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Help How to have VPN but no password

I hate this so much :mad::mad:

In order to enable VPN, you must put a screen pattern or pin code. I tried to live with this, I put the lock time to 30 mins yet I hate it everytime I pickup my phone every now and then I have to put a pin! How can I have VPN with NO password on my phone?

On my previous Galaxy S3 I had the same crap as well!

I hate iPhone really but it doesn't have this bullshit that Android tries to force users with!
 
It is a security feature.
(probably the first instance that I've seen where a user is complaining about Android being restrictive compared to iPhone! lol!)

I don't know if this will work - but a google search found this article
John R. Bussiculo − Disable the android lock screen password or pin with VPN enabled

To Remove a password lock screen with VPN/Stored Credentials on Android

  1. Set up your VPN
  2. Add pattern unlock screen password protection
  3. Lock the phone and swipe the wrong password 3-5 times
  4. Tap
 
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I got this working for me after much searching, problem is my theme still doesn't work on my device with the VPN set up. I feel like this was a major design flaw in Sony not providing theme's that work with a VPN.

If anyone has a solution to get the theme going after usin this workaround that'd be appreciated. My phone's not rooted so I can't take advantage of all the apps and other solutions for rooted devices
 
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The phone when pressed the power button or left to sleep, will go black, but when i press power button again it goes straight to the homescreen, no theme. I'm someone who loves the updates on the theme swipe screen and the music and camera controls. But this workaround seems to disable the screen altogether
 
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Nevermind, just make sure the device is setup with the theme (and set to swipe) first, Which is how I like it. Then do the steps provided by shmn. Enter pin or whatever wrong 5/10 times, enter security answer or sign into google, then VERY important set NO when it asks you for a new pin/w.e. After this if you check in security it should say it's using ths wipe lock, and when you press the power button to turn the screen off then back on again. Voila it should show the theme.

Thanks people
 
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