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Just received my 7 Plus wifi. So far I like it, although there doesnt seem to be a lot of interest from xda or other forums. Since it was just released today, I suppose I need to be a bit patient. This is the closest forum so I am adding this post here.
I really need a root and adhoc fix so I can use it with my ET4G and sell my ipad!. Also I want to hide the status bar. I may dig into it attempting the 10.1 or 8.9 root, but I have a bit of reading to do on it first.
volwrath said:
Just received my 7 Plus wifi. So far I like it, although there doesnt seem to be a lot of interest from xda or other forums. Since it was just released today, I suppose I need to be a bit patient. This is the closest forum so I am adding this post here.
I really need a root and adhoc fix so I can use it with my ET4G and sell my ipad!. Also I want to hide the status bar. I may dig into it attempting the 10.1 or 8.9 root, but I have a bit of reading to do on it first.
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What processor is in it? Exynos? Tegra? Qualcomm?
volwrath said:
Just received my 7 Plus wifi. So far I like it, although there doesnt seem to be a lot of interest from xda or other forums. Since it was just released today, I suppose I need to be a bit patient. This is the closest forum so I am adding this post here.
I really need a root and adhoc fix so I can use it with my ET4G and sell my ipad!. Also I want to hide the status bar. I may dig into it attempting the 10.1 or 8.9 root, but I have a bit of reading to do on it first.
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Hi there! Can you provide us with a system dump from your tablet? We can help with rooting.
volwrath said:
Just received my 7 Plus wifi. So far I like it, although there doesnt seem to be a lot of interest from xda or other forums. Since it was just released today, I suppose I need to be a bit patient. This is the closest forum so I am adding this post here.
I really need a root and adhoc fix so I can use it with my ET4G and sell my ipad!. Also I want to hide the status bar. I may dig into it attempting the 10.1 or 8.9 root, but I have a bit of reading to do on it first.
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How in the world did you get it?
Its not released yet!
arzku said:
How in the world did you get it?
Its not released yet!
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It is. Check Amazon.com
BarryH_GEG said:
What processor is in it? Exynos? Tegra? Qualcomm?
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+1 on this , this question is asked allot without any answer and also the benifit of the infrared port , but @the OP are you sure it is the 7plus it is not released yet
Edit : i found the link http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...333M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1320309207&sr=8-2
I ordered it expecting it in about 10 more days or so. Lo and behold I got a shipping notice yesterday.
I have read that it uses the tegra2 processor, but I see no evidence of that. And now I attempt to find it on the web and it is nowhere to be seen.
I will definitely work on getting a system dump tonight after work. I might ask for some help onthis.
volwrath said:
I ordered it expecting it in about 10 more days or so. Lo and behold I got a shipping notice yesterday.
I have read that it uses the tegra2 processor, but I see no evidence of that. And now I attempt to find it on the web and it is nowhere to be seen.
I will definitely work on getting a system dump tonight after work. I might ask for some help onthis. I assume first thing is I need to get adb running. I may even work on it a bit at work today.
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The main thing is that you are helping us to get ICS on SGS2, and I Thank you for that. I really hope that you will get us the system dump.
From what i have read, all i need to do is get the sdk installed along with kies, and adb copy system(yea i know, not exact command) One question:do i need to factory reset to protect my personal data?
I may even get this done before tonight at work
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From what i have read, all i need to do is get the sdk installed along with kies, and adb copy system(yea i know, not exact command) One question:do i need to factory reset to protect my personal data?
I may even get this done before tonight at work
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Do you mean to backup it?
As I know there are any files of yours in the /system/
-BUT- Im not sure if
that's right so don't try!
volwrath said:
From what i have read, all i need to do is get the sdk installed along with kies, and adb copy system(yea i know, not exact command) One question:do i need to factory reset to protect my personal data?
I may even get this done before tonight at work
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There is no personnal data in system folder. Even the name of you wifi access point goes to the data part xD.
chadouming said:
There is no personnal data in system folder. Even the name of you wifi access point goes to the data part xD.
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I confirm. So can you dump system? =)
Thank-you for that sir. That will help us!
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Anadtech confirmed it's Exynos. That thing will fly (comparatively).
Congratulation on your tab
but can I ask you to try any 720p High profile videos ?
Thanks
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Anadtech confirmed it's Exynos. That thing will fly (comparatively).
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Yea it is very snappy imo. I'm happy that his
sul911 said:
Congratulation on your tab
but can I ask you to try any 720p High profile videos ?
Thanks
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I tried a 1280x720 mkv encode with h264 part10 (avc1) with a AC3 audio track and the default video player sliced through it like bu-bu-butter even after fast forwards etc. Oh and it looked beautiful.
If thats not what you wanted let me know.
So now that the 7 plus has had its system dumped, who is gonna help me root this thing this weekend?
Very nice man.
Congrats on your purchase.
I want to sell my 10.1 but would like a bigger screen than the 7 plus but with Exynos.
Silenus21 said:
Very nice man.
Congrats on your purchase.
I want to sell my 10.1 but would like a bigger screen than the 7 plus but with Exynos.
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Thanks, I like it, but I hope development catches on like the acer iconia a100. I would have liked to opt for the 7.7, but I read its not coming to the states and the pricetag will likely be heftier.
I bought it thinking it had a tegra2 but was elated to find it has the exynos.
I think, if I weren't already awaiting the HD SAMOLED+ awesomeness of the 7.7" tab, I'd probably sell my 8.9 now and get a 7 Plus. I've been saying all along that the Exynos is a beast. Tegra2 is a huge disappointment for me...
P.S. I've seen preorders from Expansys and Mobile City of ~$600 - 700 for the 7.7 import. Have my 3G 7.7 preordered now from Expansys. Oh baby! Can't wait!
If so, do you have any idea how much it will cost? The phone was rooted so I'm fairly certain it's not covered by any warranty.
before you do anything of that nature, what is going on, please explain what happened in as much detail as possible, screenshots would be very helpful. i have"bricked" my infuse countless times, and i've still got it running and working great right now, never had to pay for anyone to fix it or anything, as far as i can tell the infuse is pretty much unbrickable.. so if you would like i would like to try and help you out so you may not have to pay to fix something that may not be broke
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before you do anything of that nature, what is going on, please explain what happened in as much detail as possible, screenshots would be very helpful. i have"bricked" my infuse countless times, and i've still got it running and working great right now, never had to pay for anyone to fix it or anything, as far as i can tell the infuse is pretty much unbrickable.. so if you would like i would like to try and help you out so you may not have to pay to fix something that may not be broke
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Just wanted to update everyone here. I was very honest and upfront with the woman I started my trouble ticket with and told her right from the start that I had rooted my phone and caused my own problems. Well I got an email today from Samsung stating that my phone had been re-flashed and was being shipped back to me today by UPS. All I paid for this service was $2.46 for a box and shipping materials at my local UPS outlet. There was no charge for re-flash or shipping! I will always buy Samsung!!!!! :good:
Now to decide what to do since I now have two working Samsung phones on Straight Talk. LOL! Should I reactivate the infuse with it's currently inactive Straight Talk sim card or just use it for my Google Voice phone number and keep my new phone for network calls...
thats great, really surprised samsung didnt make you pay...
I'm surprised also... quite a deal.
How long from when you sent it out until when you got it back? (just curious).
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I'm surprised also... quite a deal.
How long from when you sent it out until when you got it back? (just curious).
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I haven't actually gotten it back yet. I shipped it out on Monday, They got it on Wednesday and Thursday I got the email saying it was shipped back in my direction. I expect it by Saturday at this rate! Also, I called Straight Talk and apparently I can reactivate my Straight Talk SIM card in it with no extra charge since activated a replacement phone before sending it off and I pay for the unlimited plan. All I'll need is a new number for it since the replacement phone has my existing number and I'll have two working Samsung phones for the price of one phone plan. (I still think the Straight Talk representative was full of caca in that regards. LOL! I'll believe it when I see it!) :silly: Life can NOT be that good or I've just entered the Twilight Zone!
Congratulations man.
Btw it's almost impossible to hard brick lol.
I saw your picture of it and it wasn't hard bricked. Either way it's good their fixing it. Consider yourself very lucky. They usually won't fix that.
You take responsibility when you flash.
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thats great, really surprised samsung didnt make you pay...
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Honesty pays?!?
eZdubzitmk4 said:
Congratulations man.
Btw it's almost impossible to hard brick lol.
I saw your picture of it and it wasn't hard bricked. Either way it's good their fixing it. Consider yourself very lucky. They usually won't fix that.
You take responsibility when you flash.
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Yeah well I wasn't able to figure it out and I felt safer sending it to someone who knew what they were doing. My grasp of tech these days is somewhat impaired by meds that keep me from thinking as clearly as I used to. :silly:
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Yeah well I wasn't able to figure it out and I felt safer sending it to someone who knew what they were doing. My grasp of tech these days is somewhat impaired by meds that keep me from thinking as clearly as I used to. :silly:
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Well in that case I would suggest you stick with the stock ROM from now on. If you are not willing to try to bring it back from an Oh Sh1t! you don't need to be playing with custom ROM's or other mods.
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Well in that case I would suggest you stick with the stock ROM from now on. If you are not willing to try to bring it back from an Oh Sh1t! you don't need to be playing with custom ROM's or other mods.
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Never said I wasn't willing to try! I said I didn't feel up to the challenge. There's a big difference there. I don't however have any plans to re-root it for now. Maybe if, or when my brain isn't so scrambled by my current medical situation..... Sometimes, the smartest thing a person can do is recognize their own limitations.
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Never said I wasn't willing to try! I said I didn't feel up to the challenge. There's a big difference there. I don't however have any plans to re-root it for now. Maybe if, or when my brain isn't so scrambled by my current medical situation..... Sometimes, the smartest thing a person can do is recognize their own limitations.
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Very true words
Thanks to op. As a result of this thread, we all learned another option for recovering from inevitable (if you flash) soft brick. It's probably not the first option for most, but it certainly may be helpful to know there's a backup plan if you just can't get your computer to cooperate with heimdal/odin
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Thanks to op. As a result of this thread, we all learned another option for recovering from inevitable (if you flash) soft brick. It's probably not the first option for most, but it certainly may be helpful to know there's a backup plan if you just can't get your computer to cooperate with heimdal/odin
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Glad I could help! :silly: And really upfront honesty when talking to the person who's creating your trouble ticket with humility and self effacing deprecation is recommended! I was a twat for breaking my warranty and I admitted it and they fixed it. Even if I had had to pay a little for the repairs, it would have been worth it! I have my better camera (With an actual Flash) and GPS device back now! FYI - In case anyone is wondering about the Straight Talk Samsung Galaxy Centura camera, it is only 3 Mega Pixels and has no flash!
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Well in that case I would suggest you stick with the stock ROM from now on. If you are not willing to try to bring it back from an Oh Sh1t! you don't need to be playing with custom ROM's or other mods.
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I would like to apologize for that response. There are many more people on here more deserving of that type pop off if one must have them.
If you were having a good day I would highly recommend Zen's [GBRUCLB3] []>>>>> r.e.v.e.n.a.n.t <<<<< First Edition - 2013.04.30OM][
The only thing required to flash it would be to flash one of Zen's rooted kernel with cwm red recovery using either Odin or One of Qkster's Heimdall one clicks http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23118162&postcount=3
I have had many Google phones: G1, Nexus One, Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 5x, Nexus 6p, and now a Pixel, which I bought second hand, and have been using for about 4 months.
Yesterday, after an OTA, the phone died and I cannot fix it. I called Google. They say that because the phone is associated with another account, they cannot do anything.
They say the seller has to call them to transfer the phone to me. I contacted the seller, but so far no response. I hope she ends up responding, but if not, I will end up with a 500 dollars brick.
Terrible support from Google. My last Google Phone unless they change their support.
Have you tried to unlock the bootloader and flash the factory image?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/go...ide-nexus-5-how-to-unlock-bootloader-t2507905
https://developers.google.com/android/images
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I have had many Google phones: G1, Nexus One, Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 5x, Nexus 6p, and now a Pixel, which I bought second hand, and have been using for about 4 months.
Yesterday, after an OTA, the phone died and I cannot fix it. I called Google. They say that because the phone is associated with another account, they cannot do anything.
They say the seller has to call them to transfer the phone to me. I contacted the seller, but so far no response. I hope she ends up responding, but if not, I will end up with a 500 dollars brick.
Terrible support from Google. My last Google Phone unless they change their support.
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Could you elaborate on 'the phone died'? ... your post is very vague, so I think if you are actually in need of help (rather than just venting/complaining), we might need some details...
does your pixel turn on? ...
can you use 'fastboot'? ...
what was the OTA for? ... was it the oreo update or what?
I'm not surprised that google can't help you, if they see your phone as belonging to someone else, that really doesn't qualify as terrible support.
For all they know; the device could be stolen...
Anyway, maybe if you provide mire information here - someone can assist you...
That is not Google's fault! You should have done your homework and got it transferred it to your name. They don't know how you acquired the phone, you could have stole it in the street, google has no idea.
You will not be able to do anything until the previous owner login to your phone and then add yours. It happend to me also when I sold my 6p, did not know why the phone keeps asking my account name even after a full reset
kwanbis said:
Terrible support from Google. My last Google Phone unless they change their support.
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I understand why you are upset, but this is really not Google's fault. Try to think about it objectively for a moment -- would you really want them providing support when the caller is not the person the phone is registered to/associated with? That would be a massive security breach waiting to happen.
drozek said:
That is not Google's fault! You should have done your homework and got it transferred it to your name. They don't know how you acquired the phone, you could have stole it in the street, google has no idea.
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I have been using the phone for 6 months, if the phone was stolen, it would be reported by now...
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I understand why you are upset, but this is really not Google's fault. Try to think about it objectively for a moment -- would you really want them providing support when the caller is not the person the phone is registered to/associated with? That would be a massive security breach waiting to happen.
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Why? I am not telling them to restore the other user account. I am telling them just to fix the phone, which has been being used with my account for 6 months...
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Could you elaborate on 'the phone died'? ... your post is very vague, so I think if you are actually in need of help (rather than just venting/complaining), we might need some details...
does your pixel turn on? ...
can you use 'fastboot'? ...
what was the OTA for? ... was it the oreo update or what?
I'm not surprised that google can't help you, if they see your phone as belonging to someone else, that really doesn't qualify as terrible support.
For all they know; the device could be stolen...
Anyway, maybe if you provide mire information here - someone can assist you...
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mngdew said:
Have you tried to unlock the bootloader and flash the factory image?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/go...ide-nexus-5-how-to-unlock-bootloader-t2507905
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It won't turn on. I can try power + volume down (or up?), and the Pixel will make a vibration, but it is not detected on my PC whatsoever. I have read over XDA and it appears the OTA killed somehting (boot loader?). It was not unlocked. The ota was not OREO, It already had OREO, it was the last month security fixes.
I mean I get your frustrated BUT try taking ANY product back to a store or contacting any manufacturer for warranty support without proof of purchase. You might be done with Google phone but all cell phone manufacturers would give the same response in an identical situation. Buying a used product unfortunately has certain drawbacks. Your lucky Google is willing to help if the original purchaser calls them. Best of luck.
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I mean I get your frustrated BUT try taking ANY product back to a store or contacting any manufacturer for warranty support without proof of purchase. You might be done with Google phone but all cell phone manufacturers would give the same response in an identical situation. Buying a used product unfortunately has certain drawbacks. Your lucky Google is willing to help if the original purchaser calls them. Best of luck.
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Bingo. This thread boils down to someone whining about their own mistake.
kwanbis said:
It won't turn on. I can try power + volume down (or up?), and the Pixel will make a vibration, but it is not detected on my PC whatsoever. I have read over XDA and it appears the OTA killed somehting (boot loader?). It was not unlocked. The ota was not OREO, It already had OREO, it was the last month security fixes.
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OK. That's interesting that it vibrates... it must at least have some juice / can charge?
Try booting into safe mode or recover?
Did your phone crash while doing the system firmware update?
More stuff to try / to cover
https://thedroidguy.com/2016/11/fix-google-pixel-wont-turn-troubleshooting-guide-1066695
https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7167687?hl=en
Maybe methodically go through each step and see, if you notice anything... I know when I first installed Oreo, my phone didn't boot. There wasva few minute period where I thought it was bricked. I played with key combos, power button, charging, etc... but after a couple of minutes it booted (thankfully).
PS: to everyone not trying to offer some advice or help, cool it... regardless of the device being used or OP being frustrated, it would be better to either offer suggestions and/or help, or just not reply.
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OK. That's interesting that it vibrates... it must at least have some juice / can charge?
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Yes, it is weird that it vibrates. I thought, maybe the screen is dead, but it is not recognized by my windows machine.
nine7nine said:
Try booting into safe mode or recover? Did your phone crash while doing the system firmware update
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I really don't know what happened. It was working fine, it was laying on my desk, face down, and then I noticed that Whatsapp was disconnected. Took the phone and the screen was black. And it had never again turned back on.
nine7nine said:
More stuff to try / to cover
https://thedroidguy.com/2016/11/fix-google-pixel-wont-turn-troubleshooting-guide-1066695
https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7167687?hl=en
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I'll check it.
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Maybe methodically go through each step and see, if you notice anything... I know when I first installed Oreo, my phone didn't boot. There was few minute period where I thought it was bricked. I played with key combos, power button, charging, etc... but after a couple of minutes it booted (thankfully).
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I am so sad. It is a 500 hundred dollars paperweight. Google would do nothing, and the seller does not respond. I will keep trying. Thanks for replying like an adult.
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I have been using the phone for 6 months, if the phone was stolen, it would be reported by now...
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They still don't know it wasn't stolen. The original person might not have reported it, a lot of people don't report stolen/lost phones. You should see if any other manufacture will help you without proof of purchase.
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Yes, it is weird that it vibrates. I thought, maybe the screen is dead, but it is not recognized by my windows machine.
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I had wondered if the screen died too... I guess another way to test that would be too see if you can get it to power up (regardless of whether the screen comes on, but it vibrates), wait a couple of min and try calling the phone? ... or go into your google account and see if you can 'find your device' / android device manager...
I mean, I would think if the device was dead, it wouldn't charge / vibrate... and that you would've seen a blinking red led when it was almost dead.... or the charging image when it's charging... odd.
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I really don't know what happened. It was working fine, it was laying on my desk, face down, and then I noticed that Whatsapp was disconnected. Took the phone and the screen was black. And it had never again turned back on.
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Ah, so it happened when the phone was on.
kwanbis said:
I am so sad. It is a 500 hundred dollars paperweight. Google would do nothing, and the seller does not respond. I will keep trying. Thanks for replying like an adult.
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Buying used stuff is always a gamble. I never buy used electronics.... I wonder if the seller knew there was something up with the phone? Mind you, it worked for 6months... just seems odd that they wouldn't reply, unless they used a throw away account for selling (which isn't uncommon, I suppose)...
Ya, no problem with replying. I think some people on here are just babies. They forget the XDA is a community, or maybe they just don't have anything better to do.
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I had wondered if the screen died too... I guess another way to test that would be too see if you can get it to power up (regardless of whether the screen comes on, but it vibrates), wait a couple of min and try calling the phone? ... or go into your google account and see if you can 'find your device' / android device manager...
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I tried using find my phone, and nothing. I also tried calling my phone and nothing.
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I mean, I would think if the device was dead, it wouldn't charge / vibrate... and that you would've seen a blinking red led when it was almost dead.... or the charging image when it's charging... odd.
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It is really weird.
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Buying used stuff is always a gamble. I never buy used electronics.... I wonder if the seller knew there was something up with the phone? Mind you, it worked for 6months... just seems odd that they wouldn't reply, unless they used a throw away account for selling (which isn't uncommon, I suppose)...
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I don't usually do it, but this user has 756 positive reviews, the phone was complete and mint looking....
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Ya, no problem with replying. I think some people on here are just babies. They forget the XDA is a community, or maybe they just don't have anything better to do.
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Yeah, it is like they work for Google.
drozek said:
They still don't know it wasn't stolen. The original person might not have reported it, a lot of people don't report stolen/lost phones. You should see if any other manufacture will help you without proof of purchase.
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If you didn't reported, it is your problem, not mine. And also, why let me use it for 6 months, and then say we don-t know if it is yours? If you are going to implement a policy like that, do like apple does, and don-t let me use it whatsoever. If that was the case, upon receiving the phone and being asked for a password to unlock it, i could have contacted the seller immediately, and being covered by Paypal, nothing like this would have happened. But don't implement it like this which is very stupid.
Think for a moment. Haven't the phone broke, I could have been using a "stolen" phone forever, but since it broke, that is when they care. Horrible policy.
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I tried using find my phone, and nothing. I also tried calling my phone and nothing
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Well, then it's probably not a borked screen. Maybe if the firmware is corrupted, it's still allowing charging. Idk... it's too bad the pixel doesn't allow hardware reset (like my s5 did. Sometimes that made a difference, when it I messed up and the phone wouldn't boot).
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I don't usually do it, but this user has 756 positive reviews, the phone was complete and mint looking....
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Reviews don't mean much. They can be faked. Bots and the like... I would just avoid buying used electronics, in general... so much can go wrong, even with a brandnew phone. Hardware defects, firmware problems, etc, etc... buying stuff used is a huge risk...
I think you have a couple of options left, assuming you've exhausted all other avenues / troubleshooting;
1. You can bug google more and hope that you encounter someone sympathetic, after explaining that the seller hasn't replied / explaining the situation... some support people are more helpful than others, it might require multiple attempts.
2. You can take your phone to a 3rd party, but authorized google technician... they might have resources/tools not available to you or I... they might be able to determine the problem and fix it (but obviously, it will cost you).
So got it cheap on eBay...I get it and notice it's the SM-R890X...which is apparently a version made for Russia and the Caribbean? Anyways, trying to get it to go into connect mode for my phone (Fold 3) only to notice I can't get it working.
Long story short...it's locked into retail mode (even under Bluetooth settings it's visible as "wisebl") and I can't get it out. I can open the Retail Mode app (passcode 5444) and can turn it on or off, but can't delete it or permanently disable it.
Factory Reset under the Retail Mode app also doesn't seem to get rid of it upon rebooting.
If I remove OR disable the app via ADB nothing seems to change, still can't connect to it.
Any thoughts? Seems it might just need a full firmware flash but considering there are none out yet I'm willing to try my options.
I wonder if Samsung would swap you a good one for that one. More than likely that was stolen from a store and I'm willing to bet Samsung wants it back possibly? Idk?
Oh wow I didn't know it had a retail mode, you can't disable it via the galaxy wearable app?
adj998 said:
Oh wow I didn't know it had a retail mode, you can't disable it via the galaxy wearable app?
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It's probably some kind of Samsung tool they use to enable/disable it that a customer will never have on their PC/phone.
I'd go as far to bet that those few watches in retail mode might not even have the full tech in the watch it's supposed to since it's supposed to be just a demo
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It's probably some kind of Samsung tool they use to enable/disable it that a customer will never have on their PC/phone.
I'd go as far to bet that those few watches in retail mode might not even have the full tech in the watch it's supposed to since it's supposed to be just a demo
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Couldn't you take it to a Samsung retail place and provide proof of purchase so they can disable that if able to?
adj998 said:
Couldn't you take it to a Samsung retail place and provide proof of purchase so they can disable that if able to?
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You could but at the same time they could accuse you of stealing it and have the cops called... That's why I suggested contact them first and ask.
spart0n said:
You could but at the same time they could accuse you of stealing it and have the cops called... That's why I suggested contact them first and ask.
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Oh okay I get what you're saying. You can verify the IMEI orserial number to make sure it wasn't reported stolen and then go about asking them
Live Demo Unit...
Not for Sale...
SM-R890X
Latest LDU firmware for this is:
R890XXXU1AUH2/R890XOXA1AUH2
No Stock Firmware leaked yet...
Only as info...
Best Regards
spart0n said:
I'd go as far to bet that those few watches in retail mode might not even have the full tech in the watch it's supposed to since it's supposed to be just a demo
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Well it seems to have everything hardware wise. Sensors, mic, speaker, Wifi, Bluetooth...software all works surprisingly for a "retail unit". Developer mode, Recovery, ADB Debug, etc. Like, if could just connect to my phone it would be, I'd say, 100% functional...IF I could get it to connect.
No harm no foul though, I'll just return it, sucks cause I got it cheap and if there was a firmware I'd certainly give it a go!
AndroidVageta said:
So got it cheap on eBay...I get it and notice it's the SM-R890X...which is apparently a version made for Russia and the Caribbean? Anyways, trying to get it to go into connect mode for my phone (Fold 3) only to notice I can't get it working.
Long story short...it's locked into retail mode (even under Bluetooth settings it's visible as "wisebl") and I can't get it out. I can open the Retail Mode app (passcode 5444) and can turn it on or off, but can't delete it or permanently disable it.
Factory Reset under the Retail Mode app also doesn't seem to get rid of it upon rebooting.
If I remove OR disable the app via ADB nothing seems to change, still can't connect to it.
Any thoughts? Seems it might just need a full firmware flash but considering there are none out yet I'm willing to try my options.
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i am in the same boat, i bought two, one of the watch 4 and one of the watch 4 classic, i don't even see that retail mode app you mentioned, i will keep it until i find a firmware for it,
987rafiq said:
i am in the same boat, i bought two, one of the watch 4 and one of the watch 4 classic, i don't even see that retail mode app you mentioned, i will keep it until i find a firmware for it,
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any one considerd that samsung can lock every device that has knox on it.????????
so in case of that the watches are stolen or indeed samples for retail this coold be the case
AndroidVageta said:
So got it cheap on eBay...I get it and notice it's the SM-R890X...which is apparently a version made for Russia and the Caribbean? Anyways, trying to get it to go into connect mode for my phone (Fold 3) only to notice I can't get it working.
Long story short...it's locked into retail mode (even under Bluetooth settings it's visible as "wisebl") and I can't get it out. I can open the Retail Mode app (passcode 5444) and can turn it on or off, but can't delete it or permanently disable it.
Factory Reset under the Retail Mode app also doesn't seem to get rid of it upon rebooting.
If I remove OR disable the app via ADB nothing seems to change, still can't connect to it.
Any thoughts? Seems it might just need a full firmware flash but considering there are none out yet I'm willing to try my options.
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Any news on the subject?
I bought the watch second-hand and I think I got a demo watch ...
I'm desperate, I don't know what to do.
Do we have to wait for a firmware to come out and flash with net odin?
gurtu95 said:
Any news on the subject?
I bought the watch second-hand and I think I got a demo watch ...
I'm desperate, I don't know what to do.
Do we have to wait for a firmware to come out and flash with net odin?
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If you bought it on EBay, and it wasn't as described, you have all of the EBay protections available to you; if it was as described, then I don't think anyone here should help you make a stolen watch functional.
jtOttawa said:
If you bought it on EBay, and it wasn't as described, you have all of the EBay protections available to you; if it was as described, then I don't think anyone here should help you make a stolen watch functional.
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It was not stolen.
I bought it from a secondhand deal app that deals with local people. I have no doubt that it is not stolen because the seller blocked me instantly.
I am simply looking for a solution to my problem. I think moral ethics can be set aside.
gurtu95 said:
It was not stolen.
I bought it from a secondhand deal app that deals with local people. I have no doubt that it is not stolen because the seller blocked me instantly.
I am simply looking for a solution to my problem. I think moral ethics can be set aside.
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Wouldn't the seller blocking you instantly indicate that it was stolen? And no, I don't think 'moral ethics' should be set aside so you can enjoy your dubiously procured watch - this is why stuff gets stolen, because some people set 'moral ethics' aside when they see what they think is a deal too good to pass up.
You took a chance; you lost. Suck it up.
Even thinking that the previous post is a bit rude, still I have to agree with the main message - you should ask for local police rather than the forum for help in your situation.
I don't think @jtOttawa post was rude at all, he pointed out the problem really well.
It is quite simple : if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is !
goodwin_c said:
Even thinking that the previous post is a bit rude, still I have to agree with the main message - you should ask for local police rather than the forum for help in your situation.
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Not rude - angry. He knew what he was buying (or he should have, for a nearly new watch in a second hand marketplace at an unusually low price) - that's why he doesn't go to the police. I have no sympathy for people who buy stolen goods, and it makes me angry when they come here asking for us to help them (this is not the first time I have seen this here).
Ultimately this watch screens stolen.
The reason why I state this is because I've worked with Samsung in retail before. They generally have there retail models and separate demo ones for display.
The retail boxes are white and state the product and state it's for retail only.
looks like you purchased a stolen product. Your best bet is to file for a refund on eBay.
failing maybe Odin might help however I feel that this won't work. As mentioned by previous posters if a offer is to good to be true than it probably is.
a long shot but if you were to report this to Samsung they will probably say you shouldn't have it and provide no further support. You take it into store I would expect the police to be involved
I'm in the same situation, should we wait till a custom firmware is coming up?
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I have something installed on my stock fold 2 that continues to connect with my hacker. Even after a full reset.
99UsErNaMe99 said:
Please help
I have something installed on my stock fold 2 that continues to connect with my hacker. Even after a full reset.
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Have you rooted in past! or you have installed unwanted app like anydesk/vnc/remote etc etc...
kdm6389 said:
Have you rooted in past!
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I have not. And I know who the hacker is. She is the mother of my kids and is about to loose custody of our 3 kids to me. She is also a bit coin miner that hijacks devices to do her dirty work. She is very experienced and I know this for a fact. It's her job. I just need to know how to SSH into the memory that she put the script in.
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Have you rooted in past! or you have installed unwanted app like anydesk/vnc/remote etc etc...
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She has been scamming me and harassing me for 9 months. Trying to get me to click on a fabricated email with script embedded. She finally got her way. Took her almost 8 months the of trying.
I most definitely have never installed any remote desktop server or clients but I know she has. I have found them and Uninstalled. Numerous times. She has been deleting recovery emails and adding saved passwords all day. And that's just today.
If she's such a pro, bring it to a real geek professional than relying on advice from forum. She might have copied it to some partitions which are not formatted by default.
RAMBO29 said:
If she's such a pro, bring it to a real geek professional than relying on advice from forum. She might have copied it to some partitions which are not formatted by default.
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I think you are right. I'll have to check with the fbi and make sure they are done making a copy. Homeland already made theirs. They are classifying it as an act of terror.
99UsErNaMe99 said:
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I have something installed on my stock fold 2 that continues to connect with my hacker. Even after a full reset.
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Time for a new phone! Nothing else is worth the headache.
take your phone to pro, you are already sc***ed
And no a different phone doesn't stop her. I already did a burner phone with all new email addresses and my name no where on it
mmafighter077 said:
Time for a new phone! Nothing else is worth the headache.
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Is this a china phone, and not Samsung Fold
99UsErNaMe99 said:
And no a different phone doesn't stop her. I already did a burner phone with all new email addresses and my name no where on it
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She was in it in 40 hours
kdm6389 said:
Is this a china phone, and not Samsung Fold
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It is an SM-F916U stock
99UsErNaMe99 said:
She was in it in 40 hours
It is an SM-F916U stock
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Try factory reset again, and not network reset
99UsErNaMe99 said:
She was in it in 40 hours
It is an SM-F916U stock
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Great. Here we go. She is now back on. Messing with this forum for me. I doubt you all can see it but she is doubling up messages and moving my screen around. Crap. Oh well. If you want to email me. It's [email protected]
I did 20 to 25 full erase factory resets in a row. Still was back after the last one. I have 2 other phones she is in and 3 laptops as well.
how can you say so, plz send some screenshot. I dont think she did anything ...
I'm not exactly sure what you would like to see for a screen shot. I am running on a drive that is obviously emulated on my screen and supposedly I have 43 sensors on a fold 2. Maybe that's counting all the drivers for the sensors on my phone to connect to her phone along with all the sensors on her device. I know for a fact that at one point she had my OS running on an s21. She told me I wouldn't be able to prove it. I'm too stubborn to give up. Lol. Here is 2 screen shots. One is my hard disks and the other is my 42 sensors.
Cool story!
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Cool story!
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Yup. Sure thing. Whatever you say. It's very much real. It's actually very crazy. No one on here has offered me any real input. I'm not making this up. It is very much real. And although it is extremely difficult to do it is possible. Especially for someone that can program on the run and has professional and commercial experience. It's all good.
I'm not sure how she would manage to get on a burner phone too. I'm pretty sure it's possible to hack into a router & infect devices connected to it if you're using the same wifi network. You could try getting a new router & a new burner phone & don't connect any other devices you may have to the new router in case they're infected. And don't open emails from addresses you don't recognize. I would suggest going to geek squad or something like that rather than a forum though.
Ando do a malware scan on any other devices you have if possible. If you have another way to connect those devices to internet like tethering, you could try Trend Micro housecall. It's a free online malware scanner.
99UsErNaMe99 said:
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I have something installed on my stock fold 2 that continues to connect with my hacker. Even after a full reset.
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How do you know you're being hacked?
Tough to take this seriously and as fact.
But if you are, why haven't you gone to the authorities?
First of all this is fold 3 section not fold 2.
Secondly leave the phone to local police and tell them your wife or gf is hacking into your phone and let specialist att police go through your phone and if they find it's true they will grab evidence out of the phone and then arrest her for suspicious of hacking and they will use evidence when interviewing her and asking her that they found traces of her hacking the person's phone and such. Not last but least if higher up person decides to is do house warrant at her home so they will go home to her take all of her computer stuff including tablets and phones as part of investigation and they will check through all of them.
If you keep reseting your phone you are getting rid of all evidence from her and she will have lower chance of being sued in court and sentenced to jail for her criminal behaviour.
These sensors comes from your hardware nothing she's doing lmaoz. All smart phones have these sensors