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I am looking to remove the Google account from a Samsung Galaxy On5 MetroPCS SM-G550T1. The phone has Marshmallow 6.0.1 . The FRP is on download mode. I already tried modem flash but the phone is still asking for the account. I also tried a couple bypass methods but the security patch does not allow any internet access. Any ideas guys?
If you bricked your On5 phone, Try reflashing on of your corresponding full firmware:
Galaxy On5 MetroPCs (SM-G550T1)
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Galaxy On5 T-Mobile (SM-G550T)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24723757092307323
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Download compatible Full 4 File Android Marshmallows 6.0.1 version : G550TUVU1APF1 G550TUVU1APDE G550T1UVU1APF1
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Update, Hey guys, I found the solution for this problem. Here is the step by step proccess:
01. You need to download the "RealTerm" program and install it in your computer (Thanks Root Junky for the links) : http://rootjunkysdl.com/files/?dir=Apps/FRP.
02. Go to phone. You need to have a SIM in your phone for this process to work for the ORIGINAL CARRIER of the phone.
03. Go to your setup screen and connect to WIFI.
05. Using a USB cable, connect your phone to your computer. Make sure that your computer is reconizing your phone by instaling the last Samsung drivers available (http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads)
06. Once the phone is reconized by the computer and USB connected, we need to find out in what USB port your phone is connected to. To do that, you need to go you "Device Manager" in your computer. Click on "Modems". Then click on "SAMSUNG Mobile USB". On that screen, open the "Modem Tab". The first thing that you will find is: "PORT: COM09" (COM09 is in example, your phone could be connected to another port like COM41, COM39, and so on).
07. Now that we know our USB port number, open your RealTerm program. In the Realterm "Display" tab, make sure to check the "HALF DUPLEX" box.
08. Then, click on the "PORT" tab. Now, here we are going to enter the port number that our phone is without the COM in the Port box (For Example, COM43 = 43). The click on the "OPEN" button next to it.
09. Go to the "SEND" tab. In the first box, type the following command: at+creg?\r\n and click on "SEND NUMBERS"
10. Then, in the same box, type: atd1234;\r\n and also click "SEND NUMBERS". At this step, you need to look at the phone screen because the dealer is going to try to dial "1234". If not, keep sending the atd1234;\r\n commands.
11. When the dialer shows up, end the call and immediately click on the "MESSAGE" button. The phone is going to go to SMS to send a message to the "1234" number that the phone tried to dial. Send this 1234 number "YOUTUBE.COM" message. Send it. After the message is sent to this number, the words "Youtube.com" would became a blue internet link, click on it. The browser is going to go to Youtube. After you are in YouTube, click on the 3 dots at the upper right hand side of the screen. Click on "Settings", then click "About", then "GOOGLE Privacy Policy". the phone will ask you to choose an internet browser. Use the "Internet Browser"
12. When you are in the browser, again go to " http://rootjunkysdl.com/files/?dir=Apps/FRP " (Thanks Root Junky for the Links) and download "com.rootjunky.frpbypass-1.0.apk".
13. Then, go on Google.com and search for "Samsung App Store" : http://www.samsung.com/levant/apps/mobile/galaxyapps/ . Click on the "App Store" button. The Samsung is going to open and ask you to sign in. You would have to either create an account or use your existing Samsung account. Do not worry, you would get to remove it later.
14. Once you are at the Samsung account, search for "ES FILE Explorer" and install it in your phone. Once, it is installed, open the app. The app will allow you to go to the "Download" folder of your phone. There you will find the "com.rootjunky.frpbypass-1.0.apk" that you previously downloaded. Open and Install the "com.rootjunky.frpbypass-1.0.apk". The App will send you to the "Google Sign In" windows. DO NOT SING IN. Click on the three dots at the upper right hand side of the screen and click on "BROWSER SIGN IN". Then a new Google browser sign in screen will appear. Yes, you can Sign in there with your existing Google account (Again, do not worry, you can remove it later). Once you are signed in, you need to restart your phone.
15. Follow the setup instructions. The phone is not going to ask you for the Google account because you already entered.
16. Once at the home screen, click on 'Settings". Then go to "Accounts” and click on the "Samsung Account", click on "Remove Account". The phone is going to ask you for a confirmation to enter your password. Enter it and click on Remove. Go back and click on your "Google Account". Click on "Remove Account".
17. Go back to settings, and then click on "BACKUP AND RESET". Then click on "FACTORY DATA RESET". Then "RESET DEVICE". The phone will factory reset and the FRP will be removed.
DO NOT FORGET TO CLICK ON THE THANKS BUTTON
Solved frp lock sm-g550t1
GalaxyVibe said:
I am looking to remove the Google account from a Samsung Galaxy On5 MetroPCS SM-G550T1. The phone has Marshmallow 6.0.1 . The FRP is on download mode. I already tried modem flash but the phone is still asking for the account. I also tried a couple bypass methods but the security patch does not allow any internet access. Any ideas guys?
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After facing the same problem for better than a week and even purchasing a replacement phone I have bypassed the FRP/Custom Binary Lock for the sm-g550t1.
1.) Start by using Odin 3.10.7
2.) After install, along with Samsung drivers, and the like, Fire Odin up and go ahead and place your phone into Download Mode (Vol up + home button + power) but wait to insert your USB until we've got Odin ready to rock.
3.) First we'll be going to the options tab and checking the box labeled "Nand Erase All". YES THIS IS ABSOLUTELY GOING TO TAKE THE PHONE BACK TO STOCK. Beats the hell out of having a paperweight just lying around though doesn't it...
4.) Without checking any boxes on main console, Apply each one of the files listed into their designated slot. (ex.. AP=ap BL=bl... just try not to be a boob is all..)
5.) Download and unzip the attached package to whatever location you can remember.
6.) One at a time, click the appropriate buttons to insert the file (MAKE SURE NONE OF THE WHITE CHECK BOXES ARE HIGHLIGHTED OR YOU'LL SCREW YOURSELF UP AND HAVE TO START OVER)
7.) Once all appropriate files are in correct locations, and the correct options are set; Highlight/Check ALL white boxes, it'll take a second for the md5's to clear.
8.) If you think you're set go ahead and hit the start button. This process takes between 2-8 mins depending on variables involved beyond my control.
9.) After all files have been transferred the On5 will reboot automatically. It will require you login to whatever Google account you had on there to begin with.
There are several, well documented, methods for bypassing that portion of the lock so I'll leave you to it...
Happy Hunting.. let me know if it gives you any ****.
Special Thanks to:
JUSMEJOSE - for the original firmware zip package
1ExtremeWife - for constantly *****ing, I mean motivating me to move from one project to the next. Love u babe...
note: since ive never taken the time to post on this particular site, i cannot yet upload the link. email me if you need the files directly, otherwise just follow the instructions above and use the files from http://click.xda-developers.com/api...www.dropbox.com/s/7dosx927uq...overy.zip?dl=0
extrememachinist said:
After facing the same problem for better than a week and even purchasing a replacement phone I have bypassed the FRP/Custom Binary Lock for the sm-g550t1.
1.) Start by using Odin 3.10.7
2.) After install, along with Samsung drivers, and the like, Fire Odin up and go ahead and place your phone into Download Mode (Vol up + home button + power) but wait to insert your USB until we've got Odin ready to rock.
3.) First we'll be going to the options tab and checking the box labeled "Nand Erase All". YES THIS IS ABSOLUTELY GOING TO TAKE THE PHONE BACK TO STOCK. Beats the hell out of having a paperweight just lying around though doesn't it...
4.) Without checking any boxes on main console, Apply each one of the files listed into their designated slot. (ex.. AP=ap BL=bl... just try not to be a boob is all..)
5.) Download and unzip the attached package to whatever location you can remember.
6.) One at a time, click the appropriate buttons to insert the file (MAKE SURE NONE OF THE WHITE CHECK BOXES ARE HIGHLIGHTED OR YOU'LL SCREW YOURSELF UP AND HAVE TO START OVER)
7.) Once all appropriate files are in correct locations, and the correct options are set; Highlight/Check ALL white boxes, it'll take a second for the md5's to clear.
8.) If you think you're set go ahead and hit the start button. This process takes between 2-8 mins depending on variables involved beyond my control.
9.) After all files have been transferred the On5 will reboot automatically. It will require you login to whatever Google account you had on there to begin with.
There are several, well documented, methods for bypassing that portion of the lock so I'll leave you to it...
Happy Hunting.. let me know if it gives you any ****.
Special Thanks to:
JUSMEJOSE - for the original firmware zip package
1ExtremeWife - for constantly *****ing, I mean motivating me to move from one project to the next. Love u babe...
note: since ive never taken the time to post on this particular site, i cannot yet upload the link. email me if you need the files directly, otherwise just follow the instructions above and use the files from http://click.xda-developers.com/api...www.dropbox.com/s/7dosx927uq...overy.zip?dl=0
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The link works. I downloaded the stock firmware and followed all the steps. However, the Google lock is still there.
My phone is still google locked
extrememachinist said:
so Im at a loss here. I have personally removed the "custom bianary lock FRP" from several of the metropcs version sm-g550t1's without any issues.
just to confirm:
all settings in odin are set to factory, (reboot enabled, and f time) and you've selected the nanderase option?
afterwards, you unzipped, the package, which should have displayed somthing like 4 or 5 files. which then were inserted into corresponding slots on odin?
did you flash over twrp at any time?
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The FRP is still on. I can still go to the Google account set up page on the phone. I thought that I could remove the Google account by using these files. But I now understand that these files are only usefull if the phone is "custom bianary lock FRP".
Turn oem unlock on. That will do it.
whodisname said:
Turn oem unlock on. That will do it.
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Thank you for your suggestion. However, I can not get pass the google sign in screen
I already tried the Odin, OTG, and SideSync methods and none of them work
Have you tried this?
https://9to5google.com/2015/11/03/how-to-to-bypass-factory-reset-protection-samsung-phone-hack/
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http://visihow.com/ADB_commands_to_bypass_Google_Account_Verification
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whodisname said:
Have you tried this?
https://9to5google.com/2015/11/03/how-to-to-bypass-factory-reset-protection-samsung-phone-hack/
Sent from my SM-G550T1 using XDA-Developers mobile app[/URL]
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I tried this OTG method but it does not work
whodisname said:
http://visihow.com/ADB_commands_to_bypass_Google_Account_Verification
Sent from my SM-G550T1 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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I also tried this but the phone needs to be rooted for this to work You can not root this phone because the FRP lock does not allow it
I am still trying new methods but nothing yet ;(
Call google.
confusion about FRP locks..
On a previous post I mentioned steps required to unlock FRP from the g550t1. There has been some confusion as to the results.
My phone, when FRP was engaged, wouldn't even boot. I'd get maybe 2.5sec before complete shutdown.(no recovery, no loading what so ever..) The steps I provided did not remove the lock, that required alot of patience and, quite frankly, a lot of smashing my head into my desk until something useful came out. I'll build on my previous post with the steps I TOOK THAT WORKED FOR ME. This is in no way a guarantee, promise, or anything of the sort that it'll work as it did for me...
so no whining if you can't figure it out...
Maybe you should have researched more before attempting to modify your device...
I'm just saying..
log into your google account-from diff device
remove locked device from connected devices section
activate sign-out from all accounts
change your Google password
make sure the 2-step verification is off as well as the sign-in with device option
boot device
login/activate account with new password
follow setup instructions on-screen
activate developer options menu
turn on OEM Unlock (and leave it ON PERMANENTLY) without it, you are asking to be bricked and hit with another FRP lock.
continue in any manner you choose
try to use more caution and do a little more research in the future.
Happy Hunting...
& Good Luck...
extrememachinist said:
On a previous post I mentioned steps required to unlock FRP from the g550t1. There has been some confusion as to the results.
My phone, when FRP was engaged, wouldn't even boot. I'd get maybe 2.5sec before complete shutdown.(no recovery, no loading what so ever..) The steps I provided did not remove the lock, that required alot of patience and, quite frankly, a lot of smashing my head into my desk until something useful came out. I'll build on my previous post with the steps I TOOK THAT WORKED FOR ME. This is in no way a guarantee, promise, or anything of the sort that it'll work as it did for me...
so no whining if you can't figure it out...
Maybe you should have researched more before attempting to modify your device...
I'm just saying..
log into your google account-from diff device
remove locked device from connected devices section
activate sign-out from all accounts
change your Google password
make sure the 2-step verification is off as well as the sign-in with device option
boot device
login/activate account with new password
follow setup instructions on-screen
activate developer options menu
turn on OEM Unlock (and leave it ON PERMANENTLY) without it, you are asking to be bricked and hit with another FRP lock.
continue in any manner you choose
try to use more caution and do a little more research in the future.
Happy Hunting...
& Good Luck...
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I really appreciate your help. I kept the firmware files in case of an emergency. I bought this phone online and it is actually Google locked. I do not know the Account or the password. Again, I appreciate your help. Thanks man!
So let me get this straight. You cant even flash new rom with odin because it wont let you, says frp protect, and it has the stock recovery, correct?
It wont let you use wifi? It seems lile it has to let you use wifi, how else is it going to confirm your account? Make sure it doesnt conect to wifi. There is another way besides what I have said here but it requires wifi.
Its a low tech hack (I love those).
whodisname said:
So let me get this straight. You cant even flash new rom with odin because it wont let you, says frp protect, and it has the stock recovery, correct?
It wont let you use wifi? It seems lile it has to let you use wifi, how else is it going to confirm your account? Make sure it doesnt conect to wifi. There is another way besides what I have said here but it requires wifi.
Its a low tech hack (I love those).
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The stock firmware I can reflash it. I can not install a custom recovery because the phone is FRP locked. Yes, i get access to WIFI. I have tried many bypasses but this Marshmallow firmware has all the security patches updated. But i will appreciate any suggestions.
I am running G550T1UVU1APF1. I was wondering what would happen if I could downgrade to G550T1UVU1APED. Does anybody have this G550T1UVU1APED firmware file?
GalaxyVibe said:
I am running G550T1UVU1APF1. I was wondering what would happen if I could downgrade to G550T1UVU1APED. Does anybody have this G550T1UVU1APED firmware file?
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This is for metropcs on5 apparently but I saw on other forums it is also for s7. s G550T1UVU1APED firmware file is what I need though for my frp lock phone so I would appreciate if you could link me to where I can download sG550T1UVU1APED firmware files pls?
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extrememachinist said:
On a previous post I mentioned steps required to unlock FRP from the g550t1. There has been some confusion as to the results.
My phone, when FRP was engaged, wouldn't even boot. I'd get maybe 2.5sec before complete shutdown.(no recovery, no loading what so ever..) The steps I provided did not remove the lock, that required alot of patience and, quite frankly, a lot of smashing my head into my desk until something useful came out. I'll build on my previous post with the steps I TOOK THAT WORKED FOR ME. This is in no way a guarantee, promise, or anything of the sort that it'll work as it did for me...
so no whining if you can't figure it out...
Maybe you should have researched more before attempting to modify your device...
I'm just saying..
log into your google account-from diff device
remove locked device from connected devices section
activate sign-out from all accounts
change your Google password
make sure the 2-step verification is off as well as the sign-in with device option
boot device
login/activate account with new password
follow setup instructions on-screen
activate developer options menu
turn on OEM Unlock (and leave it ON PERMANENTLY) without it, you are asking to be bricked and hit with another FRP lock.
continue in any manner you choose
try to use more caution and do a little more research in the future.
Happy Hunting...
& Good Luck...
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Hi I tried using your step. I signed on my google account from both my pc and tablet and I can't find:
remove locked device from connected devices section
Where is it? ON my pc I did see my on5 phone but when I click on it I don't see that is locked or something? Or I cant find it:
remove locked device from connected devices section
A little help? Ok from my pc when I click on my frp lock phone. I see
Account access: REMOVE
So what happens if I click remove? IS that what will solve the frp lock?
asianrocker said:
This is for metropcs on5 apparently but I saw on other forums it is also for s7. s G550T1UVU1APED firmware file is what I need though for my frp lock phone so I would appreciate if you could link me to where I can download sG550T1UVU1APED firmware files pls?
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Hi I tried using your step. I signed on my google account from both my pc and tablet and I can't find:
remove locked device from connected devices section
Where is it? ON my pc I did see my on5 phone but when I click on it I don't see that is locked or something? Or I cant find it:
remove locked device from connected devices section
A little help? Ok from my pc when I click on my frp lock phone. I see
Account access: REMOVE
So what happens if I click remove? IS that what will solve the frp lock?
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I do not have the G550T1UVU1APED. I am actually looking to get it. I will upload it if I ge it. Please do the same if you find it first.
GalaxyVibe said:
The FRP is still on. I can still go to the Google account set up page on the phone. I thought that I could remove the Google account by using these files. But I now understand that these files are only usefull if the phone is "custom bianary lock FRP".
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Hi. your phone was flashed without you flashing the AP file? What is the AP file anyway? IT is the largest file on the custom rom I have. I also still have the google verify I can't bypass.
But I want to try to flash again like on your pictures: just flash without the AP file. Will it brick my phone?
Just want to make sure coz I'd rather have a google verify lock than a logo screen FRP lock.
I'm stuck on some developer ROM.. Was trying to follow instructions to get passed the activation lock. So I currently have a barely working ROM installed (as it seems it's for developers). I don't care what version of android I get installed at this point.. Looking for some help. I've been trying to fix it for days now. I don't have access to the icloud email I used to set up the samsung account, that's what started all of this *cries*
FancyPantsu said:
I'm stuck on some developer ROM.. Was trying to follow instructions to get passed the activation lock. So I currently have a barely working ROM installed (as it seems it's for developers). I don't care what version of android I get installed at this point.. Looking for some help. I've been trying to fix it for days now. I don't have access to the icloud email I used to set up the samsung account, that's what started all of this *cries*
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You could try using Odin to flash the appropriate firmware though I'm not sure if it would wipe the reactivation lock
FancyPantsu said:
I'm stuck on some developer ROM.. Was trying to follow instructions to get passed the activation lock. So I currently have a barely working ROM installed (as it seems it's for developers). I don't care what version of android I get installed at this point.. Looking for some help. I've been trying to fix it for days now. I don't have access to the icloud email I used to set up the samsung account, that's what started all of this *cries*
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Which/what instructions were you going by....?
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FancyPantsu said:
I'm stuck on some developer ROM.. Was trying to follow instructions to get passed the activation lock. So I currently have a barely working ROM installed (as it seems it's for developers). I don't care what version of android I get installed at this point.. Looking for some help. I've been trying to fix it for days now. I don't have access to the icloud email I used to set up the samsung account, that's what started all of this *cries*
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@FancyPantsu, do you know what OS version you were running before you had done what, IMHO, you shouldn't have unless you know exactly what you are doing. You didn't actually flash a ROM persay, you flashed, i believe, the engineering ROM or something like that.....let me/us know EXACTLY what Android version you were running before you ODIN'd the factory Tar file. By that I mean OG5, OK3, PB1, PD1, etc. But need that to possibly get you out of your predicament....
al50 said:
@FancyPantsu, do you know what OS version you were running before you had done what, IMHO, you shouldn't have unless you know exactly what you are doing. You didn't actually flash a ROM persay, you flashed, i believe, the engineering ROM or something like that.....let me/us know EXACTLY what Android version you were running before you ODIN'd the factory Tar file. By that I mean OG5, OK3, PB1, PD1, etc. But need that to possibly get you out of your predicament....
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Honestly this would be the first time anything like this has happened, haha.. I've flashed many devices with custom roms and never seemed to have this much of a problem. Basically the whole situation was I got the phone from my cousin who didn't need it anymore, she doesn't know her google info (no way of finding out now), so I figured what the hell and started screwing with the phone. Samsung being Samsung.. This happened. I seem to have flashed a dev rom or as you said an engineering rom (which I'm pretty sure it is). If I can remember correctly it was running.. 6.0.1.
If it helps any, I'm up for trying anything I've got plenty of phones laying around at this point, would be nice to have the s5 again though.
**Sorry for the very, very, very late reply!
-Thanks.
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bbsc said:
All you need is:
1. Install a 4.4.2 with working Samsung Account. It's a little tricky because you cannot downgrade your phone via Odin to 4.4.2. Root that "developer ROM" you have, install Safestrap Recovery and use it to flash a custom stock-near 4.4.2.
2. Boot it and bypass Setup Wizard. It's a little tricky too but is easily done with an OTG cable and a USB stick. There are other methods but I like this one .
3. Create a new Samsung account (or login to your existing Samsung account) from the phone and turn Reactivation Lock off.
After this you'll be able to flash any firmware.
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Is it possible to message you directly in case I need any help or have questions? @bbsc
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bbsc said:
Please, ask questions and I'll answer if I can.
Have a look at the first and the third post in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve.../testers-required-easier-root-method-t3561529
It will give you directions how to root your current rom and to install Safestrap Recovery.
This will be the first step
P.S. Nothing more. Just G900VVRU2APA1, Apex launcher, BusyBox, Towelroot, Safestrap Recovery.
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Oh jeez. That's confusing already.. Lol. I've got G900VVRU1ANCG downloaded \, Towelroot v3, Safestrap KLTEVZ
I'm currently booted into the current engineering rom. Next step?
(Sorry if I'm not catching it the first time)
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bbsc said:
The next step is to read the thread I've given you link to, download files, install Apex launcher, BusyBox, Towelroot, Safestrap recovery. To root engineering ROM.
You'll need some 4.4.2 stock-like ROM to install via Safestrap Recovery. Odin won't work. This ROM will do. You can download it here.
After this you need to reboot to Safestrap Recovery and install kltevzw_NCG_eLLiKat1_0.zip
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Alright. Currently I have the files downloaded, moving them over to the sd card now. EMMC_15_VZW_QB2_STOCK_MAGISK_ROOT.zip, EMMC_15_Root_Bootloader_Unlock+S5_QB2_PB1.zip, Towelroot.apk, Safestrap.apk. Missing anything that you can notice? I'll continue to follow the steps and see where it lands me
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Supersu.apk missing. My fault, sorry.
1. Copy apk files and kltevzw_NCG_eLLiKat1_0.zip into the phone's memory.
2. Install Apex_Launcher.apk (you'll need to turn Unknown Sources ON) but do not run it.
3. Install BusyBox.apk but don not run it.
4. Install Safestrap_KK.apk but do not run it.
5. Install tr_v2.apk - Open - make it rain (a message "You should have root, no reboot required" should appear) - Back.
6. Install Superuser.apk - Open - Continue - Normal - Reboot.
7. After reboot, in the pop-up window - Apex Launcher - Always - Ok.
8. Menu (dotted button) - BusyBox Free - Grant - close balloon - Install - close balloon - Back.
9. Safestrap - Grant - Agree - Install Recovery - Reboot to recovery. Wait patiently for SafeStrap Recovery to boot.
10. Swipe to Allow modifications - Wipe - Advanced Wipe - Dalvik/Data/Cache - Swipe to Wipe.
22. Back - Back - Back - Install, install kltevzw_NCG_eLLiKat1_0.zip.
Reboot system and now you must have a 4.4.2 phone with Samsung account locked. Next step will be to bypass Setup Wizard.
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Got into recovery once. Followed the wrong directions- off the link you gave me. Wasn't supposed to do anything else from there I suppose. Now I reboot to custom binary blocked by reactivation lock. Solution? Gotta redo everything again?
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bbsc said:
Sorry.
You have to begin again from the start and flash COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_257265 6_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 with Odin.
I'll prepare a detailed guide with files if needed but a bit later.
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No need- I redid everything already. About to boot into safestrap.
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bbsc said:
I'll leave it here to edit and add links later.
1. Charge the battery to more than 50%.
2. Download Odin and COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_257265 6_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5.
3. Download applications files - apks.zip.
4. Download ROM file - kltevzw_NCG_eLLiKat1_0.zip.
5. Run Odin.exe.
6. Select COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_257265 6_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 in Odin's AP slot, boot the phone into the download (Odin) mode, connect with USB cable to the computer, press Start, wait till the flash process is finished. Press Exit and wait for the phone to complete reboot.
7. Disconnect USB cable from the phone and connect again.
8. Unzip apks.zip into the apks forlder on the Desktop.
9. Copy everything from apks folder to the root of phone's internal memory.
10. Copy ROM file kltevzw_NCG_eLLiKat1_0.zip to the root of phone's internal memory.
11. Disconnect the cable from the phone.
12. Press Menu (dotted button) - My Files - All - RootS5.
13. Apex_Launcher.apk - Settings - Unknown Sources - Ok - Back - Apex_Launcher.apk - Next - Install - Done.
14. BusyBox.apk - Install - Done.
15. Safestrap_KK.apk - Install - Done.
16. tr_v2.apk - Install - Open - make it rain (a message "You should have root, no reboot required" should appear) - Back.
17. Superuser.apk - Install - Open - Continue - Normal - Reboot.
18. After reboot, in the pop-up window - Apex Launcher - Always - Ok.
19. Menu (dotted button) - BusyBox Free - Grant - close balloon - Install - close balloon - Back.
20. Safestrap - Grant - Agree - Install Recovery - Reboot to recovery. Wait patiently for SafeStrap Recovery to boot.
21. Swipe to Allow modifications - Wipe - Advanced Wipe - Dalvik/Data/Cache - Swipe to Wipe.
22. Back - Back - Back - Install, install kltevzw_NCG_eLLiKat1_0.zip.
23. Reboot System - Do not install. After reboot you should see 4.4.2 Setup Wizard (dark background).
24. Connect to Wi-Fi AP.
25. Get a FAT-formatted USB stick of any size and a USB-OTG cable. Throw any apk file on the USB stick and connect it to the phone.
26. When the phone recognizes the storage it will pop-up an Explorer window. Navigate to your apk file and tap it once. You should see a security warning with link to Settings.
27. Press "Settings", navigate to Reactivation Lock and disable it. The phone will ask you to enter login/password from your Samsung account or to register a new one. Do it.
28. After logging into the Samsung account you should be able to disable Reactivation Lock.
29. Flash any firmware on your choice. The current firmware is outdated and may be non-operational in some points.
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Thank you very much kind sir Restored, up and running again.
FancyPantsu said:
Thank you very much kind sir Restored, up and running again.
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~~ Now if I want to flash a custom rom from 4.4.2 up to 7.0 how can I do that..? Currently trying multiple roms, none of them will boot correctly. Get's stuck in a boot loop
FancyPantsu said:
~~ Now if I want to flash a custom rom from 4.4.2 up to 7.0 how can I do that..? Currently trying multiple roms, none of them will boot correctly. Get's stuck in a boot loop
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This question does not concern this discussion.
Your phone is now "clean" and if you flash a factory firmware with Odin and perform a factory reset it will be in a "like new" state.
You'd better begin with these threads:
One
Two
Personally I and my family and my friends use this ROM with the latest firmware for SM-G900V.
Ok guys, new here and I've done a bit of reading on this already. From what I gather, the S7 Edge is difficult if not impossible to unlock without a factory reset. Here's the issue.
This phone belongs to my friend's husband who was severely injured in an accident at work. He's in a coma and probably won't survive. He was severely burned over 90% of his body with chemicals and he has no fingerprints to unlock the fingerprint scanner. In addition, his wife doesn't know his password, so I figured I'd see if I could do anything for her. I tried the Dr. Fone program, but it's apparently incompatible with the S7 Edge. He keeps getting texts and messages and we can't check them. The phone is also set for a daily alarm at 1:30 AM, and apparently you can't power it down without the lock code either. Ideally, I'd like to either gain access for her or at least extract what data we can from the thing before factory resetting it. It would also be nice to power it down so that it doesn't keep putting out an alarm every night in the middle of the night. All his contacts with his family are inconveniently stored in the phone as well. It's kind of a worst case scenario.
Any assistance or recommendations for a course of action for this situation would be fantastic. I don't have any other information on the device itself other than that it's running on Freedom Mobile's network in Ontario, Canada. They've said they can factory reset it for her, but we were trying to avoid that and get any contacts or messages from his phone if possible.
Thanks in advance for any help! I know it's a long shot!
Edit: I managed to power down the phone with the Power Button/Volume Down trick after about 9 tries, so at least the alarm won't go off. Other than that, no luck.
Unique situation? More like fked up situation.
Anyways I am assuming its a completely stock phone with USB debugging turned off. Hope its not carrier locked, if yes then here are the steps:
1. Flash Custom Recovery on the Phone using Odin
2. Use aroma file manager from the Recovery, you need to download it separately, put it on its SD card.
3. Now using aroma file manager navigate to Data Folder and then; System Folder and find “gesture.key” or “password.key” for pattern lock or password lock respectively.
4. Delete those any password related file and reboot. It should be unlocked now.
Thanks VERY much, UnNaMeD__!!!
I'm looking at Odin and the Recovery firmware right now. Is there a recommended version? I see TWRP and CWM, but primarily TWRP mentioned, and it looks like the .tar files are easy to find. I'm pretty new to this type of mod and I don't want to brick the phone, I know it's a risk. I'm looking at faqs on theandroidsoul and the cyanogenmods forum which seem quite thorough. Apparently I can't post the links as I'm a new user here....seems fair I suppose, especially considering the forum content.
My friend's husband didn't have a microSD card in (just checked), but I can toss a spare one of mine in for Aroma, which I found. I probably need for format it for FAT32, not NTFS though? Is there any way to tell if it's carrier locked? It's from a small phone company, not one of the bigger guys. I'm going to wait until I hear back to get started on this, as I'm decent with Windows based systems, but unfamiliar with the nuances of modding Android. I use a stock Sony XZ Premium myself.
Again, thanks very much! I've got some hope we can get in touch with his family now!
UnNaMeD__ said:
Unique situation? More like fked up situation.
Anyways I am assuming its a completely stock phone with USB debugging turned off. Hope its not carrier locked, if yes then here are the steps:
1. Flash Custom Recovery on the Phone using Odin
2. Use aroma file manager from the Recovery, you need to download it separately, put it on its SD card.
3. Now using aroma file manager navigate to Data Folder and then; System Folder and find “gesture.key” or “password.key” for pattern lock or password lock respectively.
4. Delete those any password related file and reboot. It should be unlocked now.
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maxlords said:
Thanks VERY much, UnNaMeD__!!!
I'm looking at Odin and the Recovery firmware right now. Is there a recommended version? I see TWRP and CWM, but primarily TWRP mentioned, and it looks like the .tar files are easy to find. I'm pretty new to this type of mod and I don't want to brick the phone, I know it's a risk. I'm looking at faqs on theandroidsoul and the cyanogenmods forum which seem quite thorough. Apparently I can't post the links as I'm a new user here....seems fair I suppose, especially considering the forum content.
My friend's husband didn't have a microSD card in (just checked), but I can toss a spare one of mine in for Aroma, which I found. I probably need for format it for FAT32, not NTFS though? Is there any way to tell if it's carrier locked? It's from a small phone company, not one of the bigger guys. I'm going to wait until I hear back to get started on this, as I'm decent with Windows based systems, but unfamiliar with the nuances of modding Android. I use a stock Sony XZ Premium myself.
Again, thanks very much! I've got some hope we can get in touch with his family now!
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Use odin 3.13 the latest
Then download twrp recovery 3.2.2.0 tar file for hero2lte the latest.
Boot your phone into odin mode by restarting your phone while holding power home button and vol down. When your reach the confirmation screen press OK.
Open odin and put the tar file in the ap slot and click the ap box and hit start to begin flashing.
Now restart ur phone by holding power home and vol down then immediately hold power home vol up to reach custom recovery.
Edit I just tested this myself
Flash the zip file from this thread no need to go looking for files in system.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2780696
Should remove password pin or pattern.
To check if it's network locked just look at the back of your phone if it says 935u or Verizon wireless or 935W8 then the phone is unlocked for different networks.
maxlords said:
Thanks VERY much, UnNaMeD__!!!
I'm looking at Odin and the Recovery firmware right now. Is there a recommended version? I see TWRP and CWM, but primarily TWRP mentioned, and it looks like the .tar files are easy to find. I'm pretty new to this type of mod and I don't want to brick the phone, I know it's a risk. I'm looking at faqs on theandroidsoul and the cyanogenmods forum which seem quite thorough. Apparently I can't post the links as I'm a new user here....seems fair I suppose, especially considering the forum content.
My friend's husband didn't have a microSD card in (just checked), but I can toss a spare one of mine in for Aroma, which I found. I probably need for format it for FAT32, not NTFS though? Is there any way to tell if it's carrier locked? It's from a small phone company, not one of the bigger guys. I'm going to wait until I hear back to get started on this, as I'm decent with Windows based systems, but unfamiliar with the nuances of modding Android. I use a stock Sony XZ Premium myself.
Again, thanks very much! I've got some hope we can get in touch with his family now!
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Just look at back of your phone and tell me its model, Like G935F. I will give you the correct recovery file. And recoveries have option to enable storage too so you can access data from computer. But to be honest it never worked for me. You could also give it a try before doing other steps.
You could contact on PM, or even better I could also help you over whatsapp if you wish.
And I never heard that you could brick phone by flashing recovery, maybe only if you flash incorrectly. A bad recovery will make recovery useless, but phone would still boot. Thats my experience.
I have broken password before of a Mediatek device. If you want I could try it on my own S7 Edge too to be 100% sure.
I'll send you a PM as well, but I just checked and it's a G935W8. Sorry for the delay, I work shift work and I'm pretty busy. I'm going to work on the phone on the weekend. I don't have Whatsapp currently, but I can get it. Thanks again for your kindly assistance!
UnNaMeD__ said:
Just look at back of your phone and tell me its model, Like G935F. I will give you the correct recovery file. And recoveries have option to enable storage too so you can access data from computer. But to be honest it never worked for me. You could also give it a try before doing other steps.
You could contact on PM, or even better I could also help you over whatsapp if you wish.
And I never heard that you could brick phone by flashing recovery, maybe only if you flash incorrectly. A bad recovery will make recovery useless, but phone would still boot. Thats my experience.
I have broken password before of a Mediatek device. If you want I could try it on my own S7 Edge too to be 100% sure.
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I'll send you a PM as well, but I just checked and it's a G935W8. Sorry for the delay, I work shift work and I'm pretty busy. I'm going to work on the phone on the weekend. I don't have Whatsapp currently, but I can get it. Thanks again for your kindly assistance!
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Hey alright no problem.
Download TWRP for G935W8 from official TWRP website:
https://teamw.in/samsung/samsunggalaxys7edge.html
You can follow some instructions from this thread regarding flashing:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7...overy-official-twrp-hero2lte-3-0-0-0-t3334084
Flashing TWRP might cause your phone to not boot. You will need to download dm-verity disabler from the thread above.
So download TWRP, Aroma file manager, dm-verity bypass, and zip file to disable pass that the other user posted: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2780696
Download all these files and put aroma file manager, dm-verity bypass and that password zip file bypass on your SD.
Make sure auto reboot is disabled in odin, follow instruction in thread about how to install twrp. If the auto reboot is disabled, phone will just remain at the same screen, so after the flashing is done from odin. You need to force reboot on your phone (volume down + power button for few seconds), just when the screen goes off, you need to immediately press recovery button combination (vol up + home + power). Here once you enter TWRP recovery see if you can enable MTP and trasnfer data to PC, if not, goto install zip and try password bypass zip file. If it works file then ok and proceed to install dm-verity bypass file and reboot your phone. If that zip doesn't works. You need to go to same install zip file option and now install aroma file manager. From there delete the password files that I told you about earlier, flash dm-verity and reboot again.
Thats it, if get confused about a step, tell me.
Well, I attempted to install TWRP through the latest version of Odin, but it didn't work. The error message I got in Recovery/Download mode was:
"Custom Binary (RECOVERY) Blocked By FRP Lock."
I looked that up online and apparently to install TWRP, I need to remove the FRP lock. I found a program called RealTerm which can supposedly bypass the FRP lock, but it doesn't seem to be connecting to the locked phone and it's not exactly user friendly.
Am I missing something here? Or is there no way to bypass the FRP lock on the unit?
hopefully someone would know what to do. i followed a guide("How to Root Essential Phone (PH-1) using Magisk") step by step(and probably missed something) and when i entered twrp recovery mode the screen do not response any more, it asks me for a password. after several seconds the screen locks and requires a swipe to unlock, and yet again the screen doesnt responds.
it was foolish doing it without fully understanding the process but now im hoping i can do something about it
Are you sure that you have disabled lockscreen (ie password/fingerprint) in andoid before rebooting in twrp?
Because if not it results in encrypted internal data, that may not be read by TWRP which ask for a pass to read data.
Not sure if it is the real cause of the problem, but just m2c.
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Just in case, if you still have access to fastboot mode (where you have to select recovery mode by vol+/vol-), you should still be able to use scripts from this tuto (named "flashall"), and then at least back to stock.
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Are you sure that you have disabled lockscreen (ie password/fingerprint) in andoid before rebooting in twrp?
Because if not it results in encrypted internal data, that may not be read by TWRP which ask for a pass to read data.
Not sure if it is the real cause of the problem, but just m2c.
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Just in case, if you still have access to fastboot mode (where you have to select recovery mode by vol+/vol-), you should still be able to use scripts from this tuto (named "flashall"), and then at least back to stock.
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i can go back to fastboot mode, ill look into it thank you.
Hi, I've come to these forums because you guys are knowlegeable.
I essentially uninstalled thorugh ADB the package installer (com.google.android.packageinstaller) and little did I know that was a big mistake on my part, as I didn't realize the package installer was a core part of the system. All was going well until i turned on and off my phoen, and it is now always stuck in recovery mode.
- Rebooting the phone just sends me back to the menu.
- I've not tried wiping the data yet, since I want to keep my files (for the moment).
- Connect with MiAssistant allows me to connect my phone to my PC, but it in sideload mode automatically. I can go in fastboot mode though, and fortunately I have turned USB Debugging on.
As I've come to realize, a factory reset or flashing a ROM would fix my issue, but also delete all my files (photos, music...). I was planning to do a backup of my photos, but now it's too late.
Is there any way I can access my files and pull them to my PC on sideload/fastboot mode?
The only thread i have seen with a similar problem is this one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/sho....php?t=2487147
I also get the error:closed when I try an adb pull.
Thanks in advance.
guembo said:
....I essentially uninstalled thorugh ADB the package installer (com.google.android.packageinstaller) and little did I know that was a big mistake on my part, as I didn't realize the package installer was a core part of the system. All was going well until i turned on and off my phoen, and it is now always stuck in recovery mode.....
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You have omitted some core information from your writeup:
1. Is your bootloader unlocked?
2. Which version of MIUI are you running?
3. Which recovery are you using?
One might hazard a guess about these questions, but that would not be a sensible basis for proposing possible solutions.
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You have omitted some core information from your writeup:
1. Is your bootloader unlocked?
2. Which version of MIUI are you running?
3. Which recovery are you using?
One might hazard a guess about these questions, but that would not be a sensible basis for proposing possible solutions.
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1. My bootloader was locked.
2. MIUI Global 11.0.8
2. Recovery 3.0
I realized having the bootloader meant it was pretty much impossible to get my data back. I've been searching for answers for the past 3 days and honestly my patience just ran out.
Decided to just factory reset the phone and that's that.
Thank you for your willingness to help me though. Appreciated.
guembo said:
1. My bootloader was locked.
2. MIUI Global 11.0.8
2. Recovery 3.0
I realized having the bootloader meant it was pretty much impossible to get my data back. I've been searching for answers for the past 3 days and honestly my patience just ran out.
Decided to just factory reset the phone and that's that.
Thank you for your willingness to help me though. Appreciated.
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Unfortunately, with a locked bootloader, the options are limited.