Screen lock “Disabled by administrator”

The advertisement Disabled by administrator Prevents removing the cell phone screen lock or using basic finger swipe security. The solution is simpler than it might seem.

The screen lock on an Android mobile allows you to secure the device to prevent unauthorized use and is highly recommended. The problem with this security is that it is necessary market by her constantly to be able to use the phone. If you are at home or a safe place, maybe do not like having to be putting a PIN, password or pattern whenever you turn on the screen and you prefer to temporarily use the simple “Swipe” lock or completely disable this security (“None”).

Why can’t I enable the Slide to Unlock lock

The screen lock None or Swipe should normally appear on Settings> Lock and Security> Screen lock type along with the rest of the PIN, password, pattern options. If they are disabled / blocked, they cannot be chosen (marked in gray) or they just don’t appear, the solution is usually to erase the “credentials” or to reset the factory data.

Disabled by administrator, encryption policy or credential storage

When the screen lock None O Slide is inactive or cannot be selected, the message appears Disabled by administrator. Generally the solution is to delete the certificates or user credentials from the Android settings.

Clear credentials

1. Open the “Configure” menu of the Android system (slide the top bar and tap on the gear wheel).
2. Choose “Lock and Security”.
3. Tap on “Other security settings.”
4. Finally, tap on the option «Delete credentials».

Clear credentials or certificates in this way it is a SAFE procedure. Only user certificates will be deleted, which may have been added automatically when installing an application, or manually (a certificate to connect to a Wi-Fi with this requirement, for example) and may be the cause of the problem.

In this case, a Samsung Galaxy has been used for the procedure, but the route to delete the certificates may be similar on other devices.

Reset factory settings

If the notice disabled by the administrator or encryption policy remains and the options None or Swipe is still locked, then your device is probably encrypted.

In this case, it may be solved by restoring the factory settings. This procedure can remove encryption on older devices. To restore factory settings, open the “Configure” menu, choose “Backup and Reset” and finally choose “Factory settings”.

Clearing credentials or factory reset works also in case the Facial Unlock Y Face and Voice are disabled and the same message Disabled by the administrator, encryption policy or credential storage appears within the Lock Screen options.

Screen Lock None or Swipe DOES NOT appear

This is a fairly common problem on Android Lollipop 5.0 and above and has to do with the Guest mode that has this system. When you activate / use this mode, the screen lock None or Swipe disappear. The solution consists of delete that guest user.

Delete Guest user (Android Lollipop 5.0+)

Open the “Configure” menu, choose “Users” and tap on “Guest”. Once in this mode, open the «Configure» menu again, choose «Users» and tap on «Delete guest».

Guest mode will automatically appear again, but you should now have the “None” or “Swipe” screen lock options back. If you use guest mode again, these options will disappear again and you will have to repeat everything.

Huawei

By default or by default, on Huawei devices you must swipe the screen to unlock it.

If you go to Settings, Security and Privacy, Lock screen password, Set screen lock password, when «Change the unlock method», you will not find more options than PIN, Pattern or Password. That is, there is no “None” option used to remove the “Swipe” functionality.

The solution on these Huawei devices and probably other Chinese brands first is to activate the developer options. This is as simple as going to Settings, System, About phone. There you must touch seven (7) times on the line that says “Compilation” until the message “You are a developer” appears below.

When you return to the previous screen, “Developer options” should already be visible. Touch there and on the next screen turn off the switch that says “Screen lock”, as shown in the images above. This should disable the Swipe feature on the lock screen and none remain. If you want to reactivate the Slide option, simply activate this switch again.

A disabled screen lock is not secure

Remember that if you are going to remove or disable the Slide to Unlock option on your Android, the phone can be accidentally operated in your pocket.

Also, keep in mind the screen lock is an insurance to prevent a thief or another person from accessing the information on your phone in case it is lost or stolen. Therefore, use the method None Y Slide it is not recommended. Whenever possible use a PIN, Password or Pattern. If you want combine safety and comfort (For example, lock when leaving home and unlock when you are at home), check out our article on everything you need to know about the screen lock.