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Hi,
I just set up my N9 with MFE for my corporate email and I am assuming that the security policy came on my device requiring a lock code. But it never asked me to set a lock code at all and now the phone is locked.
I tried 12345, 1234 and now i'm on my last attempt before it wipes the phone.... help
Niwakame
2011-12-12, 20:08
It wipes the phone??? Ouch and wow.
http://discussions.europe.nokia.com/t5/Maemo-and-MeeGo-Devices/Nokia-N9-Security-Code/td-p/1190499
Hi there,
EXACTLY the same thing happened to me yesterday.
I THOUGHT it was the security policy that had something to do with it, but calling Nokia Care Support revealed that they know about the problem - and apparently it's nothing to do with MfE.
This is what happened to me:
My company instructed me to use a new MfE server yesterday. I entered it into the phone, it syncronized and everything worked fine. Sometime during the evening I wanted to use the phone - and it says "Indtast Låsekode" in DK ("Enter Security Code" in UK).
I never asked it to use any code - I never set a code, and naturally I don't have the code. I tried my normal pin code, I tried re-booting it (which is about the only thing you CAN do - the device is totally locked!). When rebooting it asks for the PIN and right after that for the security code again - but as I don't have it, I cant get any further. PIN code doesen't work. Default Nokia code 12345 doesn't work.
I've asked the technicians in my company, and this is not a security-feature that they know of. They ask me if I can type in my MfE password, but on the lock-screen it's only possible to type in numeric values.
I also suspected this could have something to do with the Track & Protect function that I activated a couple of months ago. That code doesn't work either.
So - basically we're in a situation where YOUR devices can suddenly lock itself without asking you and without you giving it the code to unlock it.
As I said I called Nokia - and Nokia has accepted the problem - it is known, and they say they've reported it on their internal hotline - but your solution is to take it to the repair, and they will wipe it clean.
THIS SUCKS!!!! BIG TIME!!!!! When will it happen again??
Btw - found no help in this thread: http://discussions.europe.nokia.com/...e/td-p/1190499 although it seems to be the same problem.
I also suspected this could have something to do with the Track & Protect function that I activated a couple of months ago. That code doesn't work either.
If you activated track and protect, then it set your security code to be the first 5 numbers of the code you set for T&P, afaik.
(or was it 6?)
If you have a limited number of attempts, best not to try anything before someone can give the exact information
If you activated track and protect, then it set your security code to be the first 5 numbers of the code you set for T&P, afaik.
(or was it 6?)
Thanks - but tried that, and it doesn't work.
My code is 6 numbers (Not letters) and entering the 6 - or on you request just the 5 first doesn't work.
I don't know if I was clear enough in my problem-description, because in the other thread they're talking about entering passwords. The guy who had the problem seems to remember his password at the end, which of course solves his problem.
In this case I don't have an opportunity to enter any password. It's ONLY numerical (even though the letters are visible on each digit from 2-9 like on the T9 dictionary) you can write anything besides numbers.
I think I've triede at least 30 different codes now, and until now it hasn't locked or said anything about limited number of attempts...
If anybody else has this problem - and especially the solution :D - please post!
DarkgageHD
2011-12-13, 19:53
What your code our password is for MFe put that in. After you unlock your phone go into settings, security and disable the need for security password!
pusak gaoq
2011-12-13, 20:51
if you have enable track & protect on N9 then you might try this sites to unlock it......
www.trackandprotect.com (https://www.trackandprotect.com/)
it can help you lock or unlock your device....
What your code our password is for MFe put that in. After you unlock your phone go into settings, security and disable the need for security password!
I can only key in numbers. No letters allowed...
I can only key in numbers. No letters allowed...
lol what?
I want to type in numbers only aswell like when entering the PIN code of my sim. I always end up using the stupid tiny qwerty for entering my code :(
if you have enable track & protect on N9 then you might try this sites to unlock it......
www.trackandprotect.com (https://www.trackandprotect.com/)
it can help you lock or unlock your device....
The only two options are Lock and Wipe...
lol what?
I want to type in numbers only aswell like when entering the PIN code of my sim. I always end up using the stupid tiny qwerty for entering my code :(
I dont know how to explain it better... There is no qwerty. There is a numeric keypad. And although letters are shown on it, i cant activate them. Not by holding them down or anything,
Btw I have probably entered 100 codes by now and it doesnt make any difference... It doesnt lock it more...
peterleinchen
2011-12-14, 08:31
A numeric keypad with * and # ?
Just a guess:
what about switching input by long-press the '#' (as it was possible on some symbians/nokians) ?
A numeric keypad with * and # ?
Just a guess:
what about switching input by long-press the '#' (as it was possible on some symbians/nokians) ?
Hi Peter.
Thanks for trying - but there are no * and #, and there is no long-press option - even if I held the buttons down for an hour! :-)
I just triede to lock it remotely from Track&Protect (http://www.trackandprotect.com) - after all I thought I couldn't make any difference, since the phone was already locked.. But that has no effect either. I even did it while I was on the phone with the Danish Nokia Care Support, to make sure they were not going to blame me, if the phone has to go to repair.
Basically there are three options at trackandprotect.com: Lock, Wipe and Locate. Lock and Locate doesn't work - or at least they make no difference. (Except I'm now 10 EUR poorer) The only thing I've not yet tried is "Wipe" - because - yeah, that's what I'm trying to awoid!!
Nokia Care Support has already escallated this issue to their development (I guess we're talking Finnish with those guys) - but there IS NO MASTERCODE for the Nokia N9 that will unlock it, according to them.
They say that I should send it for repair - and I will, and loose all data :( :mad: Just thought I'd try everything else before...
Br,
Morten
This is a rather large bug. Nokia phones are supposed to have a default lock code set.
Who knows what happens when you have software that expects a lock code value in there and gets none?
I wonder if Phoenix is able to set one for you.
This is a rather large bug. Nokia phones are supposed to have a default lock code set.
Who knows what happens when you have software that expects a lock code value in there and gets none?
I wonder if Phoenix is able to set one for you.
Yes, it certainly is!
What is Phoenix??
Best regards,
Morten
peterleinchen
2011-12-14, 10:50
This is a rather large bug. Nokia phones are supposed to have a default lock code set.
Who knows what happens when you have software that expects a lock code value in there and gets none?
I wonder if Phoenix is able to set one for you.
More exact statement would be
This is a rather large well known standard Nokia bug.
It appeared for a bunch of E-Series users. Some of them could get rid of it by entering their MfE password (of course with possibility of alphanumeric password input),
What is Phoenix??
Phoenix is a Nokia proprietary software handed out only to NSC/NCC. It may (fully) flash / reset your device and do a lot more stuff (read/write to secure memory locations, you are not aware of at all).
As always: there are versions out in the internet. But do not try yourself, you will make it worse.
If the N9 supports dead USB mode (and being a newer Nokia phone it likely does) you can simply change the lock code provided that your Phoenix version supports the N9.
btw
This is quite literally the first page of Google.
http://goput.it/lty.png
My understanding is that the default lock code for the N9 is blank. Try entering nothing and see if it will let you log into the phone. Good thing you've been able to try it this many times without it wiping.
Also, have you tried hitting the numeric keys multiple times like you would do to get to the letters on T9?
My understanding is that the default lock code for the N9 is blank. Try entering nothing and see if it will let you log into the phone. Good thing you've been able to try it this many times without it wiping.
Also, have you tried hitting the numeric keys multiple times like you would do to get to the letters on T9?
Hi Coomac,
I tried both.
1) It's not possible to press the "OK" button without entering at least one digit. I can enter up to 25 digits! Of course I tried all the intuitive combinations like "0000" "1234" "12345" "9999" etc.
2) Hitting the numeric keys multible times results in multible digits, not letters. It does NOT work like the T9, unfortunately.
Best regards,
Morten
I didn't dare to start with Phoenix - thanks for the advice though!
I send it for repair yesterday, and today I was informed that they're just going to wipe it with a new installation. Goodbye contacts and data! :-(
peterleinchen
2011-12-15, 11:40
What did you expect?
An engineer wasting 2 days of searching/debugging/solving?
No way, the only thing they do (maybe can do) is a full flash. Together with wiping all data (which may/is also a security thing; they do not want / are allowed to see your data, right?). This is the standard (economic) strategy.
BigBadGuber!
2011-12-15, 12:12
i have a different problem. When i set up my corporate mfe, it automatically asked me to come up with a security code. It asked for letters.and special characters. The mfe did not work, i deleted my corporate mfe account and it.still doesn't let me get rid of the security code, despite all the other accounts set as non-provisional. In order for me to get rid of the security code, i have to wipe out the phone clean. This is a big bug that needs to he addressed.
What did you expect?
An engineer wasting 2 days of searching/debugging/solving?
No way, the only thing they do (maybe can do) is a full flash. Together with wiping all data (which may/is also a security thing; they do not want / are allowed to see your data, right?). This is the standard (economic) strategy.
Hi Peter,
Yes - actually that is what I would do. As I've written earlier I'm not the only one with the problem - and it has been escallated in Nokia (confirmed several times, at least to my information).
How else would they reproduce the problem, than to test with a device that has it? But that's probably too optimistic, and can explain why they probably won't solve the problem. Consequence: when you don't deal with the root cause, you've got to solve the problem in the distribution/service channel, which is 10 times as expensive and which will cost on your image.
peterleinchen
2011-12-15, 12:40
Exactly!
This is yours and also my view/experience.
But not a managers, CEO, EFlop anymore :(
Actually - Nokia has done the right thing in this case. I had to help them a little, by telling them that my phone was at the repair-shop - and sure enough I got an sms soon after, that it's now going to Finland to be examined. The reason: It couldn't be repaired in DK, which of course isn't true - they want a phone that has the problem to experiment with.
I think it's fair enough - but the problem is that they're expecting me to wait until end of January to get it back...
Other threads about same problem:
http://discussions.europe.nokia.com/t5/Maemo-and-MeeGo-Devices/N9-Security-Locked/td-p/1176979/highlight/false
http://discussions.europe.nokia.com/t5/Maemo-and-MeeGo-Devices/Nokia-N9-Security-Code/td-p/1190499
Some seem to have locked their telephone by accident - some (like me) have experienced that the phone locks itself upon a change in the MfE account setting. In my case I changed the server-name, and that was the last I ever did on that device.
peterleinchen
2011-12-16, 09:47
Actually - Nokia has done the right thing in this case. I had to help them a little, ...
Not really helping, but more ranting:
this kind of (probably exactly this) sw bug is known since a few years from the E-series symbian phones!
I personally can not understand how this bug survives for such quite long time and also hops over OS borders in Nokia labs?
But, you have done the right thing (seriously).
Believing and hoping heals. ;)
now I shut off
Other threads about same problem:
http://discussions.europe.nokia.com/t5/Maemo-and-MeeGo-Devices/N9-Security-Locked/td-p/1176979/highlight/false
http://discussions.europe.nokia.com/t5/Maemo-and-MeeGo-Devices/Nokia-N9-Security-Code/td-p/1190499
Some seem to have locked their telephone by accident - some (like me) have experienced that the phone locks itself upon a change in the MfE account setting. In my case I changed the server-name, and that was the last I ever did on that device.
Have you mentioned this issue to Sergey in this thread?
http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=78480&page=40
He may be able to get access to some folks quickly, to identify what's going on.
And they'll get you to run some tests, gather the appropriate data etc.
*edit*
Alas you've already sent yours off...
Still, can't hurt to raise the issue with him.
Have you mentioned this issue to Sergey in this thread?
http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=78480&page=40
He may be able to get access to some folks quickly, to identify what's going on.
And they'll get you to run some tests, gather the appropriate data etc.
*edit*
Alas you've already sent yours off...
Still, can't hurt to raise the issue with him.
Hi Jalyst,
Thanks for contributing! No, I did not think about that - but that's good input. As you noticed, the phone has been taken to Finland already, and I expect that the developers will be running some tests with it - that's the only reason they could have to send it up there.
But I'll describe it to Sergey also - just in case he is interested or comes across the problem with others...
Have a good weekend! :)
EDIT: As suggested: http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=1138391&postcount=393
Hi,
running some tests with it - that's the only reason they could have to send it up there.
I read this topic, as I understand - you have setted up Track & Protect some time ago? When you are doing it, it requires you to set up a security code at least twice, so even if you pressed 'Cancel' on 1st request - another one was shown (if security code does not exist yet on the device). I heard that even more requests might be done if continue to cancel them, perhaps, 3-4.
It is needed for Track & Protect as it is impossible to lock the device remotely if it is impossible to unlock it.
So most probably your security code already exists on the device at that time, after T&P activation.
Another possibility - somebody played with your device even before and at Settings - Security - Devicelock - Security code - entered something. As no other option was changed (as Autolock) - you did not see such change.
If everybody who "never" used devicelock will check devicelock settings - I think there will be quite a bit where Security code is not 'Not defined' (I am not sure but by myself think that most probably - setted up together with T&P - entered manually on 'Change Password' request, but as it is not documented well enough and they never used N9 devicelock before - they did not understand that such request is related to device security code).
In such case, if it is impossible to recall the lock code, like I said in some other post already:
"If you still have PR1.0 - it would be better to do Settings - Reset - Clear device (device has to be restored to as near as possible to 'out-of-box' state and lock code will be resetted).
Since PR1.1 - lock code will be asked to get a confirmation for 'Clear Device' action."
Some other clarifications for the full thread:
1) There is no default lock code on N9
2) Nobody can ask a lock code on N9 if it does not exist
3) There is no any small length limit for security code, so it can be qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnm... Twice or triple. Even 200 characters are ok.
4) It is impossible to set up lock code by any 3rd party application on N9 - the only way is to enter it on 'Change Password' page which will be shown by devicelock process itself (might be shown by Settings - Security - Device Lock - Security code).
5) Devicelock 'Numpad' view is a standard feature available on any N9, just enter lock code which contains numbers (0123456789) only (locked device will look similar to PIN query, for example).
It is not possible to switch to full VKB qwerty mode as it is not needed here.
6) I am agree it is very bad that it is absolutely not clear that security code might be enforced somehow by MfE account or can be required to be setted up by Track and Protect - it would be nice to improve the behaviour.
At least for now - seems a FAQ is improved, for example a question "Why am I prompted for the security code in my Nokia N9?" here (http://www.nokia.com/nz-en/support/faq/?qt=Security+codes&action=faqSearch).
It might be that if there would be the same default security code like on other Nokia devices - it would be impossible to change it accidentally (or at least probability would be much less).
Hi,
I read this topic, as I understand - you have setted up Track & Protect some time ago? When you are doing it, it requires you to set up a security code at least twice, so even if you pressed 'Cancel' on 1st request - another one was shown (if security code does not exist yet on the device). I heard that even more requests might be done if continue to cancel them, perhaps, 3-4.
It is needed for Track & Protect as it is impossible to lock the device remotely if it is impossible to unlock it.
So most probably your security code already exists on the device at that time, after T&P activation.
Another possibility - somebody played with your device even before and at Settings - Security - Devicelock - Security code - entered something. As no other option was changed (as Autolock) - you did not see such change.
Hi mdn - and thanks for your clarification.
I did set up a T&P account some months ago, and I did remember the pin - there was no question about it, because I used it to login to T&P's site online. I tried that code on the phone, - but with no luck either.
I can tell you that I also tried the T&P locate, lock (not wipe!) from their site - and although I know the service sent my phone an sms with the commands (I know because I tried it with my SIM-card in another phone) there was no reaction on that by the N9 either.
My idea was that if I could lock it from T&P's homepage, I might also be able to unlock it - but no such luck.
Btw I had PR 1.1 installed...
I think the problem has actually got something to do with the Mail for Exchange, since it happened right after I changed my MfE server. Therefore I posted in this thread, http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=1138391#post1138391 to make Sergey aware of the problem, as suggested by Jalyst a little further up...
peterleinchen
2011-12-16, 19:42
3) There is no any small length limit for security code, so it can be qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnm... Twice or triple. Even 200 characters are ok.
5) Devicelock 'Numpad' view is a standard feature available on any N9, just enter lock code which contains numbers (0123456789) only (locked device will look similar to PIN query, for example).
It is not possible to switch to full VKB qwerty mode as it is not needed here.
Hi mdn,
just for curiosity. The above mentioned input methods do not match, or? Once alphanumeric and once numeric. The device lock requires the input of security code. Or did I get something wrong; and you meant the MfE or T/P password input?
Well I can't understand why this issue is such a blocker for N9 users. It happened to me once on my N950, but on N9 you can easily get your security code back, by using Nemesis Service Suite. (Section 308 Key 5) It somehow doesn't work for N950, but I can confirm it myself it works on N9.
Then you can set your device "non provisionable" on MfE and disable devicelock timeout.
Once alphanumeric and once numeric. The device lock requires the input of security code.
Devicelock on N9 has 2 different UIs:
1) with own 'Numpad' like PIN query
2) with VKB.
It is not possible to switch between them when device is locked.
It somehow doesn't work for N950, but I can confirm it myself it works on N9.
It does not work on my N9 at least.
peterleinchen
2011-12-17, 15:46
Devicelock on N9 has 2 different UIs:
1) with own 'Numpad' like PIN query
2) with VKB.
It is not possible to switch between them when device is locked.
Hi mdn,
I do not own a N9 (and probably never will). So pls excuse me for asking such "dumb" question again.
You have two different UIs, thats understood. But:
one is alphanumeric VKB (when you enter/confirm the security code)
and the other is numeric-only numpad (when you have to unlock).
This is quite confusing/annoying/buggy...
Hi mdn,
I do not own a N9 (and probably never will). So pls excuse me for asking such "dumb" question again.
You have two different UIs, thats understood. But:
one is alphanumeric VKB (when you enter/confirm the security code)
and the other is numeric-only numpad (when you have to unlock).
This is quite confusing/annoying/buggy...
Hi Peter,
I can only speak on my own behalf. The option I had when my N9 was security locked was purely numerical. I am also a little puzzled if someone has seen something else...
So ... I assume you got the N950? Otherwise you are really a fan, I guess :D
Well I can't understand why this issue is such a blocker for N9 users. It happened to me once on my N950, but on N9 you can easily get your security code back, by using Nemesis Service Suite. (Section 308 Key 5) It somehow doesn't work for N950, but I can confirm it myself it works on N9.
Then you can set your device "non provisionable" on MfE and disable devicelock timeout.
Hi Aranel,
I wish I had known that a couple of days ago... But you must also take into consideration that whats easy for some (developers for example) might not be so easy for others (normal users)...
I was told that there was another program called Phoenix, earlier in this thread. But it seemed to me like some kind of piracy sw, that was only shared on PtP basis. You'd apparently have to download some hacked version, and who knows what you get then.. I could be wrong, but thats what I found out...
But:
one is alphanumeric VKB (when you enter/confirm the security code)
and the other is numeric-only numpad (when you have to unlock).
This is quite confusing/annoying/buggy...
No, there is numeric-only numpad just in case if you have entered numeric only password by a full VKB. If you have entered not numeric-only password - there will be a full VKB.
The only problem here is that it is not clear for anybody that he is able to enter '12345' (for example) in most cases as a security code, and it will be much easier to unlock the device.
but on N9 you can easily get your security code back, by using Nemesis Service Suite. (Section 308 Key 5) It somehow doesn't work for N950, but I can confirm it myself it works on N9.
Please could you clarify, what exactly can you confirm? That NSS works somehow with N9 - or that you have been able to get a device lock code?
I tried on different devices - and everywhere just a standard "12345" is an output. It seems it has no any relation to the N9's lock code.
If you really saw something else - could you answer what exactly?
I think the problem has actually got something to do with the Mail for Exchange, since it happened right after I changed my MfE server. Therefore I posted in this thread, http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=1138391#post1138391 to make Sergey aware of the problem, as suggested by Jalyst a little further up...
Any feedback from him yet?
Any feedback from him yet?
Nope, but as you wrote elsewhere, he might be on vacation. Enjoy yours, in case you are celebrating Christmas. Thanks for your contribution to the community in 2011! :)
I removed my SIM & my N9 locked itself, asking for the security code, which I never setup.
So after trying out the various default combinations, including my Nokia account password, T&P passcode... the only one that worked is my email account password.
No, I've never setup MFE, have only 1 gmail account on my N9.
Seriously Nokia, WTF? :confused:
Hope it helps...
I removed my SIM & my N9 locked itself, asking for the security code, which I never setup.
So after trying out the various default combinations, including my Nokia account password, T&P passcode... the only one that worked is my email account password.
No, I've never setup MFE, have only 1 gmail account on my N9.
Seriously Nokia, WTF? :confused:
Hope it helps...
I'm confused too - because how could You type in your email account password? Unless it consists of pure numbers (0123456789). Those where the only possible entries for me, and that's a problem if your password consists of letters (abcdefg etc.) too. Were you also able to enter letters?
I removed my SIM & my N9 locked itself, asking for the security code, which I never setup.
So after trying out the various default combinations, including my Nokia account password, T&P passcode... the only one that worked is my email account password.
No, I've never setup MFE, have only 1 gmail account on my N9.
Seriously Nokia, WTF? :confused:
Hope it helps...
Definitely report that one in the tracker if it's not there!!
Only takes 5-mins....
If it's not already fixed they may want to get some more info from you.
I'm confused too - because how could You type in your email account password? Unless it consists of pure numbers (0123456789). Those where the only possible entries for me, and that's a problem if your password consists of letters (abcdefg etc.) too. Were you also able to enter letters?
I got the normal keyboard instead of the numeric keyboard.
Definitely report that one in the tracker if it's not there!!
Only takes 5-mins....
If it's not already fixed they may want to get some more info from you.
I have a suspicion that the security code is being randomly assigned to various passwords from one of the services in your accounts.
sergey seems to think the security team are on top of morten & your issue
http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=1142005#post1142005
Be nice to know which bug/s no's he actually found in the tracker.
smartamrit
2011-12-27, 01:29
Hi guys,
Same problem happened to me yesterday about the phone asking security code. i entered the security key that has beeen setup for track and protect and it unlocked my phone. Hope this helps you guys..
Sergey_Kashin
2011-12-27, 10:19
just FYI. I'm checking this bug atm, will update a good/bad news in MfE thread a bit later. If I find any workaround for this issue, I'll post it or even create a wiki page with the solution.
GeorgeChios
2011-12-27, 10:28
I had the same problem with my N9, and i flash it as a dead phone with phoenix. Since then I don't have any problem
This just happened to me, on my brand new (<4h old) N9.
But I had had set up a MfE account and during the setup I was asked for some security password.
The lock password was the same as that one; I did have an alphanumeric keyboard.
BigBadGuber!
2011-12-30, 04:24
This just happened to me, on my brand new (<4h old) N9.
But I had had set up a MfE account and during the setup I was asked for some security password.
The lock password was the same as that one; I did have an alphanumeric keyboard.
That is a normal security feature requested by your workplace IT in order for you to use your email.
^ Well, some workplaces, it's not universal.
That is a normal security feature requested by your workplace IT in order for you to use your email.
Well, what I find odd is that I don't have the same issue with Exchange on my iPhone.
Also, can this password be changed w/o having to delete & recreate an account? I could not find a way to do it.
Well, what I find odd is that I don't have the same issue with Exchange on my iPhone.
Also, can this password be changed w/o having to delete & recreate an account? I could not find a way to do it.
Well in that case....
Your work exchange server may not require provisioned devices.
In which case you enable/tick "non-provisionable"* in your settings.
But the damage may have already been done by the sounds.
Read the thread I linked to earlier in this thread...
http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=1138391#post1138391
Read from above till the end, preferably read the whole thread.
It's explained at least once how to toggle "non-provisionable".
And you can also ask further questions there...
*or "provisionable"... I can't recall.
Well, what I find odd is that I don't have the same issue with Exchange on my iPhone.
Also, can this password be changed w/o having to delete & recreate an account? I could not find a way to do it.
Actually, iPhone and iPad will ask you to set up the security code, if requested by the corporate Exchange server and the iPhone/iPad does not have the security code already set up. I noticed that when I set my iPad against my corporate Exchange server.
A colleague mine just got his N9 a few days ago and he has experienced the same bug after setting up Mail for Exchange: N9 required him to enter security code after reboot, and he has no clue what to enter. And before getting N9, I specifically told him not to get that phone, as we have had so many problems with N900, but no, he didn't believe what I was saying!!!
dilantha
2012-09-29, 04:19
Hi Guys,
Hope this will help you!
http://my-symbian.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=43877
Hi Guys,
Same thing happened to me. Just removed the sim this morning. After inserted it , N9 started to ask the security code. I did't setup any passcode for it. But track and protect is activated.
I tried with all the password used for track and protect but not succeeded. I did't not even setup any MFE.
The key was one of my gmail password. If you did not setup any password (I don't know which one - default mobile setting or Track&protect) it is automatically taking one of your mail account password.
Note that all are in small letters(and numeric if it has). So if you did't setup any password you can try with your mail passwords in small case. It will surely get unlock and solve the problem...
Then you can setup new security code.
So secured mobile - but no clear instruction!!! But still i love my N9 cyan...
rainisto
2012-10-31, 14:17
If you have inception installed, you can dig out cleartext lockcode, by using same API that devicelock uses to send the cleartext lockcode to trusted person. But yes, solution takes some effort and requirest you to replace a system package. (And if you happen to be locked out of ssh shell, you would need 1st need to build serial console cable to get connected to getty shell)... I did a proof of concept device lock code hack a while ago, so I know that it can be done. Works for me :)
But to answer the question in topic: Default security code is empty string.
But when MfE or other softwares force security code on, it can set it do its default secret string (which can be random or taken from your email password). And only way to retrieve it is to use devicelock hack, or by sending sms to your trusted person that you hopefully had set up before setting up MfE :)
Discoveryellow
2012-11-02, 13:25
Just to chip in: I had same problem my N9 locked up and default 00000 didn't work. Eventually it turned out to be the MfE password and keyboard was okay to switch to letters "edit/ABC" soft button. Also you can turn off the MfE password in account settings with checking (on) option "non-provisional device".
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