[Q] Kindle Fire demo model - General Questions and Answers

I bought a Kindle Fire off Craigslist and got home and realized I had been had and was sold a demonstration model. I'm hoping by rooting the Kindle I can possibly reverse this. I followed all the instructions in death2all110's thread but the first step I can not perform because when I try to go into settings I get a message saying "demonstration device this feature is not available" This is the step that allows you to sideload. Is there another way that I can sideload? Even if I am able to sideload, do you think this will fix my problem? Please help.

Anybody able to help me out with this?

Should I be posting this somewhere else?

Perhaps you should try posting it on death2all110's thread.
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I can't post there until I've had 10 post.

Some threads require you to have a certain minimum number of posts on xda before you can post. It is to keep the content of such threats free from spam.

As far as I know, side loading is the only way..... I wish you luck in your search though!

Yeah I think sideloading is the only way but is there another way to sideload?

Hmm, probably can force install it threw command prompt or try allowing unknown sources threw it.
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Thanks. I'll try that.

Nothings working. Help! Help!

Techno,
The demo model will not let me go into settings and allow unknown apps to be installed. When I tap on that it says "demo device, demonstration only" Any other way?

I found something for you! I think it will work!
https://market.android.com/details?id=me.tennkia.apr
Just need to figure out how to get it on you fire, since it does not have market, I am working on that part.

Yeah if I can get that app on my Fire it may work.

Any other options for sideloading?

any success in removing the demo I am looking for detailed instructions and cant find it anywhere !!!!!!

load stock firmware on Kindle Fire HD 8.9" Demo
montif said:
Anybody able to help me out with this?
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I also have a Kindle Fire 8.9" Demo unit I just purchased but, have not received yet.
I am guessing that the unit will not allow ADB debugging to be turned on and is not turned on by default.
As a result, I am confused how any of the posts describing how to load TWRP and other reloads will work.
Thus, if ADB debug is not on and cannot be turned on, how is the Demo unit not a brick with a working display?
Does anyone have a description of how to load any working firmware on the DEMO units?
I am presuming that the fastboot -i 0x1949 routine will not work if ADB debug is not enabled?
If there is no hope for this Demo unit, I will list it on Ebay or similar.
Regards Jerry

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[Q] how to root or watch hulu? help please.

Ok I am new to this all. so I am going to go ahead and say that do not get mad if I do not understand something.
anyhow, I am wanting to watch hulu.com on my asus tf101. the builder number is 8.6.5.13.the android version is 3.2.1
I have heard people say to root it, but I am unsure how to do it. I tried a couple of sites, but they seemed old and I would find myself half way through with a link not working.
so all I have is what came on it. I just purchased it today. if you know what will make it work best to watch hulu.com thank you so much. I'll be watching this thread so please ask away if you need any more information.
also I do not paying for anything as long as it works. hence I purchased hulu plus. BUT it did not carry all the shows like it does online.
thank you,
Jonathan Mashburn
mashburn82 said:
Ok I am new to this all. so I am going to go ahead and say that do not get mad if I do not understand something.
anyhow, I am wanting to watch hulu.com on my asus tf101. the builder number is 8.6.5.13.the android version is 3.2.1
I have heard people say to root it, but I am unsure how to do it. I tried a couple of sites, but they seemed old and I would find myself half way through with a link not working.
so all I have is what came on it. I just purchased it today. if you know what will make it work best to watch hulu.com thank you so much. I'll be watching this thread so please ask away if you need any more information.
also I do not paying for anything as long as it works. hence I purchased hulu plus. BUT it did not carry all the shows like it does online.
thank you,
Jonathan Mashburn
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If you are 8.6.5.13.get Razorclaw app & run it.
go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345049
ok I went to the ravor claw website. do I open it in APK or source? I tried both and it does not reconize in what for to open it in.
do I run it or save it.
but I have tried all the ways and it does not know what application to help run it with. and when I click the serach the web it does not find anything.
what is wrong?
also I am 8.6.5.13
I did it as a source and it put it in a zip file. I take it I need to unzip it. do your recomend a certain program for unzipping correctly?
go here
http://androidroot.mobi/2011/11/14/introducing-razorclaw-v1/
under large graphic click in link labeled apk
be sure you have setting to allow foreign aps to load.
under settings/applications/ unknown sources check ok to load
Once it shows up as an app. Run it
Done
Rumbleweed said:
go here
under large graphic click in link labeled apk
be sure you have setting to allow foreign aps to load.
under settings/applications/ unknown sources check ok to load
Once it shows up as an app. Run it
Done
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do not hit me. but I am suppose to be doing this from my asus or on the computer?
thanks and sorry I am not all computer literate
(I could not attach the link, but I hope you understand what I am referring to. thanks)
mashburn82 said:
do not hit me. but I am suppose to be doing this from my asus or on the computer?
thanks and sorry I am not all computer literate
(I could not attach the link, but I hope you understand what I am referring to. thanks)
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on your TF .
Do the allow unknown apps permission first.
Just click on apk and it will load
Once you are rooted Do the following
go to market get superuser load
go to market get OTA rootkeeper then load
If you are strugglng with this I recommend you do not go any further (ie roms kernels)
I'am almost sure razorclaw will not work because it is based on 8.6.5.19.
It checks the version and also needs (fixed) asus-backup which was delivered with 8.6.5.19.
You can try it, but it will fail.
easy to upgrade from 13 to 19. harder to get back. But based on difficulty with simple Nachoroot poster asking questions should stick with stock.
only luck I've had so far is with www.playon.tv . I'm on their 2 week free trial right now but considering the upgrade.

google plays store on chinese mid tablet

I recently purchased a mid tablet off of amazon that shipped to me from china. It came with the goolge play store but it looks like it has been limited. when I open the play store it does not appear with any of the books movies or music that it usually has on other devices. I'm running 4.0.3 but some apps like chrome show up as "not compatible with this device", and there are many more like that. Some wont even show up in the search. I thought it might be a different version of the play store so I tried installing a different apk that I found, and that did nothing. I also tried going to the browser to use the store but the device is blacked out. Then I figured I would try to root the tablet, however I can't seem to find any drivers for it. I have read that changing the device name in build.prop folder can fix this but with being able to get root access I can't even try this.
Can someone help me find the drivers for this? It is a parkly rk2906.
Or maybe a different way to to get root.
Am I on the right track trying to change the device name or is there some thing else I should try?
I tried posting a link to amazon here but I'm new to the forum so they won't let me. If u would like it let me know and ill pm it to u.
I know a bit about android but I'm still pretty much a noob thanks in advance for ur help.
same issue
DangParts said:
I recently purchased a mid tablet off of amazon that shipped to me from china. It came with the goolge play store but it looks like it has been limited. when I open the play store it does not appear with any of the books movies or music that it usually has on other devices. I'm running 4.0.3 but some apps like chrome show up as "not compatible with this device", and there are many more like that. Some wont even show up in the search. I thought it might be a different version of the play store so I tried installing a different apk that I found, and that did nothing. I also tried going to the browser to use the store but the device is blacked out. Then I figured I would try to root the tablet, however I can't seem to find any drivers for it. I have read that changing the device name in build.prop folder can fix this but with being able to get root access I can't even try this.
Can someone help me find the drivers for this? It is a parkly rk2906.
Or maybe a different way to to get root.
Am I on the right track trying to change the device name or is there some thing else I should try?
I tried posting a link to amazon here but I'm new to the forum so they won't let me. If u would like it let me know and ill pm it to u.
I know a bit about android but I'm still pretty much a noob thanks in advance for ur help.
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I am having the EXACT same issue. Chinese tablet (Ainol Novo 7 Advanced - II) with ICS 4.0.3 but Google Play wont let me download ICS apps because it thinks my device is incompatible.
There's a modded play store on the forum somewhere that has country restrictions removed.
jugg1es said:
There's a modded play store on the forum somewhere that has country restrictions removed.
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Found it I need root do u know where I can get the drives or another way to get around the restrictions
DangParts said:
I recently purchased a mid tablet off of amazon that shipped to me from china. It came with the goolge play store but it looks like it has been limited. when I open the play store it does not appear with any of the books movies or music that it usually has on other devices. I'm running 4.0.3 but some apps like chrome show up as "not compatible with this device", and there are many more like that. Some wont even show up in the search. I thought it might be a different version of the play store so I tried installing a different apk that I found, and that did nothing. I also tried going to the browser to use the store but the device is blacked out. Then I figured I would try to root the tablet, however I can't seem to find any drivers for it. I have read that changing the device name in build.prop folder can fix this but with being able to get root access I can't even try this.
Can someone help me find the drivers for this? It is a parkly rk2906.
Or maybe a different way to to get root.
Am I on the right track trying to change the device name or is there some thing else I should try?
I tried posting a link to amazon here but I'm new to the forum so they won't let me. If u would like it let me know and ill pm it to u.
I know a bit about android but I'm still pretty much a noob thanks in advance for ur help.
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I have the same issue with the same tablet anyone know where I can get the drivers for this tablet to root it???
AROMAO said:
I have the same issue with the same tablet anyone know where I can get the drivers for this tablet to root it???
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I think I used the pda net driver to enable my tablet to connect to my pc. And it works. Try it.
junefabrics.com/android/download.php
P.s. where is the modded market app?
itzfaraz said:
I think I used the pda net driver to enable my tablet to connect to my pc. And it works. Try it.
junefabrics.com/android/download.php
P.s. where is the modded market app?
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OK I figured it out mostly. I used this to get root at the end of page 1 there is a .PDF with a step by step.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673161
Then I tried this to get the market but I couldn't get it to work maybe someone else can figure it out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690085
So after that didn't work I use LCD density modder to get the market. Now the market works but I still don't have the music, movies, or books. Now I can seem to undo it to try a different mod.
DangParts said:
OK I figured it out mostly. I used this to get root at the end of page 1 there is a .PDF with a step by step.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673161
Then I tried this to get the market but I couldn't get it to work maybe someone else can figure it out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690085
So after that didn't work I use LCD density modder to get the market. Now the market works but I still don't have the music, movies, or books. Now I can seem to undo it to try a different mod.
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Arent there Admin developers that actually answer these forums or does anyone know a better forum I can get answers from I am having the issues at Dangparts.
Is there any solution 2017?
Got China Tablet Chuwi Hi12 but can't stream Google Movies due Device Restriction, when I download the Movies I can look without Problem, but it's annoying, streaming doesn't work

Apps not allowed on root?

Recently tried installing 9 innings baseball and upon startup of the app it prompted me that "Device is Rooted, Please try again when Unrooted". First, is this legal? Second, is there a way to get around this? Third, How does this app even detect my root?
I'd love to play this game as I heard good things about it!
Thanks in Advance!
fadac said:
Recently tried installing 9 innings baseball and upon startup of the app it prompted me that "Device is Rooted, Please try again when Unrooted". First, is this legal? Second, is there a way to get around this? Third, How does this app even detect my root?
I'd love to play this game as I heard good things about it!
Thanks in Advance!
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been looking for a good baseball app - but I guess I cannot use it now. found this forum though - might have better luck there:
http://global.com2us.com/forum/showthread.php?p=424792
Why would it not be legal? Note, this is the not the same question as whether or not it's the right thing to do. They can stop anyone they want from playing, it's their right. Apps typically block root when they used some type of shared scoring or leaderboard system that is susceptible to client-side hacking. It's a cheap workaround to prevent rooted players from playing rather than having to actually make their app secure.
As for how, a quick Google search turned up this: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1101380/determine-if-running-on-a-rooted-device
That's a very simplistic way to check, and even it would be difficult to hide from. I've no doubt companies that are doing this as an anti-hacking measure are doing things more complex than this.
Yea I did a google search too and nothing seemed to help. I tried the temp unroot but that doesn't work. Was wondering if the XDA community knew some better way as I didn't find anything on the forums.
Legality side of it, Yea I suppose your right. But it's like saying I can't install WinAMP on Windows because I changed some registry files. Companies should defiantly not use rooting as an "anti-hacking" tool against their app. Either way they got a bad review because of it, hopefully they will take it into consideration and fix it.
It's the first time I've ever heard of an app not allowed because of root, is that a common thing?
Not really common, per se, but I've heard of it on a couple of other games. It's almost universally games that are susceptible to some type of client side hacking. There are some other apps that will do more specific things, like block you if you try to run an ad blocker, but very few will outright stop you for only rooting.
fadac said:
Yea I did a google search too and nothing seemed to help. I tried the temp unroot but that doesn't work. Was wondering if the XDA community knew some better way as I didn't find anything on the forums.
Legality side of it, Yea I suppose your right. But it's like saying I can't install WinAMP on Windows because I changed some registry files. Companies should defiantly not use rooting as an "anti-hacking" tool against their app. Either way they got a bad review because of it, hopefully they will take it into consideration and fix it.
It's the first time I've ever heard of an app not allowed because of root, is that a common thing?
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User SuperSU then click enable root . The game will run after that .
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AgentFour20 said:
User SuperSU then click enable root . The game will run after that .
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Hey it WORKED!
What I had to do:
1) Installed SuperSU
2) Went to Settings>Apps>Manage Apps>All and Force Stopped Superuser
3) Opened SuperSU, Settings, and unchecked Enable Superuser.
This app must use the 3rd method listed on shrike1978's link where it checks for su binary. Thankfully because the other two checking methods would be impossible to get around without unrooting. (I'm sure it's not impossible, but more work than I care to do)
Thanks for the help AgentFour20
No problem . Just hit the thanks button , that would be greatly
appreciated .
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PlayJam Gamestick: open port: possible ADB over wifi?

Hey guys!
I recently got a Gamestick. I already tried a lot of things to get under the hood, I am unsuccessful so far.
I have discovered the Gamestick has an open port, number 7002. It appears to be an adb bridge, as typing:
Code:
adb connect <gamestick_ip>:7002
on my PC yields a succesful connection, however, "adb devices" then says that the device is offline.
Has anyone with a bit more know-how (and a Gamestick) tried this? This device looks really useful, but it's locked down and very limited in what it can do right now. I want to try running my apps on it, but it's locked down.
pikipirs said:
Hey guys!
I recently got a Gamestick. I already tried a lot of things to get under the hood, I am unsuccessful so far.
I have discovered the Gamestick has an open port, number 7002. It appears to be an adb bridge, as typing:
Code:
adb connect <gamestick_ip>:7002
on my PC yields a succesful connection, however, "adb devices" then says that the device is offline.
Has anyone with a bit more know-how (and a Gamestick) tried this? This device looks really useful, but it's locked down and very limited in what it can do right now. I want to try running my apps on it, but it's locked down.
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Seems to be because of the authorization... You know - when you connect a phone using the adb for the first time, you have to confirm the connection for the first time... No luck confirming the adb on the gamestick...
maarawoe said:
Seems to be because of the authorization... You know - when you connect a phone using the adb for the first time, you have to confirm the connection for the first time... No luck confirming the adb on the gamestick...
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I have a request. Please check your PM...
I figured out how to get into the Gamestick! Side-loading, root, Play Store, everything.
I have written a step-by-step tutorial with screen shots on GameStickers forum. Here's the link:
http://gamestickers.net/software-ha...-adb-rooting-side-loading-play-store-the-lots
Have fun!
Sideloading
pikipirs said:
I figured out how to get into the Gamestick! Side-loading, root, Play Store, everything.
I have written a step-by-step tutorial with screen shots on GameStickers forum. Here's the link:
http://gamestickers.net/software-ha...-adb-rooting-side-loading-play-store-the-lots
Have fun!
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Read the Gamestickers thread. Did you use the Apex launcher? Luck with Playstore?
TIA,
MBA
pikipirs said:
I figured out how to get into the Gamestick! Side-loading, root, Play Store, everything.
I have written a step-by-step tutorial with screen shots on GameStickers forum. Here's the link:
http://gamestickers.net/software-ha...-adb-rooting-side-loading-play-store-the-lots
Have fun!
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Can you repost this in here? It requires a login that doesn't work and when I look through manually I can't find it.
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Those steps probably worked in the developer version but I was not able to access android directories on the non-developer version; only external/sdcard. Re:repost, I can do later in the weekend. As a side note, some repositories are no longer functioning on the Tofu XBMC fork on the gamestick.
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forum article gamestick version: 0.9.2049
my gamestick version: 0.9.2058
/system/bin/am accessible but error happened on last operation of create.
Code:
Advanced Launcher - Error
Cannot create launchers.xml file.
I'm tried two version Advanced Launcher 2.0.15(forum article version) and 2.2.8(latest), but same Error happen.
adb port 7002 was opened but offline...
Gamestick developer mode
Hi guys I bought one of those game stick and the first day I converted it to developer stick from game stick website and by doing that it gave me access to everything you need to install apps I installed amazon app store aptoid Google play services gmail and couple of games like dead trigger riptide 2 sonic and worked perfectly with the controller the only thing am stuck with is play store I installed most of the apps needed for the play store to run but it only open register my Google account show me apps and games than switch off if someone know a fix to that please let me know the stick is already rooted just installed SuperSU and root browser to access and copy apps to system/app folder
any luck?
Sorry for re-opening an old topic but can somebody please repost the guide to side loading here? seems like it is deleted from gamestickers.net
I recently created a small custom ROM (more like a conversion) if you don't care about the Gamestick store (like me) and you want a open android stick that still works with the game pad, let me know and I can upload the ROM somewhere after I finish some details just make sure you understand that you won't be able to access the GameStick store at all, in fact your stick will no longer be a Gamestick, and well you might brick it, and all those disclaimers, blah blah blah
you can always go back to the original ROM
hardik119 said:
Sorry for re-opening an old topic but can somebody please repost the guide to side loading here? seems like it is deleted from gamestickers.net
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it's nice :thumbup:
I want to try your custom rom, my own risks
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Was not able to re-post. Never got side load working. I believe side loading only worked with the developer units. My game stick does not work for a long time. Now I have Amazon Fire TV which allows side loading via adb. Not all apps are compatible. Very stable.
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my stick seems to normal one.
succeed downgrade, fake update, adb setting and install any apps.....
hack method is a little bit complexity
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it says it has 8gb of storage but when I'm in the storage settings its only showing 4gb of storage?
I've got a developer version kicking around but it needs to be re-flashed. Open to offers for sale!

Walmart ONN 10' tablet FRP lock

Is there a way to bypass the FRP on the ONN tablet? This was given to me by my MIL and she set it up for my nephew and now cannot remember what account it was used for. Is there a way to bypass the FRP or do I just need to trash it
MukDroid said:
Is there a way to bypass the FRP on the ONN tablet? This was given to me by my MIL and she set it up for my nephew and now cannot remember what account it was used for. Is there a way to bypass the FRP or do I just need to trash it
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It's possible, but the method depends on what android version you have.
Can you give me the specific model number of the device and can you tell me what android version the device has installed? I'll see what I can find. I've done this on some RCA tablets from Walmart and a few other devices. It wasn't too difficult.
There are actually a lot of videos on YouTube that discuss different ways of bypassing FRP. I did some Google searching for methods to bypass FRP on the specific model numbers of the devices I had, I found a lot of videos on YouTube. Then, I kept trying the methods that I found until I found one that worked.
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The box says it is a Onn Surf and has android 9 pie.
MukDroid said:
The box says it is a Onn Surf and has android 9 pie.
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Not the device name, the model number, you can find it by going to system settings>about >hardware info>model number or system settings>about>model number.
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MukDroid said:
The box says it is a Onn Surf and has android 9 pie.
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Try asking people in the thread linked below. They've figured out how to do quite a few different things on that device in that thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/wa...-to-unlock-root-xposed-onn-8-walmart-t3945284
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MukDroid said:
Is there a way to bypass the FRP on the ONN tablet? This was given to me by my MIL and she set it up for my nephew and now cannot remember what account it was used for. Is there a way to bypass the FRP or do I just need to trash it
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i find myself in a similar situation, were you able to find a way to bypass?
Surf Onn running Android 9 google bypass done.
new2android2020 said:
i find myself in a similar situation, were you able to find a way to bypass?
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I had the same problem, but quickly found a solution. Instead of searching for a solution for the Surf, I searched for "Android 9.0 tablet frp bypass" and found a video that i used to bypass the google verification:
Just go to youtube website and search for "Alcatel Tab 8068 FRP Bypass Without Pc Android 8.1 New Method 2020" by NR Solution. Because I'm a new user I am unable to post links directly, all I can do now is give directions
The only difference is where u should choose a keyboard layout another keyboard layout. Just remember to choose a US keyboard, then continue following the rest of the way. These additional information I'm giving you will all make sense to you when you get to that part.
I hope i was able to help someone.
Twonimesh said:
I had the same problem, but quickly found a solution. Instead of searching for a solution for the Surf, I searched for "Android 9.0 tablet frp bypass" and found a video that i used to bypass the google verification:
Just go to youtube website and search for "Alcatel Tab 8068 FRP Bypass Without Pc Android 8.1 New Method 2020" by NR Solution. Because I'm a new user I am unable to post links directly, all I can do now is give directions
The only difference is where u should choose a keyboard layout another keyboard layout. Just remember to choose a US keyboard, then continue following the rest of the way. These additional information I'm giving you will all make sense to you when you get to that part.
I hope i was able to help someone.
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i tried that method but looks like the screens are slightly different. at 1:18, he has 2 options to choose from in words, i have 2 photos of tablets/phones side by side, then i get lost from there
Twonimesh said:
I had the same problem, but quickly found a solution. Instead of searching for a solution for the Surf, I searched for "Android 9.0 tablet frp bypass" and found a video that i used to bypass the google verification:
Just go to youtube website and search for "Alcatel Tab 8068 FRP Bypass Without Pc Android 8.1 New Method 2020" by NR Solution. Because I'm a new user I am unable to post links directly, all I can do now is give directions
The only difference is where u should choose a keyboard layout another keyboard layout. Just remember to choose a US keyboard, then continue following the rest of the way. These additional information I'm giving you will all make sense to you when you get to that part.
I hope i was able to help someone.
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actually i figured it out, thanks so much for the help!
new2android2020 said:
actually i figured it out, thanks so much for the help!
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Great! Thankfully i did get to help someone, i'm pleased
Sharing is Caring
Twonimesh said:
Great! Thankfully i did get to help someone, i'm pleased
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Would you please share with the thread how you managed to achieve your goal?
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new2android2020 said:
actually i figured it out, thanks so much for the help!
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Would you mind sharing with the thread how it is you achieved your goal?
This is an old thread but thought I'd let amylase wondering know that if you have another device with Bixby and you use it with the camera to translate it helps a lot.. once you get into the settings through the method on the video then just go to pinning and it will have you set a pin. Which also resets the pin to log on. Then bam! You're in like Flynn. Thanks for the help
new2android2020 said:
actually i figured it out, thanks so much for the help!
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How did you do it?

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