Need to downgrade from Marshmallow to Kit Kat because of Samsung Lock - Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I put myself into a perdicament and I have been searching high and low to figure this out.
Currently I am samsung Locked out of my phone, I am getting a processing failed error even on a correct samsung account entry. I've tried everything from deleting the account to re-entering the IMEI on the account to register it on the same username and pass. Unfortunately nothing.
Next I tried to bypass the samsung lock by using Root Junky's Method. I couldn't follow it all the way because my phone didn't have one crucial step ( to scan business card button) So I basically got around it by getting into google play and downloading a file explorer and continuing the process. I then downloaded SideSync and sololauncher to have some sort of homepage.
With all that I'm still not able to enter the samsung account info. when you try to add another account it just backs out instantly, and if you try to enter the information on an app that makes you log in, it just immediately closes the app.
Sooo, I've been reading the next possible solution is to get the phone on Kit Kat but I'm honestly having the hardest time doing so.
I dropped the phone down to lollipop and tried rooting but I got stuck on the phone not getting usb debugging dialog to pop up, even though It pops up for my samsung s3 so I know it's not the cord or my computer. This is where I'm stuck at. I have no clue how to drop the phone back down to Kit kat and would love someone to help me out or to just give me a nudge in the right direction.
Currently on pd1 stock samsung s5 vzw.
Thank you guys in advanced!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/booted-ncg-pb1-bootloader-t3431692
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver.../reactivation-lock-off-finally-stuck-t3433342

damagi123 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/booted-ncg-pb1-bootloader-t3431692
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver.../reactivation-lock-off-finally-stuck-t3433342
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Thank you for the threads! The bottom one "reactivation lock" one is actually the one I started on, but for some reason, my phone will not for hte life of me bring up the debugging dialog, if i can get the debugging dialog to pop up then everything will be perfect and I can root and continue on from there.. but for some reason the galaxy s5, will not pop up that message, I've flashed ok3, pb1, pd1, and pd4 or whatever the latest one is. Hilariously pd4 actually popped up the debugging dialog to accept permission to my computer.... something that I can't do anything about or do anything with that since you cannot root on pd4. I have a galaxy s3 and that pops up debugging dialog instantly so I know it's neither my cord or my computer. All drivers, programs and adb are installed on my computer.
Those two forum threads are perfect if I can just get debugging to pop up.. it's like once I get the bypass to work for ok3 or pb1, none of the status bar things work, some pop ups work and I think that it is popping up but it's blocking it or something seeing how I'm just by passed through it and not actually done with the setup wizard.

Just need to get my phone authorized instead of unauthorized. the RSA KEY debugging pop up wont pop up at all. I'm not sure if it's because samsung lock basically shuts down part of the phone to be functional and wont let it pop up? I just can't figure it out.

I've been trying to figure this out but so far a no go
To make my guide 100% working I will try again tonight I think

natepez23 said:
I put myself into a perdicament and I have been searching high and low to figure this out.
Currently I am samsung Locked out of my phone, I am getting a processing failed error even on a correct samsung account entry. I've tried everything from deleting the account to re-entering the IMEI on the account to register it on the same username and pass. Unfortunately nothing.
Next I tried to bypass the samsung lock by using Root Junky's Method. I couldn't follow it all the way because my phone didn't have one crucial step ( to scan business card button) So I basically got around it by getting into google play and downloading a file explorer and continuing the process. I then downloaded SideSync and sololauncher to have some sort of homepage.
With all that I'm still not able to enter the samsung account info. when you try to add another account it just backs out instantly, and if you try to enter the information on an app that makes you log in, it just immediately closes the app.
Sooo, I've been reading the next possible solution is to get the phone on Kit Kat but I'm honestly having the hardest time doing so.
I dropped the phone down to lollipop and tried rooting but I got stuck on the phone not getting usb debugging dialog to pop up, even though It pops up for my samsung s3 so I know it's not the cord or my computer. This is where I'm stuck at. I have no clue how to drop the phone back down to Kit kat and would love someone to help me out or to just give me a nudge in the right direction.
Currently on pd1 stock samsung s5 vzw.
Thank you guys in advanced!
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Have wifi signed and good to go before you follow his method then do his method at the WiFi screen after signing into WiFi
at the contact screen click add a website
And add this website
http://www.rootjunkysdl.com/files/?dir=Apps/FRP
Then click on the website link and it will go to web browser
and download frp bypass app and install tell me if it works

[email protected] said:
Have wifi signed and good to go before you follow his method then do his method at the WiFi screen after signing into WiFi
at the contact screen click add a website
And add this website
http://www.rootjunkysdl.com/files/?dir=Apps/FRP
Then click on the website link and it will go to web browser
and download frp bypass app and install tell me if it works
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Heya Yeah, I have already done almost all of rootjunky's methods. Got into a a webbrowser and accessed google play, also downloaded that frp work around but i think it's for the google reactivation lock not samsungs reactivation lock. I reboot and it goes right back into the same thing. the frp bypass just makes it so you can reenter your google account info if you are google locked. :/

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Note 4 SM-N910F Samsung Reactivation Lock Activated - locked accidentally by Samsung?

Hi guys,
I got my Note 4 SM-N910F and installed latest update ROM from sammobile.com, respectively I've upgraded it from 4.4.4 to 5.1.1.
After reboot, I got the following message when restarted:
"This device is locked because of an abnormal factory reset. Sign in to the Samsung account that you have already signed in to on this device to confirm that it belongs to you."
Shortly: Samsung Reactivation Lock Activated
I've tried my Samsung account, on the web it logs in successfully, on my phone it doesn't let me login.
What should I do?
(phone is never locked, bought from Cosmote Romania, now Telekom Romania)
Thanks.
Samsung Reactivation Lock Activated - [ SOLVED ]
Hi guys,
I've succesfully deactivated the Samsung Reactivation Lock on my Samsung Note 4 SM-N910F - Android Lollipop 5.1.1. !!!
I'll tell you in detail how I did it. After 5 hours of data mining and documenting myself, I've gathered all the necessary data to do it.
Statement: On Samsung Note 4 with Lollipop 5.1.1, the Samsung Reactivation Lock cannot be deactivated!
In order to do that you need to downgrade it to KitKat 4.4.4. (thanks to brayhanrd for coming up with this downgrade-first idea in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/reactivation-lock-root-custom-rom-t3097964#post60511431
It can be done following these simple steps:
1) Downgrade the Samsung Note 4 software version from Lollipop 5.1.1 to KitKat 4.4.4 - using the stock 4.4.4 version specifically designed for your phone which can be downloaded from www.sammobile.com.
(Obs: if it was purchased from Verizon then THAT's the version you need to get it. I'm telling you this to avoid a lot of downgrade failures because of mismatch files and Odin writing errors, believe me, I read a lot about it today! )
- Downgrading from Lollipop to KitKat instructions and all the necesarry files to do it (e.g. Odin) can be found here: http://www.androidexplained.com/galaxy-note-4-how-to-downgrade-to-android-4-4-4-kitkat/ (thanks to Doug for documenting this )
If downgrade was successful, it should look like this: http://screencast.com/t/S9ONzxqPvaG
2) A work around to be able to turn off (deactivate) the Samsung Reactivation Lock can be found on this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U23TdbqJehA
- Long story short, the video emphasize what you need to do to get into the phone's Samsung Account, trick the already locked account and re-register yourself with a new (yet existing) Samsung account, which later on, will be seen by Samsung as the phone's default account, thus allowing yourself to register with it. What this guy's doing, basically is using the Text to Speech Samsung update to get logged in to the Samsung Galaxy Apps with this new Samsung account he created (or already had). From there, he gets back to the first phone setup steps and use this Samsung account which will be recognized by Samsung Reactivation Lock as being the default account (because he already signed-in with it into the Samsung Galaxy Apps) and voila, passed the protection.
3) Turn off the Samsung Reactivation Lock: After you tricked the Samsung Lock screen and passed over it reaching the classic, well known home screen, go to -> Settings -> Security -> and find the "Reactivation Lock" option and UNCHECK it! It will ask again for your Samsung account password, insert it and - ONLY THEN - you will have turned off the Samsung Reactivation Lock.
4) Upgrade back to Lollipop 5.1.1: same instructions here, first, upgrade only with stock image made specifically for your Note 4 version, to ba taken from www.sammobile.com or any other respectable place.
If upgrade was successful, it should look like this: http://screencast.com/t/U0BgITnrMmzi
Voila! you have a fully functional Note 4 phone again!
I hope this post will help you spare those 5 hours I used for reseaching these things!
ChiefRA
Not possible to downgrade 5.1.1 to 4.4.4
Funny you say you downgraded from 5.1.1 to 4.4.4 because everywhere I've read the consensus is the new bootloader makes this impossible.
Re: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/help/downgrading-5-1-1-t3206848/post62923032
"If you upgraded your boot loader past OB7 (OE1, OF5 or OG5) You can no longer downgrade."
I tried your intructions anyway with the proper stock rom for my SM-N910P with 5.1.1 (OG5) and no dice. Odin failed right away.
Thanks anyway!
ChiefRA said:
Hi guys,
I've succesfully deactivated the Samsung Reactivation Lock on my Samsung Note 4 SM-N910F - Android Lollipop 5.1.1. !!!
I'll tell you in detail how I did it. After 5 hours of data mining and documenting myself, I've gathered all the necessary data to do it.
Statement: On Samsung Note 4 with Lollipop 5.1.1, the Samsung Reactivation Lock cannot be deactivated!
In order to do that you need to downgrade it to KitKat 4.4.4. (thanks to brayhanrd for coming up with this downgrade-first idea in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/reactivation-lock-root-custom-rom-t3097964#post60511431
It can be done following these simple steps:
1) Downgrade the Samsung Note 4 software version from Lollipop 5.1.1 to KitKat 4.4.4 - using the stock 4.4.4 version specifically designed for your phone which can be downloaded from www.sammobile.com.
(Obs: if it was purchased from Verizon then THAT's the version you need to get it. I'm telling you this to avoid a lot of downgrade failures because of mismatch files and Odin writing errors, believe me, I read a lot about it today! )
- Downgrading from Lollipop to KitKat instructions and all the necesarry files to do it (e.g. Odin) can be found here: http://www.androidexplained.com/galaxy-note-4-how-to-downgrade-to-android-4-4-4-kitkat/ (thanks to Doug for documenting this )
If downgrade was successful, it should look like this: http://screencast.com/t/S9ONzxqPvaG
2) A work around to be able to turn off (deactivate) the Samsung Reactivation Lock can be found on this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U23TdbqJehA
- Long story short, the video emphasize what you need to do to get into the phone's Samsung Account, trick the already locked account and re-register yourself with a new (yet existing) Samsung account, which later on, will be seen by Samsung as the phone's default account, thus allowing yourself to register with it. What this guy's doing, basically is using the Text to Speech Samsung update to get logged in to the Samsung Galaxy Apps with this new Samsung account he created (or already had). From there, he gets back to the first phone setup steps and use this Samsung account which will be recognized by Samsung Reactivation Lock as being the default account (because he already signed-in with it into the Samsung Galaxy Apps) and voila, passed the protection.
3) Turn off the Samsung Reactivation Lock: After you tricked the Samsung Lock screen and passed over it reaching the classic, well known home screen, go to -> Settings -> Security -> and find the "Reactivation Lock" option and UNCHECK it! It will ask again for your Samsung account password, insert it and - ONLY THEN - you will have turned off the Samsung Reactivation Lock.
4) Upgrade back to Lollipop 5.1.1: same instructions here, first, upgrade only with stock image made specifically for your Note 4 version, to ba taken from www.sammobile.com or any other respectable place.
If upgrade was successful, it should look like this: http://screencast.com/t/U0BgITnrMmzi
Voila! you have a fully functional Note 4 phone again!
I hope this post will help you spare those 5 hours I used for reseaching these things!
ChiefRA
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eltrkbrd said:
Funny you say you downgraded from 5.1.1 to 4.4.4 because everywhere I've read the consensus is the new bootloader makes this impossible.
Re: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/help/downgrading-5-1-1-t3206848/post62923032
"If you upgraded your boot loader past OB7 (OE1, OF5 or OG5) You can no longer downgrade."
I tried your intructions anyway with the proper stock rom for my SM-N910P with 5.1.1 (OG5) and no dice. Odin failed right away.
Thanks anyway!
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Let me help you further because IT IS POSSIBLE. I've done it! Are you sure you read my thread correctly where I've stated that:
...using the stock 4.4.4 version specifically designed for your phone
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You need to download a stock version of 4.4.4. specifically made for your phone version, model and mobile operator.
maybe for the sm-n910f but not the sm-n910p
I greatly appreciated your response, I spent almost the entire day yesterday working on this with no success.
Just so you know, I did in fact download the stock rom made specifically for my sm-910p, here:
http://androidromupdate.com/sprint-galaxy-note-4-sm-n910p-stock-firmware/
I'm on N910PVPU4COG5 now which is Lolipop 5.1.1 now.
I tried downgrading to N910PVPU1ANK2 Kitkat 4.4.4 and no go.
That is definitely the stock firmware for my device.
I did a factory reset & wiped cache first, then tried flashing with odin and after a successful md5 check it failed.
Not sure but maybe because you had the international version the bootloader is different?
But again, I'm sure it didn't work at that seems to be the consensus everywhere else too. that once you go above OB7 there's no going back on the N910P.
ChiefRA said:
Let me help you further because IT IS POSSIBLE. I've done it! Are you sure you read my thread correctly where I've stated that:
You need to download a stock version of 4.4.4. specifically made for your phone version, model and mobile operator.
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I would suggest to not give up just yet.
Verify the following:
a) From the page you gave me http://androidromupdate.com/sprint-galaxy-note-4-sm-n910p-stock-firmware/ - I know it sais there It cannot be done, just ignore that - did you installed the Drivers on your computer before you plugged in your phone?
b) Did you tried both 4.4.4. versions available?
c) Did you tried multiple times to flash it? As it opten happens to crash 1,2,3 time until you get it done right. (in between the flashes, try reconnecting the phone to the computer and restarting it).
Try Try Try Again...
Thanks for your advice. I would like to downgrade and so haven't given up just yet; you gave me hope (even a shot in the dark)!
ChiefRA said:
I would suggest to not give up just yet.
Verify the following:
a) From the page you gave me http://androidromupdate.com/sprint-galaxy-note-4-sm-n910p-stock-firmware/ - I know it sais there It cannot be done, just ignore that - did you installed the Drivers on your computer before you plugged in your phone?
A: Yes, I have installed the drivers on my computer and successfully flashed with odin before and my com port is detected, everything is working on that end. However, I read today someone said they could only use odin 3.10 to flash without it failing so I will try that too.
b) Did you tried both 4.4.4. versions available?
A: No, I'm going to try the older version of KitKat 4.4.4 next, N910PVPU1ANIE
c) Did you tried multiple times to flash it? As it opten happens to crash 1,2,3 time until you get it done right. (in between the flashes, try reconnecting the phone to the computer and restarting it).
A: OK, I will try this and report back.
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FYI regarding being unable to downgrade from 5.1.1 to 4.4.4:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...ding-5-1-1-t3206848/post62923032#post62923032
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61959946&postcount=157
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61803843&postcount=151
I'm not giving up just yet!
hi guys!! im having the same issue with my note 4 n910u.. just flashed to 5.1.1 and blocked bootloader.. i dont know what to do..!! the phone was with my samsung account and the device appers to be OFF when i check samsungs web.
someone?? any solution??
hi guys, same problem here, n910c 5.1.1 can't downgrade, any solve?
Samsung Reactivation Bypass Alternative
Hi all,
This is my first posting and reply to a thread. Hope all is doing well.
After many many many attempts to either bypass or deactivate Knox's reactivation lock.. I was finally successful. I"m sure you can imagine how i was jumping up and down..
Any who, here's how i did it:
What you need:
1- An OTG Cable
2- A USB flash drive
3- Samsung Google bypass
First thing I did was factory reset my Verizon Note 4 from the recovery mode.
If you have another android phone available, that would be useful. Take the OTG cable plus it into the extra android phone and plug in your USB flash drive. It will either pop up or ask you to reformat the drive. You want to make sure that the USB flash drive is compatible with android devices. If you don't have an extra phone, reformat your USB flash drive using CMD (format Fat32.)
After that's completed, plug your flash drive into your laptop/desktop and drag the file you downloaded (Samsung google bypass) to your flash drive.
IF YOU CAN'T BEAT THEM, JOIN THEM!
Power on your android phone, after it turns on, plug your OTG cable into your phone and attach your USB flash drive. Wait a few seconds so your phone can recognize the new hardware. A folder from the flash drive should pop. Now run the Samsung Google Bypass file. This will take you to the settings on the phone. Connect to your WiFi.
Click on the Security tab and check "Unknown Sources" and then click ok.
In the same tab> Click on where is says "Go to website". That will open a browser. If for any reason you don't have that option in that tab, in the settings options, click on "Accounts" and add your gmail account to the phone. Go back to the settings options and click on your Google account. We need to get this to the browser.
After clicking on your account, scroll down to where is says "Smart Lock for passwords", go ahead an open that up.
You will see "Google Account" - Click on it. That should take you to a browser.
(If for any reason with those option don't take you to a browser, search the settings section to find a way. THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY)
Now we are almost done!
Download Aptoide> It will ask you all the prompts to install> after its done, click on open.
Download Knox> it will ask you to upgrade> go ahead and upgrade it> after thats done, open up the knox app and create a new account. This will now save to your phone.
You can unplug the OTG cable and restart your phone. But before doing so, make sure that account is was successfully created.
You will go back to set up wizard. Go ahead and set up your phone. You should not have any problems now.
Hope this works for you as it did for me.
Thanks for reading
---------- Post added at 03:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:41 PM ----------
Forgot to mention, when you download the Samsung Google bypass, make sure its a APK and if its in a rar file, unzip it.
QueenElizabethMaseda said:
Hi all,
This is my first posting and reply to a thread. Hope all is doing well.
After many many many attempts to either bypass or deactivate Knox's reactivation lock.. I was finally successful. I"m sure you can imagine how i was jumping up and down..
Any who, here's how i did it:
What you need:
1- An OTG Cable
2- A USB flash drive
3- Samsung Google bypass
First thing I did was factory reset my Verizon Note 4 from the recovery mode.
If you have another android phone available, that would be useful. Take the OTG cable plus it into the extra android phone and plug in your USB flash drive. It will either pop up or ask you to reformat the drive. You want to make sure that the USB flash drive is compatible with android devices. If you don't have an extra phone, reformat your USB flash drive using CMD (format Fat32.)
After that's completed, plug your flash drive into your laptop/desktop and drag the file you downloaded (Samsung google bypass) to your flash drive.
IF YOU CAN'T BEAT THEM, JOIN THEM!
Power on your android phone, after it turns on, plug your OTG cable into your phone and attach your USB flash drive. Wait a few seconds so your phone can recognize the new hardware. A folder from the flash drive should pop. Now run the Samsung Google Bypass file. This will take you to the settings on the phone. Connect to your WiFi.
Click on the Security tab and check "Unknown Sources" and then click ok.
In the same tab> Click on where is says "Go to website". That will open a browser. If for any reason you don't have that option in that tab, in the settings options, click on "Accounts" and add your gmail account to the phone. Go back to the settings options and click on your Google account. We need to get this to the browser.
After clicking on your account, scroll down to where is says "Smart Lock for passwords", go ahead an open that up.
You will see "Google Account" - Click on it. That should take you to a browser.
(If for any reason with those option don't take you to a browser, search the settings section to find a way. THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY)
Now we are almost done!
Download Aptoide> It will ask you all the prompts to install> after its done, click on open.
Download Knox> it will ask you to upgrade> go ahead and upgrade it> after thats done, open up the knox app and create a new account. This will now save to your phone.
You can unplug the OTG cable and restart your phone. But before doing so, make sure that account is was successfully created.
You will go back to set up wizard. Go ahead and set up your phone. You should not have any problems now.
Hope this works for you as it did for me.
Thanks for reading
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queenelizabethmaseda said:
hi all,
this is my first posting and reply to a thread. Hope all is doing well.
After many many many attempts to either bypass or deactivate knox's reactivation lock.. I was finally successful. I"m sure you can imagine how i was jumping up and down..
Any who, here's how i did it:
What you need:
1- an otg cable
2- a usb flash drive
3- samsung google bypass
first thing i did was factory reset my verizon note 4 from the recovery mode.
If you have another android phone available, that would be useful. Take the otg cable plus it into the extra android phone and plug in your usb flash drive. It will either pop up or ask you to reformat the drive. You want to make sure that the usb flash drive is compatible with android devices. If you don't have an extra phone, reformat your usb flash drive using cmd (format fat32.)
after that's completed, plug your flash drive into your laptop/desktop and drag the file you downloaded (samsung google bypass) to your flash drive.
If you can't beat them, join them!
power on your android phone, after it turns on, plug your otg cable into your phone and attach your usb flash drive. Wait a few seconds so your phone can recognize the new hardware. A folder from the flash drive should pop. Now run the samsung google bypass file. This will take you to the settings on the phone. Connect to your wifi.
Click on the security tab and check "unknown sources" and then click ok.
In the same tab> click on where is says "go to website". That will open a browser. If for any reason you don't have that option in that tab, in the settings options, click on "accounts" and add your gmail account to the phone. Go back to the settings options and click on your google account. We need to get this to the browser.
After clicking on your account, scroll down to where is says "smart lock for passwords", go ahead an open that up.
You will see "google account" - click on it. That should take you to a browser.
(if for any reason with those option don't take you to a browser, search the settings section to find a way. There is always a way)
now we are almost done!
Download aptoide> it will ask you all the prompts to install> after its done, click on open.
Download knox> it will ask you to upgrade> go ahead and upgrade it> after thats done, open up the knox app and create a new account. This will now save to your phone.
You can unplug the otg cable and restart your phone. But before doing so, make sure that account is was successfully created.
You will go back to set up wizard. Go ahead and set up your phone. You should not have any problems now.
Hope this works for you as it did for me.
Thanks for reading
---------- post added at 03:48 pm ---------- previous post was at 03:41 pm ----------
forgot to mention, when you download the samsung google bypass, make sure its a apk and if its in a rar file, unzip it.
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no job in 5.1.1 ok, not open browser or other to otg in or sidesync or other, 5.1.1 and 6.0 its no possible downgrade and not possible unlock account samsung
sm-n910p blocked
Hi guys,
I got my Note 4 SM-N910p and installed latest update ROM from sammobile.com, respectively I've upgraded it from 5.1.1. to 6.0.1.
After reboot, I got the following message when restarted:
"This device is locked because of an abnormal factory reset. Sign in to the Samsung account that you have already signed in to on this device to confirm that it belongs to you."
Shortly: Samsung Reactivation Lock Activated
I've tried my Samsung account, on the web it logs in successfully, on my phone it doesn't let me login.
What should I do?
Note 4 (N910C)
MY phone n910c is running to 6.0.1 Android Version.But i want to costomized Rom to install it.No Recovery is installed because it binary blocked by Reactivation Lock.How is it possible to Turn it off. I tried best but no problem solved.
Help me out to turn off reactivation lock.
Yo, so glad I found this thread. 4.4.4 saved my note 4

Reactivation Lock Problem (Marshmallow)

So I upgraded my G900V to Marshmallow and then did a factory reset after I verified it worked because I wanted to start fresh, but now the setup screen says "abnormal factory reset" and is asking for my Samsung Account credentials. When I try to sign in it says "processing failed" every time and won't go past the page...
What I have tried (all have failed):
1. resetting my Samsung Account password (twice now...)
2. a second factory reset
3. using find my mobile to unlock it
4. flashing the stock kitkat firmware (fail with odin)
5. flashing a custom recovery (fail with odin)
6. using the OTG cable method (nothing displays on the screen...)
7. using the sidesync method (nothing displays on the screen...)
8. Called Samsung Support 3 times:
-regular support # - told to call the accounts # during business hours
- accounts # - told that they would have it remotely unlocked by the next morning (of course they don't follow through)
-accounts # - given the runaround treatment for 1.5 hours until a supervisor in the returns department tells me there is nothing more they can do and don't have the capability to service it (apparently it's still under warranty even (not that it matters.....))
So does anyone know a work around? I would really like to get my phone functional again.
The phone is not stolen! If anyone wants proof I am happy to supply multiple clear photos of the phone itself and the imei number, which is clean.
I managed to bypassed it, created samsung account, phone works but i can`t set custom recovery, samsung support doesn`t help either. I have g900p.
exeg said:
I managed to bypassed it, created samsung account, phone works but i can`t set custom recovery, samsung support doesn`t help either. I have g900p.
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Please tell me how I am willing to send a pic on the imei to prove the phone isn't stolen....
RipCityBassWorks said:
Please tell me how I am willing to send a pic on the imei to prove the phone isn't stolen....
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In my case, before samsung account request , sprint asks to activate account, i clicked yes, then I entered epst settings, after that turned on debug and with the help of adb entered command to settings
exeg said:
In my case, before samsung account request , sprint asks to activate account, i clicked yes, then I entered epst settings, after that turned on debug and with the help of adb entered command to settings
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Unfortunately mine doesn't have any option close to that. Lucky for me though I think Samsung came around, I tried submitting a repair request for a second time and this time I was approved and it will be covered under warranty.
exeg said:
In my case, before samsung account request , sprint asks to activate account, i clicked yes, then I entered epst settings, after that turned on debug and with the help of adb entered command to settings
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I'm able to use the downgrade/OTG method to get access to the phone, but then I am in a situation where I can't turn off the Reactivation Lock, it just stays stuck on. What were the ADB commands that you used to turn it off? Thanks for your help.
fitzonthemark said:
I'm able to use the downgrade/OTG method to get access to the phone, but then I am in a situation where I can't turn off the Reactivation Lock, it just stays stuck on. What were the ADB commands that you used to turn it off? Thanks for your help.
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I can`t turn it off. I even managed to create samsung account but after I enter password nothing happens
UPDATE:
so Samsung not only fixed the problem, but they also restored the phone to like new condition (it was in very beat up but no cracks condition previously) so I really have to give props to them for their amazing repair team. It took about a week total if anyone is wondering.
I have a new method to remove reactivation lock it is confirmed working. It works on Samsung eMMC and Toshiba eMMC.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...ivation-lock-off-finally-stuck-t3433342/page1

Galaxy Tab A6 FRP Lock

I recently Hard Reset my Samsung Galaxy Tab A6, SM-T285 through recovery. After booting i cannot sign in to my primary google account because it says "Sign in with a google account that was previously synced on this device". I tried all of my google account
nothing works.
1. Tried Odin Twice with two different version of Firmware
After enabling FRP Lock on Odin, Flashing stuck at "Sending Lock information" and fails
2.Tried Kies3 recovery process
3.Tried to install TWRP using Odin
FRP Lock is still there and i cannot use my phone
Please help me
If the firmware isn't installing it's the wrong one.
You need to go into developer settings and enable OEM UNLOCK.
ashyx said:
If the firmware isn't installing it's the wrong one.
You need to go into developer settings and enable OEM UNLOCK.
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I cannot enter developer settings because phone requests "Sign in with a google account that was previously synced on this device". Next button is disabled without it.
pradeep.sl said:
I cannot enter developer settings because phone requests "Sign in with a google account that was previously synced on this device". Next button is disabled without it.
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I would ensure you are using the correct account. My guess is its not.
The Google account will be associated with your device. If it's the correct account then you should be fine.
If you've installed the wrong firmware then Google may see your device as different.
I would sign into your account you think was used on the device via the web then go to Device activity & notifications and ensure your device is listed.
https://accounts.google.com/login
I can see two Devices
1.Samsung Galaxy Tab A6
2.Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 LTE
Mine is Galaxy Tab A6, SM-T285, Recovery email address is correct.
But when i try to login that account on my phone, google says "Sign in with a google account that was previously synced on this device"
Are you not able to wipe data?
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Are you not able to wipe data?
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I can flash using ODIN but FRP Lock is there
me also faces to this problem too..
already wipe data/factory reset.. account still there .. :crying:
pradeep.sl said:
I can flash using ODIN but FRP Lock is there
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Try this :
http://www.rootjunky.com/factory-reset-protection/
hi ya
Im sorry I bet this come up a lot..I kind of need to be walked through this, I have some knowledge and disabilities, im good when its broken down and explained or simple logic way,
i have been given 2 tablets from a friend and been told I can keep one if I can fix. I have tried everything,,,
I have little programming knowledge but understand the for if else way of thinking from around 10yrs ago when I studyied at college.
I have tried Hard Reset and blimey its blocked everyway possible.
I can not get into recovery mode nor can I get in safe mode. I tried pluging in usb, sd card and all hard ware buttons are disabled. ive tried pin hole as well as disconnecting the battery and putting it back in..is their away like with pcs motherboard and processer? Although risky?
It has an app appearing to be on the main partition called Fundroid.
I wouldnt mind putting linux on both tbh.
I have photos but can not link them..
HTML:
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/ygsHSth/WP-20190302-07-13-03-Pro.jpg" alt="WP-20190302-07-13-03-Pro" border="0">
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/crDxtBh/WP-20190302-07-13-12-Pro.jpg" alt="WP-20190302-07-13-12-Pro" border="0">
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/KW5bZPW/WP-20190302-07-13-52-Pro.jpg" alt="WP-20190302-07-13-52-Pro" border="0">
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/4Jqg7QC/WP-20190302-07-14-00-Pro.jpg" alt="WP-20190302-07-14-00-Pro" border="0">
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/yPbDHx3/Screenshot-2019-03-02-at-06-04-58.png" alt="Screenshot-2019-03-02-at-06-04-58" border="0">
suzbackwardsbikes said:
Im sorry I bet this come up a lot..I kind of need to be walked through this, I have some knowledge and disabilities, im good when its broken down and explained or simple logic way,
i have been given 2 tablets from a friend and been told I can keep one if I can fix. I have tried everything,,,
I have little programming knowledge but understand the for if else way of thinking from around 10yrs ago when I studyied at college.
I have tried Hard Reset and blimey its blocked everyway possible.
I can not get into recovery mode nor can I get in safe mode. I tried pluging in usb, sd card and all hard ware buttons are disabled. ive tried pin hole as well as disconnecting the battery and putting it back in..is their away like with pcs motherboard and processer? Although risky?
It has an app appearing to be on the main partition called Fundroid.
I wouldnt mind putting linux on both tbh.
I have photos but can not link them..
<img src="https://i.ibb.co/ygsHSth/WP-20190302-07-13-03-Pro.jpg" alt="WP-20190302-07-13-03-Pro" border="0"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/crDxtBh/WP-20190302-07-13-12-Pro.jpg" alt="WP-20190302-07-13-12-Pro" border="0"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/KW5bZPW/WP-20190302-07-13-52-Pro.jpg" alt="WP-20190302-07-13-52-Pro" border="0"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/4Jqg7QC/WP-20190302-07-14-00-Pro.jpg" alt="WP-20190302-07-14-00-Pro" border="0"><img src="https://i.ibb.co/yPbDHx3/Screenshot-2019-03-02-at-06-04-58.png" alt="Screenshot-2019-03-02-at-06-04-58" border="0">
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Can you reformat those links as they're just html nonsense.
Just post the links.
Also you haven't stated what your issue is?

Samsung account, processing failed

Hello guys, i want to remove my samsung account from my device G900F but when i go to Settings/Accounts/Samsung account click on my account and select Remove account, after i enter my password it says processing failed, if i enter the wrong password it says wrong password.
I cannot sell my phone due to this problem. I know my account password is 100% correct because i can sign in to my account no problem.
Also i cannot disable reactivation lock because everytime i click it and enter my password it stays Enabled every time.
Any help would be really useful thanks!
UPDATE: I solved all my problems by flashing kitkat 4.4.2 firmware. Logged in to my account succesfully and disabled reactivation lock and then removed my account completely from the phone.
n0_xQuZe said:
UPDATE: I solved all my problems by flashing kitkat 4.4.2 firmware. Logged in to my account succesfully and disabled reactivation lock and then removed my account completely from the phone.
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Man finding this short thread was pure luck. I've went through virtually every solution out there with no success, Samsung has plugged EVERY damn hole in that 6.0.1 Version (Germany, DBT) and yesterday I discovered that the S5 can be downgraded without any hiccups (not the usual thing, is it) and then I was gonna re-try all these crazy loopholes (calling ER number and jumping to settings via SMS, links, Chrome, etc) but while searching came across this and thought thats about the dumbest thing there is and that will for sure NEVER work, but alas, it did.
Bypass Samsung Reactivation Lock in two steps:
1.) Download first iteration of the S5 Firmware for your variant (Android 4.4.2 from early 2014)
2.) Reboot, login, done.
This applies to devices with existing Samsung ID and Passwort and the error "Processing failed" when logging in.
I doubt this works when you don't have a password, but I wouldn't be surprised if you did just get a new password online (account.samsung.com) and then try again with that???
Sneakyghost said:
Man finding this short thread was pure luck. I've went through virtually every solution out there with no success, Samsung has plugged EVERY damn hole in that 6.0.1 Version (Germany, DBT) and yesterday I discovered that the S5 can be downgraded without any hiccups (not the usual thing, is it) and then I was gonna re-try all these crazy loopholes (calling ER number and jumping to settings via SMS, links, Chrome, etc) but while searching came across this and thought thats about the dumbest thing there is and that will for sure NEVER work, but alas, it did.
Bypass Samsung Reactivation Lock in two steps:
1.) Download first iteration of the S5 Firmware for your variant (Android 4.4.2 from early 2014)
2.) Reboot, login, done.
This applies to devices with existing Samsung ID and Passwort and the error "Processing failed" when logging in.
I doubt this works when you don't have a password, but I wouldn't be surprised if you did just get a new password online (account.samsung.com) and then try again with that???
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I'm glad you solved this problem mate, i remember it driving me crazy!

Locked out of my own phone because of Reactivation Protection. Please help

So my girlfriend and I are trying to wipe my old S5 so that she'll be able to use it as a temp phone untill she is able to get her hands on a new one. I flashed a stock rom using Odin with the hope that it would allow me to set the phone up as new and get around the reactivation lock issue. However it is still there after entering our Wifi info on the setup screens. I have my old samsung account email used on this device as well as the password, I can access my account via samsungs account website however when ever i try to log in it says "processing failed". I've seen videos of people using OTG cables to work around this but as I don't have access to one I was hoping you guys could help me out with a functioning work around. Really not looking to send this phone back to Samsung so they can do something on their computers I know i can do right from here. Thanks very much for any Help you guys can provide, I appreciate you taking the time to read this post and help me out.
Odin back to stock package including BL and everything. Try a re-partition too
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
If no try Samsung Kies
Alternatively try
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/bypass-reactivation-lock-s5-t3159328

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