Galaxy S4 Android lock-screen and phone wipe?
I recently purchased a 'new' Samsung Galaxy S4 android 5.0.1 and had a couple of questions as I get used to this phone. I am not a heavyweight smartphone user and I never bothered with a lock-scree...
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From FoxFi/PDA Net:
Note the part about Android 4.1 and later. That explains why you previously did not have to do this and now you do. It's an OS requirement.
In order to get around the mobile hotspot plan FoxFi needs to install a certificate to bypass the carrier blockage. A certificate installation is considered "security changes" on your phone, and Android 4.1 or later system requires a screen lock if *any* security changes is made (Android 4.4 further limits Screen Lock options to PIN or Password only).
Note the part about Android 4.1 and later. That explains why you previously did not have to do this and now you do. It's an OS requirement.
