new nexus today...sound advice needed please. - Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi shall be getting sns today, which is nice. Now....would you knowledgeable people recommend root and recovery to be done as soon as I get it. I mean can it be done right out of the box....that way when the system wipes....there is noneof my personal infoto be lost. Hope that makes sense. Thank you

Yes.
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Cool. Thanks. Now one last small question....do I need to make a backup before root/recovery?

Nothing to backup if you're going to root it right away.
Get the phone, turn it on directly to bootloader, plug it in and do the fastboot OEM unlock command.
-Nexus S

Thank you. Your advice is welcome. I look forward to sns enjoyment....coming from an x10i it should be great xda is awesome.

Do I need my sim card in during root process?

willcpfc said:
Do I need my sim card in during root process?
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no
10char.

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(Q) How to root O+ plus 8.6

Please help me about rooting this unit. I badly need it. I searched on the internet for weeks now but I can't seem to find an effective procedure in rooting my phone. I hope someone could help me with this problem. Thanks and more power to you guys.
P.S. If there is an info needed regarding my phone. Please post it here. Thanks.
ratman_04 said:
Please help me about rooting this unit. I badly need it. I searched on the internet for weeks now but I can't seem to find an effective procedure in rooting my phone. I hope someone could help me with this problem. Thanks and more power to you guys.
P.S. If there is an info needed regarding my phone. Please post it here. Thanks.
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I've also been searching for weeks with no luck. But I think there is still hope. We just need to unlock our bootloader. How? Well that's what we need to find out.
hackenhack said:
I've also been searching for weeks with no luck. But I think there is still hope. We just need to unlock our bootloader. How? Well that's what we need to find out.
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Dude. I think we really should find it out because there is so much potential in this phone when it is rooted. Additionally, I think I have found a way in unlocking the bootloader of our device. This may help.
addictivetips..com/ mobile /what-is-bootloader-and-how-to-unlock-bootloader- on-android-phones-complete-guide/
ratman_04 said:
Dude. I think we really should find it out because there is so much potential in this phone when it is rooted. Additionally, I think I have found a way in unlocking the bootloader of our device. This may help.
addictivetips..com/ mobile /what-is-bootloader-and-how-to-unlock-bootloader- on-android-phones-complete-guide/
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Have you tried that method? I'm gonna try it also. We need to root this damn phone!
hackenhack said:
Have you tried that method? I'm gonna try it also. We need to root this damn phone!
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No. I haven't yet. Because the PCs in our office need administrative privileges and I can't install the apps needed. DAMN.
ratman_04 said:
No. I haven't yet. Because the PCs in our office need administrative privileges and I can't install the apps needed. DAMN.
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Alright! I'll try to unlock it after my prepaid data expires. I don't have a back up phone atm if **** happens LOL. Please tell me though if you have the chance to try it.
hackenhack said:
Alright! I'll try to unlock it after my prepaid data expires. I don't have a back up phone atm if **** happens LOL. Please tell me though if you have the chance to try it.
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Dude.. i will try this method tomorrow. take a look at this thread. I Think this is it.
symbianize.com/ showthread.php?t=980013
if you can't see the thread have an account there. it's free..
ratman_04 said:
Dude.. i will try this method tomorrow. take a look at this thread. I Think this is it.
symbianize.com/ showthread.php?t=980013
if you can't see the thread have an account there. it's free..
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I tried that method a couple of times, but it didn't work. The only solution I could think of is unlocking the boot loader first. After we've unlock it, any method of rooting will work.
hackenhack said:
I tried that method a couple of times, but it didn't work. The only solution I could think of is unlocking the boot loader first. After we've unlock it, any method of rooting will work.
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oh. i see.. how the hell do we root this thing.. hahah
good news!!!!
ratman_04 said:
oh. i see.. how the hell do we root this thing.. hahah
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I just found solution to root my phone days ago search vroot and download install and root but you need also mtkdroidtools so you can shell root then also install cwm using mtktools go to root backup recovery and press to use boot from phone and done click yes on the first and second no then boot to recovery and done!!!

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Can anyone give me an easy way to Root an Acer 200 Iconia Tab. I keep hitting walls whenever I search and the one thing I haven't tried, SimpleTool, is MIA. Help?
Padulese said:
Can anyone give me an easy way to Root an Acer 200 Iconia Tab. I keep hitting walls whenever I search and the one thing I haven't tried, SimpleTool, is MIA. Help?
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Try Framaroot app....
Please Don't Forget to read the forum rules... you must add an appropriate title to the thread... [Q] is just an addition to make the thread type more clear.... Thanks...
whoops!
I tried Framaroot and I get an error message that says "Your device seems not vulnerable to exploit included in Framaroot" I don't know why. I've got usb debugging activated and there is nothing special about this tab. it's old lol Argh!
maybe you have to unlock the bootloader first!
omkar333 said:
maybe you have to unlock the bootloader first!
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Well that would be the easy way huh? Ok, another stupid question, and I apologize as I am very very new to this...How do I unlock the bootloader? I did download an emulator on the tablet and tried to type in adb something and it didn't work. Again, I am sorry to be such an idiot when it comes to this stuff...but I find it fascinating and I am just trying to learn.
Padulese said:
Well that would be the easy way huh? Ok, another stupid question, and I apologize as I am very very new to this...How do I unlock the bootloader? I did download an emulator on the tablet and tried to type in adb something and it didn't work. Again, I am sorry to be such an idiot when it comes to this stuff...but I find it fascinating and I am just trying to learn.
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check this http://theunlockr.com/2013/06/15/how-to-root-the-acer-iconia-tab-a200/ it says it can unlock the bootloader.
Sadly
Trozzul said:
/theunlockr.com/2013/06/15/how-to-root-the-acer-iconia-tab-a200/[/url] it says it can unlock the bootloader.
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This would be ideal but it uses SimpleTool and I cannot find that anywhere. When you click the link, it takes you to a page that is no longer active.
I can't root my S4 because it's on AT&T and from what I understand AT&T has locked the bootloader and no one has figured out how to unlock just yet but this little Acer tablet should be a cake walk but apparently I am not the pastry chef because I am stumped.
Padulese said:
This would be ideal but it uses SimpleTool and I cannot find that anywhere. When you click the link, it takes you to a page that is no longer active.
I can't root my S4 because it's on AT&T and from what I understand AT&T has locked the bootloader and no one has figured out how to unlock just yet but this little Acer tablet should be a cake walk but apparently I am not the pastry chef because I am stumped.
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I'm not sure where to find it then, sorry mate. Keep searching and I can try tonight.
Padulese said:
Well that would be the easy way huh? Ok, another stupid question, and I apologize as I am very very new to this...How do I unlock the bootloader? I did download an emulator on the tablet and tried to type in adb something and it didn't work. Again, I am sorry to be such an idiot when it comes to this stuff...but I find it fascinating and I am just trying to learn.
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nothing wrong you can ask ....bootloader is a kind of security put by the manufacturer and after unlocking this will wipe your data .... and its not necessary that every phone/tab has a locked bootloader ....for eg. most of the samsung phones have bootloader unlocked whereas htc phones you have to do that manually ...it differs from every manufacturer so im not preety sure that it has a locked bootloader ....... so u gotta try if root doesnt work maybe its locked bootloader

Please, please, please, help. Spent 7 hours on this and still don't know what to do.

So here's the thing, I'll try to be as short as possible. I was watching this video of this guy (how to root the nexus 5 (safest method)) showing how to root the nexus 5. But everything went wrong and I accidentally wiped the entire phone, now I have no OS.
I have installed a bunch of drivers and stuff here, but don't know how to use them. Please, if someone can give me a stupid proof solution to this, I would be very thankful.
tl;dr: I have no OS and would like to restore my Nexus 5.
Please, guys, I'm desperate. I have a test in 5 hours and already should be sleeping, but I simply can't. I've screwed everything up. Please, help.
Renan Melo said:
So here's the thing, I'll try to be as short as possible. I was watching this video of this guy (how to root the nexus 5 (safest method)) showing how to root the nexus 5. But everything went wrong and I accidentally wiped the entire phone, now I have no OS.
I have installed a bunch of drivers and stuff here, but don't know how to use them. Please, if someone can give me a stupid proof solution to this, I would be very thankful.
tl;dr: I have no OS and would like to restore my Nexus 5.
Please, guys, I'm desperate. I have a test in 5 hours and already should be sleeping, but I simply can't. I've screwed everything up. Please, help.
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Wugfresh Nexus Root Toolkit will d/l and self install the factory image. Might need the borked/phone wont boot option.
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wideasleep1 said:
Wugfresh Nexus Root Toolkit will d/l and self install the factory image. Might need the borked/phone wont boot option.
Sent from my amazing LGG3!
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I'm sorry, I didn't understand half of what you said. I'm really an android newbie. I don't know how these things work. If you could explain it a little more, I would be really grateful.
Renan Melo said:
I'm sorry, I didn't understand half of what you said. I'm really an android newbie. I don't know how these things work. If you could explain it a little more, I would be really grateful.
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When you get time...you should learn from our forum how and why to do things manually. Until then, this may help:
http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
Renan Melo said:
I'm sorry, I didn't understand half of what you said. I'm really an android newbie. I don't know how these things work. If you could explain it a little more, I would be really grateful.
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First you need to setup adb/fastboot. Follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
After it's setup properly, follow this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2513701
This should be enough fix your device.
Since I've helped you, would you do me a favor by READING THIS THREAD BEFORE YOU START MESSING WITH YOUR EXPENSIVE DEVICE IN THE FUTURE!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...urce-guides-info-threads-linked-read-t2784527
Keep calm and All the best for your test! :good:
Both links in my signature and the post above this one.
This is hardly an issue, solved in a couple minutes. Next time do some research before doing anything to a device that you paid for.
Don't want to do your research? Then sell the Nexus 5, get a locked down Samsung device/iPhone and don't mess with it.
If that is true and you dont have a clue what ever gave you the idea to try and root your phone jesus if you aint got a clue do some homework and learn, there are walkthroughs on this site or just google it........
Renan Melo said:
So here's the thing, I'll try to be as short as possible. I was watching this video of this guy (how to root the nexus 5 (safest method)) showing how to root the nexus 5. But everything went wrong and I accidentally wiped the entire phone, now I have no OS.
I have installed a bunch of drivers and stuff here, but don't know how to use them. Please, if someone can give me a stupid proof solution to this, I would be very thankful.
tl;dr: I have no OS and would like to restore my Nexus 5.
Please, guys, I'm desperate. I have a test in 5 hours and already should be sleeping, but I simply can't. I've screwed everything up. Please, help.
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1. Relax. Its a nexus. This can easily be fixed.
2. We all start somewhere. When we all were noobs to this we all wiped our devices and freaked. Again don't panic. And ignore the guys cursing your noobness. But one thing is for sure - after you fix this, read before you leap.
3. As someone else recommended - there is a tool called wugfresh nexus root all in one...or something like that. Just follow the link in his post. This us a great tool and will save you some pain. Its well laid out and will fix your issues. Just follow the steps. Keep this program handy and on your computer. If you intend on flashing Roms eventually you will make a mistake and wipe your phone again and this will save your bacon.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sh...rom my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
vin4yak said:
First you need to setup adb/fastboot. Follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
After it's setup properly, follow this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2513701
This should be enough fix your device.
Since I've helped you, would you do me a favor by READING THIS THREAD BEFORE YOU START MESSING WITH YOUR EXPENSIVE DEVICE IN THE FUTURE!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...urce-guides-info-threads-linked-read-t2784527
Keep calm and All the best for your test! :good:
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This ^^^^
Everything you need is covered here.
Read read read....and when you get tired, read some more. Then and only then....do.
+1 for everyone saying use fastboot
-1 for everyone saying use toolkit.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
I also forgot to mention I can boot it on fastboot mode and I have TWRP. Does that help?
Renan Melo said:
I also forgot to mention I can boot it on fastboot mode and I have TWRP. Does that help?
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The answer has already been given.
Choices are:
1) Learn to use fastboot. Return your device to stock.
2) Lear to use adb. push a rom.zip to your sdcard to flash via recovery
Click the link in my signature. ALL important guides are there.
Read the following:
"adb and fastboot. What is it?"
This will help you to do 1 and 2, whichever you decide.
Oh my god thank you so much
Thank you so much!! I was able to restore it!!! What a relief.
Now I'm really afraid to try and root it again. I think I'm gonna read a lot more about it, then, when I feel safe enough, I'll do it.
Again, I cannot express how grateful I am to all of you.
Really
Renan Melo said:
Thank you so much!! I was able to restore it!!! What a relief.
Now I'm really afraid to try and root it again. I think I'm gonna read a lot more about it, then, when I feel safe enough, I'll do it.
Again, I cannot express how grateful I am to all of you.
Really
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Just basically go through all the threads linked in my signature. Theres lots of info there. What you did is very common amongst TWRP users. Its an easy fix so nothing to be concerned about, but do try to learn adb and fastboot
Renan Melo said:
Thank you so much!! I was able to restore it!!! What a relief.
Now I'm really afraid to try and root it again. I think I'm gonna read a lot more about it, then, when I feel safe enough, I'll do it.
Again, I cannot express how grateful I am to all of you.
Really
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Yes, read. But keep in mind that if something goes awry, it can be fixed. You've already shown that you can fix it.
rootSU said:
+1 for everyone saying use fastboot
-1 for everyone saying use toolkit.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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-2 for the guy saying "read before you leap" then suggesting a toolkit..
I'll just add, with TWRP if you have an OTG adapter you can plug a thumb drive into the phone and flash a ROM that way. Every now and again I like to start fresh and will copy a ROM onto a thumb drive, I'll wipe the entire phone then re-flash. You'll just have to Mount USB-OTG from the menu.
tbh I dont even know why people use toolkits.
'fastboot oem unlock'
'fastboot flash recovery recovery.img'
Device rooted.
Why do you need a toolkit for that?
Sent from my Nexus 5
LamboBull said:
tbh I dont even know why people use toolkits.
'fastboot oem unlock'
'fastboot flash recovery recovery.img'
Device rooted.
Why do you need a toolkit for that?
Sent from my Nexus 5
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Not everyone is comfortable using command prompt to fire lines as they think they will mess up (especially people who are new). The toolkits do these things in the background when the user clicks on a button and hence he/she thinks it's the easy/safe way around it without knowing the consequences of it.

KingRoot 4.0

Has anyone used this tool to root OnePlus One?
thegios said:
Has anyone used this tool to root OnePlus One?
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Why bother? The OPO has an easily unlockable bootloader, so you can root, install a custom recovery and ROMs if you so desire.
Cos I dont wanna unlock bootloader and wipe the phone
thegios said:
Cos I dont wanna unlock bootloader and wipe the phone
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Fair enough, you could try it and if it works install titanium backup and backup your apps. Then it would be slightly less hassle to unlock the bootloader. I'm not so sure of the outcome if it doesn't work properly or go wrong, but worse case scenario you may need to wipe to sort your phone out anyway.
I know man, I know
I was simply hoping to find anyone who had already used to get some feedback: I really have no time to restart from zero on the phone, in case anything goes wrong with titanium, helium or anything else.
In addition, my phone works like a charm, have no issues at all: I'd rather not touch it
thegios said:
I know man, I know
I was simply hoping to find anyone who had already used to get some feedback: I really have no time to restart from zero on the phone, in case anything goes wrong with titanium, helium or anything else.
In addition, my phone works like a charm, have no issues at all: I'd rather not touch it
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What about using fastboot to root? You dont need to unlock and wipe, see the below posts and thread for info. Safer than using an 'exploit'.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54249202&postcount=11
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54250245&postcount=14
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54458264&postcount=31
Edit: Sorry just read through an looks like subsequent updates closed the option of rooting with locked bootloader.
gsmyth said:
What about using fastboot to root? You dont need to unlock and wipe, see the below posts and thread for info. Safer than using an 'exploit'.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54249202&postcount=11
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54250245&postcount=14
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54458264&postcount=31
Edit: Sorry just read through an looks like subsequent updates closed the option of rooting with locked bootloader.
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wow, didn't know about this... and I have been searching for ages...
does this only root the phone or also installs TWRP?
thegios said:
wow, didn't know about this... and I have been searching for ages...
does this only root the phone or also installs TWRP?
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Sorry, updated my post, Oneplus patched this so it can't be done now.
gsmyth said:
Sorry, updated my post, Oneplus patched this so it can't be done now.
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ok thanks...
King doesn't work. The only way to root is by unlocking the bootloader. It's best to research a phone when you're buying it, then you'd just unlock the bootloader before committing data to the device.
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I've try in my oneplus one with lollipop, and it works!
I can't install supersu, but there is kinguser and it's the same!
I've checked with root check, I've also installed titnum backup and adaway
Inviato dal mio OnePlus One 64gb

Erased OS!! And Cant access Download Mode because Kill Switch

Ok I think I really may have messed up big time with this guys so I'm begging for some help.
]So I just recently bought a AT&T LG G3 on ebay in excellent condition everything worked great until I started experimenting. I rooted it using KingRoot but later decided I'd rather use another method of root because I prefer SuperSu to manage my root access...Anyways to make a long story very short. I needed to get into download mode but Kill Switch had already locked me out because I rooted it..I did not know that McAfee would lock my phone when I rooted.. and so as a last ditch effort I attempted to wipe the entire drive and re-flash the OS well to my surprise that did completely erase the OS as expected but not the Kill Switch. So now im stuck at LG Welcome screen and cant do anything.. I'm at the mercy of the web help PLEASE!!! smh
TriLTorch said:
Ok I think I really may have messed up big time with this guys so I'm begging for some help.
]So I just recently bought a AT&T LG G3 on ebay in excellent condition everything worked great until I started experimenting. I rooted it using KingRoot but later decided I'd rather use another method of root because I prefer SuperSu to manage my root access...Anyways to make a long story very short. I needed to get into download mode but Kill Switch had already locked me out because I rooted it..I did not know that McAfee would lock my phone when I rooted.. and so as a last ditch effort I attempted to wipe the entire drive and re-flash the OS well to my surprise that did completely erase the OS as expected but not the Kill Switch. So now im stuck at LG Welcome screen and cant do anything.. I'm at the mercy of the web help PLEASE!!! smh
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You can't get passed that. There's no way around it. Only way if it's even possible is to pay a phone store that has a box that might can fix it. But other wise chances are slim
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hyelton said:
You can't get passed that. There's no way around it. Only way if it's even possible is to pay a phone store that has a box that might can fix it. But other wise chances are slim
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Dang please dont tell me that I honestly just bought this phone a week ago..heh..Ive rooted and flashed multiple phones in my time but have never seen a "kill switch".
TriLTorch said:
Dang please dont tell me that I honestly just bought this phone a week ago..heh..Ive rooted and flashed multiple phones in my time but have never seen a "kill switch".
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you can try this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...very-guide-t3132359/post61280085#post61280085
Jahanzaibawan said:
you can try this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...very-guide-t3132359/post61280085#post61280085
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Thank you I will try this!!
TriLTorch said:
Thank you I will try this!!
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Don't think that will work with the kill switch issue. That is if you loose download mode. But worth a shot.
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Jahanzaibawan said:
you can try this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...very-guide-t3132359/post61280085#post61280085
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This method worked after many hours of trying and trying thank you for this ...unfortunately the phone which was unlock is now locked again and says that it is permanently locked to AT&T.. any Ideas?
TriLTorch said:
This method worked after many hours of trying and trying thank you for this ...unfortunately the phone which was unlock is now locked again and says that it is permanently locked to AT&T.. any Ideas?
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What do you mean says its permanently locked to AT&T? Screen shot? Is it asking for a sim unlock code?
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hyelton said:
What do you mean says its permanently locked to AT&T? Screen shot? Is it asking for a sim unlock code?
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Yea the SIM unlock is permanently locked and I havent even had the opportunity to put a unlock code in. After finally getting the Download mode working and getting the OS back on it Dial 2945#*850# to insert unlock code and it says "this phone is permanently locked and can not be unlocked" I haven't even made a wrong attempt at it yet its just already locked.
Jahanzaibawan said:
you can try this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...very-guide-t3132359/post61280085#post61280085
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This link worked pretty flawlessly just took a few tries shorting the pins out and plugging in the computer simultaneously but once the phone shows as its plugged into a com port and you have your tot file and dll ready for flash read directions very very carefully and this works great thank you so much!
TriLTorch said:
This link worked pretty flawlessly just took a few tries shorting the pins out and plugging in the computer simultaneously but once the phone shows as its plugged into a com port and you have your tot file and dll ready for flash read directions very very carefully and this works great thank you so much!
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welcome buddy.?

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