How To Guide for Firware Update on the SDA - HTC Tornado

After searching all over the net for a guide and reading a ton of forums I decided to write this guide.
First Off:
I AM NOT RESPONISBLE FOR YOUR MISTAKES, BAD FILES or ANY OTHER PROBLEMS THAT ARRISE FROM THIS GUIDE!!!
1. Read this before doing anything!
2. If you can see the 3 Color bars on the screen and USB in the bottom left then you can reflash the device. This is the boot loader screen for the SDA. To get to this (while the phone is off) you have to hold down the camera button, then hold down the power button until the screen goes white. Then let go of the buttons. It does not matter if the USB is plugged in yet or not.
3. I have only seen Radio updates load on aftermarket firmware. Meaning not HTC or T-Mobile firmware. You should load the radio update last. If you try to load it on a factory firmware your phone will not boot as it is not a certified app, or at least thats what i belive the problem to be. I havent heard of any one making it work.
4. Copy down all the settings from your proxy, connections and mms settings. To get to the MMS go to the messages, MMS, then MENU, then OPTIONS, ACCOUNT OPTIONS, MMS. Copy those and then hit MENU and MMSC Settings also.
Step One: Get the files...
ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com U: xda or xdaupload P: xda
ActiveSync 4.2
RegEditSTG.cab or regedit.exe
SPV-Services
Newest Firmware as of 8/29/06 - Dopod_586W_Romcode_AKU2_Update.exe
Newest Radio as of 8/29/06 - Tornado_Radio_4[1].1.13.19_02.37.01
Connect SDA to PC
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1. First Install ActiveSync and then reboot the PC.
2. Now backup all of your files and contacts from the SDA.
Backup Key Files
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3. Inside ActiveSync there is an 'Explore' button. Press this and goto the \Windows Folder.
4. Copy all the files that start with Short_XXX and Long_XXX to your desktop. These assign diffrent tasks to the buttons on the SDA. They are read only so you must uncheck the read only box on the file to edit them. To edit these you have to open notepad.exe and drag over the file. Later we will copy these back.
App Unlock Phone
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5. Copy over the regedit.exe or the RegEditSTG.cab and run them from the SDA.
6. Go to HKLM\Security\Policies\Policies and press the Values key.
7. Now edit the '00001001' and set it's Value Data to 1. (Default is 2 on mine)
8. Now edit the '00001005' and set it's Value Data to 40. (Default is 16 on mine)
9. Copy over the Cert.cab file from the SPV-Services folder to the SDA and run it from the File Manager. Say yes and it should say successfull. If not you will have to research the problem as the phone must be App Unlocked to finish this guide.
Unlock Phone and set SuperCID
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10. In the SPV-Services folder, run the SPVServices.exe. It should say ALL OK in big letters and RAPI Init was successfull. If not please reasearch the problem as the phone must be unlocked and have SuperCID '11111111' Set to work.
11. Click the SIMLock Tool on the left. Type in AGREE and hit Login.
12. If the button says UnLock then press it. Otherwise don't.
13. Now click the CID Tool button on the left.
14. You should now have a button that says 'Set CID = 11111111'. Press this button.
15. Close the app.
Load The Firmware
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16. Now close any open apps but this screen and run the 'Dopod_586W_Romcode_AKU2_Update.exe' or whaterver firmware you are using.
17. Check all the boxes and say update if you are sure you want to update.
18. If you use the firmware I have listed it will default to Chinese but it has English. Others may or may not so be carefull!!!
19. It can take a few minutes because it has to upload 45mb or so of data to the phone. You will see the progress bar on the screen as it is updating. DO NOT TURN OFF THE PHONE!!
20. The phone will reboot by its self after a while. Some people have reported up to 20 minutes for it to work so BE PATIENT! If it never reboots then good luck!
21. When the phone reboots it will most likly be in some other language. It will load the OS settings and you will have to hit the left key when asked to reboot the phone agian.
Change the language:
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22. Go to |START|SETTINGS|0|2|Press the joystick to the right till you see english. Now press the left key to accept.
23. It will tell you that you have to reboot to take effect.
24. Press the back arrow 3 times (this closes apps in the SDA in case you did not know).
25. Power off then power on the phone.
26. Now go back to |START|SETTINGS|0|2| and change your local to whatever you want.
27. Now go to the Clock and change it to your time zone.
28. Power off and then power on the phone.
Radio Update
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29. Now close any open apps but this screen and run the 'ROMUpdateUtility.exe'.
30. Check all the boxes and say update if you are sure you want to update.
31. When the phone is back online you will be using the newest radio update for the SDA.
Restore Keys
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32. Now copy the key files you copied off, back to the \windows folder on the SDA.
33. Reboot and they should work. I have had problems with the # key not going to the silent profile anymore.
Unlock Agian
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34. Go back to the 'Unlock Phone and set SuperCID' section (step 10 - 15) and follow the same steps.
Now for your settings
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35. Add all those connection settings back into the phone.
36. These were my settings for USA T-Mobile
T-Mobile MMS
http://216.155.174.84/servlets/mms
216.155.165.50
8080
The Internet
300K
wap 2.0
T-Mobile GPRS
The Internet
wap.voicestream.com
[blank]
[blank]
0.0.0.0
0.0.0.0
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=858861
Above is a link to a very good guide full of registry stuff and other things. Read it, its worth it.
After Dopod update
rom: 2.0.9.0
Operator: 2.6.37.0
Radio: 413.1.04_02.09.00
After Radio update
rom:2.0.9.0
Operator: 2.6.37.0
Radio: 4.1.13.19_02.37.01
ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com U: xda or xdaupload P: xda

One more thing about unlock. In the registry editor Policies key, you also want to add the following:
Now add a new DWORD value '0000101b' and set it's Value Data to 1. (It probably won't exist on your device, but if it does then just edit the value)
This sets the security model to Single-Tier, which will actually app-unlock the phone without having to edit the other two values listed in the guide (although I always change those as well just to be safe)

Notifications
Some people were also asking about the message notifications. The screen is not clearing on my device so I found a couple of links that might help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=58862&highlight=default+control+panel
http://oldsap.blogspot.com/2006/06/sms-sent-notification-tweak-ppc.html

my first rom upgrade for the sda, thanks to your easy to follow faq... many thanks!
interestingly enough, I didn't have to copy the keys back to the windows folder... strangely, the media keys already work. The only thing I don't like about this rom (as opposed to the ship rom I had) is that the english font looks different.

2 problems I'm having with Dopod_586W_Romcode_AKU2_Update.exe are full english support and inability to run spcservices which render it useless. I'm getting an error code for both SIM and CID. Also the english language support isn't all there. When I go to wifi setting and wpa, all the chars aren't there. No '_' and no '$', among many others.

No English T9
As much as I love the Dopod Rom, sooo fast, the lack of english t9 makes it unusable for me...

Related

Comm Manager - missing discriptions for icons?

I read somewhere this may be due to a system font being replaced but I have not installed any new software in weeks.
Anybody know how to recover? I can't afford a hard reset.
Descriptions, But no icons or background
Maybe our problems have the same cause. The comm manager wizard worked for me before on my 8525. Then updated to WM6 and now it installs partway and stops. Message is "not enough permissions". I get the text for the buttons, but not the icons or background. Also can't afford a hard reset.
Would rather have your half of the problem. At least you can still see the keys.
Update. I was able to fix the problem.
At: http://blogs.conchango.com/stuartpreston/archive/2005/11/10/2376.aspx
found directions. Have included them below as modified to fix my particular problem.
The following reg editor at the blog site did not do the job on my 8525. RegEditSTG http://blogs.conchango.com/stuartpreston/files/regeditSTG.zip
I used the reg editor at here:http://www.8525software.com/component/option,com_remository/Itemid,27/func,fileinfo/id,86/
Followed the directions for what keys to fix in the link above. Reinstalled the comm manager "CommManager_8button_wizard.cab" and it works well. Looks good, too.
The reg edit I used works on the 8525 remotely from the PC. Just unzip and execute with the 8525 connected. Change the security policies as follows:
Navigate to HKLM\Security\Policies\Policies\
Write down any entries you change, before you change them.
Delete the entry you need to change.
click add DWORD and insert the correct values in the dialog on the PC's screen.
Change "00001001" value to 1 (decimal) (recovery note: default is 2)
Change "00001005" value to 40 (decimal) (recovery note: default is 16)
To fix the security policy, I changed only ...005 to 40.
Reboot device.
I believe WM6 is taking on the same baggage as PC Windows, so that this type of fix will become the norm instead of the exception.

[TUT] [Samsung SGH-i637] Hacks

Here is a collection of some hacks that I have found for the Samsung Jack. I hope you all find it useful. Hopefully we can get a collection of hacks on this thread to tailor our Jacks the way we like.
To reset the handset’s factory settings, via buttons, follow the steps below:
WARNING: This Reset will Delete ALL added Data from the Handsets Memory
When the handset is powered off, Press and Hold the 5 key then power on the handset
Press either the 1 key (Master Clear) or 2 key (Master Reset) at the Format Menu screen then press the Y key (Yes) at the confirmation prompt
Note: To turn the SGH-I637 (Jack) on or off simply Press & Hold the power button , located on the upper left side of the handset.
ADMIN settings-
You do not have to unlock security on the phone to be able to do this...
1) From the home screen type in *#1546792*#
2) pick 3 for network and call settings
3) Set network order to Auto, and network mode to auto
***Alternate***
In the \Windows directory there is a program called Adminsettings.exe. You can create a short cut in the Startmenu and not have to type out all of the
numbers.
Unlock security on the Jack-
http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=news&id=7565
• The first step of removing the security limitations is to download the ClearSecurity file.
• Next, connect the Samsung Jack to the computer and move the file to the device through ActiveSync.
• Install ClearSecurity and launch Microsoft’s Security Configuration Manager.
• Select Security Off from the drop down menu and click the Provision button, the program will install a file called Tool.
• Run a registry editor program like Total Commander or Mobile Registry Editor and delete the key ForceCellConnection from:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>Comm>InternetSharing>Settings.
Make sure after you are done with the unlock procedure that you uninstall clearsecurity.cab, it will be called "SOTI MobiControl Device Agent" in remove
programs.
So far, the only button I have found to be able to reprogram is the AT&T button on the bottom left of the keyboard. It invokes MediaNet.lnk in the
\Windows directory. You can modify the shortcut to point to whatever program you want.
How about some tweaks as well.
Change StartMenu from grid view to list view:
HKCU > Software > Microsoft > Shell > StartMenu > Gridview. Change the value from 1 to 0.
Arrange the StartMenu list in the order that you want it:
HKCU > Software > Microsoft > Shell > StartMenu > Order. Just edit the values placing them in the order you want them to appear in the start menu.
Delete shortcuts in the StartMenu you do not want:
This requires the phone to be app unlocked. Install Total Commander V. 2.51 and navigate to the StartMenu folder in the Windows directory. Total Commander will allow you to delete shortcuts where Windows won't.
Change ringtone size limitation:
HKCU > ControlPanel > Sounds > FileSizeLimit. Just edit the value to any size you'd like.
Add custom alert tones to the default lists, without them appearing in the ringtone list:
HKCU > ControlPanel > Sounds > AllSounds. Add the the file name to the value list and then drop the file itself into the Windows system directory. It will appear in the settings lists.
Disable the AT&T sliding panel, if using the sliding panels homescreen:
HKLM > Software > Microsoft > CHome > CCustomPlugin1 > Disabled. Change the value from 0 to 1.
Disable threaded messaging:
HKCU > Software > Microsoft > Inbox > Settings > OEM > SMSInboxThreadingDisabled. Change the value from 0 to 1.
Cool tweaks is good too, Thanks.
Disable 3G in the Settings menu:
The phone will need to be app unlocked. Navigate to the following registry key, HKLM > Security> Phone > ManualDisable, and change the value from 1 to 0. Exit the registry. Go to Settings > Phone > Networks. Change Network selection to Manual. Hit the Menu option on the lower righthand corner and choose Select a Network. Depending on the signals you are picking up, you will get GSM and/or 3G. You may see GSM more than once if you are picking up a signal from more than one tower. If you get two, try both to see which gives you a better signal of the two. Improvement with signal and battery life will be minimal, depending on the area. It did help me with dropped calls.
The pocketnow.com site has dropped the app unlock article. However the 1800pocketpc.com one is still up. However, some are posting there that they are not having success with the process. Last I checked, megaupload.com was still hosting the clearsecurity cab. If you are going to try it. You better do it quick. Seems like Microsoft and/or AT&T may be working to put a stop to the unlocking.
http://www.1800pocketpc.com/2009/06/10/unlock-the-security-on-the-samsung-jack.html#dsq-comments
fernandezhjr said:
Disable 3G in the Settings menu:
The phone will need to be app unlocked. Navigate to the following registry key, HKLM > Security> Phone > ManualDisable, and change the value from 1 to 0. Exit the registry. Go to Settings > Phone > Networks. Change Network selection to Manual. Hit the Menu option on the lower righthand corner and choose Select a Network. Depending on the signals you are picking up, you will get GSM and/or 3G. You may see GSM more than once if you are picking up a signal from more than one tower. If you get two, try both to see which gives you a better signal of the two. Improvement with signal and battery life will be minimal, depending on the area. It did help me with dropped calls.
The pocketnow.com site has dropped the app unlock article. However the 1800pocketpc.com one is still up. However, some are posting there that they are not having success with the process. Last I checked, megaupload.com was still hosting the clearsecurity cab. If you are going to try it. You better do it quick. Seems like Microsoft and/or AT&T may be working to put a stop to the unlocking.
http://www.1800pocketpc.com/2009/06/10/unlock-the-security-on-the-samsung-jack.html#dsq-comments
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Nonsense, here it is...
Where would I look to explore changing the GPS key to launch Garmin instead of ATT crapigator.
Or is it possible to change the target file on the att nav shortcut?
after rereading I guess not. still looking tho
this is the best plugin for unlock windows mobile:
http://motoqspanish.com/foro/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=704&sid=3ec5ea8b6c84157519c7970a9576c525
Is anyone else having trouble running Microsoft's Security Configurator? Running a Vista machine and as soon as the program runs, I get an error that shuts down the program.
I was able to install ClearSecurity but can't get into the configurator to drop the security settings.
Won't run in Vista. Sorry
Well that just sucks.
Dear crt60:
I can not find the ClearSecurity program. I get an error message on the link http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=por...t=news&id=7565
Best regards
Check post 5 he upped it to this server.
Here is tool.cab for those that can't run Microsoft security configurator. It is the same tool.cab that it installs to unlock the registry.
Thanks. I'll download and give it a try.
Samsung JACK SGH-i637 Hacks
I'm coming to the Samsung world from HTC and I had a couple of questions.
1. I've looked around for a tool like the advanced configuration tool and cannot find one that will work on the Jack. Is there something out there that will work on winmo 6.1 standard?
2. In lue of a tool that will do this, is there a registry key I can change/set that will disable my 3g connection after a period of inactivity. i.e. I check do a send/receive to check my mail and then after 1 minute of no traffic, the 3g connection is terminated.
This is something that you could do with the advanced configuration tool. This comes in handy for saving battery life.
Thanks for any insight!
Samsung JACK SGH-i637 Hacks
FYI: I found the info below here: http://blog.vivekjishtu.com/2008/08/auto-disconnect-gprs3g-on-i780.html
To change the settings follow the detailed steps listed on this page. I have listed the steps in brief. You will need to use the registry editor to make the changes.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\ConnMgr\Planner\Settings\
The 1st key is DWORD CacheTime the number denotes the number of seconds to wait before the auto disconnect, by default it is 600 seconds.
the 2nd key is Multiline value / String SuspendResume which can have 2 values
"~GPRS!" - 3G always On
"GPRS_bye_if_device_off" - timeout after CacheTime
Samsung Jack Unlock
crt60 said:
Here is a collection of some hacks that I have found for the Samsung Jack. I hope you all find it useful. Hopefully we can get a collection of hacks on this thread to tailor our Jacks the way we like.
To reset the handset’s factory settings, via buttons, follow the steps below:
WARNING: This Reset will Delete ALL added Data from the Handsets Memory
When the handset is powered off, Press and Hold the 5 key then power on the handset
Press either the 1 key (Master Clear) or 2 key (Master Reset) at the Format Menu screen then press the Y key (Yes) at the confirmation prompt
Note: To turn the SGH-I637 (Jack) on or off simply Press & Hold the power button , located on the upper left side of the handset.
ADMIN settings-
You do not have to unlock security on the phone to be able to do this...
1) From the home screen type in *#1546792*#
2) pick 3 for network and call settings
3) Set network order to Auto, and network mode to auto
***Alternate***
In the \Windows directory there is a program called Adminsettings.exe. You can create a short cut in the Startmenu and not have to type out all of the
numbers.
Unlock security on the Jack-
http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=portal_detail&t=news&id=7565
• The first step of removing the security limitations is to download the ClearSecurity file.
• Next, connect the Samsung Jack to the computer and move the file to the device through ActiveSync.
• Install ClearSecurity and launch Microsoft’s Security Configuration Manager.
• Select Security Off from the drop down menu and click the Provision button, the program will install a file called Tool.
• Run a registry editor program like Total Commander or Mobile Registry Editor and delete the key ForceCellConnection from:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>Comm>InternetSharing>Settings.
Make sure after you are done with the unlock procedure that you uninstall clearsecurity.cab, it will be called "SOTI MobiControl Device Agent" in remove
programs.
So far, the only button I have found to be able to reprogram is the AT&T button on the bottom left of the keyboard. It invokes MediaNet.lnk in the
\Windows directory. You can modify the shortcut to point to whatever program you want.
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I unlocked my Samsung Jack as described above but from another website and deleted Internet Sharing. Much to my dismay, I did not have to delete the registry entry and I lost some of the internet sharing capabilities. Can someone give me the complete registry entry for Internet Sharing. If I can't get the entry I will have to reset the phone and lose all of my work up to now.
bill78759 said:
I unlocked my Samsung Jack as described above but from another website and deleted Internet Sharing. Much to my dismay, I did not have to delete the registry entry and I lost some of the internet sharing capabilities. Can someone give me the complete registry entry for Internet Sharing. If I can't get the entry I will have to reset the phone and lose all of my work up to now.
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I hope this helps
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>Comm>InternetSharing>Settings
(Default)
ForceCellConnection AT&T ISP <-(string)
MaxCMConnectRetries 0 <-(DWORD)
Thanks for the help
crt60 said:
I hope this helps
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>Comm>InternetSharing>Settings
(Default)
ForceCellConnection AT&T ISP <-(string)
MaxCMConnectRetries 0 <-(DWORD)
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I am not sure if it fixed the problem completely or not. I can do Internet sharing using Wireless Manager, but I only have USB and Bluetooth under the Internet Sharing tab. Thanks for the help. One question if you have time to answer - I assume that there was not an entry under Default?
bill78759 said:
I am not sure if it fixed the problem completely or not. I can do Internet sharing using Wireless Manager, but I only have USB and Bluetooth under the Internet Sharing tab. Thanks for the help. One question if you have time to answer - I assume that there was not an entry under Default?
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Yes, default is blank, no value, and USB and bluetooth connection to your PC from your phone is all there is.
This hack is so you can tether your phone from your PC and use it as an internet modem with Media Net.
Now you can connect to your 3G on your phone with your PC.

Tethering not working after Sprint 6.5 update. HELP

Installed the Sprint Stock 6.5 ROM (upgrading from Stock 6.1 ROM) and I have 2 issues. (1) I was able to USB tether via ICS and WModem Fix cab and wifi tether via HTC WifiSharing cab before (no registry edits) with no problem. After installing the update, I cannot tether with either. I don't want to use PdaNet because I've read it is not as consistent as the cabs. I live in a rural area where broadband is almost non-existent and was excited that the cab worked on 6.1. The ICS cab downloads and creates a Sprint option, but the PC will not connect to the network. After clicking connect, the status changes to "check usb cable" and just stays there. Nothing is wrong with the cable, because Active Sync works fine. I installed Mr. X Tethering Tracking Hotfix cab, and it didn't help. I installed Calkulin's Tethering Hotfix cab, and it didn't work either. I even downloaded Merlin (Marlin) registry editor & attempted my first registry edit following Boo Boo's instructions, and that didn't work. Someone please tell me what the problem could be. And, no, I don't get the 67 error. I have an active data connection, but the tethering just won't work. Should I reflash the 6.5 ROM to clear the cabs and registry edits (remove programs doesn't remove some of these cabs)?
(2) Problem on 6.1 and now 6.5. Seems I have a ghost text message. My Inbox folder path is showing 1 unread text message, though, there isn't one. Against my own will, I even cleared out my text folder (in, out, draft, sent & deleted), and it still shows. Any suggestions on this as well? Besides those two issues, I like the 6.5 update.
Sprint TouchPro2 (stock 6.5)
I'm wifi sharing on my TP2 (WM6.5) with no probs. Can you give me some pointers on gett USB tethering going? I've installed ICS and WMonde Fix cab and Mr. X and MightyMike Tethering Tracking Hotfix cab but can't find any new applications on my phone.
Thnx,
found this over at ppc geeks it seems to do the trick...
- Enable USB Teathering -
(please omit the "" in all of these entries)
1. Go to: [HKLM\Services\CMGuardian]
2. Create a new DWORD Value called "Flags" and set the value data to "4"
(if it is already there then skip)
3. Softreset
4. Go to: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\InternetSharing]
5: Delete the "isext.dll" entry
6. Go to: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\InternetSharing\settings]
7. Change "ForceCellConnection" from "PhoneAsModem" to "Sprint"
8. Softreset
**You should now be able to use ICS, but make sure your data connection is already
intialized prior to using (open a web browser of check your mail) or you may be
asked for a user name and password.**
lnando84 said:
found this over at ppc geeks it seems to do the trick...
- Enable USB Teathering -
(please omit the "" in all of these entries)
1. Go to: [HKLM\Services\CMGuardian]
2. Create a new DWORD Value called "Flags" and set the value data to "4"
(if it is already there then skip)
3. Softreset
4. Go to: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\InternetSharing]
5: Delete the "isext.dll" entry
6. Go to: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\InternetSharing\settings]
7. Change "ForceCellConnection" from "PhoneAsModem" to "Sprint"
8. Softreset
**You should now be able to use ICS, but make sure your data connection is already
intialized prior to using (open a web browser of check your mail) or you may be
asked for a user name and password.**
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The problem I've been having thus far (on my Touch Pro2, WM 6.5) is that I can set ForceCellConnection to "Sprint", but when I softreset, it's automagically set back to "Phone as Modem".
I've seen suggestions that Windows/HTC_CM_Guardian.exe is the culprit, but replacing that file with an empty exe by the same name hasn't solved the problem for me.
So I'm trying this suggestion now. Fingers crossed. Can you verify... is the "Flags" value supposed to be a DWORD (as opposed to String or otherwise)?
Also, I'm intrigued by this entry [HKLM\Services\CMGuardian\Dll]. Perhaps it's that CM_Guardian_Service.dll that's the real (or new?) culprit which is causing the registry to be reset. Do I dare replace that dll with a dummy dll?
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UPDATE: I just checked my registry after following lnando84's instructions. (Indeed, "Flags" should be a DWORD value of 4.) The value of "Sprint" wasn't reset on softreset, and USB tethering is working for me. Thank you!

Change your phone CSC code full in a simcard CSC code & country (NO ROOT CLEAN KNOX)

Change your phone CSC code full in a simcard CSC code & country (NO ROOT CLEAN KNOX)
Putting a simcard before first initiation will adapt the csccode automaticly.
The following elnero-method can be used AFTER FIRST INITIATION.
So before adapting your phone CSC code into a new SIMCARD CODE and COUNTRY
back-up all your data If your phone already is in use,
1. Quit your Sim- and SD-card from your phone
2. Flash CSC-OXM firmware for you phone with Odin
3. Initiate your phone with only the following data:
- chose country and language and get STARTed
- Put the wifi OFF and go NEXT
- only mark the "End User Licence Agreement" and go NEXT
- DISSABLE ALL Google services and go NEXT
- Just go NEXT on Date and Time
- Just go NEXT on Name
- Mark "No, thank you" on Protect your phone and go SKIP (Twice)
- Dont'mark anything on the Samsung account, only slide up and go SKIP (Twice)
- Dont' mark anything "Get your content" and go SKIP
- DISABLE ALL MARKS on "More Usefull features" and FINISH it
4. Don't touch your phone until it closes
5. Push the phone on again, slide the screen and OPEN the SIM CARD HOLDER.
6. Insert the country SIMcard in his holder,( in wich the CSC country and codes will change) close and wait a little
7. Push the phone on and slide the screen. You'll see "SIM card changed" and touch RESTART
8 Wait until the phone restart completely.
9. Open 'SETTINGS" and chose "About Phone"
10. All under in the next window you'll see "LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE" and push on RESET.
11. Chose "FACTORY DATA RESET" in the next window
12. Push RESET on the next window
13. Push DELETE ALL on the last window that opens
AND NOW JUST WAIT UNTIL
YOUR PHONE HAS REINITIATE CLEAN AND FULLY
WITH THE NEW CSC COUNTRY AND CODE FROM THE INSERTED SIM CARD.
(The phone starts up as on new firmware (nr 3) and YOU CAN INITIATE YOUR PHONE AS YOU LIKE )
Please apolagize my English, I'm a from Flanders and am a Flemisch native.
El
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT ;
i tried this method repeatedly with simcard form different countries (FR, ES, BE) wiyhout any problem
This ajusts :
Product Code: adjusted
Active CSC code: adjusted
CSC country: adjusted
Mobile operator: adjusted (but also read further for that matter)
As started from the OXM firmware (as written in the post) , the Bootloader -, PDA -, CSC -, and Baseband versions won't change
CHANGING THE SIMCARD LATER WITH ANOTER OXM_COUNTRY SIMCARD WILL ONLY AFFECT THE MOBILE OPERATOR (unless you use the full method of course).
El
PS: you dont have to thank me but PLEASE LEAVE A QUICK REPLY if you tried this method. It can ENDORSE OR IMPROVE THE METHOD
elner0 said:
Putting a simcard before first initiation will adapt the csccode automaticly.
The following elnero-method can be used AFTER FIRST INITIATION.
So before adapting your phone CSC code into a new SIMCARD CODE and COUNTRY
back-up all your data If your phone already is in use,
1. Quit your Sim- and SD-card from your phone
2. Flash CSC-OXM firmware for you phone with Odin
3. Initiate your phone with only the following data:
- chose country and language and get STARTed
- Put the wifi OFF and go NEXT
- only mark the "End User Licence Agreement" and go NEXT
- DISSABLE ALL Google services and go NEXT
- Just go NEXT on Date and Time
- Just go NEXT on Name
- Mark "No, thank you" on Protect your phone and go SKIP (Twice)
- Dont'mark anything on the Samsung account, only slide up and go SKIP (Twice)
- Dont' mark anything "Get your content" and go SKIP
- DISABLE ALL MARKS on "More Usefull features" and FINISH it
4. Don't touch your phone until it closes
5. Push the phone on again, slide the screen and OPEN the SIM CARD HOLDER.
6. Insert the country SIMcard in his holder,( in wich the CSC country and codes will change) close and wait a little
7. Push the phone on and slide the screen. You'll see "SIM card changed" and touch RESTART
8 Wait until the phone restart completely.
9. Open 'SETTINGS" and chose "About Phone"
10. All under in the next window you'll see "LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE" and push on RESET.
11. Chose "FACTORY DATA RESET" in the next window
12. Push RESET on the next window
13. Push DELETE ALL on the last window that opens
AND NOW JUST WAIT UNTIL
YOUR PHONE HAS REINITIATE CLEAN AND FULLY
WITH THE NEW CSC COUNTRY AND CODE FROM THE INSERTED SIM CARD.
(The phone starts up as on new firmware (nr 3) and YOU CAN INITIATE YOUR PHONE AS YOU LIKE )
Please apolagize my English, I'm a from Flanders and am a Flemisch native.
El
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Is it to much if I asked you to make a short fast video tutorial because I can't do it with these instructions ?
There's no way to pass to next screen from wifi connection screen with SIM-card removed because of FRP, this method might work only on a phone not associated with google account.
i couldnt get this to work on a dual sim phone, any idea what went wrong?
elner0 said:
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT ;
i tried this method repeatedly with simcard form different countries (FR, ES, BE) wiyhout any problem
This ajusts :
Product Code: adjusted
Active CSC code: adjusted
CSC country: adjusted
Mobile operator: adjusted (but also read further for that matter)
As started from the OXM firmware (as written in the post) , the Bootloader -, PDA -, CSC -, and Baseband versions won't change
CHANGING THE SIMCARD LATER WITH ANOTER OXM_COUNTRY SIMCARD WILL ONLY AFFECT THE MOBILE OPERATOR (unless you use the full method of course).
El
PS: you dont have to thank me but PLEASE LEAVE A QUICK REPLY if you tried this method. It can ENDORSE OR IMPROVE THE METHOD
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Dont know if this can help: did you tried with only one mayor card inserted?
elner0 said:
Dont know if this can help: did you tried with only one mayor card inserted?
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Hi,
In step 4 what do you mean by don't touch the phone until it closes ?
(mean close for shuting down) or (close : only stand-by screen while the phone is on)

Samsung Account Reactivation Lock Bypass (on 6.0.1)

Hopefully this might help someone who comes across a similarly bizarre situation. I've gone into detail to ensure anyone who tries this has all the info needed, so apologies for the biblical post but this 100% worked for me on my S6.
Ok, so here's the dilemma I was faced with which was a total nightmare. My phone (although otherwise fully functional) was slowing down a tad and becoming quite laggy so I decided to factory reset it (as I've done a hundred times before to several phones over the years). All the usual pre-requisites were carried out (back-ups taken, usb debugging on, reactivation lock cleared, etc.) I proceeded to factory reset the device, all went as expected without any issues. Once completed and at the 1st setup page, I selected language and proceeded. I set up WiFi connection and proceeded. I was then met with the next setup page, my Samsung Account. However, there was a message - "This device is locked because of an abnormal factory reset. Sign in to the Samsung account that you have already signed in to on this device to confirm that it belongs to you." Well, I naturally proceeded to enter my Samsung ID and correct password, but that's when things got weird. After a longer than expected period to sign in, I got a brief pop-up to say "Processing failed". That was it, no other explanation, no other option, no other way around it. I was now 100% locked out of my phone which I have had (store bought from brand new) for 2yrs. I contacted Samsung support, but I think we all know that was a complete waste of time - so I began to research extensively. I came here to XDA first but couldn't find any solution, I then scoured the web and checked a tonne of YT videos. Again, nothing doing - it was all either outdated information, Samsung had patched vulnerabilities, or the methods were just time-wasting idiots posting hoax fixes which did nothing. It was worth it to a point though because I got several tips and picked up some software. Then after about 8hrs, I stumbled across another post from someone here on XDA https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6-edge/help/reactivation-lock-bypass-samsung-account-t3625723#post73617288. Massive thanks to him/her. The basis of his/her method definitely works, but I had a few improvements, particularly concerning the dialling of emergency numbers. So, that's the background to the issue I had and how I got to here. The following is the full method of what I did and I can say that I have a 100% fully functional S6 again. I've gone into this detail as I've found that a lot of posts can be a bit vague, so hopefully this helps someone out....
1. On the 1st setup wizard page after the factory reset has completed; select your language, then connect to (WiFi preferably). You then arrive at the Samsung Account sign-in and cannot proceed any further.
2. Make sure that your phone is NOT connected to your PC at this stage and just for clarity - also make sure than your SIM card is still in your phone. (Some instructions say to remove it, don't do that if you want this to work.)
3. Leave your phone alone for the moment.
4. Ensure that 'Samsung Drivers' for your phone are installed on your PC. (If they already are - great. If not, install them so that when you eventually connect your phone to your PC later, you can see it.
5. Next, download the terminal program here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4OYgE4A8WCzckpyTDVuODc4TWs/view It's called Realterm and is only about 12MB. (There are other newer versions of this available, but this one worked for my purposes.) Extract the program and install (running it as Admin) and ensure that all 4 boxes are 'ticked' as you install (i.e. usually 'source' & 'DLPortIO' boxes are un-ticked, so put a tick in both and then complete the install. As the install completes, un-tick both boxes 'Register' and 'Show ReadMe'. Done. You should now have 'Realterm' icon on your desktop.
6. Back to your phone now. With it still stuck at the Samsung Account sign-in window (or any preceding window), connect the phone to your PC. If an 'installing drivers' pop-up appears on your PC, wait for the Samsung driver to finish installing. If on the other hand, you phone connects to your PC straight away, then proceed straight to 'Manage'. (i.e. Right-click on 'My Computer', select 'Manage' and select 'Device Manager' from the left list. Then in the main window select 'Modems', then right-click on 'Samsung Mobile USB Modem' and select 'Properties'. Hit the 'Modem' tab at the top and simply note the Port. It should be Com & a number, for example 'Com3'. Once noted, you can now close all 'Manage' windows.
7. Open 'Realterm' from your desktop icon by right-clicking and running as admin. (a) On the 'Display' tab, ensure the 'Half Duplex' box has a tick inside it. Don't mess with any other settings here. (b) Then hit on the 'Port' and ensure that the port number you noted from #6 above is selected. If it's not, select it using the dropdown option and once selected, apply it by hitting the 'Change' button with the green check-mark to the right. (c) Once completed, then hit on the 'Send' tab. Open the extracted folder where you installed the terminal program from (#5 above) and open the 'code.txt' file. Copy/paste the first line of text to the very first blank box (i.e. directly under the tabs 'Display', 'Port', 'Capture' etc.) Then hit the 'Send ASCII' button. You should see the pasted text in the black terminal window above, followed by 'ok'. Now remove the pasted text and copy/paste the second line from the 'code.txt' file to the exact same location. Again, hit the 'Send ASCII' button. **Now, quickly look at your phone screen as it should be attempting to make a call to a dead '900' number. You need to be quick, but cancel the call by hitting the red phone symbol and 'quickly' hit on the 'Message' button as if you were going to send a text.
8. You should now arrive at a screen where you can send a text message to the dead number 900. In the text field, type 'www.google.com' and send the text. The text goes nowhere, but now you've created a hyperlink to Google that you can follow (as long as you have WiFi on). Follow it by clicking on the link and you arrive at Google home screen.
9. Search for Package Disabler Pro 9.8.
10. Download it and install it.
11. After installing, you might get a pop-up window to say that PDP Engine needs to be installed in order for Package Disabler Pro to work. If so, install that too.
12. I also found that searching for and installing ES File Explorer was hugely beneficial, because (a) you have extremely limited functionality on your phone (i.e. you can download the programs, but can't just pull-down from the top of your screen to select them as you may be used to doing. As in, they install, but may not be easily selectable so you have to navigate to their location to run them and (b) now that you have partial access again via Google, you need to be careful not to lose your window of opportunity.
13. So, once you've downloaded & installed #9, #11 (if needed) & #12, open Package Disabler Pro.
14. Search for "Samsung account".
15. Once found, click on it, 'Clear Data' and then 'Disable' it.
16. Go back to Google now and search for QuickShortMaker.
17. Install it and open it. (You may need to use ES File Explorer to be able to navigate to it and open it.)
18. Within 'QuickShortMaker' > 'Incremental search' > 'Activities'; search for "Setup Wizard". It should be near the bottom. There are lots of setup wizards once you find it so pay close attention to specifics here.
19. Select the one with ".setupwizards.SetupExitActivity". (It's near the bottom of that particular screen but again, you need to pay attention to the small print and ensure you select the right one.)
20. Once you find it, select 'Create'.
21. Done! You can now restart your phone and after you select your language, then connect to WiFi, you will bypass Samsung Account and gain full access to your phone.
After this you can go and check that there is no Samsung account displayed (i.e. Settings > Accounts). There won't be, but you won't be able to add one at this point either....
1. Go back to Package Disabler Pro and re-enable the "Samsung Account" option.
2. Go to Storage (Settings > Storage) and clear all cache.
3. Go to Find my Mobile (Settings > Lock screen and security > Find my Mobile) and from there you should be prompted to insert your Samsung Account details to successfully add your Samsung account.
4. Once completed, you can either choose to do a Factory data reset (from within 'Settings' > 'Backup and reset'. NOT from recovery. Or you can simply restart your phone if you don't need a factory reset and you should be good to go.
5. Done, now you should have your Samsung account registered to your phone and can sync with your account.
This is what worked for me anyway and gave me full access back to my S6 running stock 6.0.1.
I've tried to be as detailed as I could with this post to ensure all necessary steps are there to follow. It may seem daunting to some before you try it, but I assure you it's relatively straightfoward and I had no problems. I hope someone finds it helpful and it recovers your S6 too if you get stuck in a similar situation to me. All the best.
Well done!
It worked well for me! Thank you!
I had such high hopes for this to work on my Samsung S4, but it doesn't I've got to step 7, did everything as you noted, and when i'm copying text and pressing "Send ASCII" button, it appears in the black field above, but isn't followed by "ok". I put in the second part of the text, still no "ok" and there is no call going through the phone.... I'm not able to proceed any further than this step. Why could that happen? Please help!
Linking to here would be better than writing a long wall of text, just saying. Also for S6 to S7 edge you can downgrade from nougat back to marshmallow 7.0 to 6.0 if needed for FRP bypass / Google Account lock.
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f77...ote-7-frp-bypass-all-samsung-devices-2124806/
I'm stucked to the connection of my S6. I have an S6 Edge and it connect normally, but when I try the S6 that has a samsuns block, it says some problem with the driver even if I have installed the Samsung Driver Pack... Am I doing something wrong? Can someone help me please
i can get to the browser part, i downloaded all the apps i needed for this task, but when i try to install them it wont run the install and nothing happens so now i have a phone i cant get in to and apps sitting in the download folder in the phone and cant do anything with any of it....... looks like its just time to take a hammer to it and say hell with it
I Know the Thread is old
I can't reanable Samsung account, i enable it with package disabler, clear cache and nothing happens after hit add account und find my phone
warpilein said:
I Know the Thread is old
I can't reanable Samsung account, i enable it with package disabler, clear cache and nothing happens after hit add account und find my phone
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Same here.
I can click on Samsung account +, but nothing happens.
If I try to make a samsung account over the option accounts....nothing happens....
swordomega said:
Same here.
I can click on Samsung account +, but nothing happens.
If I try to make a samsung account over the option accounts....nothing happens....
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Now I made somehow another samsung accaunt over other means. made reset over this other samsung account.
After reboot/factory reset still stuck at samsung. WTF. Did samsung made it bulletproof in their updates?
thanks bro I followed all steps one by one and it worked like a charm thanks alot bro
thanks Big boss, I followed all steps one by one and it worked like a charm without any obstacle for my S5 device now i can use it like before many thanks bro for your valuable assistance and I really appreciate for it, there is no way I can pay you back but my plan is to appreciate ... keyse mire in mogadishu- Somalia via phone number 0615276667
i've got error at this stage...
at+creg?
+CREG: 0,3
OK
atd900;
CLIR:255
OK
ERROR
not call from 900 (
added steps and much headache
Decided I should add to the thread after break activation lock on my G900A (S5 AT&T) that had Android 6.0.1. Around Step 8 is where I got stock and used another thread to get the rest of the way in the phone...albeit a VERY long way around.
Instead of sending a text in Step 8, you can click the paperclip and long press google maps. There's some steps to get to the privacy policy / terms of use (I don't have all the things you had to click). From here, most people long press a word or phrase and use web search or assistant. I got stuck again with some security error.
However, the GOOGLE logo at the top of the page is clickable into Google app and voila I can search for Package Disabler. There is a waffle (3x3 dots) at the top and you can click PLAY STORE but it's the desktop version...dam! However, and it gets worse, you can download but not install any packages from app browser b/c it needs permission for storage. This is where it got hilarious. I found a package disabler download page that advertised to install their proprietary app....clicking that advertisement popped me into Play Store app....hurray!
I was able to search for chrome and open it (you can't download or install any apps from Play store)...then continue on with the with steps. I had difficulty getting package disabler installed with PDP but just kept retrying and it eventually worked. BAM....I'm past the setup login and on the home screen. However, still unable to get reactivation lock turned off nor able to factory reset. The option was not greyed out but putting in my samsung credentials was successful (I could even see my phone in Samsung Find my Phone) but reactivation lock still turned on. dam again! At this point i'm thinking to sell the phone with reactivation lock and try to make $20 on it.
After some interesting research, it appeared that Lollipop and Kitkat were not so secure when it came to Reactivation Lock. One thread suggested to delete your samsung account, downgrade to Lollipop first (then KitKat if unsuccessful), then re-create your samsung account with exact email and password, then boot the phone. This is what ultimately did the trick! I used ODIN and backed down to Android 5.1.1. I signed in and the first setup screen after signin asked to turn on reactivation lock. Unchecked and it's gone! I verified in the bootloader that indeed the lock is gone! HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!
It works on other samsung phones as well. I fixed a mega 2 using this method. Thanks a bunch
I can't see any texting option after cancelling 900 dead dial on Samsung S6
Please help me anyone
sc0rch3d said:
Decided I should add to the thread after break activation lock on my G900A (S5 AT&T) that had Android 6.0.1. Around Step 8 is where I got stock and used another thread to get the rest of the way in the phone...albeit a VERY long way around.
Instead of sending a text in Step 8, you can click the paperclip and long press google maps. There's some steps to get to the privacy policy / terms of use (I don't have all the things you had to click). From here, most people long press a word or phrase and use web search or assistant. I got stuck again with some security error.
However, the GOOGLE logo at the top of the page is clickable into Google app and voila I can search for Package Disabler. There is a waffle (3x3 dots) at the top and you can click PLAY STORE but it's the desktop version...dam! However, and it gets worse, you can download but not install any packages from app browser b/c it needs permission for storage. This is where it got hilarious. I found a package disabler download page that advertised to install their proprietary app....clicking that advertisement popped me into Play Store app....hurray!
I was able to search for chrome and open it (you can't download or install any apps from Play store)...then continue on with the with steps. I had difficulty getting package disabler installed with PDP but just kept retrying and it eventually worked. BAM....I'm past the setup login and on the home screen. However, still unable to get reactivation lock turned off nor able to factory reset. The option was not greyed out but putting in my samsung credentials was successful (I could even see my phone in Samsung Find my Phone) but reactivation lock still turned on. dam again! At this point i'm thinking to sell the phone with reactivation lock and try to make $20 on it.
After some interesting research, it appeared that Lollipop and Kitkat were not so secure when it came to Reactivation Lock. One thread suggested to delete your samsung account, downgrade to Lollipop first (then KitKat if unsuccessful), then re-create your samsung account with exact email and password, then boot the phone. This is what ultimately did the trick! I used ODIN and backed down to Android 5.1.1. I signed in and the first setup screen after signin asked to turn on reactivation lock. Unchecked and it's gone! I verified in the bootloader that indeed the lock is gone! HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!
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I found a much simpler work around. After you long press google maps, simply open the sidebar menu and press Google earth. It will pop you into the play store app on the Google earth app page. Just search for package disable pro and pdp engine and voila! The only catch is the app itself is $3.45 and I don't think the free version is available anymore. I bought it just to use for this and was going to get it refunded once I'm done. But that avoids the hassle of finding the link that will take you to the store app since I searched endlessly for that promised link to no avail, lol
Sent from my perry using XDA Labs
Also, I ended up having to download an app named blackmart in order to get the PDP app. Even after purchasing through play store. So if anyone needs the apks I can try uploading to a hosting site to save the hassle
what do you mean exactly when you say "android drivers" on your pc?
An opportunity to access phone settings and home screen
The..King said:
Hopefully this might help someone who comes across a similarly bizarre situation. I've gone into detail to ensure anyone who tries this has all the info needed, so apologies for the biblical post but this 100% worked for me on my S6.
Ok, so here's the dilemma I was faced with which was a total nightmare. My phone (although otherwise fully functional) was slowing down a tad and becoming quite laggy so I decided to factory reset it (as I've done a hundred times before to several phones over the years). All the usual pre-requisites were carried out (back-ups taken, usb debugging on, reactivation lock cleared, etc.) I proceeded to factory reset the device, all went as expected without any issues. Once completed and at the 1st setup page, I selected language and proceeded. I set up WiFi connection and proceeded. I was then met with the next setup page, my Samsung Account. However, there was a message - "This device is locked because of an abnormal factory reset. Sign in to the Samsung account that you have already signed in to on this device to confirm that it belongs to you." Well, I naturally proceeded to enter my Samsung ID and correct password, but that's when things got weird. After a longer than expected period to sign in, I got a brief pop-up to say "Processing failed". That was it, no other explanation, no other option, no other way around it. I was now 100% locked out of my phone which I have had (store bought from brand new) for 2yrs. I contacted Samsung support, but I think we all know that was a complete waste of time - so I began to research extensively. I came here to XDA first but couldn't find any solution, I then scoured the web and checked a tonne of YT videos. Again, nothing doing - it was all either outdated information, Samsung had patched vulnerabilities, or the methods were just time-wasting idiots posting hoax fixes which did nothing. It was worth it to a point though because I got several tips and picked up some software. Then after about 8hrs, I stumbled across another post from someone here on XDA https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6-edge/help/reactivation-lock-bypass-samsung-account-t3625723#post73617288. Massive thanks to him/her. The basis of his/her method definitely works, but I had a few improvements, particularly concerning the dialling of emergency numbers. So, that's the background to the issue I had and how I got to here. The following is the full method of what I did and I can say that I have a 100% fully functional S6 again. I've gone into this detail as I've found that a lot of posts can be a bit vague, so hopefully this helps someone out....
1. On the 1st setup wizard page after the factory reset has completed; select your language, then connect to (WiFi preferably). You then arrive at the Samsung Account sign-in and cannot proceed any further.
2. Make sure that your phone is NOT connected to your PC at this stage and just for clarity - also make sure than your SIM card is still in your phone. (Some instructions say to remove it, don't do that if you want this to work.)
3. Leave your phone alone for the moment.
4. Ensure that 'Samsung Drivers' for your phone are installed on your PC. (If they already are - great. If not, install them so that when you eventually connect your phone to your PC later, you can see it.
5. Next, download the terminal program here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4OYgE4A8WCzckpyTDVuODc4TWs/view It's called Realterm and is only about 12MB. (There are other newer versions of this available, but this one worked for my purposes.) Extract the program and install (running it as Admin) and ensure that all 4 boxes are 'ticked' as you install (i.e. usually 'source' & 'DLPortIO' boxes are un-ticked, so put a tick in both and then complete the install. As the install completes, un-tick both boxes 'Register' and 'Show ReadMe'. Done. You should now have 'Realterm' icon on your desktop.
6. Back to your phone now. With it still stuck at the Samsung Account sign-in window (or any preceding window), connect the phone to your PC. If an 'installing drivers' pop-up appears on your PC, wait for the Samsung driver to finish installing. If on the other hand, you phone connects to your PC straight away, then proceed straight to 'Manage'. (i.e. Right-click on 'My Computer', select 'Manage' and select 'Device Manager' from the left list. Then in the main window select 'Modems', then right-click on 'Samsung Mobile USB Modem' and select 'Properties'. Hit the 'Modem' tab at the top and simply note the Port. It should be Com & a number, for example 'Com3'. Once noted, you can now close all 'Manage' windows.
7. Open 'Realterm' from your desktop icon by right-clicking and running as admin. (a) On the 'Display' tab, ensure the 'Half Duplex' box has a tick inside it. Don't mess with any other settings here. (b) Then hit on the 'Port' and ensure that the port number you noted from #6 above is selected. If it's not, select it using the dropdown option and once selected, apply it by hitting the 'Change' button with the green check-mark to the right. (c) Once completed, then hit on the 'Send' tab. Open the extracted folder where you installed the terminal program from (#5 above) and open the 'code.txt' file. Copy/paste the first line of text to the very first blank box (i.e. directly under the tabs 'Display', 'Port', 'Capture' etc.) Then hit the 'Send ASCII' button. You should see the pasted text in the black terminal window above, followed by 'ok'. Now remove the pasted text and copy/paste the second line from the 'code.txt' file to the exact same location. Again, hit the 'Send ASCII' button. **Now, quickly look at your phone screen as it should be attempting to make a call to a dead '900' number. You need to be quick, but cancel the call by hitting the red phone symbol and 'quickly' hit on the 'Message' button as if you were going to send a text.
8. You should now arrive at a screen where you can send a text message to the dead number 900. In the text field, type 'www.google.com' and send the text. The text goes nowhere, but now you've created a hyperlink to Google that you can follow (as long as you have WiFi on). Follow it by clicking on the link and you arrive at Google home screen.
9. Search for Package Disabler Pro 9.8.
10. Download it and install it.
11. After installing, you might get a pop-up window to say that PDP Engine needs to be installed in order for Package Disabler Pro to work. If so, install that too.
12. I also found that searching for and installing ES File Explorer was hugely beneficial, because (a) you have extremely limited functionality on your phone (i.e. you can download the programs, but can't just pull-down from the top of your screen to select them as you may be used to doing. As in, they install, but may not be easily selectable so you have to navigate to their location to run them and (b) now that you have partial access again via Google, you need to be careful not to lose your window of opportunity.
13. So, once you've downloaded & installed #9, #11 (if needed) & #12, open Package Disabler Pro.
14. Search for "Samsung account".
15. Once found, click on it, 'Clear Data' and then 'Disable' it.
16. Go back to Google now and search for QuickShortMaker.
17. Install it and open it. (You may need to use ES File Explorer to be able to navigate to it and open it.)
18. Within 'QuickShortMaker' > 'Incremental search' > 'Activities'; search for "Setup Wizard". It should be near the bottom. There are lots of setup wizards once you find it so pay close attention to specifics here.
19. Select the one with ".setupwizards.SetupExitActivity". (It's near the bottom of that particular screen but again, you need to pay attention to the small print and ensure you select the right one.)
20. Once you find it, select 'Create'.
21. Done! You can now restart your phone and after you select your language, then connect to WiFi, you will bypass Samsung Account and gain full access to your phone.
After this you can go and check that there is no Samsung account displayed (i.e. Settings > Accounts). There won't be, but you won't be able to add one at this point either....
1. Go back to Package Disabler Pro and re-enable the "Samsung Account" option.
2. Go to Storage (Settings > Storage) and clear all cache.
3. Go to Find my Mobile (Settings > Lock screen and security > Find my Mobile) and from there you should be prompted to insert your Samsung Account details to successfully add your Samsung account.
4. Once completed, you can either choose to do a Factory data reset (from within 'Settings' > 'Backup and reset'. NOT from recovery. Or you can simply restart your phone if you don't need a factory reset and you should be good to go.
5. Done, now you should have your Samsung account registered to your phone and can sync with your account.
This is what worked for me anyway and gave me full access back to my S6 running stock 6.0.1.
I've tried to be as detailed as I could with this post to ensure all necessary steps are there to follow. It may seem daunting to some before you try it, but I assure you it's relatively straightfoward and I had no problems. I hope someone finds it helpful and it recovers your S6 too if you get stuck in a similar situation to me. All the best.
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Hello. I know the thread is old but this may help. None of the Samsungs I've used did happen to work with Realterm yet (not saying it does not work). So here is an alternative that can drive you straight into the device setting. There choose "Easy Mode" an boom on the home screen. From home screen tap "easy settings/easy mode an activate normal mode. I tried this method on my Note 4 (SM-N910T) and It worked.
Steps :
1- Download and flash the firmware with Odin or whatever capable box/tool (but ou may skip this step if "lock screen like slide to unlock" is activated in the locked phone). To know this option is on just press power to turn off/on the screen. If you see a lock screen instead of the "choose language" screen go to step 2. If not "DON'T FACCTORY RESET". It won't help. Flash as many times as required until you get to a lock screen. Just off/on the sreen to see.
2- From the lock screen swipe on the "Phone" icon and choose the contact app.
3- On the new call window, tap "contacts" on the upper right then open options (the 3 vertical dots) and choose settings/contacts/accounts an add a google account. This account should have a contact with email in it. For example I added my google account which had many contacts with emailss, I then ranomly chose a name with email and tried to send an email.
4- From email editing screen select the 3 dots of options and go to accounts.
5- A seurity mini window will pop up. Accept it.
6- Boom you are in the settings.
7- Search for "easy mode" and apply it. You'll land on the home screen.
8- You can have access to normal screen by going to easy setting/easy mode/normal mode .and apply.
9- Direct install package disabler and other needed apps from pc or send them to your phone memory an manual install them.
10- Follow the instructions from The..King to bypass now that you can do it.
NB: BE CAREFUL NOT TO USE HOME BUTTON TO GO BACK TO HOME SCREEN OR YOU WILL BE WELCOME BY A BLANK BLACK SCREEN. USE BACK BUTTON INSTEAD. OR USE RECENT WINDOWS BUTTON TO ACCESS BEFORE USED APPS. IF YOU WANT TO CLEAR RECENT APPS KEEP "SETTINGS" WINDOWS AS YOU CAN HAVE THE CONTROL BACK THE EASY MODE/NORMAL MODE.
SHALOM
The..King said:
Hopefully this might help someone who comes across a similarly bizarre situation. I've gone into detail to ensure anyone who tries this has all the info needed, so apologies for the biblical post but this 100% worked for me on my S6.
Ok, so here's the dilemma I was faced with which was a total nightmare. My phone (although otherwise fully functional) was slowing down a tad and becoming quite laggy so I decided to factory reset it (as I've done a hundred times before to several phones over the years). All the usual pre-requisites were carried out (back-ups taken, usb debugging on, reactivation lock cleared, etc.) I proceeded to factory reset the device, all went as expected without any issues. Once completed and at the 1st setup page, I selected language and proceeded. I set up WiFi connection and proceeded. I was then met with the next setup page, my Samsung Account. However, there was a message - "This device is locked because of an abnormal factory reset. Sign in to the Samsung account that you have already signed in to on this device to confirm that it belongs to you." Well, I naturally proceeded to enter my Samsung ID and correct password, but that's when things got weird. After a longer than expected period to sign in, I got a brief pop-up to say "Processing failed". That was it, no other explanation, no other option, no other way around it. I was now 100% locked out of my phone which I have had (store bought from brand new) for 2yrs. I contacted Samsung support, but I think we all know that was a complete waste of time - so I began to research extensively. I came here to XDA first but couldn't find any solution, I then scoured the web and checked a tonne of YT videos. Again, nothing doing - it was all either outdated information, Samsung had patched vulnerabilities, or the methods were just time-wasting idiots posting hoax fixes which did nothing. It was worth it to a point though because I got several tips and picked up some software. Then after about 8hrs, I stumbled across another post from someone here on XDA https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6-edge/help/reactivation-lock-bypass-samsung-account-t3625723#post73617288. Massive thanks to him/her. The basis of his/her method definitely works, but I had a few improvements, particularly concerning the dialling of emergency numbers. So, that's the background to the issue I had and how I got to here. The following is the full method of what I did and I can say that I have a 100% fully functional S6 again. I've gone into this detail as I've found that a lot of posts can be a bit vague, so hopefully this helps someone out....
1. On the 1st setup wizard page after the factory reset has completed; select your language, then connect to (WiFi preferably). You then arrive at the Samsung Account sign-in and cannot proceed any further.
2. Make sure that your phone is NOT connected to your PC at this stage and just for clarity - also make sure than your SIM card is still in your phone. (Some instructions say to remove it, don't do that if you want this to work.)
3. Leave your phone alone for the moment.
4. Ensure that 'Samsung Drivers' for your phone are installed on your PC. (If they already are - great. If not, install them so that when you eventually connect your phone to your PC later, you can see it.
5. Next, download the terminal program here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4OYgE4A8WCzckpyTDVuODc4TWs/view It's called Realterm and is only about 12MB. (There are other newer versions of this available, but this one worked for my purposes.) Extract the program and install (running it as Admin) and ensure that all 4 boxes are 'ticked' as you install (i.e. usually 'source' & 'DLPortIO' boxes are un-ticked, so put a tick in both and then complete the install. As the install completes, un-tick both boxes 'Register' and 'Show ReadMe'. Done. You should now have 'Realterm' icon on your desktop.
6. Back to your phone now. With it still stuck at the Samsung Account sign-in window (or any preceding window), connect the phone to your PC. If an 'installing drivers' pop-up appears on your PC, wait for the Samsung driver to finish installing. If on the other hand, you phone connects to your PC straight away, then proceed straight to 'Manage'. (i.e. Right-click on 'My Computer', select 'Manage' and select 'Device Manager' from the left list. Then in the main window select 'Modems', then right-click on 'Samsung Mobile USB Modem' and select 'Properties'. Hit the 'Modem' tab at the top and simply note the Port. It should be Com & a number, for example 'Com3'. Once noted, you can now close all 'Manage' windows.
7. Open 'Realterm' from your desktop icon by right-clicking and running as admin. (a) On the 'Display' tab, ensure the 'Half Duplex' box has a tick inside it. Don't mess with any other settings here. (b) Then hit on the 'Port' and ensure that the port number you noted from #6 above is selected. If it's not, select it using the dropdown option and once selected, apply it by hitting the 'Change' button with the green check-mark to the right. (c) Once completed, then hit on the 'Send' tab. Open the extracted folder where you installed the terminal program from (#5 above) and open the 'code.txt' file. Copy/paste the first line of text to the very first blank box (i.e. directly under the tabs 'Display', 'Port', 'Capture' etc.) Then hit the 'Send ASCII' button. You should see the pasted text in the black terminal window above, followed by 'ok'. Now remove the pasted text and copy/paste the second line from the 'code.txt' file to the exact same location. Again, hit the 'Send ASCII' button. **Now, quickly look at your phone screen as it should be attempting to make a call to a dead '900' number. You need to be quick, but cancel the call by hitting the red phone symbol and 'quickly' hit on the 'Message' button as if you were going to send a text.
8. You should now arrive at a screen where you can send a text message to the dead number 900. In the text field, type 'www.google.com' and send the text. The text goes nowhere, but now you've created a hyperlink to Google that you can follow (as long as you have WiFi on). Follow it by clicking on the link and you arrive at Google home screen.
9. Search for Package Disabler Pro 9.8.
10. Download it and install it.
11. After installing, you might get a pop-up window to say that PDP Engine needs to be installed in order for Package Disabler Pro to work. If so, install that too.
12. I also found that searching for and installing ES File Explorer was hugely beneficial, because (a) you have extremely limited functionality on your phone (i.e. you can download the programs, but can't just pull-down from the top of your screen to select them as you may be used to doing. As in, they install, but may not be easily selectable so you have to navigate to their location to run them and (b) now that you have partial access again via Google, you need to be careful not to lose your window of opportunity.
13. So, once you've downloaded & installed #9, #11 (if needed) & #12, open Package Disabler Pro.
14. Search for "Samsung account".
15. Once found, click on it, 'Clear Data' and then 'Disable' it.
16. Go back to Google now and search for QuickShortMaker.
17. Install it and open it. (You may need to use ES File Explorer to be able to navigate to it and open it.)
18. Within 'QuickShortMaker' > 'Incremental search' > 'Activities'; search for "Setup Wizard". It should be near the bottom. There are lots of setup wizards once you find it so pay close attention to specifics here.
19. Select the one with ".setupwizards.SetupExitActivity". (It's near the bottom of that particular screen but again, you need to pay attention to the small print and ensure you select the right one.)
20. Once you find it, select 'Create'.
21. Done! You can now restart your phone and after you select your language, then connect to WiFi, you will bypass Samsung Account and gain full access to your phone.
After this you can go and check that there is no Samsung account displayed (i.e. Settings > Accounts). There won't be, but you won't be able to add one at this point either....
1. Go back to Package Disabler Pro and re-enable the "Samsung Account" option.
2. Go to Storage (Settings > Storage) and clear all cache.
3. Go to Find my Mobile (Settings > Lock screen and security > Find my Mobile) and from there you should be prompted to insert your Samsung Account details to successfully add your Samsung account.
4. Once completed, you can either choose to do a Factory data reset (from within 'Settings' > 'Backup and reset'. NOT from recovery. Or you can simply restart your phone if you don't need a factory reset and you should be good to go.
5. Done, now you should have your Samsung account registered to your phone and can sync with your account.
This is what worked for me anyway and gave me full access back to my S6 running stock 6.0.1.
I've tried to be as detailed as I could with this post to ensure all necessary steps are there to follow. It may seem daunting to some before you try it, but I assure you it's relatively straightfoward and I had no problems. I hope someone finds it helpful and it recovers your S6 too if you get stuck in a similar situation to me. All the best.
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Works like balerina. I read this post many times. I have no Windows Machine thus I can not use amazing Real Term.
I found bloated 6.0.1 ROM for SM-G925F From Globe Philipines G925FXXS5DRB1_G925FOLB4DQJ1_G925FXXS5DRA2 . I understand the most important is How to open Browser . This ROM give a Golden Chance to access browser. I used other android phone to set up google account via NFC. After completing setting up google account ROM asking to add another email account. So I choose Yahoo > tap sign up > privacy policy it will pop up two option > open using Chrome or Samsung Browser. Choose Chrome.
A. Turn S6E to download mode.
B. Flash the bootloader (sboot.bin), hidden.img, system.img (i used heimdall on gentoo linux)
- heimdall flash --BOOTLOADER sboot.bin --HIDDEN hidden.img --SYSTEM system.img
- Nougat boot will booting 6.0 properly.
C. Booting up
D. Setup google account.
E. On the page to set another email. choose Yahoo > tap Sign Up > tap Privacy Policy > this will pop up the browser > choose chrome
From here you just follow above #9 to Finish.
x1123 said:
Works like balerina. I read this post many times. I have no Windows Machine thus I can not use amazing Real Term.
I found bloated 6.0.1 ROM for SM-G925F From Globe Philipines G925FXXS5DRB1_G925FOLB4DQJ1_G925FXXS5DRA2 . I understand the most important is How to open Browser . This ROM give a Golden Chance to access browser. I used other android phone to set up google account via NFC. After completing setting up google account ROM asking to add another email account. So I choose Yahoo > tap sign up > privacy policy it will pop up two option > open using Chrome or Samsung Browser. Choose Chrome.
A. Turn S6E to download mode.
B. Flash the bootloader (sboot.bin), hidden.img, system.img (i used heimdall on gentoo linux)
- heimdall flash --BOOTLOADER sboot.bin --HIDDEN hidden.img --SYSTEM system.img
- Nougat boot will booting 6.0 properly.
C. Booting up
D. Setup google account.
E. On the page to set another email. choose Yahoo > tap Sign Up > tap Privacy Policy > this will pop up the browser > choose chrome
From here you just follow above #9 to Finish.
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Is there some way to use heimdall in a Windows Machine?

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