIN or password. I'm trying to decide which one to use. Can you please share which one you use, if any, and why or why not?

Thanks!

[natehoy]

Facial recognition with blink detection enabled, with 4-digit PIN as backup. My Nexus never leaves the house, so it doesn't need to be TOO secure but I do like having it locked.

[F0REVERY0UNG-]

I don't use any security settings, I'm still using the factory set lock screen.
It's just me and my puppy here, so unless he's using it while I'm not home I don't need to secure it. lol

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[tabletnovice]

Thank you both for your reply.

My Nexus 7 will not be leaving my home much. But when it does, I have a concern if I ever lose it. I have copies of a lot of personal documents online in Google Drive and SkyDrive. I don't use apps to access bank accounts via my tablet.

If I set up one of these security methods, can I ever undo it?. My guess is that the answer is yes but I'd rather be safe than sorry. I'd probably only enable one of the security methods when I go out or take a trip. Around home, I'm not concerned.

Hmmmm, I think my notebook probably needs a password too since I take it on trips a couple of times a year.

[aapold]

Pattern lock most secure. There was a news story about police who had seized a drug dealers phone with pattern lock and were unable to defeat it..



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[gollum18]

Pattern lock most secure. There was a news story about police who had seized a drug dealers phone with pattern lock and were unable to defeat it..



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Actually if you know the right adb commands pattern lock is easily defeatable.

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[Synycalwon]

I set both my phone and tablet for a PIN lock (after 10 min inactivity), although neither are ever away from me for any length of time. Regardless, it's good to have some form of security to prevent unauthorized access.

[Eduardo06sp]

I read that too. The downside is it slows the whole thing down. I switched to a pin number for this reason.

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[smithe68]

I use a pin. I tried the facial recognition, but it didn't impress me when a friend, who looks nothing like me, was able to unlock it.

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[Toast95135]

Actually if you know the right adb commands pattern lock is easily defeatable.

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Or if you can see the fingerprint smudge of the pattern on the screen lol.

[return_0]

I rarely lock my Nexus 7, but when I do, I use face unlock with pattern as a backup.

[JimboDeany]

The face recognition unlock is cracking, didn't know about it until this thread but absolutely love it :o)

[tabletnovice]

I've read a couple of other threads where the Nexus totally locked and, because they had some type of password, it seemed like a very long, involved proceedure to get it up and running again. For me, I'd probably have to send it in for repair.

Does this frequently happen? It seems like a downside of using a PW, though I realize the benefits outweigh the negatives.

[dmmarck]

I've read a couple of other threads where the Nexus totally locked and, because they had some type of password, it seemed like a very long, involved proceedure to get it up and running again. For me, I'd probably have to send it in for repair.

Does this frequently happen? It seems like a downside of using a PW, though I realize the benefits outweigh the negatives.

If it has to be sent in, why not back it up then wipe it?

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[tabletnovice]

If it has to be sent in, why not back it up then wipe it?

Maybe I missed something, but how can you wipe it (I'm assuming this means a factory reset) if you can't start the tablet because it's not accepting your password?

I do have my tablet set to Back up my date, and Automatic restore.

[dmmarck]

Maybe I missed something, but how can you wipe it (I'm assuming this means a factory reset) if you can't start the tablet because it's not accepting your password?

I do have my tablet set to Back up my date, and Automatic restore.

I don't think you need a password to get into the bootloader and wipe it clean with fastboot commands/recovery. I can always try it out and let you know though lol

[tabletnovice]

I don't think you need a password to get into the bootloader and wipe it clean with fastboot commands/recovery. I can always try it out and let you know though lol

Speaking of lol, almost every time I ask a question I see some words that are new to me. I have no idea wht "bootloader" means or "fastboot commands/recovery."

Someone was kind enough the other day to give me a link to a glossary, so I'll look up the words:

Bootloader: An internal mode on a phone that helps in the flashing of ROMs and other behind-the scenes actions
Fastboot: Another mode akin to the bootloader, from which you can manually flash low-level components onto a phone.

To me, clear as mud. They both reference phones; do they apply to tablets too?

[rmeigs]

Use Pattern. Tried Facelock. It has the cool factor, but it's slow and a pain -- IMO.

[dmmarck]

Speaking of lol, almost every time I ask a question I see some words that are new to me. I have no idea wht "bootloader" means or "fastboot commands/recovery."

Someone was kind enough the other day to give me a link to a glossary, so I'll look up the words:

Bootloader: An internal mode on a phone that helps in the flashing of ROMs and other behind-the scenes actions
Fastboot: Another mode akin to the bootloader, from which you can manually flash low-level components onto a phone.

To me, clear as mud. They both reference phones; do they apply to tablets too?

Yes. Please read my Kraken guide, located in my signature. It'll explain everything .

[ChromeJob]

I've searched the forum about the security features of the Nexus7. Perhaps I've missed them, but can't find much information (except about encryption, which I don't see as necessary for me).

The Nexus7 offers four other security lock features: Facelock, Pattern, PIN or password. I'm trying to decide which one to use. Can you please share which one you use, if any, and why or why not?

Thanks!

You might like a video i did recently...

[tabletnovice]

Yes. Please read my Kraken guide, located in my signature. It'll explain everything .

Thanks again, dmmarck. I started reading the guide the other day, and read a bit more today. I think the best route for me to take is to ask for help in these forums if I ever run into trouble. Hopefully that will not happen but, you never know. I've been pushing myself hard to learn to use the tablet so I'm on a bit of information overload and can only absorb very basic stuff at this time.

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You might like a video i did recently...

Yes, I like it very much and plan to watch several of them when time permits.

After watching your video I have two questions related to the accessories you use.

First, I didn't get the name of the folio you use. It looks nice.

Secondly, I just bought a stylus the other day, and really (!!!!) like using it. I've been using Simple Notepad but find it's now more difficult to write with a stylus. Things jump around and settings get changed even if you put your palm down on the tablet to a second. To avoid this, you have to hold the hand in a more awkward position than when one normally writes. Any suggestions, or is there a better app to writing and jotting down quick notes, on that allows an area for the palm?

[ChromeJob]

Yes, I like it very much and plan to watch several of them when time permits.

After watching your video I have two questions related to the accessories you use.

First, I didn't get the name of the folio you use. It looks nice.

Secondly, I just bought a stylus the other day, and really (!!!!) like using it. I've been using Simple Notepad but find it's now more difficult to write with a stylus. Things jump around and settings get changed even if you put your palm down on the tablet to a second. To avoid this, you have to hold the hand in a more awkward position than when one normally writes. Any suggestions, or is there a better app to writing and jotting down quick notes, on that allows an area for the palm?

Great idea, thanks I'll start subtitling with the name of the products. That's a Wacom Bamboo stylus (check all colors, black was $8 cheaper when I bought it), with a smaller tip than most (it's not the size that matters, but how you tap your widget), and a rooCASE Vegan Ultra-slim folio case. I like it lots, good price.

As to your problem ... get a longer stylus? I have a Boxwave ultimate (microfiber covering the rubber tip), a bit longer than the others, and also the slickness of the cloth tip makes swiping things a lot, I mean A LOT, easier.

[tabletnovice]

rooCASE Vegan Ultra-slim folio

Thanks for the info. I like that case a lot, something I'd consider in the addition to the one I already bought that appears thicker.

get a longer stylus

Hmmm, wish I realized this before I bought a stylus. It was inexpensive so it's not a biggie to buy another one. I liked it because the tip is retractable. I find it strange that some sort of covering or protection on the tip of a stylus isn't the norm. I need a thinner one too, as the one I have is too thick to fit in the stylus loop on the cover.

I have a Boxwave ultimate

I couldn't find this at Amazon or the Boxwave site. Wondering if it's now called Slimline.

[monochromatic rainbow]

password.
i tried pattern but once i picked up my tablet and was about to unlock it and i noticed that the only smudges on the screen were my unlock pattern ones.
perfectly preserved >.>

[quarky_uk]

Face recognition. I really don't have that much interesting stuff on there! I do have keypads but that is protected by another password.

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