[Q] Am I bricked? - G1 General

Stuck on rogers screen after flashing new radio, cant access bootloader or recovery by holding corresponding buttons while powering up. ADB will not recognize either.
just looking for a yes or no basically. From what Ive read through searches Im thinking that it is dead.
any input would be appreciated!

yes bricked.

thanks! all the more reason to finally get a new device

Have you tried this?
http://code.google.com/p/android-roms/wiki/Unbrick

BeenAndroidized said:
Have you tried this?
http://code.google.com/p/android-roms/wiki/Unbrick
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
At what point did you loose interest in reading the first post?
ONLY two options available is jtagging or donor phone.

shadowch31 said:
At what point did you loose interest in reading the first post?
ONLY two options available is jtagging or donor phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Forgive me for being a noob, I am new to the community.
I did read the first post at least 5 times (if you are counting and I am not being sarcastic, just honest) before I even attempted to post a response. I am not an experience (veteran) on Android or claim to be. I am just starting out (joined: 13th March 2011) and trying to fix my own problem. Since I am being help by other, I would like to do the same and give help to the community.
To my understanding by reading kmart2788's post, it does not sound like he has a hard bricked that required a hardware replacement (Donner). Please educated me if I am reading his post wrong. So I can learn how to read the post correctly (no pun intended).

Related

Bricked TMOUS HD 2

Hey guys I have a question. I was trying to create more space on my HD2 a few months ago and my phone went dead. The light doesn't come on to show it's charging and it doesn't show any signs of turning on. I just left the phone but now I think I want to have the phone back on. Is there any way to unbrick the phone to get it back at least working. I was trying to put a new radio on it but I put the wrong version and it complete killed the phone. Any help or suggestions to getting this problem fix.
Thanks
kasualnupe2 said:
Hey guys I have a question. I was trying to create more space on my HD2 a few months ago and my phone went dead. The light doesn't come on to show it's charging and it doesn't show any signs of turning on. I just left the phone but now I think I want to have the phone back on. Is there any way to unbrick the phone to get it back at least working. I was trying to put a new radio on it but I put the wrong version and it complete killed the phone. Any help or suggestions to getting this problem fix.
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1) where did you get the idea that flashing a radio created more space?
2) If you flashed an incompatible radio then there is no unbricking except jtag
Orangekid is right the only fix it to have it JTAGed. Contact me via PM and I can reffer you to someone that offers this servos if you want it unbricked.
Edit: Sorry I had not checked my inbox yet and read your message.
orangekid said:
1) where did you get the idea that flashing a radio created more space?
2) If you flashed an incompatible radio then there is no unbricking except jtag
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=668347
some have unbricked it using that method
no jtag necessary. if not jtag is your option
domineus said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=668347
some have unbricked it using that method
no jtag necessary. if not jtag is your option
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
that relies on being able to get into bootlaoder.
domineus said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=668347
some have unbricked it using that method
no jtag necessary. if not jtag is your option
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The title of that thread needs to be changed. A truly bricked HD2 will not even turn on which means you can not get to the bootloader. A truly bricked HD2 is bricked because the SPL of bootloader has gotten screwed up and it cannot boot any of the software. Hence the phone can not turn on, hence the term "brick" because it is a useless brick. If someone has a phone that that they can still get to bootloader with it is not bricked. A phone like that is just havering software or user difficulties and can in most cases be fixed, unless it is a hardware problem. Even then it can be fixed just not by flashing different software.
domineus said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=668347
some have unbricked it using that method
no jtag necessary. if not jtag is your option
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Dude, If you can get into the bootloader its not "bricked" obviously.
When you flash a EU radio to a US HD2 you do a "real" brick not just a n00by flashing problem.
orangekid said:
1) where did you get the idea that flashing a radio created more space?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Most likely got mixed up between RAM and ROM and thought that it would enable more storage instead of ram.
Either way he deserves the brick for not reading/researching properly before messing about with his device.
you do realize that thread was made for exactly what everyone is referring to right?
when someone flashes a eu radio/rom on their device right and renders it useless...its an old thread but some users have reported success.
however if it is a bl issue it won't work
I should've said that
domineus said:
you do realize that thread was made for exactly what everyone is referring to right?
when someone flashes a eu radio/rom on their device right and renders it useless...its an old thread but some users have reported success.
however if it is a bl issue it won't work
I should've said that
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think we do realize that thread was started to try to help people. But that does not change the fact that if you flash a x.xx.51.xx radio (which are EU radios) or a 2.04.50.xx or a 2.05.50.xx radio (which are test radios) to a TMOUS HD2 it will, not maybe, but will brick a HD2. This is a Bootloader issue when you do this. So again that threads title needs to be changed and it is useless to the OP.
As T-Mac said, this is a physical brick. That phone is not going to power on again until it get's JTAG resurrected.

[Q] Failed to boot 0X1000

Hi everybody, this what happened:
I tried to flash my atrix with Atrix 1.26 Retail SBF through RSDLite.
After that it shut down and when i try to turn it on it says :"Failed to boot 0X1000" then it shuts down again. It doesn't even give me any option.
For the record, my phone was up to date (i got that wifi only system update by att). Also, this phone is unlocked and I have no warranty with any carrier.
I hope I didn't brick it.
Please give me simple solutions if there is any. Your help will b very much appreciated.
Thank you so much.
i'll let others break down the news to you..
Sorry bud, but I believe you now have a nice set of glass upon to look at.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA
Can't believe people are still doing this with all the warnings in the forums.
You tried to SBF back to 4.1.26 (Froyo) on a bootloader unlocked phone. You now have a very expensive reflective beer coaster!
I think Nottach recover "failed to boot 0x1000"
also take look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1165154
klobass said:
I think Nottach recover "failed to boot 0x1000"
also take look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1165154
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry man, like the others said, it's bricked...
I have tried this before on 3 different bricked phones and it didn't work... I wish it did though...
klobass said:
I think Nottach recover "failed to boot 0x1000"
also take look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1165154
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This error also comes up with soft bricks which you can fix as you gave options to choose from and can recover. This guy has no options.
Sent from my MB860 using xda premium
Alaq said:
Sorry man, like the others said, it's bricked...
I have tried this before on 3 different bricked phones and it didn't work... I wish it did though...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Mashina khaye, there must b smthn to do about it!
Aerie fel website hayda! Everybody's being so negative!
Come on guys. I really need help.
For those who think i was doing it 4 fun, i need it for work and i just wanted to fix it asap that's why i screwed up.
7oucem said:
Come on guys. I really need help.
For those who think i was doing it 4 fun, i need it for work and i just wanted to fix it asap that's why i screwed up.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
People are being helpful...by telling you sorry. If you need it for work, you'll probably just need to go buy a new phone ASAP. Like others have said, there are plenty of warnings and instructions on what/what not to do on your phone. Unfortunately, you missed those. Hope you can find another phone for cheap...
You have a hard brick, never try to downgrade. Nottach was able to fix his because he got a brick by upgrading, and he was lucky enough to figure it out. Downgrading on the other hand ruins your device, every time
Sent from my MB860 using xda premium
7oucem said:
Come on guys. I really need help.
For those who think i was doing it 4 fun, i need it for work and i just wanted to fix it asap that's why i screwed up.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
We are helping you, by telling you that there's nothing that you can do. Your phone is hard bricked. There is absolutely no way to recover from a hard brick, period. You need to replace the phone. That is the reality, and there is no getting around it.
I was running CM9 on my Atrix when my digitizer went bad and I got a dead spot. I submitted it for warranty and before I sent it I tried to put it back to normal. I did something wrong I guess and ended up with a different boot error (didn't even give me an error code the screen was black unless I plugged it in I just got the NV flash thing). Anyways, I sent it in and the same phone came back completely working with a fixed screen. I think when they get it they hook it up with a factory cable and flash it back to stock with the SBK, which we don't even have access too. Just send it in for warranty saying it has software problems, and I can almost guarantee you it will come back working.
BravoMotorola said:
Just send it in for warranty saying it has software problems, and I can almost guarantee you it will come back working.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
He has no warranty.
CaelanT said:
He has no warranty.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Possible he does with motorola. OP there is a tool on motorola website to see if its under warranty. Maybe give that a shot.
Bro do some reseatch that error message is a soft brick I believe I ran into a similar issue when I first roote it last year
Just thought I would weigh in that I received this same error code after an attempted SBF flash of zomgunlock-lite.sbf, and thought all hope was lost, but then I found this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27158667&postcount=153
The instructions there helped me un-brick my phone, and I'm a happy camper once again

Please help me stop ignore

MY N4 IS NO LONGER USES AS A PHONE BECAUSE OF A BAD ADVICE I GOT HERE TODAY.
LONG STORY SHORT', MY BASEBAND IS UNKNOWN AND SO IS MY IMEI.
THIS IS THE THREAD THAT CAUSES THIS:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2241343
I KNOW ITS MY RESPONSIBILITY BUT PLEASE DONT IGNORE ME I LOST MY N4!!!
Please don't capitalize your letters in your words. It's an indication that you are yelling and sounds demanding. The folks have tried to help you over there. If the issue can't be solved no matter what you do then I strongly suggest you use your warranty and get a replacement or ask for a fix. Call Google and RMA it. There's no need to double post.
Good luck.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
scream4cheese said:
Please don't capitalize your letters in your words. It's an indication that you are yelling and sounds demanding. The folks have tried to help you over there. If the issue can't be solved no matter what you do then I strongly suggest you use your warranty and get a replacement or ask for a fix. Call Google and RMA it. There's no need to double post.
Good luck.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thats easy for you to say.
first of all i cant use my warranty in my country.
second the problem created after a really bad advice from someone here and after some sugg. people stopped reply my.
i am trying every thing i know, but i cant do this alone.
please, this is not the time for wright or wrong im begging for your help.
two things
you can flash the factory image http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
or, you can try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37702678&postcount=33
now ill go back to ignoring you :angel:
---------- Post added at 04:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:39 PM ----------
elada22 said:
MY N4 IS NO LONGER USES AS A PHONE BECAUSE OF A BAD ADVICE I GOT HERE TODAY.
LONG STORY SHORT', MY BASEBAND IS UNKNOWN AND SO IS MY IMEI.
THIS IS THE THREAD THAT CAUSES THIS:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2241343
I KNOW ITS MY RESPONSIBILITY BUT PLEASE DONT IGNORE ME I LOST MY N4!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
his advice was mostly good. but all you had to do was flash the radio. btw, he isnt to blame, you are. even if his advice was bad.
simms22 said:
two things
you can flash the factory image http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
or, you can try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37702678&postcount=33
now ill go back to ignoring you :angel:
---------- Post added at 04:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:39 PM ----------
his advice was mostly good. but all you had to do was flash the radio. btw, he isnt to blame, you are. even if his advice was bad.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
first of all thank you, flash an older version radio was the solution.
i didnt blame him, he really was trying to help. but try and put yourself in my shows and also try to understand that eng writing isnt my strongest side.
again thank you.
could you please direct me to an older radio than 42 but newer then 27? something in the middle.
elada22 said:
MY N4 IS NO LONGER USES AS A PHONE BECAUSE OF A BAD ADVICE I GOT HERE TODAY.
LONG STORY SHORT', MY BASEBAND IS UNKNOWN AND SO IS MY IMEI.
THIS IS THE THREAD THAT CAUSES THIS:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2241343
I KNOW ITS MY RESPONSIBILITY BUT PLEASE DONT IGNORE ME I LOST MY N4!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
why is this even a thread?
elada22 said:
could you please direct me to an older radio than 42 but newer then 27? something in the middle.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There's the .33 radio...you can find a link to download it from here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36400943
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
elada22 said:
first of all thank you, flash an older version radio was the solution.
i didnt blame him, he really was trying to help. but try and put yourself in my shows and also try to understand that eng writing isnt my strongest side.
again thank you.
could you please direct me to an older radio than 42 but newer then 27? something in the middle.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you've been on xda since 2009 and still don't know how to search?
elada22 said:
first of all thank you, flash an older version radio was the solution.
i didnt blame him, he really was trying to help. but try and put yourself in my shows and also try to understand that eng writing isnt my strongest side.
again thank you.
could you please direct me to an older radio than 42 but newer then 27? something in the middle.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
personally i use the .27 radio, i like it better. but, as it was just posted, the .33 radio would be the in between version.
go here and download the NEXUS 4 OCCAM image file. inside it you will see system.img, userdata.img etc..... Flash those along with the radio file and any other image file in the main file you download. USE FASTBOOT ONLY to flash them. find EFRANT's thread regarding how to properly use fastboot. if anything will save it, this should do it
edit: nevermind, missed the post saying he/she got it fixed
elada22 said:
MY N4 IS NO LONGER USES AS A PHONE BECAUSE OF A BAD ADVICE I GOT HERE TODAY.
LONG STORY SHORT', MY BASEBAND IS UNKNOWN AND SO IS MY IMEI.
THIS IS THE THREAD THAT CAUSES THIS:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2241343
I KNOW ITS MY RESPONSIBILITY BUT PLEASE DONT IGNORE ME I LOST MY N4!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Regarding bad advice: I recommended people in the ParanoidAndroid thread to do exactly the same as you in order to update their radio and bootloader. Arguably tens of people followed it plus all the people in the thread I linked, I #N E V E R# heard of anyone experiencing what you did. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38029424
Sorry it went the way it did, glad you have now recovered it.
Big thanks Simms + everyone else for helping out.
Vangelis13 said:
Regarding bad advice: I recommended people in the ParanoidAndroid thread to do exactly the same as you in order to update their radio and bootloader. Arguably tens of people followed it plus all the people in the thread I linked, I #N E V E R# heard of anyone experiencing what you did. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38029424
Sorry it went the way did, glad you have now recovered it.
Big thanks Simms + everyone else for helping out.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't worry, bro. The rest of us see you helping people around here. I guess some people don't understand that every flash comes with a risk.
estallings15 said:
Don't worry, bro. The rest of us see you helping people around here. I guess some people don't understand that every flash comes with a risk.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Promptly edited my signature..
to the op of this thread, i just want you to know that Vangelis was thinking of you and trying to help you, even though he wasnt in this thread. he is a good guy(which is what brought me here) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40466057&postcount=12595
simms22 said:
to the op of this thread, i just want you to know that Vangelis was thinking of you and trying to help you, even though he wasnt in this thread. he is a good guy http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40466057&postcount=12595
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Except Saturdays, I'm mean then..
Vangelis13 i said b4 i dont blame u, maybe my bad eng is the cause for the 'bad meaning'.
look at my 3rd comment on this thread and try to read it in a good way.
anyway, my phone saved by 27 modem.
im tryin to upgrade the modem anyway to 33 but it leads to same 'baseband: unknown'.
ivv tried to do it as img file on 'root toolkit' (fastboot) and zip from recovery.
what could be the problem that prevent the modem upgrade?
tnx.
elada22 said:
.....second the problem created after a really bad advice from someone here..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
elada22 said:
Vangelis13 i said b4 i dont blame u, maybe my bad eng is the cause for the 'bad meaning'.
look at my 3rd comment on this thread and try to read it in a good way.
anyway, my phone saved by 27 modem.
im tryin to upgrade the modem anyway to 33 but it leads to same 'baseband: unknown'.
ivv tried to do it as img file on 'root toolkit' (fastboot) and zip from recovery.
what could be the problem that prevent the modem upgrade?
tnx.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No hard feelings, everything cool. If you look at the quote however, it looks a bit like blaming, no..?
Things can always go wrong with flashing; a risk you're hopefully aware of.
On your problem: no clue! It is really weird. Bad antenna perhaps..? Your provider blocking some frequency that the newer radios use (sounds like bsh*t but, who knows..)? I asked in the other thread as well; are you trying to use LTE as your prime band?
Btw.. I also was looking at the thread you posted yesterday and read a thread that someone had linked to help you. In that thread it said that flashing the old radio would get the baseband known again. I thought it would've been a bit pointless just rewriting what it said in the thread.
Anyway, im pretty sure Google updates the radio with every update they release, so you might want to flash your phone back to the android version which has the .27 radio and then accept Google OTA update. Might sound pointless if you can just flash radios and basebands, but it might help.. somehow.

Pretty Please Help. Bricked S5 and Lost

So, I'm at a total and complete loss as to what to do. I have spent hours upon hours googling, and searching xda and trying step after step after guide after guide and I canNOT fix my S5! I've tried recovery, I've tried Odin and there has got to be something I'm missing. When I plug up the phone into my laptop, it sort of recognizes it, in the sense that it makes the notification noise of it being recognized, as with any external device. Odin picks it up as well. The issue is when trying to boot up the phone, it's stuck on the Samsung Galaxy S5 custom, android etc screen. it will not go past this. i'm almost in tears right now, and just want to get the phone working again. Is there anyone out there that can help???
Tiny update.
So I tried another method, and still having issues. Only difference is, I get past the powered by android screen, but then when getting to the Samsung with the color and oval it freezes and shuts down. One step forward, 2 steps back.
which G900 model do you have? like is it a G900F? Mine is a G900P
youdoofus said:
which G900 model do you have? like is it a G900F? Mine is a G900P
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
it is the 900a (at&t). after spending hours upon hours. i finally managed to do something and get it back to working again. the band and the firm ware match, and i managed to get rid of the unauthorized actions detected message.
good to hear!! (or see, rather LoL) usually a flash in Odin with the correct tarball fixes most issues with S5's
youdoofus said:
good to hear!! (or see, rather LoL) usually a flash in Odin with the correct tarball fixes most issues with S5's
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm just sad that I don't know which one or who it was that posted it so I could give my thanks, but I just tried so so so many I don't even know lol.
ahervey85 said:
I'm just sad that I don't know which one or who it was that posted it so I could give my thanks, but I just tried so so so many I don't even know lol.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
what do you mean? the posts should still be wherever you found it. And giving thanks to the folks who helped out is one of the things that makes this forum so great. this place is so selfless in the time, energy and knowledge shared by its users!
youdoofus said:
what do you mean? the posts should still be wherever you found it. And giving thanks to the folks who helped out is one of the things that makes this forum so great. this place is so selfless in the time, energy and knowledge shared by its users!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
well, let's just say i have a folder of 26 links, majority from here on trying to find a solution on how to root and consequently unbrick my phone when I messed it up. that's probably not even all of them. I only posted on one asking a question, but it was about upgrading the firmware (still waiting on a reply on that, lol). so I have no clue which post it was that was finally successful in restoring my phone.
ahervey85 said:
well, let's just say i have a folder of 26 links, majority from here on trying to find a solution on how to root and consequently unbrick my phone when I messed it up. that's probably not even all of them. I only posted on one asking a question, but it was about upgrading the firmware (still waiting on a reply on that, lol). so I have no clue which post it was that was finally successful in restoring my phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ahhhh, the clusterf--k of saved links, gotcha. whats your question about upgrading firmware?
youdoofus said:
ahhhh, the clusterf--k of saved links, gotcha. whats your question about upgrading firmware?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is my phone. Just wondering if I can upgrade it following this https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/galaxy-s5-android-version-6-0-1-t3419016
Or not.
ahervey85 said:
This is my phone. Just wondering if I can upgrade it following this https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/galaxy-s5-android-version-6-0-1-t3419016
Or not.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
oh holy [email protected]!!! according to samsung, no :/
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900A/
thats the only firmware release on their database... thats so weird tho, i have the G900P and it has a dozen or so firmware releases

Samsung s8 rooting advice needed pls

Hi, I have a samsung galaxy s8 SM-G950F running on Exynos octa 8895. Bootlaoser is G950FXXU5D5FB boot laoder. I was in a traffic accident last year and lost my leg, broke my back and neck, pelvis, arm and 6 ribs and ended up in a coma. My memory has been trashed and I really need to root my phone in order to be able to record my calls as a matter of urgency.
I need have seen many threads on the forums on how to do this but as I read through the many comments I notice that there are issues with all of the methods explained. I wonder if anyone knows a link to a current and correct root method for my phone. I cannot afford to brick it and the last phone I rooted was a samsung galaxy S4, which was pretty easy compared to what I have read for the S8. Alternitavely, a better option for me would be to get someone else to do it as my brain does not work as it used to since my accident. I know one click root methods are to be avoided but I read on oneclickroot site that they will do it for a charge but I am dubious about this. Does anyone know a rooting genius who could do this for me?
I would be very grateful for any links to the latest correct root method is or contacts for anyone who would do this for me. I have read the most recent comments on xda forums for this root instructions but they seem to say that the thread should be taken down as it is no longer valid or working.
This is the link that has comments in the last few pages saying it should now be closed. It is also not very clear to follow for me either.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...pment/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-exynos-t3595102
If you need more info about my phone pls ask. Thank you.
fluidhammer said:
Hi, I have a samsung galaxy s8 SM-G950F running on Exynos octa 8895. Bootlaoser is G950FXXU5D5FB boot laoder. I was in a traffic accident last year and lost my leg, broke my back and neck, pelvis, arm and 6 ribs and ended up in a coma. My memory has been trashed and I really need to root my phone in order to be able to record my calls as a matter of urgency.
I need have seen many threads on the forums on how to do this but as I read through the many comments I notice that there are issues with all of the methods explained. I wonder if anyone knows a link to a current and correct root method for my phone. I cannot afford to brick it and the last phone I rooted was a samsung galaxy S4, which was pretty easy compared to what I have read for the S8. Alternitavely, a better option for me would be to get someone else to do it as my brain does not work as it used to since my accident. I know one click root methods are to be avoided but I read on oneclickroot site that they will do it for a charge but I am dubious about this. Does anyone know a rooting genius who could do this for me?
I would be very grateful for any links to the latest correct root method is or contacts for anyone who would do this for me. I have read the most recent comments on xda forums for this root instructions but they seem to say that the thread should be taken down as it is no longer valid or working.
This is the link that has comments in the last few pages saying it should now be closed. It is also not very clear to follow for me either.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...pment/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-exynos-t3595102
If you need more info about my phone pls ask. Thank you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try this guide for twrp / rooting it's more up to date
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...w-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535
fluidhammer said:
Hi, I have a samsung galaxy s8 SM-G950F running on Exynos octa 8895. Bootlaoser is G950FXXU5D5FB boot laoder. I was in a traffic accident last year and lost my leg, broke my back and neck, pelvis, arm and 6 ribs and ended up in a coma. My memory has been trashed and I really need to root my phone in order to be able to record my calls as a matter of urgency.
If you need more info about my phone pls ask. Thank you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i edited the quote to the sake of brevity
dont freak out about the FRP lock in the link provided above my post, but its what sammy has done most recently to help avoid people stealing phones then using them. Anyways, you have to go into the bootloader and toggle the factory unlock tab. Once that is done, youll see a few files in the post that youll need to flash, one to keep the FRP from re-engaging, and the other is TWRP. Once you flash TWRP, it should be pretty self explanatory, but you will see a ton of stuff in that post thats red, underlined, has arrows pointing to it etc etc, but the vast majority of it is just the FRP lock which can be a huge PITA
Thank you for your help. Sorry I havent replied till now, I've been back in hospital with no internet.

Categories

Resources