Android: How to programmatically invoke PIN screen directly?

Question

Currently with the 2.2 API I am able to lock the device via DevicePolicyManager.lockNow().

Having called that method I get a standard Android lock screen. I have to unlock the device to see the next sceen I'm actually interested in - the PIN screen.

So, my question is "Is it possible to invoke PIN screen directly (without getting to the lock screen first)?".

Answer 1

you can start an intent with action set to DevicePolicyManager.ACTION_SET_NEW_PASSWORD