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Completely bricked. BL unlocked, TWRP installed. Won't boot

Thought I was good at this. Never mind.
So I have managed to brick my device after 6 hours of having it.
Managed to unlock the BL, install TWRP, but the OS has gone, and I have no way of getting the thing mounted to copy over a ROM or anything.
What's the best way for me to sort this out ?
I'm thinking I could buy an SD card, copy a ROM to it, then flash it via TWRP.
Is this the only option ?
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grifforama said:
Thought I was good at this. Never mind.
So I have managed to brick my device after 6 hours of having it.
Managed to unlock the BL, install TWRP, but the OS has gone, and I have no way of getting the thing mounted to copy over a ROM or anything.
What's the best way for me to sort this out ?
I'm thinking I could buy an SD card, copy a ROM to it, then flash it via TWRP.
Is this the only option ?
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If you can get to the bootloader then just use the restore to stock tool from shawn5162. Should work fine as long as you have successfully unlocked the bootloader. Here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/development/windows-tool-moto-x-style-pure-edition-t3199905
Should be clear that this will put your device to LP 5.1.1 without root or TWRP. Then just do the OTA MM update and re-root and flash TWRP. You can follow this guide I created if you like.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/help/updating-to-mm-lp-moto-x-pure-t3270473

robn30 said:
If you can get to the bootloader then just use the restore to stock tool from shawn5162. Should work fine as long as you have successfully unlocked the bootloader. Here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/development/windows-tool-moto-x-style-pure-edition-t3199905
Should be clear that this will put your device to LP 5.1.1 without root or TWRP. Then just do the OTA MM update and re-root and flash TWRP. You can follow this guide I created if you like.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/help/updating-to-mm-lp-moto-x-pure-t3270473
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Thanks for this, and I now have a booting , but wifi is not working ? I cannot connect to any wifi at all ? And when I try to turn wifi on, it turns itself off immediately ?

grifforama said:
Thanks for this, and I now have a booting , but wifi is not working ? I cannot connect to any wifi at all ? And when I try to turn wifi on, it turns itself off immediately ?
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You have to flash correct modem to your device. Check that thread for more info.

kadopt said:
You have to flash correct modem to your device. Check that thread for more info.
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I have never had such issues when setting up a phone before. Now I have this message
"there's a problem signing in to your google account on this device
Please sign in from a browser on your computer or tablet first, then try signing in again on this device"
Needless to say, I've done this numerous times, and I still cannot sign in on the phone.
Ugh.

grifforama said:
I have never had such issues when setting up a phone before. Now I have this message
"there's a problem signing in to your google account on this device
Please sign in from a browser on your computer or tablet first, then try signing in again on this device"
Needless to say, I've done this numerous times, and I still cannot sign in on the phone.
Ugh.
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Ouch...Thats a security feature on MM... Only way ive found to avoid it is to restore a backup and before you wipe/flash your next ROM either disable the lockscreen(i.e. unsecured lockscreen), re-enable OEM unlocking, or factory reset your device from it from your running phone(not in TWRP) through settings->Backup and reset...that removes your google account from your phone so once you reset it you can set your phone up with your google account

pizzlewizzle said:
Ouch...Thats a security feature on MM... Only way ive found to avoid it is to restore a backup and before you wipe/flash your next ROM either disable the lockscreen(i.e. unsecured lockscreen), re-enable OEM unlocking, or factory reset your device from it from your running phone(not in TWRP) through settings->Backup and reset...that removes your google account from your phone so once you reset it you can set your phone up with your google account
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Think I'm screwed. No backup. No ability to log into the OS to reset from within. Just keeps looping on the input screen.
I think I read somewhere that if you wait 72 hours it fixes itself. We'll see.
Joyful start to the year

grifforama said:
Think I'm screwed. No backup. No ability to log into the OS to reset from within. Just keeps looping on the input screen.
I think I read somewhere that if you wait 72 hours it fixes itself. We'll see.
Joyful start to the year
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Why not use the restore to stock tool then before taking the update just make sure your phone has no security on it or the OEM unnlocked turned on...

pizzlewizzle said:
Why not use the restore to stock tool then before taking the update just make sure your phone has no security on it or the OEM unnlocked turned on...
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That's what I've tried. I used the return to stock tool, and when it asks for my google email address and password, that's what it won't go past. that's exactly where I'm at right now. Stuck at the verification screen.

Is this an xt1575? If so, try my TWRP stock backup?

gokart2 said:
Is this an xt1575? If so, try my TWRP stock backup?
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Can you give me me a link ?

grifforama said:
That's what I've tried. I used the return to stock tool, and when it asks for my google email address and password, that's what it won't go past. that's exactly where I'm at right now. Stuck at the verification screen.
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hmmm thats weird... the new security feature wasn't implemented until MM... The restore to stock should take you to 5.1.1. not sure what else to try. Hopefully you can get in after the wait...next time you get your phone running make a backup to save a headache down the road
edit: you couldnt use the restore to stock then before it loads flash a 5.1 ROM?

gokart2 said:
Is this an xt1575? If so, try my TWRP stock backup?
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Do you have a link ?

I keep trying and trying. I just keep getting sent back to a screen saying "This device was reset. To continue, sign in with a Google account that was previously synced on this device"
infuriating

http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/03/12/guide-what-is-android-5-1s-antitheft-device-protection-feature-and-how-do-i-use-it/
OK looks like this is a "feature" I guess. I'm stuck for 72 hours

grifforama said:
Can you give me me a link ?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/development/pure-firmware-tuff-wip-t3224833
Its the stock TWRP backup from either 5.1.1 or 6.0....whichever you are currently supposed to be on.

wait, if this is a new phone and you had added your google account before "bricking," why cant you just sign in using that google account. My understanding is that the lockout is to prevent a NEW google account that was not associated with your phone from being used to set it up

pizzlewizzle said:
Ouch...Thats a security feature on MM... Only way ive found to avoid it is to restore a backup and before you wipe/flash your next ROM either disable the lockscreen(i.e. unsecured lockscreen), re-enable OEM unlocking, or factory reset your device from it from your running phone(not in TWRP) through settings->Backup and reset...that removes your google account from your phone so once you reset it you can set your phone up with your google account
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That error means you don't have a 72 hour lock yet. Go to https://accounts.google.com/b/0/displayunlockcaptcha on your computer. Login, hit the accept button, then try logging in your phone. Your phone is not locked out, just to to the website. If you changed your password, though, then you shot yourself in the foot with the Google protection.

Cricket Idol 4 (6055U) bootloader-- easy unlocking?

I just bought this phone from Cricket, and the first thing I do is unlock the dev menu and look at dev options. Imagine my surprise when I see an option to unlock the bootloader! YMMV: select on, enter your pattern/password (if needed), then accept the terms. When I get back to my computer I'll see what kind of trouble I can cause...

MAC10M1 said:
I just bought this phone from Cricket, and the first thing I do is unlock the dev menu and look at dev options. Imagine my surprise when I see an option to unlock the bootloader! YMMV: select on, enter your pattern/password (if needed), then accept the terms. When I get back to my computer I'll see what kind of trouble I can cause...
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So what's the Update, was you able to do anything (root or custom recovery… etc)?
Sent from my Google Pixel using XDA Labs

adeptustech said:
So what's the Update, was you able to do anything (root or custom recoveryâ?¦ etc)?
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I have done the same thing with my boot loader. Unfortunately I have no idea how to do anything else with it

Do you think if I side loaded the TWRP I would be okay? I'm not sure how I would reverse it if it didnt work.

kireflow90 said:
Do you think if I side loaded the TWRP I would be okay? I'm not sure how I would reverse it if it didnt work.
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We would have to figure out how to back up the original recovery. You could also try the fastboot boot command. That's pretty much a sure way to boot a recovery without messing things up but it has to be in .IMG format to try it.
By any chance has anyone tried the root permission setting found in engineering mode under settings? Dial *#*#2637643#*#* in your dialer to access it

Asadullah said:
We would have to figure out how to back up the original recovery. You could also try the fastboot boot command. That's pretty much a sure way to boot a recovery without messing things up but it has to be in .IMG format to try it.
By any chance has anyone tried the root permission setting found in engineering mode under settings? Dial *#*#2637643#*#* in your dialer to access it
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I didn't even know about that menu. I turned it on the. Turned it off lol

kireflow90 said:
I didn't even know about that menu. I turned it on the. Turned it off lol
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I don't think it does anything I did find a way to turn off ota updates though

has anyone tried root genius?

kireflow90 said:
has anyone tried root genius?
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I will if you link me to it and it's free.
On a side note for any potential developers there are several open source projects to read write to the Qualcomm devices on github I'll link em after work. And I have the Qualcomm signing keys they use if that'll help

Asadullah said:
I will if you link me to it and it's free.
On a side note for any potential developers there are several open source projects to read write to the Qualcomm devices on github I'll link em after work. And I have the Qualcomm signing keys they use if that'll help
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http://rootgenius.com/

kireflow90 said:
http://rootgenius.com/
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It doesn't work

How did you unlock the bootloader? What do I need to do? I think I can find a way to root of my bootloader is unlocked. And also I am working on porting Ubuntu touch (and maybe tizen) to this device

https://forum.xda-developers.com/idol-4s/how-to/6055u-root-method-t3598947
Heres a link to the thread that goes over rooting the 60555u. Its kind of simple if you have some patience, and on page 5 i made a short guide on what i did to get it working. Check it out and get your phone rooted.

Do you think there might be a root for Alcatel idol 5 cricket?

Is the cricket idol 5 in sugar? If so, the same could pry be done that was done to the idol 4

alcatel idol 4 (6055u) carrier cricket
hi sir need help after unlock phone call not working LTE internet work

fazzy2010 said:
hi sir need help after unlock phone call not working LTE internet work
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What software you running? I'm on 6055U with Cricket as well. I'm using CricketRom

ADB does not see my US996

I found a very small number of posts about how to get ADB to recognize the V20, but no success. I did just install the latest platform tools.
Any suggestions?

Did you activate developer settings with USB debugging

ewingr said:
I found a very small number of posts about how to get ADB to recognize the V20, but no success. I did just install the latest platform tools.
Any suggestions?
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i see you have decided to root it now LOL! well. first things first. go into developers options and activate debugging. mode. If there is OEM unlock option, also activate that (after all you are going to root, but be aware because it will erase all your data) Also install the proper drivers for your phone on the computer. All these are critical. after that you should be able to detect your device. But just in case, what update of ADB have you downloaded? I used one from the pixel's section on XDA which allowed me to see the prompt box and give permission to my computer to access and make changes to my device.

FijNNY said:
Did you activate developer settings with USB debugging
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I thought sure I had turned that on, but it was off. But that was before I had done a software update to 10f. Maybe it changed back. Thanks.
jinkerz9430 said:
i see you have decided to root it now LOL! well. first things first. go into developers options and activate debugging. mode. If there is OEM unlock option, also activate that (after all you are going to root, but be aware because it will erase all your data) Also install the proper drivers for your phone on the computer. All these are critical. after that you should be able to detect your device. But just in case, what update of ADB have you downloaded? I used one from the pixel's section on XDA which allowed me to see the prompt box and give permission to my computer to access and make changes to my device.
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Well, actually, I'm not quite ready to root. But I'll be appreciating your input when it comes time. (I forget...are you on a US996?).
Here's what I am trying to do: I am messing with apps to try to improve battery life while still not rooted. I installed Greenify again, hoping I don't have the same problem you and I discussed over in my Journey thread.
So, I just also installed Forcedoze, which typically 'requires' root. But on first run, it says that if not rooted you can give it the rights to do what it needs to do with the following command:
adb -d shell pm grant com.suyashsrijan.forcedoze android.permission.dump
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All being on the same line.
Any idea if that's a bad idea?
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I just found that I can do a similar command for Greenify and have it do an aggressive doze. I think I'll try that. I may pop back into my Journey thread to update what's going on.

ewingr said:
I thought sure I had turned that on, but it was off. But that was before I had done a software update to 10f. Maybe it changed back. Thanks.
Well, actually, I'm not quite ready to root. But I'll be appreciating your input when it comes time. (I forget...are you on a US996?).
Here's what I am trying to do: I am messing with apps to try to improve battery life while still not rooted. I installed Greenify again, hoping I don't have the same problem you and I discussed over in my Journey thread.
So, I just also installed Forcedoze, which typically 'requires' root. But on first run, it says that if not rooted you can give it the rights to do what it needs to do with the following command:
All being on the same line.
Any idea if that's a bad idea?
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Hmm it wouldnt hurt to try. I mean, without root priviliges there are not changes that can affect the system of the phone internally speaking. So... What adb did you download? I used the one from the pixel because my system wouldnt show me the prompt box asking me whether i want to allow my laptop to make changes to my phone.

I'm getting device unauthorized from ADB. I'm Googling now to find the problem. I am NOT getting stack overflow with it.
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Rebooted PC and PHone. When I plugged in a pop-up came up on the phone to authorize debugging mode. That had not happened before. That got it to working.

ewingr said:
I'm getting device unauthorized from ADB. I'm Googling now to find the problem. I am NOT getting stack overflow with it.
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Rebooted PC and PHone. When I plugged in a pop-up came up on the phone to authorize debugging mode. That had not happened before. That got it to working.
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see? hahaha that's what you needed to find. the prompt asking you to authorize. in my case it didnt show it until i used the adb from pixel's forum since it appear that the adb shown on the rooting method's thread is missing a file which wouldnt allow to work properly so, then after i opened the adb , it did ask me for the authorization box

Beginner Tutorial - Unlock Bootloader + TWRP + Root

Hi everyone, I just want to share this tutorial for someone like me (NEWBIE, NOOB, BEGINNER, ZERO KNOWLEDGE).
ALL CREDITS TO THE RIGHTFUL OWNER.
PRE-REQUISITES
- Laptop
- Applications, .img files (https://mega.nz/file/igphSCTD#OybJo9t1zwvJ0bdbAcN2BCqxWXAfHdhk3JFB4_5xkVc)
- Your Nubia Phone
ENSURE THAT:
- You installed the application and driver (Minimal ADB and Fastboot & the driver from your Nubia phone).
- You updated your OS in the latest version.
- You UNLOCK the developer option (setting>>about phone>>tap 7x the build number) and you switch ON the OEM unlocking & USB Debugging.
- You approved the RSA request in your RM5G
NUBIA RED MAGIC 5G UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
1. Connect your Nubia in laptop, in your laptop, open Minimal ADB and Fastboot and type the following:
a. adb reboot bootloader
b. fastboot oem nubia_unlock NUBIA_NX659J
c. fastboot flash recovery recovery-TWRP-3.4.1B-0324-NUBIA_REDMAGIC_5G-CN-wzsx150.img
d. fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta_BL_skip.img
e. fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
f. fastboot flash parameter parameter.img
2. Go to your RM5G, select reboot to recovery
3. It will reboot in TWRP twice, in the 2nd reboot it will stay in TWRP, change the language to English and select the keep read only.
4. Go to WIPE option, then select FORMAT DATA, type yes
5. Press home button, then go to REBOOT, select REBOOT to RECOVERY
NUBIA RED MAGIC 5G ROOTING PROCEDURE
6. Go to ADVANCED, below there are list, select INSTALL ROOT.
7. Reboot your RM5G.
At first, my RM5G restart twice, I was afraid that it was bootloop, the 3rd boots, it booted up and its rooted already.
Also, when I first registered my Finger Print, it’s malfunctioning, so I just deleted the OLD FP , register NEW FP and it works like a charm.
Now, I managed to flash the wonderful kernel of @mslezak.
Credits:
@mslezak - for his tutorial,
files we used in this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/nu...how-to-unlock-bootloader-redmagic-5g-t4081743
And kernel in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nu...od-kernel-red-magic-5g-simply-source-t4112811
Ibr ALnaQbi - for his video tutorial
And to all who made it successful.

Great job bro !

Note for those that don't know how to enable developer options - go to settings, about phone, click build number 7x. It should take you right to the Developer Options menu. Nice clear concise guide by the way! Glad someone wrote a simpler one than the one I wrote initially, only so many hours in the day.

mslezak said:
Note for those that don't know how to enable developer options - go to settings, about phone, click build number 7x. It should take you right to the Developer Options menu. Nice clear concise guide by the way! Glad someone wrote a simpler one than the one I wrote initially, only so many hours in the day.
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Thanks for mentioning the dev. option. All credit to all of you guys who made this possible.

I've been trying for days to download the MEGA zip, but no matter what I do it always stays on 0% and gives me an error. I tried on different browsers, on different computers, and using the desktop app, I even tried with the mobile app with no luck. Could someone please share a mirror or another link, please?

Nevermind, I was finally able to download the file, my solution was to use chrome instead of firefox and close every window except the mega one... I left it like that for a couple of hours and it finally downloaded it.

Possibly a stupid question, but are there any downsides to this other than the risk of bricking?

samussamus1 said:
Possibly a stupid question, but are there any downsides to this other than the risk of bricking?
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If you follow the tutorial, there will be no problem even soft brick.

luis7654 said:
Nevermind, I was finally able to download the file, my solution was to use chrome instead of firefox and close every window except the mega one... I left it like that for a couple of hours and it finally downloaded it.
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Its a normal troubleshooting, if its not working to other browser, try another one, great to hear that you managed, happy rooting.

CaLix25 said:
If you follow the tutorial, there will be no problem even soft brick.
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Thanks but this isn't what I meant, I was thinking more so of apps not working due to root detection. Banking apps or others?
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samussamus1 said:
Thanks but this isn't what I meant, I was thinking more so of apps not working due to root detection. Banking apps or others?
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You can hide the Magisk (setting/select the apps/then hide magisk) so it will not detect that you are rooted.

CaLix25 said:
You can hide the Magisk (setting/select the apps/then hide magisk) so it will not detect that you are rooted.
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Brilliant, thank you!
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Hi,
2 questions. First of all, does this method work for all of the 5G phones? As in the European version etc. And second of all, will the phone brick if you update it via OTA, or do we need to do this method every time?

Noahesbjerg said:
Hi,
2 questions. First of all, does this method work for all of the 5G phones? As in the European version etc. And second of all, will the phone brick if you update it via OTA, or do we need to do this method every time?
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Hi,
1. Yes its applicable for all version.
2. Yes it will brick your phone when updating via OTA

you can take a screen for hide magisk for app (Root) because I can't find it.
and still no solution to recover the fingerprint reader? thank you

cyberpunkfw1983 said:
you can take a screen for hide magisk for app (Root) because I can't find it.
and still no solution to recover the fingerprint reader? thank you
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Hi, see attached. You have to rename the Magisk after selecting in pic. # 1.
You can find the FP calibration procedure here in XDA.

Ty ?

Hi Guys, first of all thanks for awesome tutorial. Got it rooted and enjoying the perks. However, some issues do exist. 1. The phone has detected a new update v4.09. Will the root be deactivated if I update the system? Second question, my banking app is detecting the root and does not want to start. I did set magisk manager to hide it from the app and restarted the phone even, but no luck the app still sees the root. Any solution for it? Thanks all

hello I would like to know how to put it back original? bootloader, Root ... thank you

Zigi86 said:
Hi Guys, first of all thanks for awesome tutorial. Got it rooted and enjoying the perks. However, some issues do exist. 1. The phone has detected a new update v4.09. Will the root be deactivated if I update the system? Second question, my banking app is detecting the root and does not want to start. I did set magisk manager to hide it from the app and restarted the phone even, but no luck the app still sees the root. Any solution for it? Thanks all
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1. If you updated your RM5G before rooting, its bug, ignore it.
2. Mine is working as i showed in the photo above (ANB)

Bypass lock screen without root or ADB

Got a question that I am not sure has a proper answer (and yes I know this is a sus question to begin with).
I have an old s7 and I forgot the pattern to unlock it. Developer mode is enabled but since I can't get through the lock screen I can't whitelist my PC on the phone when I connect it. I need to access my google authenticator app because I want to export it to my new phone (use to have it on my new phone but for other reasons it got wiped). I've tried using the samsung service mode code to put it into service mode from the emergency call dialer but that doesn't work. Is there anything else I might be able to try?

use droidkit or drfone screen unlock? I think dr.fone has a free trial, maybe you can screen unlock with it. Or just look for any other 3rd party free screen unlocker. They usually don't need root, nor adb.

Ive tried both but both don't support the s7. At this point I would pay for one of these apps to get into this damned thing.

Is it's bootloader unlocked?

Yes you may try with - UFED4PC_7.49.0.2.tar
This is supported to remove or read screenshot without lock data For Android & specially working on many SAMSUNG devices

AzimBahar said:
Yes you may try with - UFED4PC_7.49.0.2.tar
This is supported to remove or read screenshot without lock data For Android & specially working on many SAMSUNG devices
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Is that something you can flash via odin or?
Did some research, looks like a full mobile forensic device suite. I don't have 2000 dollars to drop on trying to open a phone.

NO.
This is a tool which can read your phone lock

I wonder if there is a way to use Odin to flash TWRP for a single boot. It might be enough to push the ADB keyfile to the directory or to delete the sqlite keys for the pattern.

AzimBahar said:
NO.
This is a tool which can cellebrite your phone lock
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That doesn't mean anything Cellebrite is the name of the company that produces UFED.

metalblaster said:
I wonder if there is a way to use Odin to flash TWRP for a single boot. It might be enough to push the ADB keyfile to the directory or to delete the sqlite keys for the pattern.
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you use fastboot to boot a twrp image on a device, without actually flashing it, but im not entirely sure if you can do it with a locked bootloader. Google it i guess?

PhotonIce said:
you use fastboot to boot a twrp image on a device, without actually flashing it, but im not entirely sure if you can do it with a locked bootloader. Google it i guess?
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I wonder if I could mount the system partition that way or not bootloader aside. Unlocking the bootloader would kill all the data too which is a no-no.
It does seem possible to flash TWRP on some devices without unlocking the bootloader. How would I go about booting from it with fastboot without flashing it if I tried it? edit: nevermind I know how to do it.
I assume I would have to use the herolte img to try to get it to work since there isn't one specifically for the sprint variant.
Well I tried but I can't seem to read the phone with fastboot. I tried Odin and it predictably threw out the flash because it wasn't properly authenticated either.

Did you install the correct drivers? You need the samsung usb drivers for odin, and some adb and fastboot drivers for adb.

PhotonIce said:
Did you install the correct drivers? You need the samsung usb drivers for odin, and some adb and fastboot drivers for adb.
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Yeah, of course. I have the Samsung drivers and I tried working with linux and had the same issue. Feels like my only recourse at this point is to setup a kali nethunter.

You also need to manually install adb and fastboot drivers for your device, which for me is pain, but maybe it'll be easy for you.

PhotonIce said:
You also need to manually install adb and fastboot drivers for your device, which for me is pain, but maybe it'll be easy for you.
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Yeah I have them both. For some reason though Fastboot just doesn't see the device. I tried pinging it with the linux version and its vendor id but it didn't do any good. Kind of a real pain this is becoming. I may just convert my old nexus 11 into a kali nethunter and try to brute force it.

Still haven't found a solution and now I am feeling the consequences. My Nintendo 2FA is on this damned phone. Going to try to call support and get it removed tomorrow but its a real big pain.

Metablaster,
Is there an update to this?
My wife's S8 is pattern locked, she didn't set up a Samsung account prior, and the Google Find my Phone web tool PIN option has been changed/ deleted. Maybe there's an older html version of this somewhere?
ADB keeps coming back that the device access is "unauthorized" even after reboot, so although I thought I enabled USB Debugging before giving her the phone (it used to be mine), she may have restored to factory without enabling it again.
Kali will delete all of the data like a factory reset so that defeats the purpose except to just get use of the phone at all again.
Is there anyone on here that knows of a professional grade service that can do this?
So frustrating...! Why , upon proof of ownership, can't something be done?

Please pm me, I'd want to try the MD-Next option first.
If I run the risk of losing her data than anything more intrusive probably isn't worth it.

mat68046 said:
Please pm me, I'd want to try the MD-Next option first.
If I run the risk of losing her data than anything more intrusive probably isn't worth it.
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MetalBlaster,
I did manage to get the S8 to boot into Recovery Mode, please PM me about trying the MD-Next step via USB bridge.

mat68046 said:
MetalBlaster,
I did manage to get the S8 to boot into Recovery Mode, please PM me about trying the MD-Next step via USB bridge.
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Have you already tried to unlock the device with a locked SIM?