HTC One (M8): automatically factory resets after 10 unsuccessful unlocks (VIDEO)

[Skyway]

Keep your phone in your pocket so kids don't mess with it? I know this may not be ideal for some but it would definitely fix that particular issue.

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[Topgonzo]

Guys if you look at all the posts by the creator of this thread in the m8 forum they basically all are topics that are aimed towards creating controversy and arguments. I remember last year same time and same type of threads. Poster doesn't plan on buying a HTC one or using one. In fact every year he's the cheerleader for the new Samsung...I didn't get a m8 , yet but i like to see balanced discussions from users of the HTC one or those that have real input help those wanting to learn real facts

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[Kevin OQuinn]

To be fair the OP is reasonable and won't brush anyone off as just being a fanboy.

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[dpham00]

Kevin, my concern with this is if you inadvertently set your phone down, some malicious person grabs it, they can wipe your phone very quickly.

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It wouldn't be that difficult now. Shut the phone off, boot into recovery, and wipe.

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[dpham00]

Keep your phone in your pocket so kids don't mess with it? I know this may not be ideal for some but it would definitely fix that particular issue.

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As I said before, my daughter pick pockets me. So I don't even know she took it.

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[Habiib]

I think at least an option to set a timeout period as an alternative measure would suffice.

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[thegrants82]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHwQf4-bJzA&feature=share&list=UU60o55QG_Yabb1nelfSGO0w

http://phandroid.com/2014/03/31/htc-one-m8-security-video/

I would be pissed!
Its true you shouldn't forget your password, but factory resetting????
I see the benefit of it though, but if that was an option in settings, I would probably have it off

Worst part is...a thief can have the phone factory reset, then sell it as if it was a brand new phone

That is nuts, and it can't be turned off?

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[Skyway]

As I said before, my daughter pick pockets me. So I don't even know she took it.

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Lol, that could be problem then. She must be really good, or that's a testament to how thin this device is

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[smooth4lyfe]

I'm perfectly ok with it. If you're worried about forgetting your password then don't use one. That presents other issues though, of course.

I'm not sure why this is being perceived as a problem or issue at all.

I wouldnt have a problem if there was an option to turn it off while still having the passlock
There are people who have forgotten their password before, I am a victim of it

Is there a "Forgot password" option?

 

[smooth4lyfe]

I personally think you should have the option to disable it. Most likely, someone stealing the phone isn't going to try a bunch of random passwords, they would just go to recovery and wipe anyway.

The reason for me is that sometimes my daughter will pick pocket my phone and play with it, and attempt to unlock it. Personally I don't want my phone to be wiped just because my daughter was fooling around with my phone.

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Yes this is another big reason, didnt even think of that

 

[smooth4lyfe]

Guys if you look at all the posts by the creator of this thread in the m8 forum they basically all are topics that are aimed towards creating controversy and arguments. I remember last year same time and same type of threads. Poster doesn't plan on buying a HTC one or using one. In fact every year he's the cheerleader for the new Samsung...I didn't get a m8 , yet but i like to see balanced discussions from users of the HTC one or those that have real input help those wanting to learn real facts

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This is not true, I post things I find interesting, whether it be the HTC One M8 or Galaxy S5
If I saw a negative post on the Galaxy S5, I would fairly post it as well

 

[Skyway]

This is not true, I post things I find interesting, whether it be the HTC One M8 or Galaxy S5
If I saw a negative post on the Galaxy S5, I would fairly post it as well

Not trying to start a debate, but most of the interesting things I've seen you post about tend to be on the negative/critical side. Nothing wrong with this, that's just how I take them. Everything needs a good critic! That's how things get better

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[smooth4lyfe]

Not trying to start a debate, but most of the interesting things I've seen you post about tend to be on the negative/critical side. Nothing wrong with this, that's just how I take them. Everything needs a good critic! That's how things get better

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I apologize if it seems that way, but its not intentional
If I see something that I think is cool, or I think is messed up, I usually post it
It may seem to be that most of the things I have seen seem to be against the HTC One, but I don't hate the phone
I think the HTC One is a good phone (except for the shape), I praised HTC for adding an SD Card to it and other features, which I have posted in the forums as well
I think people just notice the negative things because they like the phone so much, and usually the negative things stand out most when people have some much love for the phone

 

[Jp5Cj2FGK3]

Well, for some people, this isn't HTC's fault. It's yours.

You see, corporate networks enforce PIN, factory resets and remote wipes in order for you to gain access to the company network to connect to your MS Exchange accounts, VPN, etc. Like me...mine isn't set at 10 attempts, the administrator set it at 8 !