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[Q] Bypass screenlock on S4 (CAN VERIFY IM THE OWNER, WILLING TO PAY FOR HELP!!)

Hey Guys,
First post on here I have read the site alot though, I've rooted and installed CM yadda yadda from the help of this site. Otherwise complete n00b hence the willing to pay thing.
OK FIRST IS FIRST, I AM THE OWNER of this phone, I can verify that by taking a picture of the background which has my girlfriend on it and then another picture with me and her and then another picture with me writing on a sign XDA Developers or whatever. I bought the phone new so am Only user of it.
OK the story. There is a very intimate home video me and the girl took on the phone. Now after that i changed the pin because didnt want the house mate (who knew the pin) stumbling across it (Phone was only used for home as I swapped hands for a Blackberry q10) so the phone went away as I got a playbook for free with the phone. ANNNNNYWAYYYY we have moved and now living in Thailand (formerly Australia) and we wanted to watch ourselves in action or unaction . Now I cant for the life of me remember the PIN ive tried everything for days and days on end.
Now I have done a bit of research, because Im in Thailand now, I have no Internet access on the S4, so downloading that app from the Play Store is out of the question. I read it was regarding a different phone that you could use odin install cm then backup data or something along those lines. I would like clarification from someone or if someone is willing to spend 10 minutes on skype running me through it i'd happily pay for their time. I dont want to risk loosing all my data, especially the vid
I suppose another question would be can i do a backup through odin without installing cm that i could transfer onto sd? All the current data is on the device (No SD installed) or is there a program you can run that would trick it into thinking its got its old password (the one im sure of)?
I'm sure I could find a thai expert on phones but wouldnt trust them with my data in hands reach.
I appreciate your help in advance, and if this is not ok for public discussion I would be more than happy to receive a PM.
Like I said I can verify my identity and proof of being the owner

If your Phone is rooted as u said, y dont u simply Use Aroma FileManager to backup your data and then install a fresh One. Its Simple

Thanks for your quick reply! really appreciated. But I dont think it applies to me, To be honest I think I flashed back to stock or a lite rom, It seems to be telling me that from the start up screens:
Recovery:
Android system recovery<3e>
options are
reboot
apply update from ADB
apply update from external storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache
apply update from cache.
And When I press power and up I get
ODIN MODE
Product name: GT-19505
Current Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Official
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x1
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
Write Protection: Enabled
eMMC BURST MODE: enabled
Is there another way to install Aroma File manager?
I apologize for being so naive, I have really no idea.

If it's only the video you that you want then do this:
Flash a custom recovery true Odin. Like this recovery if you have the i9505 http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/182
Select wipe > factory reset (make sure to pick the right one or it will wipe your sd)
Reflash the rom you want.
If you don't pick the wrong option in the recovery then you still have your data on your internal sd card.

Lennyz1988 said:
If it's only the video you that you want then do this:
Flash a custom recovery true Odin. Like this recovery if you have the i9505
Select wipe > factory reset (make sure to pick the right one or it will wipe your sd)
Reflash the rom you want.
If you don't pick the wrong option in the recovery then you still have your data on your internal sd card.
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Ok, so by selecting wipe > factory reset would it not restore to factory everything, including the data and video.?
I dont like the chances of "if you dont pick the wrong option"
If you could be a little clearer Lenny I would appreciate it, delicate situation

Slayso said:
Ok, so by selecting wipe > factory reset would it not restore to factory everything, including the data and video.?
I dont like the chances of "if you dont pick the wrong option"
If you could be a little clearer Lenny I would appreciate it, delicate situation
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If you have TWRP recovery then you can peform a factory reset. If you go to the wipe menu you see it's stated there: (not including internal storage).

You dont need any custom rom, just flash TWRP Recovery or CWM Recovery, Flash the SuperSU, then use AROMA filemanager.. no need to factory reset
Since your Phone has KNOX 0x1, warranty void, go ahead and flash the above mentioned files..
Flash via ODIN http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/i9500/openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0.0-i9500.tar
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663663
you can use twrp instead of Philz recovery,

Aamirx12 said:
You dont need any custom rom, just flash TWRP Recovery or CWM Recovery, Flash the SuperSU, then use AROMA filemanager.. no need to factory reset
Since your Phone has KNOX 0x1, warranty void, go ahead and flash the above mentioned files..
Flash via ODIN
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663663
you can use twrp instead of Philz recovery,
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Ok, Downloaded all the needed files, phones been connected in download mode with odin running but not recognising the phone? When I downloaded the Drivers all I did was press install then restart, there is now a file in Program Files full of seperate Samsung drivers, I am not sure are these meant to be placed in the system32/drivers folder? I also downloaded Kies to update drivers as per recommendation elsewhere.
I am using 3.07 ODIN, the USB is charging the phone but ODIN hasn't recognised it. Note: Kies Is NOT running.
please tell me if im doing the correct steps
1. Start up Odin
2. Put phone into Download mode
3. Once in download mode connect to USB
?

go to system properties, Device manager and see if you have any unrecognized hardware, install proper odin drivers..
Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038555

Aamirx12 said:
go to system properties, Device manager and see if you have any unrecognized hardware, install proper odin drivers..
Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038555
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Ok will try them and see how it goes, I know its a funny one, but should windows make the usb connected noise once i plug phone in? all my other USB devices do within a few seconds.

Slayso said:
Ok will try them and see how it goes, I know its a funny one, but should windows make the usb connected noise once i plug phone in? all my other USB devices do within a few seconds.
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take a look here
http://en.miui.com/thread-5684-1-1.html

It's simple if you want backup ur data. You dont need a PIN for it:
1. Flash a STOCK ROM through ODIN.
2. Power ON ur device till the Bypass screenlock (wait 15 seconds).
3. Conect ur phone to the PC through the USB conector.
4. You will receive one popup window avising u what u wanna do. Select OPEN FOLDERS.
5. If you don't receive the popup is other thing. Having your device conected on Bypass Screenlock -> Press Windows Key + R in ur pc -> devmgmt.msc and press ENTER. Attach a screenshot and we take a look the yellow admirations you have there.

Secret mode in Samsung browser gone after root

I recently rooted with cf autoroot and now secret mode with fingerprint authentication from the Samsung browser is gone. If I press more I can open a secret tab, but without fingerprint. Is there anyway I can get this back?

lvnatic said:
I recently rooted with cf autoroot and now secret mode with fingerprint authentication from the Samsung browser is gone. If I press more I can open a secret tab, but without fingerprint. Is there anyway I can get this back?
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Your private mode must be enabled already. That's why. To enable private mode, you need a pin / fingerprint.

lvnatic said:
I recently rooted with cf autoroot and now secret mode with fingerprint authentication from the Samsung browser is gone. If I press more I can open a secret tab, but without fingerprint. Is there anyway I can get this back?
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Samsung decided with marshmallow to disable that feature if the Knox flag was triggered. You need the modded apk which removes this check.

thedisturbedone said:
Your private mode must be enabled already. That's why. To enable private mode, you need a pin / fingerprint.
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When I try to enable it, it says private mode failed to activate.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/themes-apps/enabled-secret-mode-browser-using-t3357900
Try flashing this.

Monigote97 said:
Samsung decided with marshmallow to disable that feature if the Knox flag was triggered. You need the modded apk which removes this check.
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I can't find it anywhere. Do you have a link please?

nooby1411 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/themes-apps/enabled-secret-mode-browser-using-t3357900
Try flashing this.
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I actually already did, it didn't help. Maybe because that's for the note 5?

lvnatic said:
I can't find it anywhere. Do you have a link please?
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I would recomend you to download a custom rom which has the modded apk, extract the apk from the rom, delete yours and reboot. Then put the modded apk in the exact place where the original was, put rw-r-r permissions and reboot

lvnatic said:
I actually already did, it didn't help. Maybe because that's for the note 5?
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That's strange, because it worked for me. Did you clear cache?
Maybe deleting all the update before flashing the zip will help.

Yet I didn't found same problem.

Monigote97 said:
I would recomend you to download a custom rom which has the modded apk, extract the apk from the rom, delete yours and reboot. Then put the modded apk in the exact place where the original was, put rw-r-r permissions and reboot
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Can you tell me which custom ROM has it?

lvnatic said:
Can you tell me which custom ROM has it?
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Renovate edge has it, very good ROM by the way

I would still like to know if this is possible to implement. I'm currently using ther superman ROM which doesn't have the modded apk, I talked with the developer and he will look into it, but this is a very important feature for me and I really need it.
Anyone else found anything?

My phone is a j7 2016 it was rooted before and now i decided to unroot it. After unrooting the phone all set up there was a update for the samsung internet after updating it trying to use secret mode it says rooting detected. For your security secret mode cant be used on a rooted phone. Can any help me how to fix it? I already unroot my phone

Nicolai231215 said:
My phone is a j7 2016 it was rooted before and now i decided to unroot it. After unrooting the phone all set up there was a update for the samsung internet after updating it trying to use secret mode it says rooting detected. For your security secret mode cant be used on a rooted phone. Can any help me how to fix it? I already unroot my phone
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I have the same issue @Nicolai231215 =(, does anybody know what to do?

Can anyone knows how to fix this?
SECURE FOLDER
• secure folder cannot be set up because unauthorized software was installed on the device
SECRET MODE ON SAMSUNG INTERNET BROWSER
• Rooting detected.
For your security, secret mode can't be used on rooted phone's.
my phone was rooted before. But i already unroot it. Can anyome help me

Nicolai231215 said:
Can anyone knows how to fix this?
SECURE FOLDER
• secure folder cannot be set up because unauthorized software was installed on the device
SECRET MODE ON SAMSUNG INTERNET BROWSER
• Rooting detected.
For your security, secret mode can't be used on rooted phone's.
my phone was rooted before. But i already unroot it. Can anyome help me
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Even if you flash the original firmware, you will not be able to use the security features anymore (in some custom roms, some features do work). Once you root, the knox flag changes permanently!

angourakis said:
Even if you flash the original firmware, you will not be able to use the security features anymore (in some custom roms, some features do work). Once you root, the knox flag changes permanently!
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Ohhhh that's why, thank you sir

recently i have rooted my samsung j5 2015 and i have unrooted the android phone using smartswitch the browser is showing root detected what is the problem

Install samsung internet beta. For some bizarre reason it doesn't check the knox flag and you can set up the secret mode. (Working on my S7 flat with stock firmware but with knox tripped)

Forgot to activate OEM-Unlock for Root. Phone Bricked: "Custom binary blocked by FRP"

Forgot to activate OEM-Unlock for Root. Phone Bricked: "Custom binary blocked by FRP"
Hello,
today i rooted my J5 (SM-J500FN) via Odin and CF-Auto-Root.
Everyting went well but after the root i unticked OEM-Lock (please dont ask me why i did it) and restarted my phone and this nice screen greeted me: "Custom binary blocked by FRP. SECURE FAIL: KERNEL"
So I tried everything I found on the Web and found nothing really helpful. Then i tried flashing the recovery and reflashing CF-Auto-Root but both got blocked in the Download Mode with the message "FRP Block".
Please can someone help me, i really hope i dont have to reset my phone because my google authenticator is stored on it, and it would be a real pain to write to the support of every account i connected to reset my Security Options.
Thanks, Toby
P.S: when i flash the boot.img does it wipe my device?

Toby9 said:
Hello,
today i rooted my J5 (SM-J500FN) via Odin and CF-Auto-Root.
Everyting went well but after the root i unticked OEM-Lock (please dont ask me why i did it) and restarted my phone and this nice screen greeted me: "Custom binary blocked by FRP. SECURE FAIL: KERNEL"
So I tried everything I found on the Web and found a few things like flashing the recovery. I tried reflashing CF-Auto-Root but both got blocked in the Download Mode with the message "FRP Block".
Please can someone help me, i really hope i dont have to reset my phone because my google authenticator is stored on it, and it would be a real pain to write to the support of every account i connected to reset my Security Options.
Thanks, Toby
P.S: when i flash the boot.img does it wipe my device?
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Just flash the stock firmware.

ashyx said:
Just flash the stock firmware.
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Doesn't it reset my phone?
I saw a video about it but after he started the phone the device setup greeted him...

Toby9 said:
Doesn't it reset my phone?
I saw a video about it but after he started the phone the device setup greeted him...
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It will reset it...
Try using Smart Switch from Samsung to backup you stuff and accounts. Maybe it will work. Using Smart Switch you can also easily reflash the latest Marshmallow firmware.

Amarius1 said:
It will reset it...
Try using Smart Switch from Samsung to backup you stuff and accounts. Maybe it will work. Using Smart Switch you can also easily reflash the latest Marshmallow firmware.
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And if i only flash the boot.img which is inside the firmware archive? would that be "save" to try?

Toby9 said:
And if i only flash the boot.img which is inside the firmware archive? would that be "save" to try?
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I don't know about that... Try asking someine more experienced.
I do know that even in Recovery mode the ROM locks you out and doesn't let you factory reset for example

Amarius1 said:
I don't know about that... Try asking someine more experienced.
I do know that even in Recovery mode the ROM locks you out and doesn't let you factory reset for example
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Ok thank you I just went for the boot.img flash and it worked! puh im relieved
Now you know that it does not reset.
I will write a guide to finally get rid of this stupid FRP error once and for all!

Toby9 said:
Ok thank you I just went for the boot.img flash and it worked! puh im relieved
Now you know that it does not reset.
I will write a guide to finally get rid of this stupid FRP error once and for all!
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Congrats! Had the sane problem last summer and I had to completely reset it...
(Btw why thank you? I didn"t do anything ???)

Toby9 said:
Ok thank you I just went for the boot.img flash and it worked! puh im relieved
Now you know that it does not reset.
I will write a guide to finally get rid of this stupid FRP error once and for all!
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I did a guide in past: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68408932&postcount=65 . I'll add it to the new Q&A thread after I'll update that thread (when I'll have time).
Feel free to do a new guide.

Toby9 said:
Doesn't it reset my phone?
I saw a video about it but after he started the phone the device setup greeted him...
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No it does not. You are not affecting the data partition.
This would only happen if you flashed the factory repair firmware.

Thank you all. Here is my Guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/complete-guide-to-rid-custom-binary-t3541403
It is generally for all (Samsung) Smarphones as i believe that it wont be any different.
Amarius1 said:
Congrats! Had the sane problem last summer and I had to completely reset it...
(Btw why thank you? I didn"t do anything )
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Im just glad it worked

Toby9 said:
Thank you all. Here is my Guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/complete-guide-to-rid-custom-binary-t3541403
It is generally for all (Samsung) Smarphones as i believe that it wont be any different.
Im just glad it worked
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Happy for you ^^

When activating the oem unlock you can install Twrp, kernel or custom rom without the activation of FRP security that is activated when you establish a security pattern in the device
When the binary is blocked by the FRP you must install the factory firmware, then enter the recovery and do a factory reset since the FRP prevents external access to the system and data as prevention
You will be prompted for the email and password of the previously used account

Demicro said:
When activating the oem unlock you can install Twrp, kernel or custom rom without the activation of FRP security that is activated when you establish a security pattern in the device
When the binary is blocked by the FRP you must install the factory firmware, then enter the recovery and do a factory reset since the FRP prevents external access to the system and data as prevention
You will be prompted for the email and password of the previously used account
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You only need to enter your login details if you factory reset.
Flashing the stock firmware is enough to remove frp. No need to factory reset.

ashyx said:
You only need to enter your login details if you factory reset.
Flashing the stock firmware is enough to remove frp. No need to factory reset.
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This problem I had several months ago, I did not remember well. You are right ?

custom binary blockby frp lock on samsung j510gn
ashyx said:
Just flash the stock firmware.
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hi. i really need help with this. tried several times flashing stockrom using different versions of odin and trying out several firmwares. always result: FAIL. Its a company phone. I honestly didn't do anything with it. Went to bed, next day woke up with the phone off. when I turned it on, bam! custom binary message.

MoximuZ said:
hi. i really need help with this. tried several times flashing stockrom using different versions of odin and trying out several firmwares. always result: FAIL. Its a company phone. I honestly didn't do anything with it. Went to bed, next day woke up with the phone off. when I turned it on, bam! custom binary message.
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Can you send the logs u get from odin? Also make sure u got the correct model of stock rom for ur device.

I also have frp lock om my phone. It will not boot past maim boot screen. I cannot install twrp due to cuatom binary blocked error. Adb doesnt recognkze my phone either. Odin does, i installed the stock firmware and still will not reboot. Any suggestions or thoughts?? I havent tried to turn oem yet via android studio. Currently in the middle of that. Please help

ndiddy88 said:
I also have frp lock om my phone. It will not boot past maim boot screen. I cannot install twrp due to cuatom binary blocked error. Adb doesnt recognkze my phone either. Odin does, i installed the stock firmware and still will not reboot. Any suggestions or thoughts?? I havent tried to turn oem yet via android studio. Currently in the middle of that. Please help
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Which device? Don't you know your Google login details?

Official Stock Firmware Oreo (Odin)-First World

For the first time in the world
Official Stock Firmware Oreo (Odin)
G955FXXU1CRAP
DBT
OMC
Download Link

works good with 955FD?

Any news about dual sim work ok or better not try right now? I hear that some phone OEM lock disappear this is true?

Do we use odin or can we use custom recovery
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wgmmmx said:
Any news about dual sim work ok or better not try right now? I hear that some phone OEM lock disappear this is true?
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Yes this is true - it is a new security thing that Samsung is diong - probably will be doing on all phones. (Started on the Note 8)
It is called "RMM STATE" - If you don't see OEM unlock in Developer Settings, you will need to wait 7 days - once you see it again - then you can flash TWRP - but to prevent it from continuing to be a problem you need to also flash a fix for the RMM State -
for a detailed description of what it means and what you can do about it - go here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75360965&postcount=22

Just updated to OREO and OEM unlock option has completely dissapeared. Do I unfailingly need to wait 7 days to flash TWRP? If I had to, how could I do it without reseting the phone? I mean... To get into download mode and flash TWRP I need to power off the phone, needn't I?
Help please

LexanderMoon said:
works good with 955FD?
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Yes

works on G995U model ?

j0ss7099 said:
works on G995U model ?
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NO

josegon30 said:
Just updated to OREO and OEM unlock option has completely dissapeared. Do I unfailingly need to wait 7 days to flash TWRP? If I had to, how could I do it without reseting the phone? I mean... To get into download mode and flash TWRP I need to power off the phone, needn't I?
Help please
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After 7 days, 160 hours, go to developer settings and turn OEM Unlock ON - once that is on, you can flash twrp. From this point you are set - but if you flash a custom rom, it is going to go back to the LOCK State again.
TO avoid that, yoiu need to follow the steps that I linked to in the post above your original pots - click the link to the page that explains the RMM State and the fix yoiu can flash to keep it from happening again.
Good Luck - I am in the same situation - 3 days and counting.....

Fyi
blackmesa123 said:
hello everybody. I got interested about this problem since my friends @yahia angelo and @corsicanu got the "only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed" problem, so we decided to search deeply about this. We found out that this problem isn't related to frp/oem unlock (even if enabled same problem comes), but to a new prop that you can see in download mode (rmm state: Prenormal). By searching in system, seems this prop is related to a new "thief" protection samsung added in latest firmwares. Let's make an example: You get the device, setup google account, all good... Then someone steals the device and wipes it... Ok. After wipe he boots, but he can't pass the setup without internet, and when he connects to internet it asks for your google account, since your account is saved in frp partition, so he can't setup. This rmm state is more than that simple frp, as it doesn't allow him to flash custom binaries to remove frp. So now let's cut to the chase: Who still doesn't have this rmm lock can avoid to get the device locked by following these two simple steps:
1. in build.prop, make sure "ro.security.vaultkeeper.feature" property is set to 0, like this:
Code:
sys.use_fifo_ui=0
ro.wsmd.enable=true
ro.security.vaultkeeper.feature=[color="blue"]0[/color]
keyguard.no_require_sim=true
ro.carrier=unknown
2. remove rlc app. To do this go in "/system/priv-app" folder with a root file manager or with twrp file manager and remove "rlc" folder.
For those who unfortunately has rmm state set to "prenormal", as this user reports, seems that by keeping your phone running without shut it off/reboot, at a certain device running time value rmm state prop will set again to "normal", so you can flash custom binaries again, if it works to you make sure to follow the above steps to not get locked again, i'll keep you guys updated about this when there will be news.
Edit:
In attachments now you can find a zip that does the job for you. So when rmm state is set back to "normal", flash a custom recovery and then flash this zip file to avoid lock again
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UPDATE
rady96 said:
...................odin flash fails fixed 100% solutions..................explanation to why odin fails
when your s8/ s8+ is forced rebooted by holding the power and volume down buttons or crash reboots. And when booting into download mode for some reason download mode is locked or corrupted and odin will fail even if you use official device specific firmware. So follow the steps below to fix
how to fix!
1. Boot into download mode by pressing ( power + volume down + bixby button) and stop at the screen of continue and reboot.
2. Press volume down to restart phone
3. Quickly boot back into download mode by pressing (power + volume down + bixby button)
4. Press continue
5. Congratulations fully working now
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hussein1 said:
For the first time in the world
Official Stock Firmware Oreo (Odin)
G955FXXU1CRAP
DBT
OMC
Download Link
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File not found when I try do download

Custom Binary Blocked by FRP Lock on Custom Rom - don't want to lose data

Hi guys! I got Custom Binary Blocked by FRP Lock while doing idk what, probably i've unticked smth in developers options. I wasn't prepared for this so I haven't made any backup via TWRP. After reading there and there found that flashing in Odin AP, BL, CP and Home_CSC woun't delete my data, right? But I have a custom rom installed on my phone, so, after flashing those files, will my S7 return to stock form even if I flash Home_CSC? Is there any way to not lose data (factory reset) + keeping the custom rom, and get rid of FRP Lock?

Smantanasiceapa said:
Hi guys! I got Custom Binary Blocked by FRP Lock while doing idk what, probably i've unticked smth in developers options. I wasn't prepared for this so I haven't made any backup via TWRP. After reading there and there found that flashing in Odin AP, BL, CP and Home_CSC woun't delete my data, right? But I have a custom rom installed on my phone, so, after flashing those files, will my S7 return to stock form even if I flash Home_CSC? Is there any way to not lose data (factory reset) + keeping the custom rom, and get rid of FRP Lock?
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If you don't even know that turning off oem unlock will result in custom binary block error, how did you even flashed a custom rom at first place ?
Like seriously man, this is a very basic and first step to enable oem unlock before doing anything to your phone and you disabled it ? And you say you unticked 'something' ? If you don't even know what those options meant why you messed them in first place ..
And no, don't even try flashing with HOME csc on a custom rom ! , I don't think they is any back up option for you to save your data now ..
That is why we say to people here on xda : "ALWAYS KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING"
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shah22 said:
If you don't even know that turning off oem unlock will result in custom binary block error, how did you even flashed a custom rom at first place ?
Like seriously man, this is a very basic and first step to enable oem unlock before doing anything to your phone and you disabled it ? And you say you unticked 'something' ? If you don't even know what those options meant why you messed them in first place ..
And no, don't even try flashing with HOME csc on a custom rom ! , I don't think they is any back up option for you to save your data now ..
That is why we say to people here on xda : "ALWAYS KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING"
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But there are too many ) and can't keep up with all details even if I note them. I flash things monthly.
Btw where is OEM unlock in Pie?
Thing is, i've read some bullsh*t about securing the twrp, and got me in a point of unticking Developer options, then all went wrong.

Smantanasiceapa said:
But there are too many ) and can't keep up with all details even if I note them. I flash things monthly.
Btw where is OEM unlock in Pie?
Thing is, i've read some bullsh*t about securing the twrp, and got me in a point of unticking Developer options, then all went wrong.
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You never supposed to untick 'enable oem unlock' , if you do you invite the trouble.
What you wanted or was doing exactly that prompted you to do this ? What's 'securing' twrp exactly ?
OEM unlock is always in developer options in the settings..
And pls keep upto date with the details and flashing stuff if you don't want to get yourself in trouble.. search is your best friend mate.. Good luck
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shah22 said:
You never supposed to untick 'enable oem unlock' , if you do you invite the trouble.
What you wanted or was doing exactly that prompted you to do this ? What's 'securing' twrp exactly ?
OEM unlock is always in developer options in the settings..
And pls keep upto date with the details and flashing stuff if you don't want to get yourself in trouble.. search is your best friend mate.. Good luck
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Thank you for advice.
I was thinking to get my recovery (and download mode) secured with a pin or pattern, in case of my phone gets stolen or I loose it. Is it even possible?

Smantanasiceapa said:
Thank you for advice.
I was thinking to get my recovery (and download mode) secured with a pin or pattern, in case of my phone gets stolen or I loose it. Is it even possible?
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Recovery - maybe. Download mode - highly unlikely.
Lol I never even heard about such things being available ..
I think twrp has a password protect feature maybe.. but dunno if any such thing is for download mode ..
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shah22 said:
Recovery - maybe. Download mode - highly unlikely.
Lol I never even heard about such things being available ..
I think twrp has a password protect feature maybe.. but dunno if any such thing is for download mode ..
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I'm thinking if download mode can't be secured with a pin or pattern, then securing recovery with a code is useless.

ive done the same thing, accidentally turned off eom unlock in developers and now i cant get into the phone, is there anything i can do, i dont want to lose my data.

rupi1312 said:
ive done the same thing, accidentally turned off eom unlock in developers and now i cant get into the phone, is there anything i can do, i dont want to lose my data.
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Nope no way as adb method to unlock bootloader doesn't works on samsung, and if it did it would still wipe all your data so not worth the hassle..
Reflash stock rom using odin. And begin from start..
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