Apps Lock Screen Security Bypass

[FrancoNieman]

Hi

We are developing a app that pushes advertising to the devices lock screen. The user can the choose to engage or not.

My question: Is there a way to over-ride the app pin a user has set-up in their android OS settings? (Obviously asking permission from the user before doing this)

Current solution: we can only redirect the user to the settings page where they can the turn of their android OS pin.

The idea: To give the user the best possible user experience in unlocking their phone as easliy as possible while still receive the lock screen content.

Any advice will be appreciated.

 

[psionandy]

I really hope this isn't possible... Pin spoofing sounds like a bad idea to me.

The current workaround is a better plan, if you are going ahead with this project.

 

[FrancoNieman]

I really hope this isn't possible... Pin spoofing sounds like a bad idea to me.

The current workaround is a better plan, if you are going ahead with this project.

Wholeheartedly agree with you. just exploring all avenues.

 

[Hadron]

Turning off the PIN prevents you from using fingerprints to unlock, and also prevents you using them for other authentication purposes such as payment systems. So I don't think that's going to be a popular option.

 

[FrancoNieman]

Turning off the PIN prevents you from using fingerprints to unlock, and also prevents you using them for other authentication purposes such as payment systems. So I don't think that's going to be a popular option.

Great point!