Okay - I searched and have yet to find an answer - if this is a repeat I have missed, I apologize. Here goes.
On my T-Mo N4 5.0.1, I would like to encrypt the device but do not want to be tethered to a password (long story). The PIN mode for screen unlock is what I desire. Without rooting and running a custom ROM, is there anyway to modify the security policy to allow the PIN mode to be used with an encrypted device?
I tried encrypting it after reading somewhere else you can change to PIN once it is done (requires password or fingerprint for initial setup). The understanding was that you would have to input a password on bootup but after that screen unlocks could be done via the PIN. This was not the case and would not let me change after encryption. Decrypted, I have my options back. This is the security policy at play.
I am sure its somehow possible. My Nexus 9 tablet is encrypted (had no choice in the matter - how it came from factory) and allows any unlock method you want, so long as one is used.
Thoughts? Thanks in advance!
On my T-Mo N4 5.0.1, I would like to encrypt the device but do not want to be tethered to a password (long story). The PIN mode for screen unlock is what I desire. Without rooting and running a custom ROM, is there anyway to modify the security policy to allow the PIN mode to be used with an encrypted device?
I tried encrypting it after reading somewhere else you can change to PIN once it is done (requires password or fingerprint for initial setup). The understanding was that you would have to input a password on bootup but after that screen unlocks could be done via the PIN. This was not the case and would not let me change after encryption. Decrypted, I have my options back. This is the security policy at play.
I am sure its somehow possible. My Nexus 9 tablet is encrypted (had no choice in the matter - how it came from factory) and allows any unlock method you want, so long as one is used.
Thoughts? Thanks in advance!
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