Any way to change system lock password?

[Salatiel Filho]

Hi, since Tasker can have admin permissions on the phone, is there any way to change the system lock password? I would like to have it changed every day automatically.

[João Dias]

Hi. There's currently no way to do that, sorry!

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João Dias

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Not sure if works on all devices. Mine are Samsung S20 (A10) and S22 A(12). But if you have ADB Wifi enabled, you can. 

I use PIN but I think it is not so secure because people can easily see you typing your PIN. Therefore, when I am not at home, I have a task that changes the PIN hourly. I haven't tried PASSWORD but I guess it should work.

[Salatiel Filho]

Would you mind to share your profile?

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[João Dias]

Seems like these are the commands 😅 Was not aware of those!

https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/51180/using-adb-to-change-the-screen-lock

I think I'll add them to the in-app helper in the ADB Wifi action!

[ktmom]

There is a helper app built into Android (at least up to 12) called locksettings.  It's located in /system/bin/

On my rooted device "locksettings set-pin xxxx" where xxxx is the new pin, sets a new pin.  "locksettings clear --old xxxx" where xxx is the current pin, removes the pin and effectively makes it so there is no lock.

Exchange "set-pin" with "set-password" or "set-pattern" depending on your lock method.

For pattern lock you need to translate the pattern to numbers.  Top-left is number 1, top right is 3, middle left is 4, middle right is 6, bottom left is 7 and last dot is number 9

[jmjc...@gmail.com]

Hi Joao, glad you found them. Would be helpful to others if you add them to the helper.

[Salatiel Filho]

That's great news, João!

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[João Dias]

Ok, added! :)

 Can you please try this version? https://drive.google.com/file/d/19w0kkEle9oinGusDHMe-1f1u6_xuuifD/view?usp=sharing

If you want you can also check any previous releases here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GW55YKFiuOZhJVswnt_BQUCJoGm36ugF?usp=sharing

[Salatiel Filho]

Sorry the delay, i am having problems to enable abd on my phone. I will have to try a factory reset.

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