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OneController's avatar
OneController
Level 1.5: Cupcake
9 months ago

Android Enterprise Device Owned - Reset Device Pin after reboot

Is it possible to reset the pin of a device that has been rebooted/off and I don't know the pin?

 

I've had devices returned in the past without the pin and it was turned off. My MDMs (yes plural, in the process of switching) can send the commands but the clients do not reply. 

 

I've been lucky to have device wipes occur after 15 failed attempts due to policy but was wondering if there was another way.

  • Moombas's avatar
    Moombas
    Level 4.1: Jelly Bean
    9 months ago

    No as they remain offline until you enter the correct pin. I complained that already to our mdm that direct Boot Support would be needed but not possible right now (at least for our mdm used).

    But try recovery Mode if available to wipe the device otherwise you may need to send them to repair wirh the invoice.

  • jeremy's avatar
    jeremy
    Level 3.0: Honeycomb
    8 months ago

    You might try adding an unlocked SIM card to the device, if the device picks up the cellular network it will get the command.