How can I change my my encryption to swipe/pattern/PIN instead of a Password?

[Samil]

That was actually very helpful. Thank you erdadazimi

 

[ferrumd]

Same issue here...

(Ok on a S5 neo, running the latest lollipop).

I've tried the CLEAR CREDENTIALS... didn't do anything.
(and now it's grayed out too).

Only available LOCK SCREEN is "password, high security".
I don't know why I can't use pin or pattern.
YES - I know that it will make the encryption LESS secure.... but I don't have highly sensitive data on it, but would still rather have my SD Card and Phone encrypted ...

currently disabling encryption on the SD Card (I had as a test first only encrypted the SD Card - the phone has NOT (Yet) been encrypted)...
because entering a password, every damn time I switch the phone on is simply not practical.

Is there a way THAT WORKS (and no, clearing credentials doesn't work, and in 5.1 there's only ONE way to change the Lock Screen)?
- Encrypt Phone AND SD Card
- Require Password on BOOT / RESTART
- Require PIN or PATTERN when activating from Standby.

I know that I had this set up that way on my old sony android phone (4.4) - not a problem...
so it should be perfectly possible...
thanks.

 

[shaquiees]

okay i tried everything thing in the book to change my password to an pattern and lord knows it don't never work iam so new to an android and i really like them but if i cant found away to change this im going back to an iphone 6 plus im telling you.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Maybe you just have to do a factory reset, and set the phone back up again.

 

[Susan Frank]

perfect!!! thank you so much. it worked after so many failed attempts on suggested methods.
xo
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THIS WORKED! Thank you! ������

 

[Promise Mabuse]

This has help me alot, thanks

 

[Rajababu Elutam]

Hiii my mobile vivo y53 privace app encryption old lock i dont no plz help me