2.1 now enforces Exchange policy - phone lock!

[pwptsx]

After upgrading to 2.1, the phone forced me to enter a phone unlock password when I setup my exchange mail account. This sucks!! I don't want to lock my phone - too much trouble to unlock. Looks like my company's IT policy is enforcing this. But with 1.5, I could use exchange mail without requiring a phone lock.

Has anyone figured out how to work around this? I might have to look for a different email client.

 

[Kelmar]

Download "lockpicker" from the market. Problem solved.

 

[MrGreg]

So 2.1 supports pin lock and remote data wipe?

 

[mcapozzi]

Download "lockpicker" from the market. Problem solved.

+1

 

[nick325i]

I just has my sys admin change the group I was in not to enforce the policy.

 

[pwptsx]

Download "lockpicker" from the market. Problem solved.

Thanks, this is awesome!! I'm gonna make a donation for this app. Totally worth it.

 

[pwptsx]

I just has my sys admin change the group I was in not to enforce the policy.

Unfortunately, our IT isn't so obliging. It's really dumb, because I can get around IT policy by launching a browser to read email. Obviously, native email client is much easier to use.

 

[genuser]

Has anyone figured out how to run Lockpicker while still having a pattern for security? It appears to eliminate all security.

I would like to either have a pattern or just do the obvious... bring up a number pad when a pin is required.

 

[Kelmar]

Has anyone figured out how to run Lockpicker while still having a pattern for security? It appears to eliminate all security.

I would like to either have a pattern or just do the obvious... bring up a number pad when a pin is required.

Yes, use LockPattern OnOff - Android app on AppBrain

 

[MrGreg]

Has anyone figured out how to run Lockpicker while still having a pattern for security? It appears to eliminate all security.

I would like to either have a pattern or just do the obvious... bring up a number pad when a pin is required.

- Set the lock pattern
- Set up your exchange account
- Install lockpicker
- Now you will be prompted for your lock pattern

Otherwise, there is another app that I have not tried yet:
Removing Keyguard Password Policy due to Exchange (HTC Sense & Milestone & Froyo) - xda-developers

Or see the post above.