I bought a fire from an acquaintance I run into from time to time at work and I'm having an issue. Apparently neither one of us were aware that it had to be deregistered before I could register it to me. The tech I spoke with at amazon informed me of this. This is a problem for me because I don't have a way to contact him, I usually just see him around. I'm wondering if there is a way for me to sign in to the amazon market within the app as opposed to it redirecting me to the kindle registering page? I rooted and installed google market and am really enjoying the fire but would like to access some of the apps that I have already purchased from amazon. Any help is greatly appreciated.
You can deregister the Fire by going to Settings -> My Account -> Deregister. (No account information is needed) Then you can enter your own Amazon account. That way you can access the Amazon App Store and other Amazon content.
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You can deregister the Fire by going to Settings -> My Account -> Deregister. Then you can enter your own Amazon account. That way you can access the Amazon App Store and other Amazon content.
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I'm assuming that because it was wiped before I got it that it's not giving me that option. It only gives me the option to register and if I try it give me a "contact customer support " message. The tech I spoke with said it needed to be dergistered but he wasn't allowed to contact previous owner about it.
The process of resetting the device to factory default does a deregister as part of the process. When done, the device is ready to go like right out the box.
Sounds like some other issue.
krelvinaz said:
The process of resetting the device to factory default does a deregister as part of the process. When done, the device is ready to go like right out the box.
Sounds like some other issue.
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I don't know, I reset it twice trying to get it to work before calling customer support and the guy telling me that it had to be deregistered.
It is probably stolen.
There's a system app called "amazon device client platform", I'm wondering if freezing it would "seperate" the amazon apps from the device, essentially making the apps behave as if they were on a phone.
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I really hope it's not.
The person who registered the kindle has to log into their Amazon account and deregister the device. If the fire was wiped, then that will be the only way.
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The person who registered the kindle has to log into their Amazon account and deregister the device. If the fire was wiped, then that will be the only way.
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By the time I run into him again CM7 or some other custom rom will probably be out and therefor I won't need it de registered any more.
I think that com.amazon.dcp.apk is the way to seperate amazon apps from the device making them behave as they would on a phone(ie.able to sign in within the app). I'm considering freezing that app and seeing what happens, I am however concerned that I might do some harm.
Perhaps?
If someone uploaded a clean version of com.amazon.dcp.apk and you deleted the one on the device would that work? Or is the registration kept on the Amazon servers? I don't really know, just curious if this would work.
nursereese said:
If someone uploaded a clean version of com.amazon.dcp.apk and you deleted the one on the device would that work? Or is the registration kept on the Amazon servers? I don't really know, just curious if this would work.
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I think that com.amazon.dcp.apk would either have to be frozen/removed or it would have to be altered in a way to not recognize the appstore. You see, when i go to the appstore and try to sign in i get kicked out to device registering, and I am trying to get it to let me sign in within the app like you would do on your phone. The appstore apk on the fire and the apk on my phone seem to be identical so it should be possible. I am in no way sure of anything, just making a slightly educated guess.
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I don't know, I reset it twice trying to get it to work before calling customer support and the guy telling me that it had to be deregistered.
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If you follow the guide on here on unbircking (i know your device isnt bricked) your device it will get it to the "out of the box" state in which you will be prompted to register your device under your own information. It will wipe user data which is what his information is under. You will need to reroot and everything afterward but it may fix your issue
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If you follow the guide on here on unbircking (i know your device isnt bricked) your device it will get it to the "out of the box" state in which you will be prompted to register your device under your own information. It will wipe user data which is what his information is under. You will need to reroot and everything afterward but it may fix your issue
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Unfortunately I've had it at "out of the box state" for a while and I still can't get to accept my registration. I've been doing some google-ing and it seems I'm not the only person to have this problem, it's happening to people who ordered their fires directly from amazon,only problem is I can't return mine.
Just a guess... there is a registration number associated with the device which is not touchable normally.
When I first got mine, actually ordered for my wife, it auto-registered it to me even though I entered nothing. I had to deresgister the device and then use her account to register it to.
It was very weird to have it do that on it's own. This was an out of box unit that had never been used, yet it was already allocated to my account (like it was a gift).
I'm guessing that every unit has a unique code in it for that purpose.
Unless you can change that code where ever it is, I think you will be stuck.
Seems not worth the money to mess around with a used unit when you can get a brand new one for $199 or less (I got one for $123.99)
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Just a guess... there is a registration number associated with the device which is not touchable normally.
When I first got mine, actually ordered for my wife, it auto-registered it to me even though I entered nothing. I had to deresgister the device and then use her account to register it to.
It was very weird to have it do that on it's own. This was an out of box unit that had never been used, yet it was already allocated to my account (like it was a gift).
I'm guessing that every unit has a unique code in it for that purpose.
Unless you can change that code where ever it is, I think you will be stuck.
Seems not worth the money to mess around with a used unit when you can get a brand new one for $199 or less (I got one for $123.99)
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Yeah, I got it for an incredible deal tho. The guys nephew gave it to him and the way the economy is going he said he'd rather have some cash. I got it for $100.
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Yeah, I got it for an incredible deal tho. The guys nephew gave it to him and the way the economy is going he said he'd rather have some cash. I got it for $100.
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Seriously.... Incredible Deal? You bought an unknown unit from a friend of a friend that you can't get a hold of, that Amazon says is already registered and might possibly be stolen. It is like buying a cell phone with a blacklisted ESN number.
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Seriously.... Incredible Deal? You bought an unknown unit from a friend of a friend that you can't get a hold of, that Amazon says is already registered and might possibly be stolen. It is like buying a cell phone with a blacklisted ESN number.
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Yes. An Incredible Deal. If the unit was blacklisted i'm pretty sure the 2 techs i spoke to at amazon wouldn't have spent hours trying to help me register it. Besides as it sits right now it's an exteremly capable $100 tablet, even if i never get the amazon stuff figured out.
No... that is an incredible deal
I think this is a better "Incredible Deal"... Brand new sealed in the box with full warranty and return privileges. Only $24 (~$30 with tax) more than you paid for your used machine.
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I think this is a better "Incredible Deal"... Brand new sealed in the box with full warranty and return privileges. Only $24 (~$30 with tax) more than you paid for your used machine.
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Yeah I guess so. You sure showed me.
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Damn, I just got my G1 stolen today... What should I do? I am calling tmobile right now but is there anything else I can do?
Thanks for any info you guys can give me!
Sorry if this is the wrong forum.
There are a few apps on the market you should have installed. Sim checker, being one of them. Since you didn't think ahead, best thing to do is call tmovile, get your phone shut off and file a claim (hopefully you were smart enough to get insurance). How did this happen anyways?
P.S. There is very very little chance you'll ever see your G1 again, so hopefully you got insurance.
Here's an idea though. Post a sob story on Craigslist about how you need your phone to work, your going to lose your job because they can't contact you (say you work on the road doing sales or something) and maybe someone will see it and feel bad and donate a new phone. My mom bought a sick camcorder from ebay and someone stole it from her hallway after ups dropped it off. She posted it on Craigslist and someone donated a new one to her. try that out maybe? Next time remember to install 2 apps, ones sim checker which will text/email you when a different sim other than your is inserted, and there is another that you can text the phone a special keyword (example: I LOVE YOU) and it will text the location along with a link to google maps.
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There are a few apps on the market you should have installed. Sim checker, being one of them. Since you didn't think ahead, best thing to do is call tmovile, get your phone shut off and file a claim (hopefully you were smart enough to get insurance). How did this happen anyways?
P.S. There is very very little chance you'll ever see your G1 again, so hopefully you got insurance.
Here's an idea though. Post a sob story on Craigslist about how you need your phone to work, your going to lose your job because they can't contact you (say you work on the road doing sales or something) and maybe someone will see it and feel bad and donate a new phone. My mom bought a sick camcorder from ebay and someone stole it from her hallway after ups dropped it off. She posted it on Craigslist and someone donated a new one to her. try that out maybe? Next time remember to install 2 apps, ones sim checker which will text/email you when a different sim other than your is inserted, and there is another that you can text the phone a special keyword (example: I LOVE YOU) and it will text the location along with a link to google maps.
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The idea is clever, but to lie and receive something from someone who gave it to you out of their own good will thinking they are helping, in my opinion is just as bad as stealing. As for your phone, chances are, you won't see it again. If you bought insurance, your G1 can be replaced for around 100 or so dollars from T-Mobile.
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The idea is clever, but to lie and receive something from someone who gave it to you out of their own good will thinking they are helping, in my opinion is just as bad as stealing. As for your phone, chances are, you won't see it again. If you bought insurance, your G1 can be replaced for around 100 or so dollars from T-Mobile.
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Well really, his phone was stolen, they are helping, and everyone to some extent needs their phone for work. Right? lol. I am not saying be dishonest, but make a sob story, know what I mean?
If you check your gmail, you will see the last ip address to access your phone. you can then report it to the police and the local telephone people will be able to roughly guage where it could be. If you are using google latitude, it will tell you straight away.
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If you check your gmail, you will see the last ip address to access your phone.
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I did not know this. Thanks for the info.
karmac7 said:
If you check your gmail, you will see the last ip address to access your phone. you can then report it to the police and the local telephone people will be able to roughly guage where it could be. If you are using google latitude, it will tell you straight away.
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How...? I don't get the "last IP address to access your phone" thing. And where do you find this information? I logged onto Gmail and don't see this.
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How...? I don't get the "last IP address to access your phone" thing. And where do you find this information? I logged onto Gmail and don't see this.
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I believe he meant access FROM phone. Gmail lists history of its access, with details showing Browser or Mobile. I don't know how IP address works with the 3G/Edge network though.
What app is that when you text your phone it'll text you the location?
A lot of them do. LocService, SimChecker and GPSTracker. However, most of the time when your phone gets stolen, they would obviously take out your SIM card. In that case, you can't really text it any more. So go with SimChecker, when the SIM is swapped out, it will automatically text another phone that you specify and email you too with its location.
OUYA sent out an update last night on Kickstarter saying today is the official launch.
Site changed from "pre order" to "buy now".
http://www.ouya.tv/
Just got my Ouya. Two hiccups:
1) After updating, I needed to turn the wifi off then on (in the Android setup menu) to reconnect to the network. Otherwise, it wasn't seeing the network.
2) Wow, you need a credit card just to finish setup?! I don't kiss on first date. I don't like to give credit cards out before getting to know the Ouya. Not cool. My probability of returning the unit went up to 20%.
Atleast you have a unit... I pre-ordered february first and not on my doorstep.
I even have an email saying that i should recieve my unit in april.
Contacted support and they said it will ship in a little while.
Thanks aholes!
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Just got my Ouya. Two hiccups:
1) After updating, I needed to turn the wifi off then on (in the Android setup menu) to reconnect to the network. Otherwise, it wasn't seeing the network.
2) Wow, you need a credit card just to finish setup?! I don't kiss on first date. I don't like to give credit cards out before getting to know the Ouya. Not cool. My probability of returning the unit went up to 20%.
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You don't need a credit card to complete the setup, it's optional, at least it has been prior to last nights update. In fact, they just added support for prepaid cards two updates ago, so there's no way they are requiring a card. I know when I setup my console, it asked if I wanted to enter it, I just hit cancel or whatever it was and that was it.
Not saying you're wrong, it could very well be a bug or something, which wouldn't be good, but you're the first one I've seen say that today.
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You don't need a credit card to complete the setup, it's optional, at least it has been prior to last nights update. In fact, they just added support for prepaid cards two updates ago, so there's no way they are requiring a card. I know when I setup my console, it asked if I wanted to enter it, I just hit cancel or whatever it was and that was it.
Not saying you're wrong, it could very well be a bug or something, which wouldn't be good, but you're the first one I've seen say that today.
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I didn't enter it willy nilly. Tried really hard to avoid it, but couldn't. Even searched online to see if there was a trick to it.
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I didn't enter it willy nilly. Tried really hard to avoid it, but couldn't. Even searched online to see if there was a trick to it.
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This happened to me too i think its the most recent update that does this.... Ive had mine for about a week, but for some reason yesterday after i updated it kicked me out of my account and made me re login and forced me to add a credit card... not sure if it can be removed after the fact though havent bothered to try it yet...
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I didn't enter it willy nilly. Tried really hard to avoid it, but couldn't. Even searched online to see if there was a trick to it.
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sorry if I came off thinking you were dumb in some way, I didn't mean it like that at all! After I replied, I actually heard many others saying the same thing. I wonder why they required this! It makes no sense, unless it's another layer of protection against bootlegging from the market. But if that was the case, they should have come out to say it.
Hello. A have bought a phone from Ebay, and cant sign in to google account due to security reasons (thanks google)
Contacted the seller, to provide me his acc/pass, but its useless. I am getting the same error. Can some1 help me solve this problem please?
Sounds like you purchased a stolen device.
This is FRP, Factory Reset Protection, and it's new on Lollipop/Marshmallow (can't remember exactly)... If a device associated with a Google account is factory reset, you MUST have the Google account credentials that were on the device prior to the reset to use the device again, a simple yet effective theft deterrent but can be a problem for consumers uneducated to it in the secondary market.
It is a very similar to approach to how Apple has done it for years and Windows Mobile has adopted a similar concept with Windows 10 Mobile.
On a few devices there are work arounds, but I am not aware of a working one on the Moto X.
BTW, if the seller changed his password or security method (like turned off 2-step authentication) recently, the phone is locked out even with the correct credentials for 24-72 hours depending on security patch applied to the device.
Oh, and a super simple way to avoid this... Delete all Google accounts on the device prior to a factory reset and wait a couple minutes (ensure you have an active Internet connection) then perform the reset.
i supose thats is becose the seller turned on the 2 step autentification.
idk, should i wait those 72 hours? or mby contact motorolla support?
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i supose thats is becose the seller turned on the 2 step autentification.
idk, should i wait those 72 hours? or mby contact motorolla support?
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Up to you, but Moto/Lenovo won't help at all since you are not the original owner with a matching serial number receipt. No one will or can help you except the person who know the Google account and password that was on the device when it was reset.
The whole point of FRP is it isn't capable of being bypassed, even by the manufacturer, otherwise what's the point of it? If you could definitively prove ownership to Moto they might help, but you can't since you were not the original purchaser of the device and you really don't know what happened to it before you got it.
Unfortunately, unless the seller can be of assistance or is willing to take it back, you're pretty much out of luck. You could file a PayPal claim against the seller if they won't take it back and the device was not as it was presented in the listing though.
the seller provided his acc/pass for the device, i have even the original purchase receipt (amazon.it)
btw. i have contacted motorola support, and they said to wait 72 hours, then to try to log in again
TrunksMD said:
the seller provided his acc/pass for the device, i have even the original purchase receipt (amazon.it)
btw. i have contacted motorola support, and they said to wait 72 hours, then to try to log in again
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Then things are different in your country than mine... Moto won't even talk to someone in FRP who isn't the original owner. Good luck, hope it works out.
Just because the device has prior credentials on it, doesn't mean it's stolen. In fact I would the majority of the time it isn't, but all the "experts" on these forums offer that as their only advice, because really they don't have any idea how to bypass. Thanks "experts"
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64604318&postcount=2519
And as always, sign out of you google account before any reflashing of any kind of new or resetting default factory resetting the OS. Recovering the OS through TWRP does not require sign out of the google account.
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I bought this phone (Moto G5 Plus) as an open box item from a local Best Buy. The intent was to just turn it into a separate gaming device (primarily PoGo) so I'm not constantly killing my phone. I go to turn on the phone, but I can't get signed in. It's taking me to a screen and asking me to sign in with an account previously on the device. After some googling, apparently this is a device protection screen? I tried to factory wipe the data, but that doesn't seem to have worked. Is there a way around this or am I stuck driving 30+ minutes back to Best Buy?
Looks like it has Android 7.0 I think. None of the youtube videos with highlighting text are working. I only have copy and cut option.
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Hi,
I bought this phone (Moto G5 Plus) as an open box item from a local Best Buy. The intent was to just turn it into a separate gaming device (primarily PoGo) so I'm not constantly killing my phone. I go to turn on the phone, but I can't get signed in. It's taking me to a screen and asking me to sign in with an account previously on the device. After some googling, apparently this is a device protection screen? I tried to factory wipe the data, but that doesn't seem to have worked. Is there a way around this or am I stuck driving 30+ minutes back to Best Buy?
Looks like it has Android 7.0 I think. None of the youtube videos with highlighting text are working. I only have copy and cut option.
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Seems like the previous owner forgot to remove his own account from the phone. If you could get a hold of the previous owner and ask him to remove his account, that'd help you out. I'm assuming this device is still stock and unmodified in any way.
psychopac said:
Seems like the previous owner forgot to remove his own account from the phone. If you could get a hold of the previous owner and ask him to remove his account, that'd help you out. I'm assuming this device is still stock and unmodified in any way.
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Got it at Best Buy so I guess so? It has a Verizon sim card still in it.....
I guess I'll just take it back to them?
rschlachter said:
Got it at Best Buy so I guess so? It has a Verizon sim card still in it.....
I guess I'll just take it back to them?
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Yes but there is a way to bypass it. Google it. Should be something about wiping and flashing a newer stock build over it. That should do it. Or take it back lol
I have a OnePlus 8 Pro that i need to get in to. The phone is mine on my T-Mobile account, i bought it for my brother on his birthday.
2 days ago he committed suicide. No note No explanation nothing. He was the strongest person we all knew. Never showed any weakness.
Even his wife cant understand it. I need to be able to get into the phone. There has to be something in there that shed some light on WHY???
His wife, daughter and I NEED answers. I have a ton of experience rooting and modding phones but i don't know how to get past a lock screen without wiping the phone.
If anybody can help me out i would be forever grateful. I would even pay if that's necessary. I am in so much pain right now over this.
Please help
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I have a OnePlus 8 Pro that i need to get in to. The phone is mine on my T-Mobile account, i bought it for my brother on his birthday.
2 days ago he committed suicide. No note No explanation nothing. He was the strongest person we all knew. Never showed any weakness.
Even his wife cant understand it. I need to be able to get into the phone. There has to be something in there that shed some light on WHY???
His wife, daughter and I NEED answers. I have a ton of experience rooting and modding phones but i don't know how to get past a lock screen without wiping the phone.
If anybody can help me out i would be forever grateful. I would even pay if that's necessary. I am in so much pain right now over this.
Please help
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Sorry to hear this.
If the phones on Android 11 then theres no twrp so there no way to remove the passcode / pin as far as I'm aware.
Here's a guide explaining how to remove a passcode. However I think with an encrypted phone you won't be able to access files even via twrp.
https://forum-xda--developers-com.c...e-hacking/remove-lockscreen-recovery-t3530008
Data recovery companies may be able to help if it's really needed.
Don't advise them as to what's happened just the phone is yours and your brother was using it, don't tell them how important it is or the price may just go up.
dladz said:
Sorry to hear this.
If the phones on Android 11 then theres no twrp so there no way to remove the passcode / pin as far as I'm aware.
Here's a guide explaining how to remove a passcode. However I think with an encrypted phone you won't be able to access files even via twrp.
https://forum-xda--developers-com.c...e-hacking/remove-lockscreen-recovery-t3530008
Data recovery companies may be able to help if it's really needed.
Don't advise them as to what's happened just the phone is yours and your brother was using it, don't tell them how important it is or the price may just go up.
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Thank you for this info. I will attempt whatever i can.
I will try this and see if it works. I just received a call from the detective and he said they have a device that could do this for us.
I might go that route since there is nothing illegal that he was doing.
was just hoping to do it today as to get it done sooner.
Thank you for the help
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Thank you for this info. I will attempt whatever i can.
I will try this and see if it works. I just received a call from the detective and he said they have a device that could do this for us.
I might go that route since there is nothing illegal that he was doing.
was just hoping to do it today as to get it done sooner.
Thank you for the help
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As it's Android it'll be possible. But difficult without the right kit..
I'd clarify what the detective wants to see on the device and can you be present for the unlock.
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As it's Android it'll be possible. But difficult without the right kit..
I'd clarify what the detective wants to see on the device and can you be present for the unlock.
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Exactly what i was thinking. I would prefer i am there and they unlock it and hand it straight to me.
I know he wouldn't appreciate anybody not the closest of family getting access and seeing his personal thoughts.
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Exactly what i was thinking. I would prefer i am there and they unlock it and hand it straight to me.
I know he wouldn't appreciate anybody not the closest of family getting access and seeing his personal thoughts.
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Tbh I wouldn't want anyone looking through my phone is like a treasure trove..
I'd bare that in mind, not everything is meant to be seen. Doesn't mean anything, it's just how we are.
OP, sorry for your loss. That's all I have to offer. RIP.
Just my condolences to you and family
I'm sorry to hear also. May God bless you and family.
Thank you everyone that offered condolences
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Thank you everyone that offered condolences
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Any luck with it?
As insensitive as this sounds, I am a homicide detective. If he had a fingerprint lock on the phone, you could use his physical fingerprint from his hand prior to burial to unlock the phone. We have used this method several times with success.
Regardless, my condolences to you and yours.
AlphaKoi said:
As insensitive as this sounds, I am a homicide detective. If he had a fingerprint lock on the phone, you could use his physical fingerprint from his hand prior to burial to unlock the phone. We have used this method several times with success.
Regardless, my condolences to you and yours.
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Yeah i was hoping to be able to do just this but since the family members are not very etch savvy, they power cycled the phone off and because of that the first unlock into the system has to be with the numeric password.
I rebuilt his laptop for him a couple months ago so i have the password to get into it. I'm hoping that he saved his email credentials in it. I know that after multiple attempts into android it allows you to change password through the email. This is the last thing i can think to do.
I reached out to OnePlus this morning and the woman who was answering my questions said she had no answers for me. she kept saying i could factory reset it through recovery mode. I already know that, i need the info on it. I'm thinking about reaching out to google also. Who knows they might help since the phone is in my name on my account.
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Not yet. I had an appointment to day with the funeral home to get access to his body so we could use his fingerprint but the phone was turned off since his last login.
It now required the numeric password before logging in. I have one shot left that i can think of. If i can gain access to his email i might be able to reset the password that way.
Fingers crossed. It was so hard yesterday going to the funeral home. We all need answers
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Not yet. I had an appointment to day with the funeral home to get access to his body so we could use his fingerprint but the phone was turned off since his last login.
It now required the numeric password before logging in. I have one shot left that i can think of. If i can gain access to his email i might be able to reset the password that way.
Fingers crossed. It was so hard yesterday going to the funeral home. We all need answers
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When your reset his email you'll be able to recieve s text message with a verification number
Google find my device . It can unlock it.
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Google find my device . It can unlock it.
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I saw that. unfortunately i don't have his email credentials for his Find My Device.
Also the sm card was removed my his wife before she gave it back to me unfortunately.
Although it does connect to my Wifi at home... I'm almost to the point of giving up.
I don't think we will ever know why he did what he did.
Thank you to everyone that jumped on this thread. I love this community.
I kinda don't buy the OP story but here is my take:
- Doesn't need a SIM to get/use Find my device working but does require Google account access which is recoverable easily.
- It's trivially easy to recover a Google account with the phone number of the deceased unless the person specifically removed those options and used for instance an authenticator app (of if you don't have the actual SIM or access to that phone number but that would be strange).
- If you cannot recover the account that way, you can still recover it using a legal path by providing the correct inheritance documents to Google (through a lawyer if required) which should pose no issue (again this should pose no issue and while it would take time, it would work).
- Whatsapp cloud backup (on Google drive) is enabled by default and if you're after that, it's probably gonna be trivially easy to restore said backups on any new phone by using the SIM card of the deceased. Unless the person specifically disabled this to prevent this.
You can most likely recover Whatsapp messages without even unlocking the phone. This whole process is actually not hard and requires no tech help and can be done through the legal processes.
Added to all this, I checked your history and saw that you requested help before unlocking a Pixel phone that magically came into your possession before. So it seems you have a pattern of coming into possession of locked phones that makes me very suspicious of your demand.
I'll report this thread and ask a mod to review it.
Sorry. I also have doubts any time I see a story here asking for help unlocking a phone. Always sounds suspicious, and furthermore where are the mods here? Aren't there rules that state no requests for help unlocking phones??
Here is the OPs other post:
" Junior Member11 postsThanks: 2
I have a 64gb Pixel 4 XL that i want to unlock and use on T-Mobile.
The phone was never actually on a Sprint account. It was never technically paid off by a consumer. Its also never been activated on the sprint network to my understanding. (Which are all required to have sprint send an unlock code)
It was given to me by a Sprint store manager when they had to clean out end of year inventory.
I'm trying to figure out if i can unlock it somehow without having to get sprint to send the unlock code.
I don't really want to go through the hassle of explaining to them how i got a hold of it when they look at it in the system.
Any help would be greatly appreciated"
@San Diego The moderators are here and monitoring the thread since it has been created. And these are the XDA Forum Rules to cross-check.
To ask for assistance is not against the rules, and if you read back in the thread quite a few legal possibilities have been given. They obviously didn't delivered the desired result. However, as soon as the discussion or advices deviate towards the obscure side or to paid unlock services this would be removed immediately.
If you check the thread, from which you quoted, you'll see that moderators were acive in it, too.
Stay safe and stay healthy!
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Oswald Boelcke
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