Hello world.
I bought a Xiaomi Redmi 7A with Global ROM, direct from China, and I can't turn it on. The splash screen appears and the phone restarts in a loop. I tried to make a flash via Fastboot, but I can't do it. I also tried the MiFlash tool, but it doesn't work either.
I'm even ready to try very complex things if necessary, because I bought it directly from China, so it would be a nightmare to send back.
Using Fastboot, the software told me that the bootloader is locked.
I looked for tutorials on the internet, but each time I came across tutorials that could only be done if the phone started (in this case, it was to enable USB debugging).
Thank you by advice.
Best regards
taT
PS : Sorry for the wrong category yesterday.
Have you tried the official xiaomi flash app? If it doesn't work send it to any xiaomi repair center and they will do it for free cause of the warranty
Do u try factory reset?
boody shaban said:
Have you tried the official xiaomi flash app? If it doesn't work send it to any xiaomi repair center and they will do it for free cause of the warranty
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The only flash app I know of is called "XiaoMiFlash", and I don't think it's official. Where can we download the official one?
When you talk about the repair center, are you talking about the one in Singapore? Shipping costs must be very high?
NV-Dev said:
Do u try factory reset?
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When I manage to access the boot menu, there is a "Wipe Data" option, but I've the impression that it doesn't work, because the progress bar fills in less than two seconds, and the phone restarts with the same problem...
tremblotin said:
The only flash app I know of is called "XiaoMiFlash", and I don't think it's official. Where can we download the official one?
When you talk about the repair center, are you talking about the one in Singapore? Shipping costs must be very high?
When I manage to access the boot menu, there is a "Wipe Data" option, but I've the impression that it doesn't work, because the progress bar fills in less than two seconds, and the phone restarts with the same problem...
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That is the official one.
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I don't know where is the repair center In your country but it must be very near
boody shaban said:
That is the official one.
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I don't know where is the repair center In your country but it must be very near
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After verification, it'd seem that French Xiaomi support doesn't support purchases from AliExpress...
tremblotin said:
After verification, it'd seem that French Xiaomi support doesn't support purchases from AliExpress...
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Im stuck with mine bricked and cant flash it on edl mode because i dont have an authorized mi account. **** xiaomi
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Lenovo k8 Note is device with huge possibilities, like the Xiaomi redmi note 4. Since the Stock android is not so properly optimised we need to roms to do that. And also without losing the features it have with it. I want the update to happen in my lenovo k8 note but the recovery the device have now cant be changed since it will only be able update the device. so with out amazing roms in the market we cant go for changing the recovery.
gokulraj3 said:
Lenovo k8 Note is device with huge possibilities, like the Xiaomi redmi note 4. Since the Stock android is not so properly optimised we need to roms to do that. And also without losing the features it have with it. I want the update to happen in my lenovo k8 note but the recovery the device have now cant be changed since it will only be able update the device. so with out amazing roms in the market we cant go for changing the recovery.
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Sur,atleast your device supports Volte,you should be grateful for that.
Mr.Ak said:
Sur,atleast your device supports Volte,you should be grateful for that.
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Sure, What Happened? I am looking for developers for lenovo k8 note.
Ya me too
It's surely a device with great possibilities. We should wait for the devs to eek out the best for this device
How to backup all data into my pc of my device.? How to root my device without losing my current recovery
please start a development section in xda for lenovo k8 note
someone start thread k8... i dont know how to start... i am also looking for custom rom, kernals and other amazing stuff...
Yeah. . Just unlocked bootloader today but didn't find any recovery. Devs should start working on this device
Lenovo ko note
Ya I am also looking for it . It's really bad that's even XDA team not providing anything
[email protected] said:
Yeah. . Just unlocked bootloader today but didn't find any recovery. Devs should start working on this device
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please tell me process for unlocking bootloader of lenovo k8 note
ysalunke007 said:
please tell me process for unlocking bootloader of lenovo k8 note
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This are files required for unblocking bootloader.
1)lenovo usb driver.
2)ADB
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B_tFyqmXzKQpZXpKQVRPVmpCT28
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ysalunke007 said:
please tell me process for unlocking bootloader of lenovo k8 note
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This is the instructions for unblocking bootloader
https://www.getdroidtips.com/unlock-bootloader-lenovo-k8-note/
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TWRP
https://www.shubhammapari.com/2016/08/make-twrp-recovery-for-any-mtk-device.html?m=1
twrp maker is not coming
lohan8055 said:
This are files required for unblocking bootloader.
1)lenovo usb driver.
2)ADB
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B_tFyqmXzKQpZXpKQVRPVmpCT28
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This is the instructions for unblocking bootloader
https://www.getdroidtips.com/unlock-bootloader-lenovo-k8-note/
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TWRP
https://www.shubhammapari.com/2016/08/make-twrp-recovery-for-any-mtk-device.html?m=1
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Cant download the file. please help
Twrp maker
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_tFyqmXzKQpTldmd2RyV2xHcm8/view?usp=drivesdk
After Unlocking Bootloader
gokulraj3 said:
Cant download the file. please help
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I unlocked my bootloader yesterday, when did that my phone was formatted. and also when i activated my device. it is showing "Your phone is not trusted." & android will start in 5 sec. after the boot animation of lenovo phone it goes to a dark screen asking the pattern lock of the phone. when i gave that the phone just reboot again to start the device again. so is there any solution for this. and also i lose my data:crying:
So, After Rooting My device can i lock the bootloader? i think it is not possible but is it?
gokulraj3 said:
I unlocked my bootloader yesterday, when did that my phone was formatted. and also when i activated my device. it is showing "Your phone is not trusted." & android will start in 5 sec. after the boot animation of lenovo phone it goes to a dark screen asking the pattern lock of the phone. when i gave that the phone just reboot again to start the device again. so is there any solution for this. and also i lose my data:crying:
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Did u flash any recovery ? May be wrong recovery ?
[email protected] said:
Did u flash any recovery ? May be wrong recovery ?
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No. Nothing. Just did the steps to unlock the bootloader
TWRP Maker Didnt work with me.
lohan8055 said:
Twrp maker
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_tFyqmXzKQpTldmd2RyV2xHcm8/view?usp=drivesdk
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I tried to do install the twrp in my k8 note. but it ended up showing this.
gokulraj3 said:
I tried to do install the twrp in my k8 note. but it ended up showing this.
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Wait ,let me figure it out some thore options.
Can Any One Please Provide me with the Default Recovery of lenovo k8 note?
gokulraj3 said:
Can Any One Please Provide me with the Default Recovery of lenovo k8 note?
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Looks like stock ROM isn't available yet
I recieved email from Xiaomi stating that bootloader unlock voids warranty.
Screenshot added.
[Opinion]So as long as its an software issue. Service centre representatives might ignore bootloader status.
Happy Modifications
I seriously doubt that unlocking of bootloader can void the warranty, it is done by MiFlash automatically, which is official tool from Xiaomi, used for flashing official Xiaomi ROMs. Situation might be different for devices with MIUI and I assume that support used just pre-defined answer to your question.
alkesh95 said:
I recieved email from Xiaomi stating that bootloader unlock voids warranty.
Screenshot added.
[Opinion]So as long as its an software issue. Service centre representatives might ignore bootloader status.
Happy Modifications
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when I spoke with them on FB, I got this :
_mysiak_ said:
I seriously doubt that unlocking of bootloader can void the warranty, it is done by MiFlash automatically, which is official tool from Xiaomi, used for flashing official Xiaomi ROMs. Situation might be different for devices with MIUI and I assume that support used just pre-defined answer to your question.
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I hope so.
And OEM providing support for unlocking bootloader is nothing new.
Sony does too and sony provides unlock code faster for me it was instantly unlike Xiaomi's waiting policy
Analogy: US constitution allow right to bear arms (defense). But if you use it for other purpose you are screwed.
harshu0101 said:
when I spoke with them on FB, I got this :
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Hey can you get the same reply in email. That would be great.
harshu0101 said:
when I spoke with them on FB, I got this :
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Just use Magisk and do it systemlessly. When you do want to take it to a service center, just remove modules or factory reset the phone.
That's what I always do.
alkesh95 said:
Hey can you get the same reply in email. That would be great.
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I'll try.
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KalolParty said:
Just use Magisk and do it systemlessly. When you do want to take it to a service center, just remove modules or factory reset the phone.
That's what I always do.
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That's what I think of doing. However, nobody can find out if we've rooted and then unrooted later?
harshu0101 said:
I'll try.
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That's what I think of doing. However, nobody can find out if we've rooted and then unrooted later?
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Nope.
So I couldn't find anything in the forums but does anyone know where I go to enter the unlock pin? I have it there's just no instructions on where to enter it to unlock my device.
davids_laughter said:
So I couldn't find anything in the forums but does anyone know where I go to enter the unlock pin? I have it there's just no instructions on where to enter it to unlock my device.
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There is an app.
You use the app that's preinstalled on your phone.
yea that isn't working for me... I tried it and it just gives me an error code
Is the phone paid off in its entirety and did you wait 40days after you brought the phone?
If you just want a temp unlock, I think you can request it on the app.
So there is a forum here on how to convert it to the international version. That's what I did. And I completely bypassed needing to wait 40 days and paying off the phone. If I find the post I will link it for you
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davids_laughter said:
So I couldn't find anything in the forums but does anyone know where I go to enter the unlock pin? I have it there's just no instructions on where to enter it to unlock my device.
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https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....obile-6t-to-international-t3888307/page2/amp/
esiloom4 said:
Is the phone paid off in its entirety and did you wait 40days after you brought the phone?
If you just want a temp unlock, I think you can request it on the app.
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Yes, I paid it off once I got it and I waited 40 days. I think the app is just broken for me.
15jpenni said:
So there is a forum here on how to convert it to the international version. That's what I did. And I completely bypassed needing to wait 40 days and paying off the phone. If I find the post I will link it for you
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https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....obile-6t-to-international-t3888307/page2/amp/
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Awesome thanks! I'll give that a try later on today when I get home.
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davids_laughter said:
So I couldn't find anything in the forums but does anyone know where I go to enter the unlock pin? I have it there's just no instructions on where to enter it to unlock my device.
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hello,
tap on the screen so that it gives you option to type your pin instead of using fingerprint.
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hello,
tap on the screen so that it gives you option to type your pin instead of using fingerprint.
Best regards
Aryan
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SIM unlock PIN, not phone unlock PIN.
15jpenni said:
So there is a forum here on how to convert it to the international version. That's what I did. And I completely bypassed needing to wait 40 days and paying off the phone. If I find the post I will link it for you
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https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....obile-6t-to-international-t3888307/page2/amp/
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I can't get it to work. I downloaded everything but when I run the MsmDownload tool it works for 16 seconds then I get an "Sahara Communication Failed" message
davids_laughter said:
I can't get it to work. I downloaded everything but when I run the MsmDownload tool it works for 16 seconds then I get an "Sahara Communication Failed" message
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I have converted to international version but its doesn't unlocks sim I have ordered sim unlock service from https://www.cellunlocker.net/t-mobile-unlock-app/ after sim unlock you can convert to international version. If your phone has bad imei (financed) you cant use phone in USA. If imei is clean it will work with any network in USA
Ok! So it worked! I just had to download the patched version of the MSM tool and it rebooted and everything and no more TMobile logo. Thanks guys!
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davids_laughter said:
Ok! So it worked! I just had to download the patched version of the MSM tool and it rebooted and everything and no more TMobile logo. Thanks guys!
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But that does not SIM unlock you phone.
tech_head said:
But that does not SIM unlock you phone.
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No, it doesn't but I don't necessarily need the SIM unlocked. I tested Fi on here and it works fine. That's the only other carrier that I use and in my area I'm usually on the T-Mobile part anyway.
Hi
I bought an S8 G950U unlocked with Android 8 , it was working perfect as normal connecting to 4G(LTE) and 3G in Algeria.
The day that i upgrade it to android 9 , i wasn't able to connect to 4G and to use mobile hotspot.
I brought my phone to a repairer he flashed my phone and it stucks in "Galaxy S8" screen and loops.
i used odin to flash ADP with firmware (csc: CHA) , it enters to android and it reads the sim in 2G but i can,t reach neither 4G nor 3G.
i think he erased the NAND because the serial number and model number are not true.
and i've other problem, the dial codes like *#06# or *#0011# doesn't work.
idon't know what i should i do. please Help
idrissbravo said:
Hi
I bought an S8 G950U unlocked with Android 8 , it was working perfect as normal connecting to 4G(LTE) and 3G in Algeria.
The day that i upgrade it to android 9 , i wasn't able to connect to 4G and to use mobile hotspot.
I brought my phone to a repairer he flashed my phone and it stucks in "Galaxy S8" screen and loops.
i used odin to flash ADP with firmware (csc: CHA) , it enters to android and it reads the sim in 2G but i can,t reach neither 4G nor 3G.
i think he erased the NAND because the serial number and model number are not true.
and i've other problem, the dial codes like *#06# or *#0011# doesn't work.
idon't know what i should i do. please Help
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can you screenshot your "about phone" screen and post it here? Please be sure to block out your sensitive info like phone number, IMEI, ESN etc etc
youdoofus said:
can you screenshot your "about phone" screen and post it here? Please be sure to block out your sensitive info like phone number, IMEI, ESN etc etc
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i don't know from where i post photos here
And links
idrissbravo said:
i don't know from where i post photos here
And links
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You can't post pics or links yet. Either 10 or 25 posts.
I always tell people first check imei. Make sure the device isn't black listed. If that's good. We need to make sure it's truly sim unlocked. If so. Then maybe need to flash your carriers csc
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idrissbravo said:
Hi
I bought an S8 G950U unlocked with Android 8 , it was working perfect as normal connecting to 4G(LTE) and 3G in Algeria.
The day that i upgrade it to android 9 , i wasn't able to connect to 4G and to use mobile hotspot.
I brought my phone to a repairer he flashed my phone and it stucks in "Galaxy S8" screen and loops.
i used odin to flash ADP with firmware (csc: CHA) , it enters to android and it reads the sim in 2G but i can,t reach neither 4G nor 3G.
i think he erased the NAND because the serial number and model number are not true.
and i've other problem, the dial codes like *#06# or *#0011# doesn't work.
idon't know what i should i do. please Help
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I don't know how to flash the csc from other countries. Maybe try flashing the newest u1 bit 6 firmware. In the latest Odin
TheMadScientist said:
You can't post pics or links yet. Either 10 or 25 posts.
I always tell people first check imei. Make sure the device isn't black listed. If that's good. We need to make sure it's truly sim unlocked. If so. Then maybe need to flash your carriers csc
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I don't know how to flash the csc from other countries. Maybe try flashing the newest u1 bit 6 firmware. In the latest Odin
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i've checked my phone is "clean status" is not black listed it was working normally.
G950U1 ? U1 bit 6 firmware i will search to try thanks
TheMadScientist said:
You can't post pics or links yet. Either 10 or 25 posts.
I always tell people first check imei. Make sure the device isn't black listed. If that's good. We need to make sure it's truly sim unlocked. If so. Then maybe need to flash your carriers csc
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I don't know how to flash the csc from other countries. Maybe try flashing the newest u1 bit 6 firmware. In the latest Odin
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you dont know how to flash other countries CSC's?
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idrissbravo said:
i've checked my phone is "clean status" is not black listed it was working normally.
G950U1 ? U1 bit 6 firmware i will search to try thanks
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im running the U1 version of the firmware for my phone and its been perfect. The U1 is the unbranded version, so no dumb boot animation anymore etc etc
youdoofus said:
you dont know how to flash other countries CSC's?
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after flashing many csc (there is no for my country for 950U) it stucks in bootloop
I have no boot animation but there is sprint OMADM notification now
youdoofus said:
you dont know how to flash other countries CSC's?
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im running the U1 version of the firmware for my phone and its been perfect. The U1 is the unbranded version, so no dumb boot animation anymore etc etc
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Yea since I'm in us I don't habe to mess with changing csc never had to. That's what it sounds like if he updated. It replaced the csc to. And don't know what to do with his sim. Unless his apn is gone and needs 're input
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idrissbravo said:
after flashing many csc (there is no for my country for 950U) it stucks in bootloop
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I've seen guys flash other country csc files. I just don't know the method as I believe Odin will fail.
TheMadScientist said:
Yea since I'm in us I don't habe to mess with changing csc never had to. That's what it sounds like if he updated. It replaced the csc to. And don't know what to do with his sim. Unless his apn is gone and needs 're input
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I've seen guys flash other country csc files. I just don't know the method as I believe Odin will fail.
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since you would be technically changing carrier information with the Odin flash, yes, it should fail in stock Odin. But it will work in modded Odin.
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idrissbravo said:
after flashing many csc (there is no for my country for 950U) it stucks in bootloop
I have no boot animation but there is sprint OMADM notification now
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factory reset the phone.
idrissbravo said:
i've checked my phone is "clean status" is not black listed it was working normally.
G950U1 ? U1 bit 6 firmware i will search to try thanks
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youdoofus said:
since you would be technically changing carrier information with the Odin flash, yes, it should fail in stock Odin. But it will work in modded Odin.
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factory reset the phone.
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i downloaded the U1 6 firmware csc:xaa . I used the modded odin (odin 3b) i ve made a factory reset i tried to reflash csc the modded odin fails
Still bootloop
idrissbravo said:
i downloaded the U1 6 firmware csc:xaa . I used the modded odin (odin 3b) i ve made a factory reset i tried to reflash csc the modded odin fails
Still bootloop
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try another cable, reboot your machine, get a new fresh download (dont go directly to sammobile.cim to get it, get the Frija tool or Samfirm, they take literally 1/5th the time to download the firmware sets), try a different computer, uninstall the drivers and let windows reinstall them when you connect your phone, is ADB installed system wide? if not, there is a small tool to do it for you
youdoofus said:
try another cable, reboot your machine, get a new fresh download (dont go directly to sammobile.cim to get it, get the Frija tool or Samfirm, they take literally 1/5th the time to download the firmware sets), try a different computer, uninstall the drivers and let windows reinstall them when you connect your phone, is ADB installed system wide? if not, there is a small tool to do it for you
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NO THING of those done . i think erase NAND and re-input SN (that i didn't found) , IMEI and information (prod name, device type...) the repairer made a catastrophe. i installed phone info i can't imagin what i found all information are false.
can i set to zero and re-inter the information ?
idrissbravo said:
NO THING of those done . i think erase NAND and re-input SN (that i didn't found) , IMEI and information (prod name, device type...) the repairer made a catastrophe. i installed phone info i can't imagin what i found all information are false.
can i set to zero and re-inter the information ?
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IMEI changing and that kind of stuff is sketchy. Can they reflash it for you?
youdoofus said:
IMEI changing and that kind of stuff is sketchy. Can they reflash it for you?
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how those "they" we haven't samsung service , we have just some stores that sell phones and they can "repair" them
they says to me that they don't knows about american samsung (something that i love because of snapdragon)
thank you for all your effort to help me
Nand erase does not wipe IMEI.
And rewriting isn't discussed on XDA
idrissbravo said:
how those "they" we haven't samsung service , we have just some stores that sell phones and they can "repair" them
they says to me that they don't knows about american samsung (something that i love because of snapdragon)
thank you for all your effort to help me
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the "they" is the repair shop you had work on it. its hard to know how to un-do what they did if we dont know what they did
i also cant imagine a repair shop that can work on Exynos S9s competently but not snapdragon ones
A friend of mine gave me an S8 phone. Its reset and wiped clean. I was trying to set it up but it requires his old gmail account and password to get in to. The problem is, it won't take his password. He emailed google about it and he's waiting to see if they will recover his account on it. He won't be using the phone anymore as he has a new one. I'd like to use it as I have an S7 and this one has double the storage space that mine has.
If they can't recover his account, I want to flash the memory and start over. I've been a computer tech for 20 years so I know all about flashing the BIOS and how that can brick it. My question is, since I can't get into the system of the phone and see what the version of the firmware is, how confident can I rely on the back of the phone where it says SM-G950U? I've read that even though its branded that way on the back, it doesn't necessarily follow that it will show that in the system. I've downloaded the newest firmware I can find for it, SM-G950U_201910251442240_c0osvhilm6_fac from Updato and will use Odin to flash it with.
This was used on Straight Talk and has Tracfone branding on the startup.
FRP bypass for your device.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/method-sm-g892u-frp-bypass-bootloader-t3969869
Rmark1086 said:
FRP bypass for your device.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/method-sm-g892u-frp-bypass-bootloader-t3969869
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Am I missing something. You say this is for his device. You linked s8 active stuff to a user that has a. 950u. This is not for his device. Luckily Odin don't allow flashing of wrong firmwares. You just bricked a guy's phone.
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txgeek53 said:
A friend of mine gave me an S8 phone. Its reset and wiped clean. I was trying to set it up but it requires his old gmail account and password to get in to. The problem is, it won't take his password. He emailed google about it and he's waiting to see if they will recover his account on it. He won't be using the phone anymore as he has a new one. I'd like to use it as I have an S7 and this one has double the storage space that mine has.
If they can't recover his account, I want to flash the memory and start over. I've been a computer tech for 20 years so I know all about flashing the BIOS and how that can brick it. My question is, since I can't get into the system of the phone and see what the version of the firmware is, how confident can I rely on the back of the phone where it says SM-G950U? I've read that even though its branded that way on the back, it doesn't necessarily follow that it will show that in the system. I've downloaded the newest firmware I can find for it, SM-G950U_201910251442240_c0osvhilm6_fac from Updato and will use Odin to flash it with.
This was used on Straight Talk and has Tracfone branding on the startup.
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For you look for the revision 7 combination firmware. AMD your latest rev 7 stock firmware. Flash the combo factory reset within the combo system. Reboot download mode. And flash rev 7 firmware
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/g950u-snapdragon-bit-7-combination-t4025085
TheMadScientist said:
Am I missing something. You say this is for his device. You linked s8 active stuff to a user that has a. 950u. This is not for his device. Luckily Odin don't allow flashing of wrong firmwares. You just bricked a guy's phone.
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For you look for the revision 7 combination firmware. AMD your latest rev 7 stock firmware. Flash the combo factory reset within the combo system. Reboot download mode. And flash rev 7 firmware
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/g950u-snapdragon-bit-7-combination-t4025085
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My mistake, I knew what phone he had I mean it's clearly written in the description. It looks like I posted the wrong link ACCIDENTLY. Nobody's phone was bricked. Well mistake made and valuable lesson learned. As far as the way you came at me questioning me if this is for guys device is pathetic to say the least. How you gonna ask that when it clearly says that. If this is what XDA is all about you know just read your response to my mistake, I won't be part of it. I'm about helping people and not smashing them when they make a mistake. Clearly you feel it's necessary to talk to people like that. What's that say about you?
Rmark1086 said:
My mistake, I knew what phone he had I mean it's clearly written in the description. It looks like I posted the wrong link ACCIDENTLY. Nobody's phone was bricked. Well mistake made and valuable lesson learned. As far as the way you came at me questioning me if this is for guys device is pathetic to say the least. How you gonna ask that when it clearly says that. If this is what XDA is all about you know just read your response to my mistake, I won't be part of it. I'm about helping people and not smashing them when they make a mistake. Clearly you feel it's necessary to talk to people like that. What's that say about you?
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I wouldn't sweat it dude. Most everybody on the Samsung forums are as critical as can be. Ask the wrong question or give a different point of advice and they'll burn you faster than gasoline on paper. Most the complainers in here are the ones with the North American device, brick this brick that blah blah blah
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TheMadScientist said:
Am I missing something. You say this is for his device. You linked s8 active stuff to a user that has a. 950u. This is not for his device. Luckily Odin don't allow flashing of wrong firmwares. You just bricked a guy's phone.
You just come off as being a ****. Cool the Jets tuff guy
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Rmark1086 said:
My mistake, I knew what phone he had I mean it's clearly written in the description. It looks like I posted the wrong link ACCIDENTLY. Nobody's phone was bricked. Well mistake made and valuable lesson learned. As far as the way you came at me questioning me if this is for guys device is pathetic to say the least. How you gonna ask that when it clearly says that. If this is what XDA is all about you know just read your response to my mistake, I won't be part of it. I'm about helping people and not smashing them when they make a mistake. Clearly you feel it's necessary to talk to people like that. What's that say about you?
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thatsupnow said:
I wouldn't sweat it dude. Most everybody on the Samsung forums are as critical as can be. Ask the wrong question or give a different point of advice and they'll burn you faster than gasoline on paper. Most the complainers in here are the ones with the North American device, brick this brick that blah blah blah
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Yea. I'm sorry. Back in the day we had guys come on in lg intentionally giving wrong info bricking guys for laughs. I do I get critical when I see stuff wrong.
Y'all most def right. I don't mean to and I take fault for being dickish. Again sorry man.
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Most of the complainers in here are the ones with the North American device, brick this brick that
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You know I've been sitting here thinking about this. And it's TRUE 100% most of the bricks and bricking does happen on the locked us devices. Me myself even have a semi bricked one just sitting here to no avail of fixing hours and hours spent. They are a lot more finicky it seems than a unlocked bootloader ???
I'm sorry but I'm still having trouble getting this to work. I've tried the combo file and putting the extracted file in the AP section, and while that works, the phone just goes into a loop from the Factory Binary to that Settings screen and once its rebooted, it all starts again. What am I doing wrong? I've reset it to factory data several times.
Phone is an S8 64GB SM-G950U used on Straight Talk. Has Tracfone branding on screen when booted.
txgeek53 said:
I'm sorry but I'm still having trouble getting this to work. I've tried the combo file and putting the extracted file in the AP section, and while that works, the phone just goes into a loop from the Factory Binary to that Settings screen and once its rebooted, it all starts again. What am I doing wrong? I've reset it to factory data several times.
Phone is an S8 64GB SM-G950U used on Straight Talk. Has Tracfone branding on screen when booted.
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You have to power off the device hold the vil down Bixby and power and flash the stock firmware in odin now.
TheMadScientist said:
You have to power off the device hold the vil down Bixby and power and flash the stock firmware in odin now.
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Do you know which stock firmware is the correct version for this phone? Please post a link to where I can find it. Thanks.
txgeek53 said:
Do you know which stock firmware is the correct version for this phone? Please post a link to where I can find it. Thanks.
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Which carrier will you be using it on? If its unlocked we can install any firmware us wise. If not we have to do u1 firmware or the original straight talk
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txgeek53 said:
Do you know which stock firmware is the correct version for this phone? Please post a link to where I can find it. Thanks.
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https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950U1/XAA/download/G950U1UES7DSL2/308046/
This is one of the latest bit 7 firmware. It is u1 unlocked carrier bloat free. This is what I use in mine. Sam mobile is slow. You can try internet download manager to speed it up a bit. But if your over seas or wanting non branded this is the way to go.
TheMadScientist said:
Which carrier will you be using it on? If its unlocked we can install any firmware us wise. If not we have to do u1 firmware or the original straight talk
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https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950U1/XAA/download/G950U1UES7DSL2/308046/
This is one of the latest bit 7 firmware. It is u1 unlocked carrier bloat free. This is what I use in mine. Sam mobile is slow. You can try internet download manager to speed it up a bit. But if your over seas or wanting non branded this is the way to go.
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Thanks. I'm in the US.
txgeek53 said:
Thanks. I'm in the US.
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Just tried that one and it failed.
txgeek53 said:
Just tried that one and it failed.
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Odin 3.13 modded
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4899843&d=1576128761
TheMadScientist said:
Odin 3.13 modded
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4899843&d=1576128761
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Thank you so much!!! Using the modded Odin did the trick!
txgeek53 said:
Thank you so much!!! Using the modded Odin did the trick!
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You should be good to go
TheMadScientist said:
Yea. I'm sorry. Back in the day we had guys come on in lg intentionally giving wrong info bricking guys for laughs. I do I get critical when I see stuff wrong.
Y'all most def right. I don't mean to and I take fault for being dickish. Again sorry man.
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It's all good man. I couldn't believe I effed up like that. Thank God that didn't turn out bad. That day I had so many tabs open and was trying to finish it up before rushing off to work never checking the link I posted.
My apologies for the wrong link and coming at you the way I did. Water under the bridge.