It won't let me disable the security pattern

[Vance14]

I installed Foxfi which required that I create a lock screen password before it would work. I assumed that I would be able to remove lock screen security during the times when I don't need to create a hotspot. But now it will not let me disable the security. I even uninstalled foxfi and restarted the phone but the option to disable is still greyed out. What do I need to do?

Posted via Android Central App

 

[bacchus224]

You need to delete all of your security certificates. Settings >security>clear credentials. Next time you use Foxfi, it will reinstall the needed certificate. I delete when I think I won't use Foxfi for a while.

Posted via Android Central App

 

[Vance14]

Very good, thanks!

Posted via Android Central App

 

[ws6.baker]

Switch to pattern and purposly enter wrong pattern until forgot pattern shows at bottom. Press and enter gmail info then it will take you to lock screen choices either pick swipe or if its grayed over simply press back and it will default to swipe all while retaining foxfi certificate.

Posted via Android Central App

 

[bacchus224]

Does it stay on swipe permanently or does it revert to pattern at some point?

Posted via Android Central App

 

[ws6.baker]

Permanent

Posted via Android Central App

 

[Monica Rodriguez1]

Awesome that worked

 

[Wayne Green]

Switch to pattern and purposly enter wrong pattern until forgot pattern shows at bottom. Press and enter gmail info then it will take you to lock screen choices either pick swipe or if its grayed over simply press back and it will default to swipe all while retaining foxfi certificate.

Posted via Android Central App

 

[Jennifer Bruyere]

It worked!!! Thank you so much!

 

[Jennifer Bruyere]

Very good, thanks!

Posted via Android Central App

 

[debora4]

Thank You! You saved me a whole lotta time!

 

[John-Charleston]

I installed Foxfi which required that I create a lock screen password before it would work. I assumed that I would be able to remove lock screen security during the times when I don't need to create a hotspot. But now it will not let me disable the security. I even uninstalled foxfi and restarted the phone but the option to disable is still greyed out. What do I need to do?

Posted via Android Central App

You need to delete all of your security certificates. Settings >security>clear credentials. Next time you use Foxfi, it will reinstall the needed certificate. I delete when I think I won't use Foxfi for a while.

Posted via Android Central App

I have the same problem but this didn't do a thing for me. Cleared credentials but it still asks for a pattern.

Switch to pattern and purposly enter wrong pattern until forgot pattern shows at bottom. Press and enter gmail info then it will take you to lock screen choices either pick swipe or if its grayed over simply press back and it will default to swipe all while retaining foxfi certificate.

Posted via Android Central App

I'm scared of this.... I've seen a message that pops up saying after 10 incorrect attempts the phone will automatically self wipe.... is there a risk in trying to remove the screen lock this way?
Verizon Samsung S5 with ver 5.0

 

[Aquila]

http://forums.androidcentral.com/ge...tethering-foxfi-pdanet-etc-carrier-plans.html