just want to clarify the security aspect of this unlock method.
Is the PIN/password stored in the NFC tag? so when the phone scan the tag, it authenticates using the PIN/password stored inside NFC tag, and then unlock. Is this how the process works?
Hey everyone, here is a tutorial on how to use a nfc tag to unlock galaxy s3 and other android devices with nfc.
Translated from the french version : http://www.galaxys2.fr/forum/voir-t14883.html#p146889
Required:
-Anything with nfc (nfc card , nfc tag , tectiles ...)
-Be rooted
-Installed Tasker + secure settings plug-in , Widgetlocker , NFC Re-tag
-download the NFCmodSGS3_lockscreen matching your ROM here : http://xdaforums.com/showthr ... ?t=1712024
-Deactivate any lockscreen in settings (even the slide to unlock one)
-10 min of time
Ready ? Let's go
1st step : Flash the NFCmodSGS3_lockscreen***** via CWM
2nd step : Lockscreen configuration
Start widgetlocker and select a lockscreen with only one function : unlock
In settings , inputs, enable the back button, in advance select the 2 last ones
3rd step: Tasker
New profile :
events, 3rd party widget locker , unlocked ==> if %WIFI~Off, wait 300ms , plug in secure settings password pin , enable : type the password you want to use if you forgot your nfc tag.
New profile :
event, display screen off ==> plug in secure settings nfc on
New profile:
event system boot : plug in secure settings password pin , enable : type the password you want to use if you forgot your nfc tag + condition %WIFI~Off
New profile:
event network , wifi on , plug in secure settings password pin , disable
Exit task : plug in secure settings password pin , enable : type the password you want to use if you forgot your nfc tag.
New task: (name it UNLOCK)
plug in secure settings password pin , disable
wait 200ms
input , button : back button
4th and last step : NFC-Retag
Scan your tag and add the action : tasker task : UNLOCK
In settings , mute pop ups et do not show
:good: And you are ready to go ! :good:
Video in french on the original thread, feel free to correct my mistakes or help me improve the way this tutorial is (it's my first one)