Android 4.3 -- Security Setting App CRASHES

Long story, but had to do a factory reset to my N4 and now I have 4.3. Everything is running fine, except I'd like to add my pattern lock back. But when I go to settings and click on "security," the settings app crashes. Any thoughts on how I can remedy this? I've tried going to the settings app and deleting cache and data, but hasn't helped. Nor has restarting the phone.

Originally Posted by corolla90

Long story, but had to do a factory reset to my N4 and now I have 4.3. Everything is running fine, except I'd like to add my pattern lock back. But when I go to settings and click on "security," the settings app crashes. Any thoughts on how I can remedy this? I've tried going to the settings app and deleting cache and data, but hasn't helped. Nor has restarting the phone.

I would try resetting it one more time.

Originally Posted by Captainbob767

I would try resetting it one more time.

Yeah, I know. Thanks. I was just hoping to avoid having to do another one and once again redo all my settings, etc.

Originally Posted by Captainbob767

I would try resetting it one more time.

Just did a factory reset again. Nope, nada. The security setting still causes the settings app to crash. F&*&^!

UPDATE: Came home and followed 2defmouze's awesome factory image restore instructions and bam, I'm good to go! Amazing this worked, but the update that Google pushed to me didn't ...

I had the exact same problem. I was able to fix it by rebooting into recovery, clearing the caches; reloading the Android 4.2.2 image and then reinstalling 4.3 over the air. Granted that does seem to be the long way around, but I now have a factory fresh S4 with everything working!