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[Q] cant unbirck help please

so my friend download an app and didn't read anything about it before he installed the app. The app was suppose to replace the home launcher but he was suppose to install another app before he installed it but he didn't. I have tried Odin, Kies, and Heimdall with no luck. I have tried them on different computers and with different cables. His phone is a SGH-I337, yes it is rooted but only for one app that was installed that doesn't affect anything. But now it only go to the download screen with the android man even when booted up normally it only fails the [auth] on Odin and it wouldn't even connect to Kies. Any help would be GREAT, he is only giving me 2 day to try and fix it for him then he is going to buy a new phone. Thanks in advance EVEN IF ITS JUST GUESS I'll still give it a try.

What app did you try to install and what firmware are you on. Odin should work if you use the right firmware.
Sent from my Nexus 5

If the phone is running either the MK2 or MF3 baseband then my thread here may be able to help you. Check ted77usa's post (the last reply on the first page) for how I fixed my phone.

jd1639 said:
What app did you try to install and what firmware are you on. Odin should work if you use the right firmware.
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I dont remember what app he tried to install, only that it was suppose to change his home screen. As far as what firnware he is on I have no clue cause I have no way to find out and he is no help hell he doesnt know the his ass from a hole in the ground when i ask him.

joshuadrivin said:
I dont remember what app he tried to install, only that it was suppose to change his home screen. As far as what firnware he is on I have no clue cause I have no way to find out and he is no help hell he doesnt know the his ass from a hole in the ground when i ask him.
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I would start with the mf3 tar files in odin. If they don't work try the mk2 tar file
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JTrocks said:
If the phone is running either the MK2 or MF3 baseband then my thread here may be able to help you. Check ted77usa's post (the last reply on the first page) for how I fixed my phone.
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thanks im downloading his files now but im at a crappy hotel so its going to take over an hour ill let u know how it goes, u never know u couldve just saved him $200 :highfive:

jd1639 said:
I would start with the mf3 tar files in odin. If they don't work try the mk2 tar file
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correct me if I'm but cant i just run the mk2 no matter what firmware he is on, doesnt it supersede the others

joshuadrivin said:
correct me if I'm but cant i just run the mk2 no matter what firmware he is on, doesnt it supersede the others
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Yes, but he'll have less options in flashing roms if he's interested in that. Otherwise just flash the mk2
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jd1639 said:
Yes, but he'll have less options in flashing roms if he's interested in that. Otherwise just flash the mk2
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he not like me, he doesnt flash roms. im hoping the file JTrocks posed about will finally work on his phone cause so far i have tried 5 others and they all fail in the same spot, i dont know if it has anything to do with the fact that his phone has best buys security on it

joshuadrivin said:
he not like me, he doesnt flash roms. im hoping the file JTrocks posed about will finally work on his phone cause so far i have tried 5 others and they all fail in the same spot, i dont know if it has anything to do with the fact that his phone has best buys security on it
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Never heard of best buys security. Worst comes to worse you could take it to a best buy with a Samsung experience and they can flash it.
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jd1639 said:
Never heard of best buys security. Worst comes to worse you could take it to a best buy with a Samsung experience and they can flash it.
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I actually tried that and they couldnt fix it surprisingly

joshuadrivin said:
I actually tried that and they couldnt fix it surprisingly
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That's not a good sign.
Sent from my Nexus 5

JTrocks said:
If the phone is running either the MK2 or MF3 baseband then my thread here may be able to help you. Check ted77usa's post (the last reply on the first page) for how I fixed my phone.
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It worked like a charm thank you sir, i ended up fixing his phone just in time for breakfest so thanks to you i get free food this morning :laugh: but really thanks alot!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad you got it working
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jd1639 said:
Glad you got it working
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thanks and if i end up seeing someone else with that best buy security ill post it on hear and tag you so you will know what i was talking about

joshuadrivin said:
It worked like a charm thank you sir, i ended up fixing his phone just in time for breakfest so thanks to you i get free food this morning :laugh: but really thanks alot!!!!!!!!!!!
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@joshuadrivin Glad that u fixed your friend phone on time for breakfast.....:good:.....u know why? i can see that u got a lot of help in here. @jd1639 saw your sig NEXUS 5 now? are u still have your S4? @JTrocks great job on giving good direction ......:good::good:

Samsung fake ROM (.WP8)

THIS PROJECT WAS DROPPED.
Use MBN Creator instead. It can SAFELY flash MBNs.​
This is empty ROM made to flash CSC (.mbn) without huge .wp8 file. It can be used to flash MBN on phones where .wp8 isn't available (Odyssey, Neo...).
This ROM is only safe for GT-I8750, cause if you do something wrong, you are still able to flash full normal ROM. You can use this small file to flash my custom CSC, if you don't want to store full 1.5 GB ROM on your HDD.
How to use it:
Choose this ROM as first file in Downloader, and MBN as second
Choose "Select" in "DL option"
Uncheck all partitions, except CSC
Boot your phone into Download Mode and connect it to PC
Click "Start"
Downloader will ask you "Download all binary?". Click "NO"
Hold "lock" key to reset your phone
Do Hard Reset to apply custom CSC
This ROM shouldn't be flashed! Or you turn your phone into a brick. Be careful.
Supported models:
GT-I8675
GT-I8750
SCH-I930
SGH-I187
SGH-T899M
SPH-I800

I can't seem to get the tool to detect the Odyssey in the first place.... Otherwise I would definitely help out.

thals1992 said:
I can't seem to get the tool to detect the Odyssey in the first place.... Otherwise I would definitely help out.
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There are 2 Odyssey phones. What's your model?

SCH-I930

thals1992 said:
SCH-I930
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It's supported by flasher.

Good idea.

Excellent work! If I understand correctly, this should interop-unlock people who got T899M phones that came with Samsung's GDR3 firmware pre-installed, right?

GoodDayToDie said:
Excellent work! If I understand correctly, this should interop-unlock people who got T899M phones that came with Samsung's GDR3 firmware pre-installed, right?
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Yes. Plus Neo and Odyssey. I can make a fake ROM for any model.

thals1992 said:
SCH-I930
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My SCH-I930 is detected running Win7 x64.
-W_O_L_F- said:
This is empty ROM made to flash CSC (.mbn) without huge .wp8 file. It can be used to flash MBN on phones where .wp8 isn't available (Odyssey, Neo...)
I need some guys with Neo, Odyssey and T899M to test it. This ROM is your chance to have custom CSC!
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I can test it this afternoon after work. Now I wish I had told my coworker I couldn't cover for him.

Worked fine on my GT-8750.
Thanks WOLF.

defyme said:
Worked fine on my GT-8750.
Thanks WOLF.
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I know, I tested it.

LOL ... still, I can't download the GDR3 update using ATO settings.
I believe it depends on the carrier. With the SIM card the update message says I've already the latest version of the OS, without SIM I get a 80072efd error.

Ok at the risk of looking stupid is there a fake rom and custom CSC for the SCH-I930? Just want to be clear on what rom and .mbn I should be using to test.

tonbonz said:
Ok at the risk of looking stupid is there a fake rom and custom CSC for the SCH-I930? Just want to be clear on what rom and .mbn I should be using to test.
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Let me think.... I don't know, how CSC version should look like for this model.

-W_O_L_F- said:
Let me think.... I don't know, how CSC version should look like for this model.
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Maybe this will help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2685551 The download link in the thread also contains the CSC files from my Odyssey. Sorry, I would've got these to you directly but din't want to bug you for "custom roms" and posted in General sub forum as not to clutter the forums up more than they already are.
PS The text file in the zip is just the current info on my phone from reading CSC with diagnostic tool and NOT included in the files taken from the CSC folder I got off the phone using the Native Access Server app.

GoodDayToDie said:
Excellent work! If I understand correctly, this should interop-unlock people who got T899M phones that came with Samsung's GDR3 firmware pre-installed, right?
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Do you have T899M? Can you help me test this ROM?

I do, but I'm not willing to hard-reset at this time unless vitally important. Too many in-progress experiments.
If I have to reset for some other reason (such as an experiment rendering the phone unbootable), I'll try this out. Generally speaking, though, I prefer to work from stock ROMs (with run-time modifications only) where possible.

Okay... I'm having trouble finding where the latest flasher app is at. I have the tool with odyssey support, but I can't seem to get it to take the driver on 8.1 even in Driver Test Mode.... I first tried it on x64, and I'll try later on x86.
EDIT: Okay... I got it working on the Venue 8 Pro (8.1x86)
Which ROM do I need to flash? I see one for the I8750 and the T899M. Or is it that you need the included? I believe the CSC might need to stay VZW, but can you overwrite an existing CSC? Anyways, the entire CSC folder has been attached for simplicity.
Sent from my Lumia 928 (RM-860) using Tapatalk

Ok, first tester bricked his phone. I think, he clicked "Yes" in step 6. It's soft brick, but... I didn't really think it can be flashed.

Who wants to be a second tester?

N9005 Soft brick ... please help

hi all
i will try to tell my story in short
i have installed CM11 in my phone and it was just fine then i didnt like the rom for some reason so I've installed the stock rom back
then i dicovered that my phone acting wired
following Symptoms which my phone has :
IEMI : unknown
baseband : unknown
No service
phone crashes
i will be thankful for any help.

err....
have you backup your EFS folder before ??

memo880 said:
hi all
i will try to tell my story in short
i have installed CM11 in my phone and it was just fine then i didnt like the rom for some reason so I've installed the stock rom back
then i dicovered that my phone acting wired
following Symptoms which my phone has :
IEMI : unknown
baseband : unknown
No service
phone crashes
i will be thankful for any help.
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Check what ver do you have now. You can download the latest firmware from your country on Sammobile then flash again via odin. after flashing try to clear data and cache on recovery. Hope it fixes your problem.

w1ndfly3r said:
err....
have you backup your EFS folder before ??
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unfortunately No.

[email protected] said:
Check what ver do you have now. You can download the latest firmware from your country on Sammobile then flash again via odin. after flashing try to clear data and cache on recovery. Hope it fixes your problem.
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Doesn't Work.

memo880 said:
unfortunately No.
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hmmm... im afraid your phone are useless now..
btw, i have read somewhere that there is a way to recover your IMEI but i cant remember where it is.

Try to connect your phone from the KIES program in a mode of emergency restoration of firmware by Model phone type and Serial Number of the phone. This may take several hours. To do this, you need a good internet.

porcelana said:
Try to connect your phone from the KIES program in a mode of emergency restoration of firmware by Model phone type and Serial Number of the phone. This may take several hours. To do this, you need a good internet.
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No Luck, Thank though.

memo880 said:
No Luck, Thank though.
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That s modem problem. Flash back old modem and you get back IMEI

rayman95 said:
That s modem problem. Flash back old modem and you get back IMEI
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Is modem file called CSC ?
if so i tried many times i think it has to do wiht EFS file maybe.
anyway appreciate your reply

I'm wondering is there anyway to restore my EFS file back or some how re generate it ? By me or by company? or my phone is totally useless now :crying:

memo880 said:
I'm wondering is there anyway to restore my EFS file back or some how re generate it ? By me or by company? or my phone is totally useless now :crying:
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Always do backups!!
You need to go read this . From experience you're going to probably have to repartition your phone, but if you follow the steps, it works. I've done it twice now on a gs4 active and a gs3.
Good luck

Megaflop666 said:
Always do backups!!
You need to go read this . From experience you're going to probably have to repartition your phone, but if you follow the steps, it works. I've done it twice now on a gs4 active and a gs3.
Good luck
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No change....

memo880 said:
No change....
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Did you find a pit file and repartition it?

Megaflop666 said:
Did you find a pit file and repartition it?
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yes several times..
i dont know why no sounds and low performance.

Sounds like you rocked that things world

Megaflop666 said:
Sounds like you rocked that things world
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I do realize that , well i counted on XDA-DEVELOPERS
WAKE UP DEVELOPERS, I have come with new challenge for you all

memo880 said:
I do realize that , well i counted on XDA-DEVELOPERS
WAKE UP DEVELOPERS, I have come with new challenge for you all
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Can't blame that one on xda. Lol
I'm researching a couple things i thought of, but the biggest thing i hope you learned is to have a backup of your efs somewhere safe, and anyways do backups before you do any rom changes or mods.

Megaflop666 said:
Can't blame that one on xda. Lol
I'm researching a couple things i thought of, but the biggest thing i hope you learned is to have a backup of your efs somewhere safe, and anyways do backups before you do any rom changes or mods.
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just help me out and you have my word for that i do every day, lol anyway thanks

memo880 said:
Is modem file called CSC ?
if so i tried many times i think it has to do wiht EFS file maybe.
anyway appreciate your reply
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its not called csc..
flash a modem and test

Help unlocking a phone

So a friend gave me a free smart phone for my birthday so I could play pokemon go. Its a Samsung galaxy core prime, a Trac fone version. My current phone is an LG Cosmos 2. My problem is apparently the phone is locked from accepting my Verizon plan so I can't switch my number over. Verizon gave me a new SIM card for it. The phone reads it's there, but when I tried to switch my number it wouldn't activate. Verizon said it's because it was a pre paid and hadn't been on long enough to unlock it fully. Is there any work around so I can unlock it and use it on my Verizon account? I am having issues with the back up assistant on my LG Cosmos. Its ttached to my old number and won't switch. So none of my numbers will back up. Which means switching them to my new phone won't work. Thank you to anyone who can help.

Well I guess no one knows.

Try reinstalling your rom. Download your rom (details are in -settings -about phone) the put your phone into recovery and flash the rom using odin.

unknowncath said:
Try reinstalling your rom. Download your rom (details are in -settings -about phone) the put your phone into recovery and flash the rom using odin.
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Why at is Odin and how do I down load the ROM?

TallonOverlord said:
Why at is Odin and how do I down load the ROM?
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What is your phone's model?
Odin is a program for flashing files onto your phone.

unknowncath said:
What is your phone's model?
Odin is a program for flashing files onto your phone.
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Stupid auto correct. Model SM-S820L

TallonOverlord said:
Stupid auto correct. Model SM-S820L
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https://firmwarefile.com/samsung-sm-s820l
Here is a guide for you and the file you need to download

unknowncath said:
https://firmwarefile.com/samsung-sm-s820l
Here is a guide for you and the file you need to download
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Okay after that do I call Verizon and ask them to transfer the number? Should I remove my SIM card while doing this?

TallonOverlord said:
Okay after that do I call Verizon and ask them to transfer the number? Should I remove my SIM card while doing this?
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No keep it in your phone.. there is a 50% change that it will work tho

unknowncath said:
No keep it in your phone.. there is a 50% change that it will work tho
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Okay I realise that. If it doesn't should I try again or is it a one and done deal? Will this hurt my phone (brick it) or the computer?

TallonOverlord said:
Okay I realise that. If it doesn't should I try again or is it a one and done deal? Will this hurt my phone (brick it) or the computer?
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It can brick your phone if you have an old odin version or the wrong rom.. and just try it one time.. maybe backup your data with Kies.exe to be save

unknowncath said:
It can brick your phone if you have an old odin version or the wrong rom.. and just try it one time.. maybe backup your data with Kies.exe to be save
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Okay. What about the computer? Is the version the link you gave me a current version?

TallonOverlord said:
Okay. What about the computer? Is the version the link you gave me a current version?
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Just check if its the latest
https://www.google.co.za/amp/www.dr...-for-samsung-galaxy-devices-all-versions/amp/

Tell me if it worked

unknowncath said:
Tell me if it worked
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When can I will. I have a tablet with no USB port. When I find a friends comp I will thanks for the help.

Samsung SM-580UD Android 7.0 10" FRP

I need some help if possible with this SM-580. I saw a post that had info on bypassing the frp lock. But the post dint go into enough details, and it was copied from a post a few months back which I tried to locate and could not.
And I wasn't sure if it was the right info for my device.
Here all info on my Tablet.
It's a 10" Black 16GB Samsung SM-T580UD
Android 7.0
And it has been reset asking for google login info.
Any help is much appreciated.

.....Thanks for any help

martym2018 said:
Not sure what I've done wrong, or what 46 views and no one can help out with better step by step instructions. I did do many search's before asking for help. I'll have a go at my self. Hope I don't brick it. I've spent hundreds of hours in past making tutorial videos and working one on one via phone or video chat to guide people thru countless other issues. Just wanted to let y'all know I've paid it forward in help.
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The reason no one has responded is that the questioned has been asked and answered so many times that anyone should be able to find the answer on their own. There is even a step by step answer. And there is a video posted by Beut. But you have to be VERY VERY careful to follow it exactly. Miss one step and it won't work.

martym2018 said:
Not sure what I've done wrong, or what 46 views and no one can help out with better step by step instructions. I did do many search's before asking for help. I'll have a go at my self. Hope I don't brick it. I've spent hundreds of hours in past making tutorial videos and working one on one via phone or video chat to guide people thru countless other issues. Just wanted to let y'all know I've paid it forward in help.
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I've never heard of a T580UD, are you sure it's called a T580UD?

ashyx said:
I've never heard of a T580UD, are you sure it's called a T580UD?
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Sorry UD was after the model no. my bad.
It's just a 580 with android 7.0 and 10" inch screen.

lewmur said:
The reason no one has responded is that the questioned has been asked and answered so many times that anyone should be able to find the answer on their own. There is even a step by step answer. And there is a video posted by Beut. But you have to be VERY VERY careful to follow it exactly. Miss one step and it won't work.
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only ones I could find was for versions with android 6.0, 0r 6.1 And was afraid not what I needed.

I think I found the tutorial i need.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/how-to/root-t3674409

martym2018 said:
I think I found the tutorial i need.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/how-to/root-t3674409
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I thought you had FRP Lock?

martym2018 said:
I think I found the tutorial i need.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/how-to/root-t3674409
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I do have frp, or google account lock.
Dang I cant figure this out. Might well give up, have no idea where to start.

martym2018 said:
only ones I could find was for versions with android 6.0, 0r 6.1 And was afraid not what I needed.
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You must not have read them carefully. The ONLY way to remove the FRP lock is to use Odin to revert to 6 with the ROM ending in PL4. You won't find a way while still running 7.
edit: BTW, once you remove the FRP lock, the tablet will update itself, OTA, back to the latest 7 from Samsung. So, don't worry about using 6 to get rid of the lock.

martym2018 said:
I do have frp, or google account lock.
Dang I cant figure this out. Might well give up, have no idea where to start.
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Can you post your firmware build?

ashyx said:
Can you post your firmware build?
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How do I locate that?

martym2018 said:
How do I locate that?
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Boot to recovery.

ashyx said:
Boot to recovery.
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What difference does it make what firmware the tablet is running now? In order to remove the FRP the tablet has to be set back to the PL4 firmware and that can be done no matter what it currently has.
edit: The ability to add a fake wifi entry, highlighting it and choosing "advanced" is the key. That feature is ONLY available in a few Android 6 ROMS. The one ending in PL4 being one of them.

lewmur said:
What difference does it make what firmware the tablet is running now? In order to remove the FRP the tablet has to be set back to the PL4 firmware and that can be done no matter what it currently has.
edit: The ability to add a fake wifi entry, highlighting it and choosing "advanced" is the key. That feature is ONLY available in a few Android 6 ROMS. The one ending in PL4 being one of them.
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It matters because it's possible to remove FRP on nougat depending on the firmware build.

ashyx said:
It matters because it's possible to remove FRP on nougat depending on the firmware build.
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Then why not just post what version to flash and how to use it to remove FRP? Rather than, "what version are you running?", flash version "xyzzz" and do "such and such". Personally, I'd like that info if, and only if, it is easier than the 6 method. And doesn't cost any money. If you are selling something, then forget it.
edit; I take that back. If the OP can't figure out how to use the 6 method, and you can sell them something using 7, then more power to you.

lewmur said:
Then why not just post what version to flash and how to use it to remove FRP? Rather than, "what version are you running?", flash version "xyzzz" and do "such and such". Personally, I'd like that info if, and only if, it is easier than the 6 method. And doesn't cost any money. If you are selling something, then forget it.
edit; I take that back. If the OP can't figure out how to use the 6 method, and you can sell them something using 7, then more power to you.
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Are you for real?
Do you think I'd spoil a perfectly good rep on these forums to sell something that can be obtained for free? In future do your research before replying to members with 'Recognized contributor' status.
Also no, I will not post up the method for general consumption, so any Tom **** and Harry can breeze by and happily bypass the security on a questionably obtained device.

ashyx said:
Are you for real?
Do you think I'd spoil a perfectly good rep on these forums to sell something that can be obtained for free? In future do your research before replying to members with 'Recognized contributor' status.
Also no, I will not post up the method for general consumption, so any Tom **** and Harry can breeze by and happily bypass the security on a questionably obtained device.
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Yes, I'm for real. How about you? There is already a method for bypassing the FRP posted here for any Tom **** and Harry. If you are so concerned, take the whole thing to PM. Otherwise, your playing coy makes it look like you have something to sell.

lewmur said:
Yes, I'm for real. How about you? There is already a method for bypassing the FRP posted here for any Tom **** and Harry. If you are so concerned, take the whole thing to PM. Otherwise, your playing coy makes it look like you have something to sell.
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I will take it to PM if the OP needs further assistance.
I don't care if a method is available already for MM.
I appreciate if you'd quit with the ridiculous assumptions.
I am not, never have done or ever will sell something on XDA.
I do what I do for free. If you'd actually take the time to do a little research, you be aware of that, but obviously not.
I'm not going to get into a tit for tat with you as it pointless and will refer this to a mod if it goes any further.
Let's keep it on topic.

ashyx said:
Can you post your firmware build?
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martym2018 said:
How do I locate that?
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Android Recovery
samsung/gtaxlwififixx/gtaxlwifi
7.0/NRD90M/T580UEU2BQL1
user/release-keys