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phone locked...seriously need help

actually i stored some very important information related to my work in an app and plus my contacts.....bt someone in my workplace locked my phone with a password...so i am stuck very badly as i cant unlock it, neither i remember anything about my google account nor i can flash new firmware as if l lose that information i am surely so dead and fired...i seriously need help friends...i hope there is some way to unlock my phone....please save me....expecting some help from you all....

thats not good bro,as far as i know you have a realy big problem thats only can be solved with a new flash,but im not 100% sure(but 90%).But when u have knowledge about android sdk/windows,and luck than this helps you,good luck,bro!!!
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you can unlock it with android sdk.phone must be soft or hardrooted.start the phone usb debug must be enebled for this method,i hope you have,open cmd window(windows)navigate to "platform-tools" from sdk folder where is da adb.exe,type step by step the following commands:
adb remount
adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key
after thats the lock is deleted,the joke is the phone ask for the patternlock,but you can type wat u want all is right now.
Method nr2:
The second option presented here is the quickest and cheapest option, since it costs nothing
You choose first "emergency". Give her as an emergency number
*2767*3855#
Now you can reset your phone and lock the screen is then gone, too, as your data.
i hope it helps
explanation:method1
If your set at the Androiddevice a screen unlock, it is in the folder / data / system file with the name "gesture.key" created. This contains the data as the correct pattern looks like, in encrypted form. If this is now removed with the rm command so the system knows the unlock does not work properly and take any pattern to be correct.
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other methods are this:
Use Odin to restore or if you are lucky you made a Back-up In CWM or have a custom Rom in CWM Recovery Install that probs Gone!
or:
try wipe data(for you a bad method i know)

GPS on N9005 solution that worked for me!

...hello friends...I am writing this for all of you people that have a problem with GPS signal on your beloved Note 3 N9005...
...when I received my Note 3 for 4G LTE network, I didn't know that I will have any problems with GPS signal...although there is no LTE network in my country yet, there should not be a problem with GPS signal...so I have searched a little bit and found application that was the solution for my problem...
...anyway...let's start...I just want to say "Thanks" to the developers of the application...crypted and Zatta :good:
Please follow link bellow to download application...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198319
I did the following things in order to fix GPS signal...
1) You need to have rooted phone - there are plenty of links on the xda, I done my rooting from this link without any problems... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423
2) Download TopNTP 1.0.4 application from the link provided
3) Place the application on your external SD card
4) Before instalation go to /system folder on your internal memory and mount rw for that folder manualy - you can do it by installing for example total commander app from the google market it is free...then go to buttons and create button with internal command, 119 Remount...it will create button that can be used for mounting rw partition...or you can use root explorer...
5) Install TopNTP application
6) Reboot your phone
7) Start application and go with already default settings...click on Install button
8) Save and reboot again
9) Try your GPS now...
10) If this is not working try with settings for your country and put General insetead of Derek Gordon's server, save and again reebot
THAT'S IT FOLKS!!!
There will be stored one backup file of your gps.conf file, don't delete anything...
I hope it will help your device to work as it should...maybe this will help someone...also...there is a full description of application and changelog for older versions...so check it if you want...
Thank you all...Cheers!!! :highfive:

Daxded said:
...hello friends...I am writing this for all of you people that have a problem with GPS signal on your beloved Note 3 N9005...
...when I received my Note 3 for 4G LTE network, I didn't know that I will have any problems with GPS signal...although there is no LTE network in my country yet, there should not be a problem with GPS signal...so I have searched a little bit and found application that was the solution for my problem...
...anyway...let's start...I just want to say "Thanks" to the developers of the application...crypted and Zatta :good:
Please follow link bellow to download application...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2198319
I did the following things in order to fix GPS signal...
1) You need to have rooted phone - there are plenty of links on the xda, I done my rooting from this link without any problems... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423
2) Download TopNTP 1.0.4 application from the link provided
3) Place the application on your external SD card
4) Before instalation go to /system folder on your internal memory and mount rw for that folder manualy - you can do it by installing for example total commander app from the google market it is free...then go to buttons and create button with internal command, 119 Remount...it will create button that can be used for mounting rw partition...or you can use root explorer...
5) Install TopNTP application
6) Reboot your phone
7) Start application and go with already default settings...click on Install button
8) Save and reboot again
9) Try your GPS now...
10) If this is not working try with settings for your country and put General insetead of Derek Gordon's server, save and again reebot
THAT'S IT FOLKS!!!
There will be stored one backup file of your gps.conf file, don't delete anything...
I hope it will help your device to work as it should...maybe this will help someone...also...there is a full description of application and changelog for older versions...so check it if you want...
Thank you all...Cheers!!! :highfive:
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Can you please post here your /system/etc/gps.conf file? Just out of curiosity.

gps.conf file
xclub_101 said:
Can you please post here your /system/etc/gps.conf file? Just out of curiosity.
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...hello there friend...check the file attached... :fingers-crossed:

Daxded said:
...hello there friend...check the file attached... :fingers-crossed:
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Thank you - can you also post the bak file in /storage/emulated/0/TopNTP?
:good:

TopNTP backup file
xclub_101 said:
Thank you - can you also post the bak file in /storage/emulated/0/TopNTP?
:good:
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...file is attached... enjoy...regards! :highfive:

Daxded said:
...file is attached... enjoy...regards! :highfive:
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0) Thank you! :good:
1) Their program is still buggy - both for me and for you (your two files are the same) the program failed to replace /system/etc/gps.conf with their configuration that is somewhere in /data/data/by.zatta.agps/files I have also attached a (slightly modified) file that was there for me.
2) I have manually forced that file over /system/etc/gps.conf (with Total Commander - I think I am a registered user of the PC Total Commander for like 15 years now :good and I am going to test more tomorrow but to be honest the tests so far show that things are definitely not getting better with their TopNTP program on N9005

xclub_101 said:
0) Thank you! :good:
1) Their program is still buggy - both for me and for you (your two files are the same) the program failed to replace /system/etc/gps.conf with their configuration that is somewhere in /data/data/by.zatta.agps/files I have also attached a (slightly modified) file that was there for me.
2) I have manually forced that file over /system/etc/gps.conf (with Total Commander - I think I am a registered user of the PC Total Commander for like 15 years now :good and I am going to test more tomorrow but to be honest the tests so far show that things are definitely not getting better with their TopNTP program on N9005
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...Thank you for your gps.conf file... :good: ...you are right, their program is a little buggy...anyhow, I have tried several different things with x-note rom, alexander rom, hawkish, etc... and also with some other apps from apkmania, but the only application that somehow sucessfully managed to catch the gps signal was TopNTP...
...I tested all on my trip to the job, and back to my home...and it is working...I tested it with google maps as well as with Sygic maps...again it is working...I also checked the files you ask from me to post...they are the same...probably software reads configuration from /data/data/by.zatta.agps/files... and maybe app developers will do something to improve their software in near future...in order to save the gps.conf file directly to the /system folder...I hope...because that would be excelent...once again thanx for help and comments... cheers! :highfive:

Daxded said:
...Thank you for your gps.conf file... :good: ...you are right, their program is a little buggy...anyhow, I have tried several different things with x-note rom, alexander rom, hawkish, etc... and also with some other apps from apkmania, but the only application that somehow sucessfully managed to catch the gps signal was TopNTP...
...I tested all on my trip to the job, and back to my home...and it is working...I tested it with google maps as well as with Sygic maps...again it is working...I also checked the files you ask from me to post...they are the same...probably software reads configuration from /data/data/by.zatta.agps/files... and maybe app developers will do something to improve their software in near future...in order to save the gps.conf file directly to the /system folder...I hope...because that would be excelent...once again thanx for help and comments... cheers! :highfive:
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No, the (otherwise perfectly normal Linux) device driver does not read the configuration from /data/data/by.zatta.agps/files, you are using the same gps.conf as you did before (and just like everybody else you get it from /system/etc) but since there are so many factors involved the placebo effect has completely mixed your findings.
If you want to test the other configuration go on your phone to /data/data/by.zatta.agps/files and copy that one over original gps.conf (Total Commander will tell you about remounting RW) and then reboot. Test it on average at least a week and see if things are clearly different than now.
In my phone it is increasingly clear that there is certainly no improvement.

xclub_101 said:
No, the (otherwise perfectly normal Linux) device driver does not read the configuration from /data/data/by.zatta.agps/files, you are using the same gps.conf as you did before (and just like everybody else you get it from /system/etc) but since there are so many factors involved the placebo effect has completely mixed your findings.
If you want to test the other configuration go on your phone to /data/data/by.zatta.agps/files and copy that one over original gps.conf (Total Commander will tell you about remounting RW) and then reboot. Test it on average at least a week and see if things are clearly different than now.
In my phone it is increasingly clear that there is certainly no improvement.
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bro...i think I have find solution for you... ...Install this app called GPS Status & Toolbox Pro...you can find download link easy, but if you can't PM me, I will send it to you... when you install it reset AGPS and download new definitions, then use TopNTP, you will see that settings are changed, and gps will work for you...please send me feedback if it work...regards! :highfive:

hello guys , I really home this will work for me because I have tried everything and no gps signal at all ? please put download links that I need to do , this is the last I am trying and ....thank you
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will this work for my N9005 ? I live in Tenerife and it wont let me download it form playstore ,anyone with a link please

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youngblood68 said:
hello guys , I really home this will work for me because I have tried everything and no gps signal at all ? please put download links that I need to do , this is the last I am trying and ....thank you
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will this work for my N9005 ? I live in Tenerife and it wont let me download it form playstore ,anyone with a link please
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hey bro...sorry for delayed answer...been busy little bit...can you post your gps.conf file here?
...I'll gladly help if I can...by the way...some guys already posted the solution with service code *#0011#...search xda a little...I am sure you will find it
...anyhow...if you found better solution for fixing the GPS issue then this one I've posted...you can share it with others here...best regards... cheers! :highfive:

I have a problem where TopNTP is not writing to my gps.conf.
Even though I'm rooted . . .

Manually editing?
Hi there,
Indeed, TopNTP is'nt changing/editing the file gps.conf in my phone either.
Has anyone tried editing it manually with the lines TopNTP suggests?
Would that be possible at all? Or is there some checksum that won't cooperate?
Regards,

Dioky said:
Hi there,
Indeed, TopNTP is'nt changing/editing the file gps.conf in my phone either.
Has anyone tried editing it manually with the lines TopNTP suggests?
Would that be possible at all? Or is there some checksum that won't cooperate?
Regards,
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I did edit gps.conf with those lines but it didn't really help with GPS Issue.
I guess I'm missing something.

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Colide said:
I did edit gps.conf with those lines but it didn't really help with GPS Issue.
I guess I'm missing something.
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...hello bro...try this file...it is extracted from TopNTP settings...
...you need to copy original file first on your external sd card, then copy text from this file to gps.conf...reboot your phone...and report me back what is happened...I hope it will work... cheers! :highfive:

Daxded said:
...hello bro...try this file...it is extracted from TopNTP settings...
...you need to copy original file first on your external sd card, then copy text from this file to gps.conf...reboot your phone...and report me back what is happened...I hope it will work... cheers! :highfive:
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I did find the file yesterday and copied it to \etc.
Didn't really help

I solved my problem by tightening the screws in the back of the phone around the gps area (left of camera when looking at the back) they where a little loose ever since then it's worked perfectly

vz_commo said:
I solved my problem by tightening the screws in the back of the phone around the gps area (left of camera when looking at the back) they where a little loose ever since then it's worked perfectly
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Already tried that. I even opened the back side completely to check for the pins contact.
My phone works perfectly in other countries. It's just here at home that doesn't.
It did work perfectly until I upgraded to KitKat

...update to the old post...
...Hello to all people on xda forum...
...I just want to add one update to my post for all guys that still have problems with GPS and didn't solve the issue...here is a solution...I hope you will hit thanks button
...this is only for those people which have strange problem when gps hardware works, for example you can update your weather on weather widget, but somehow you can't catch any satellites when you want to find your way in the city...then problem is definitely could be fixed...I did it with several N9005 devices and always was successful...
The real credit goes to @SchecterRocker, where he posted how he solved the issue...actually you can follow his post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729322&nocache=1 THANK YOU MAN!!! :good:
First, as optional is to update your modem and bootloader according to your baseband.
Second, retrieve your default gps.conf file. Now you can go with tearing apart your device...just follow instructions that @SchecterRocker posted...or you can follow it here...ADAPTED LITTLE BIT
[[ INSTRUCTIONS ]] (See attached pics for details)
1. Remove the back cover, battery, stylus, SIM, and microSD.
2. Remove the 12 Phillips screws on the back.
3. Carefully remove the inner plastic shell (clipped in).
4. Take your time!!! DO NOT HURRY!!! Gently open around the edges until all edges and clips are loose ( you can use guitar pick ).
5. Observe the leaf pin locations shown below. photo01.jpg
6. This leaf is clearly related to the GPS, because bending it back restored my GPS to perfect functionality. TRUE!
7. Extra Carefully!!!! bend the leaf pin back into position, if you find a dislocated leaf pin. photo02.jpg
8. ALSO CHECK THE REST OF LEAFS!!! Replace the inner plastic shell, making sure to not damage the leaf pins.
9. Replace the 12 screws.
10. Replace the SIM, microSD, stylus, and back cover. START THE MACHINE!!! ...working isn't it???
Cheers!!! :highfive:
THANK YOU @SchecterRocker (hope you won't blame me for using your photos and instructions) AND @xda-developers

Daxded said:
THANK YOU @SchecterRocker (hope you won't blame me for using your photos and instructions) AND @xda-developers
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I don't mind a bit! Spread the word - it's already helped an estimated 20 people on the AT&T Note 3 boards. Need evidence and more details? Check it out here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729322&nocache=1

[HowTo] Enabling dual-SIM on single-SIM devices

Hi,
follow the steps below to enable dual-SIM functionality on a single-SIM XT1562 device.
IMPORTANT: Read the following before performing any of the steps below!
This HowTo is only for XT1562 devices. This has been reported to not work on XT1563 devices.
The second SIM in your phone will have an IMEI of "0" (as there was none set during manufacturing). In some countries like the UK, many providers don't allow phones with such an IMEI, so you will not be able to use SIM cards from these providers as your second SIM.
Only one SIM (the one used for data connection) can use 3G/LTE bands. The other SIM card can only use 2G bands (this is a hardware limitation of the device). In some countries like Sweden, some providers sell cards that can only use 3G and not 2G, so you will not be able to use these cards as "secondary" (calls/messages only) SIM.
If you plan to do a Nandroid backup or use Titanium Backup for your data currently on your phone (because you don't want to copy your data by hand) or if you want to flash a custom ROM like CyanogenMod, you will need to unlock your Moto X Play (instructions below). Note that in this case your device warranty will be void.
Here are the steps to enable dual SIM functionality:
If you want, make a backup of all your data. You can copy your files by hand, to not lose your warranty.
If you don't copy your files by hand but with Nandroid backup or Titanium Backup (to restore app data as well), you will have to unlock your device, and therefore lose warranty (Refer to this guide for unlocking: http://www.gammerson.com/2015/08/steps-how-to-unlock-bootloader-of-moto-x-play.html. Note that all your data will be lost, and your device warranty will be void.). In this case, easiest way is to boot up a custom recovery (see this thread) and make a Nandroid backup to an external SD card. Alternatively backup the apps with Titanium Backup and copy the internal SD card files by hand.
Flash a dual-SIM stock firmware: Find a stock firmware that matches your region best on this site (search for "XT1562" and "DS" for dual-SIM). Follow this guide completely for flashing the firmware on your device.
If you are fine with the stock ROM and don't need a custom ROM like CyanogenMod, and you copied your files and data by hand without root, you are now finished and can use your dual SIM phone.
If you want to flash another ROM, or restore a Nandroid backup or Titanium Backup, please continue with the following steps.
Flash your favorite ROM (e.g. @squid2's CM 12.1, it's running great), or stay with the stock ROM.
Unlock your Moto X Play (if not done for the backup before yet): Refer to this guide for unlocking: http://www.gammerson.com/2015/08/steps-how-to-unlock-bootloader-of-moto-x-play.html. Note that all your data will be lost, and your device warranty will be void.
If you're on stock ROM, flash a custom recovery (see this thread again) and root your device by flashing SuperSU from the recovery.
Restore your Nandroid or Titanium backup.
If you're not on stock ROM, add the following lines (needs root) to a new file /data/local.prop or append it at the bottom of /system/build.prop:
Code:
ro.gsm.data_retry_config=default_randomization=2000,max_retries=infinite,1000,1000,80000,125000,485000,905000
persist.radio.plmn_name_cmp=1
persist.radio.force_get_pref=1
persist.radio.multisim.config=dsds
I'd prefer the /data/local.prop, as you do not need to make the change on every ROM update.
If you're on CM 13, you will have to add this line as well:
Code:
ro.telephony.ril.config=simactivation
Make sure that either file has read/write permissions 644 and is owned by root:root (with 'chown'). To ensure the r/w 644 permissions, go into the properties of the file (e.g. with ES File Explorer), and check that the file is readable and writable (rw, or 6) by the owner, and readable (r, or 4) for the group and others.
Finally, reboot one last time.
Disclaimer: I do not take responsability for any damage that may be caused to your device or for the warranty that will be void after following this HowTo. Please make sure you have an appropriate device (XT1562) before flashing the dual-SIM stock firmware.
Credits go to @ALD76 for originally posting the build.prop/local.prop modifications above, and to all the testers who risked their devices to try this out and encourage other users. And to @heisert, for mentioning that unlocking is not necessary for flashing official firmwares. And to @GtrCraft, for the local.prop modification line on CM 13.
Have fun and enjoy your dual-SIM phone.
jellysheep

What is your base model and rom? I have XT1562 on UK rom obviously it's only single sim so for me to get it to work im guessing I would need to flash a base rom that has a dual sim enabled modem such as the Asian rom.
Have you tried this?
Sent from my XT1562 using Tapatalk

Interested in this also - from the other thread, I think most were successful with the Asian variant (unsure of the EXACT rom name). IMEI will be blank, some have had it work anyway, others not.
I'm interested in this thread now, as the other one was messy, full of "it can't be done" and people discussing removing the plastic, etc... If someone can suggest the exact name of the stock ROM that works and what variant or ROM they had previously, maybe we can get a more definitive answer.

jellysheep said:
Hi,
many Moto X Play users like @Quasar have reported a working second SIM card after flashing a dual-SIM ROM and/or adding a few lines to build.prop/local.prop:
With the lines above in build.prop, I get the "SIM cards" menu in system settings, however it always reports SIM 2 as empty (though card is inserted that works as SIM 1).
Do you have any ideas how to fully enable the second SIM card?
Thanks, jellysheep
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Did you flash the XT1562_LUX_RETASIA_DS_5.1.1_LPD23.118-12_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC firmware first ?

ALD76 said:
Did you flash the XT1562_LUX_RETASIA_DS_5.1.1_LPD23.118-12_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC firmware first ?
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No, but I'll try that as soon as the download has finished. Thanks for the hint :thumbup:

@jellysheep
Done. CM with DS on a SingleSim Device RetEu.
It's just a question of the right Baserom. I tryed the french Firmware plus the trick from the initial post and it works.
You will lose data connection until you do the trick, so make sure you are in a wlan area to set uo your device.
here is a fast link to the base rom:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxY75MbFAKsXcExRbnd3VXg1Mmc/view?usp=docslist_api
The trick I mentioned:
Add the following text to your build.prop (it's in the system folder). I didn't test the option with a local.prop .
ro.gsm.data_retry_config=default_randomization=200 0,max_retries=infinite,1000,1000,80000,125000,4850 00,905000
persist.radio.plmn_name_cmp=1
persist.radio.force_get_pref=1
persist.radio.multisim.config=dsds

@odysseus84: Thanks for the firmware link! :thumbup:
It worked on my german XT1562, and restoring the Nandroid backup (CM12.1) went fine as well. Now I have the same system as before, but with dual sim enabled.

jellysheep said:
@odysseus84: Thanks for the firmware link! :thumbup:
It worked on my german XT1562, and restoring the Nandroid backup (CM12.1) went fine as well. Now I have the same system as before, but with dual sim enabled.
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You're welcome. It is just a bit annoying that we have to reenable DS after a flash. I wasn't able to do it with the local.prop

odysseus84 said:
You're welcome. It is just a bit annoying that we have to reenable DS after a flash. I wasn't able to do it with the local.prop
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You mean after a CM upgrade, when just /system is flashed?
You just have to put the mentioned lines in /data/local.prop, and make sure it has user root:root and permissions 644 (just like build.prop).

Does this need to be done using CM or can it be done with stock rom?? Very intrigued

milestoneman said:
Does this need to be done using CM or can it be done with stock rom?? Very intrigued
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Using the official dual-sim firmware that you flash anyway works fine. Just take care to select the right firmware version (model and region).
EDIT: But you will need root to add the needed lines to build.prop/local.prop.

I've got an XT1562 EU
just to be extra xautious, which firmware?

milestoneman said:
I've got an XT1562 EU
just to be extra xautious, which firmware?
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Have a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...single-sim-t3194533/post62790748#post62790748
You most likely need something called XT1562_LUX_RETASIA_DS_5.1.1_LPD23.118-12_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC

To further ad to the discussion:
You can just add the lines to a stock XT1563 (Canadian) and it will show you the 2nd SIM.
I know because I have done it.
BUT the problem is (I'll discuss further below) that it doesn't give you a 2nd IMEI for the 2nd SIM which in Canada and lot of other countries is a no go.
A lot of countries require 1 IMEI per SIM so dual SIM phones require 2 IMEI. This isn't iron clad - China doesn't have this requirement and some EU & South American countries don't either. However if you're Moto X Play is having issues with 2 SIM's (non stock units) it will be because your location requires the 2nd IMEI. It is possible to add a second IMEI number to the phone but you are going into dubious legal territory IMO. That's why I'm not going to spell it out for you here but rest assured that if you google it you will find the necessary information on how to add the IMEI for the second SIM slot.
IMO the IMEI number missing on the second SIM slot is the only thing different once you have added the lines to the build.prop from above posts.
Properly modded with the 2nd IMEI + build.prop a single SIM Moto X Play would be identical to it's dual SIM cousin IMO.

Tim3tripp3r said:
To further ad to the discussion:
You can just add the lines to a stock XT1563 (Canadian) and it will show you the 2nd SIM.
I know because I have done it.
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I was seeing crashes while trying to modify settings for the second SIM.
Is everything working (other than not having the IMEI)?

Unlocked bootloader, got TWRP, rooted, downloaded firmware
Will try tomorrow as too late now
thanks for your help - hoping it works
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Curiosity got the better of me. I did the build prop changes, running Asian dual sim firmware but sim slot 2 always show no signal. It reads the sim as it shows the phone number.

@jellysheep Thank's for your Tipp for the local.prop. I had to add the file too the group 0000-Root. Now it works.
Maybe you could mark the thread as [How to] and put the Guide into the initial post, so people do not have to search the whole thread.
Tanks again

odysseus84 said:
@jellysheep Thank's for your Tipp for the local.prop. I had to add the file too the group 0000-Root. Now it works.
Maybe you could mark the thread as [How to] and put the Guide into the initial post, so people do not have to search the whole thread.
Tanks again
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Yeah, I had planned to do exactly this, thanks for reminding me. [emoji106]

So anyone in the UK got this working?

I did this to my single-sim (which was supposed to be a dual-sim version, damn you retailer!)
I flashed the EU dual-sim firmware.
I get to put in my pin etc for the second sim, but the second simcard slot doesn't have an IMEI. So it can't register on a network.

Help with 'How To Install A Custom Recovery On Your Device'

I'm following the beginners guide to release my Moto X Pure from it's shackles and am getting this from the command prompt on step 2.
Can anyone provide some assistance?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3200808
C:\Android\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot flash recovery twrpclark.img
(bootloader) has-slot:recovery: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (0 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.004s]
writing 'recovery'...
(bootloader) Invalid boot image
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.019s
C:\Android\sdk\platform-tools>

You need a newer TWRP image most likely, if you are using the one in that tutorial it is OLD!!!
The Moto X Pure/Style is officially supported device. Go to https://dl.twrp.me/clark/ and download
twrp-3.0.2-0-clark.img
Make sure your bootloader is unlocked and enter the following command:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.2-0-clark.img
Do NOT reboot, then on your device press VOL DN until it says Recovery and press Power, TWRP should start and allow changes to system and perform a backup to the SD card.
And BTW, pretty much everything else in that tutorial after the bootloader unlock is incorrect/outdated. Look in my signature for the proper way to root if that is your objective.

Thanks again. Petition signed.

Is there an up to date sticky/guide on editing build.prop? I believe I need to add the following line so I can use native hot spot.
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
I've downloaded ES File Explorer but I don't know if something has changed in Android or in the Explorer, but the guide I'm following isn't helping.

lip008 said:
Is there an up to date sticky/guide on editing build.prop? I believe I need to add the following line so I can use native hot spot.
net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
I've downloaded ES File Explorer but I don't know if something has changed in Android or in the Explorer, but the guide I'm following isn't helping.
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Got me... I've never had a problem tethering on any Moto device.

acejavelin said:
Got me... I've never had a problem tethering on any Moto device.
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Neither have a lot of people from what I've read. I didn't have this issue on the Z Play but I sold that device. I want the Pure to be my daily driver, but I need to get this hot spot working. All this work for this!

lip008 said:
Neither have a lot of people from what I've read. I didn't have this issue on the Z Play but I sold that device. I want the Pure to be my daily driver, but I need to get this hot spot working. All this work for this!
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I think you are chasing the wrong problem... The fix you have is for when carrier's block tethering in provisioning, if it worked fine in Z then that isn't the problem.
I assume you tried the normal cache wipe, network reset, and maybe even factory default?
You need to try to use it and when it fails pull a logcat and see why.

acejavelin said:
I think you are chasing the wrong problem... The fix you have is for when carrier's block tethering in provisioning, if it worked fine in Z then that isn't the problem.
I assume you tried the normal cache wipe, network reset, and maybe even factory default?
You need to try to use it and when it fails pull a logcat and see why.
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IDK. Lots of unlocked devices still honor the carrier's flag in regards to hotspot. The Nexus devices and my gfriend's Pixel does. A new unlocked Axon 7 or the Moto Z Play do not. I've hard reset the device and now that it's been bootloader unlocked, reset again. I haven't wiped any cache or a network reset. Are those done automatically once a factory reset/bootloader unlock is done?
My device says to contact the carrier in regards to getting the hot spot enabled. I haven't tried it again with the bootloader being unlocked, but I will give it a go this morning and see what happens.

lip008 said:
IDK. Lots of unlocked devices still honor the carrier's flag in regards to hotspot. The Nexus devices and my gfriend's Pixel does. A new unlocked Axon 7 or the Moto Z Play do not. I've hard reset the device and now that it's been bootloader unlocked, reset again. I haven't wiped any cache or a network reset. Are those done automatically once a factory reset/bootloader unlock is done?
My device says to contact the carrier in regards to getting the hot spot enabled. I haven't tried it again with the bootloader being unlocked, but I will give it a go this morning and see what happens.
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Hmm... That sure sounds like carrier provisioning, weird... I technically don't have tethering on H2O but it works fine and I am stock and bootloader locked.
EDIT: Well, I am a bold faced liar... I tried it now on H2O and got the "Account not set up for tethering" messaging, I know it worked on AT&T before I switched last month but I think my account there had it. Now I am curious too...
Maybe best to search in the Moto X area and if you can't find a thread about it (I looked, but only for a minute), start a new one... the title of this thread won't likely get help for this problem.
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I found this:
Enable Wireless Tethering Rooted Moto X Pure
1. Modifying system files could render your device useless, so by continuing you’re assuming that risk
2. Using a root file explorer, navigate to /system/
3. (Optional) Make a copy of the build.prop
4. Open the build.prop file with a text editor
5. Add the following line to the bottom of build.prop file: net.tethering.noprovisioning=true
6. Save the file and reboot your device
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Might root again and try it, I haven't had a need for root in a while... Will see, I am lazy so maybe I won't until I need to.
I generally prefer using Solid Explorer in Root Mode and QuickEdit for editing root files... ES File Explorer was once king, but became overbloated garbage the last couple years.

That's what brings me back to editing the build.prop.
I have a ES file Exporer and checked off the root option so I should be able to access everything on the device.
I have never edited the build.prop and need to find the file path for it.
A sticky or something on editing build.prop would be great.

lip008 said:
That's what brings me back to editing the build.prop.
I have a ES file Exporer and checked off the root option so I should be able to access everything on the device.
I have never edited the build.prop and need to find the file path for it.
A sticky or something on editing build.prop would be great.
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No likely... It is so rare to have to edit it anymore, so few things require it.
Try a different explorer... ES is junk, use Solid or Root Explorer

acejavelin said:
No likely... It is so rare to have to edit it anymore, so few things require it.
Try a different explorer... ES is junk, use Solid or Root Explorer
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Thanks you...especially for the quick replies. Maybe I will start up a new thread if I can't find an existing one on this hot spot issue.

lip008 said:
Thanks you...especially for the quick replies. Maybe I will start up a new thread if I can't find an existing one on this hot spot issue.
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Here is the thread... You can bump it if you need to: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...nable-wireless-tethering-moto-x-pure-t3227738

acejavelin said:
Here is the thread... You can bump it if you need to: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...nable-wireless-tethering-moto-x-pure-t3227738
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How do I bump a thread?

lip008 said:
How do I bump a thread?
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Lol... Just post a reply, it will "bump" it to the top of the thread list for that section.

acejavelin said:
Here is the thread... You can bump it if you need to: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...nable-wireless-tethering-moto-x-pure-t3227738
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I was confused by the "you can bump it if you need to" comment. I took it as being something extra in addition to replying. I wasn't able to figure out the root path, but using the search function on ES Explorer I found the build.prop file, made the change, and presto....I know have hotspot working. Next up is to research the popular ROMS. I'm interested in some of the built in features like ad blocking and of course Nougat. Thanks again.

[Help] Repacking .zip file ROM into .nb0 file with heineken tool

Hello, I am trying to fix my bricked phone but I do not know how to repack the files to flash them with the OST. I have the program (crack by heineken) and the Android 7.1.1 stock ROM .zip. When I try to choose my unpacked .zip it tells "error: list not exist" and in the post where I got the tool it tells "edit files "list" of unpacked nb0 image, remove .md5 file from list". How do I create this list from my .zip file?
Thank you for your help and apologys for bothering you with such simple question but I don´t know much about this.

msdotorpeko22 said:
Hello, I am trying to fix my bricked phone but I do not know how to repack the files to flash them with the OST. I have the program (crack by heineken) and the Android 7.1.1 stock ROM .zip. When I try to choose my unpacked .zip it tells "error: list not exist" and in the post where I got the tool it tells "edit files "list" of unpacked nb0 image, remove .md5 file from list". How do I create this list from my .zip file?
Thank you for your help and apologys for bothering you with such simple question but I don´t know much about this.
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Have you looked for official method?

Why not use a package that's already packed?

ExaHamza said:
Have you looked for official method?
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What do you mean by this? The Nokia support did not help and their repair people can´t find the error so I do it this way because it seem to my only option.
Benderisas said:
Why not use a package that's already packed?
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Where can I find such package? The .zip I have is all I find but if you know more I am happy to take it.

msdotorpeko22 said:
Where can I find such package? The .zip I have is all I find but if you know more I am happy to take it.
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*easy*-*firmware*.*com*/finder.php?qseo=home/browse/file-info/id/103049/
Just delete '*'s. I am not responsible for the files that are here. You also could just google for ND1-3700-0-00WW-B03.nb0 or ND1-3320-0-00WW-B03.nb0
3320 should give you 2017 June's version, 3700 should give you state after the October's patch (the one with the RAM management bug).
Or vice versa. I assume higher number is newer version

Benderisas said:
*easy*-*firmware*.*com*/finder.php?qseo=home/browse/file-info/id/103049/
Just delete '*'s. I am not responsible for the files that are here. You also could just google for ND1-3700-0-00WW-B03.nb0 or ND1-3320-0-00WW-B03.nb0
3320 should give you 2017 June's version, 3700 should give you state after the October's patch (the one with the RAM management bug).
Or vice versa. I assume higher number is newer version
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Ooooh! Thank you very much! I will downlaod file from easy firmware and check for virus before I install.

Benderisas said:
*easy*-*firmware*.*com*/finder.php?qseo=home/browse/file-info/id/103049/
Just delete '*'s. I am not responsible for the files that are here. You also could just google for ND1-3700-0-00WW-B03.nb0 or ND1-3320-0-00WW-B03.nb0
3320 should give you 2017 June's version, 3700 should give you state after the October's patch (the one with the RAM management bug).
Or vice versa. I assume higher number is newer version
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BotoxNoob said:
I would suggest you to flash this nbo with OST LA. Just download and extract the archive and then you'll see the nbo rom. That worked for me. Hopefully for you too.
Good luck and have a nice day!
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I am sorry for bothering you again, but I have run into new problem. When I start flashing process it works for short but then it says "reflashing service bootloader" and progress bar will not move anymore even after having computer and program on for one night. Before starting flashing I clicked "edit device information" and waited for error to appear and my flashing settings is "normal download; check device ap status". Do you know what do to?

BotoxNoob said:
What do you mean with "flashing settings"? I could send you a video tutorial how to unbrick your phone. Here is the link. Follow the guide. It's very simple. Hopefully I could help you and please tell me, where you can set up the "flashing settings".
Thanks
BotoxNoob
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My version of OST is 6.1.2 and it has options to choose between choosing file and the process starting. The settings I have are the default choosed by the program itself when you run it.

BotoxNoob said:
OST 6.1.2 doesn't work. You have to use OST 6.0.4. I think, that's the problem. Please report me the result and good luck.
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With the OST version 6.0.4. it get stuck on "flashing partition: ABOOT" then it stops and tells;
error code: 0xc6da
error: download fails
error=se_er_adb_cmd_get_fail_ result (0xc6da)
Again I am sorry if this is easy to fix problem and I am just stupid.

BotoxNoob said:
Have you the latest Platform Tools installed?
But you're on the right way
I hope, we will fix your problem
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I have downloaded this too. But what I have to do with it?

BotoxNoob said:
Go to "C:/adb" and then drag all the files from the platform tools.zip in the "C:/adb" directory. Overwrite the files if you get asked.
Now, please try flashing with OST again.
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I had to make adb fodler myself but it still tells me same error.

BotoxNoob said:
OK. Please delete the "C:/adb" folder. I'll send you an other reply, and then it should work.
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But please wait a few minutes/hours.
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Hello,
I hope this will finally fix your problem.
Make shure, you've deleted the "C:/adb" folder.
Let's start
First of all, download the 15 seconds adb installer.
Execute it and always press "Y" and confirm everything.
Once you've done that, download the latest "Platform Tools" (for windows).
After downloading, extract the archive. Now drag all the files from the "platform-tools_r28.0.1-windows" directory to the "C:/adb" directory. Overwrite all files if you get asked.
Now, boot your phone in "Download Mode" and connect it to your PC.
Open OST 6.0.2, click "Edit Phone Information", wait until it's done and then flash the nbo rom to your device.
If that does'nt work, I could help you via TeamViewer.
But no matter, good luck and report me the result.
~BotoxNoob/Sebi
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Otherwise, try to follow this video tutorial.
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There still is same error as always. Problem is my phone does not boot so I can not change setting for USB debugging. But now I have ADB program installed and I can wipe partition with if it corrupted, no?

BotoxNoob said:
Do you mean that USB Debugging is not enabled?
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No. I never used it before phone stopped working so I never turned on.
Also, it start in downlaod mode when I plug it to PC.
And how can you not delete files by external access when device is turned off? This sounds like bad joke.

BotoxNoob said:
The problem is, for flashing partitions, you need an unlocked bootloader. But there's no official (and no free unofficial) way to unlock the bootloader on the Nokia 5. It's not a bad joke.
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Think about windows doing this. After BSOD/crash/update error, for whatever reason, PC does not boot so you want to enter BIOS but it tells you to log in the administrator account. But you can not log in because all you can reach is POST screen (the black with the cpu and hardware information written). Would that not be stupid?
Also, you mentioned unofficial way? Nokia repair people did not find problem so this looks like only way for me. Can you tell me more?

BotoxNoob said:
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That costs 5$. So, do you really want to buy this unlock file? I can't guarantee that this will help you.
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The way you say it sound like ripoff... First I will ask coworkers if they know something. See, I work for computer service (windows, macintosh, linux) but I never work with android. Now I see why...

BotoxNoob said:
I'm so tired, that I couldn't help you. But the steps I told you worked for me. I'm so sorry
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It is not your fault android has **** security features that not make sense. Thank you for tips anyway.

Hello mate, did you fix your problem?