How Can I Override the Remote Administrator security policy on Android 2.2 so that I can disable the lock screen?

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Published on 2011-01-04T09:29:54Z Indexed on 2011/01/04 9:56 UTC
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On Android 2.2 Froyo, I added my Corporate exchange email account to the phone, however, the security policy set by the "remote administer" requires that I enter a 4-digit PIN at the lock screen and a maximum 10sec idle.

How can I hack my Android, through root access or otherwise, such that I do not need to follow this security policy. I am very annoyed at having to enter the PIN every time I want to use the phone, because I open/close it so often through out the day?

Please help...I'm so surprised at how difficult it is to find the answer!

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