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Hi,
I own a Nexus S, and I think it is I9020, bought in The Netherlands.
It is still a virgin phone, running Android 2.3.6, never fastboot unlocked yet.
So, now, I want to put the latest 4.0.4 by flashing the official factory image:
http://code.google.com/android/nexus/images.html#soju
I don't really care with the data because this is my "play" phone (my main phone is Galaxy Nexus).
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Last week, I did this fastboot unlock and flashed 4.0.4 to my Galaxy Nexus using the "GNex Toolkit". It's a fantastic tool and it went well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310
My question, do you know if I can use the "fastboot-toolkit.exe" that is installed together with the GNex Toolkit?
Or do I have to use specific fastboot tool for Nexus S?
From what I read, to fastboot unlock a Nexus S, I need to install "Android SDK" which has fastboot in it ... And install drivers.
The drivers for fastboot have been installed by the GNex Toolkit (which I have success using it).
I am just wondering if I can use that fastboot-toolkit.exe ... or if I must install drivers ... then Android SDK ... etc.
PS: The GNex Toolkit developer (mskip) said that he will port the tool to support Nexus S if there are quite a lot of people want it though.
Thanks.
Hello guys! I'm a newbie to the android world as i'm planning to get my first smartphone. As it is retailing for 130€ the HTC Explorer seems like a good choice.
I want to learn how to root it because I need to unlock it as I need to use different sim cards. Moreover I want to exploit the phone, optimize it and maybe OC it a bit.
As far as i understood i need to do the following steps:
This tutorial to root it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415223
This rom to install: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473218
Are these the right steps to take?
And would be "easy" for someone that doesn't know anything to do it?
Thanks for your help guys!
c'mon guys, 5 min of your time!!
DavidSnake said:
Hello guys! I'm a newbie to the android world as i'm planning to get my first smartphone. As it is retailing for 130€ the HTC Explorer seems like a good choice.
I want to learn how to root it because I need to unlock it as I need to use different sim cards. Moreover I want to exploit the phone, optimize it and maybe OC it a bit.
As far as i understood i need to do the following steps:
This tutorial to root it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415223
This rom to install: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473218
Are these the right steps to take?
And would be "easy" for someone that doesn't know anything to do it?
Thanks for your help guys!
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As for the guide to root the Explorer, he's basically spoon feeding instructions, so as long as you do exactly what he's doing, there shouldn't be a problem. If you have any specific questions about the process, you might want to ask in that thread.
The ROMing part is the very easy part, you choose a ROM of your choice and flash it. The link for the ROM you posted requires a certain recovery (and it appears to need some ext partition), so bear that in mind. Remember to read everything to be safe. I think most Sense ROMs require a partitioned SD card.
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gagdude said:
As for the guide to root the Explorer, he's basically spoon feeding instructions, so as long as you do exactly what he's doing, there shouldn't be a problem. If you have any specific questions about the process, you might want to ask in that thread.
The ROMing part is the very easy part, you choose a ROM of your choice and flash it. The link for the ROM you posted requires a certain recovery (and it appears to need some ext partition), so bear that in mind. Remember to read everything to be safe. I think most Sense ROMs require a partitioned SD card.
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Thanks a lot for your reply!
I also see there are a lot of topics regarding kernel.
Should I also update the kernel after rooting it? Or does the rom update already includes a more functional kernel?
DavidSnake said:
Thanks a lot for your reply!
I also see there are a lot of topics regarding kernel.
Should I also update the kernel after rooting it? Or does the rom update already includes a more functional kernel?
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JaggyROM already includes a custom kernel.
What the kernel does is manages the CPU. Different kernels have different governers, some kernels help battery life, other kernels help with the performance of the device.
For example, the stock kernel cannot overclock, does not have governers like smartass or interactive. But flashing a custom kernel may allow OCing and give you more governers.
I, myself have never flashed a custom kernel by itself because the ROMs I flash already have good enough kernels included.
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Ok cool, so i will install the jaggyROM and have nothing to worry!
One last question: does the process of rooting unlock the SIM card? From what i've read by unlocking the bootloader you also unlock the sim card.
If not are there any more steps i need to take?
Or it is simply not possible and i have to buy a IMEI code to unlock the SIM card?
DavidSnake said:
Ok cool, so i will install the jaggyROM and have nothing to worry!
One last question: does the process of rooting unlock the SIM card? From what i've read by unlocking the bootloader you also unlock the sim card.
If not are there any more steps i need to take?
Or it is simply not possible and i have to buy a IMEI code to unlock the SIM card?
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Rooting does not unlock the SIM card, nor does unlocking the bootloader, sorry.
For your phone, yes you will have to unlock the traditional way
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i found this tutorial in another website. is it bogus?
[INSTRUCTIONS]:
[Prerequisites:]
HTC Sync (Windows Only)
HTC Super Tool
Enable USB Debug on Pico
Use Charge Only mode when connected to PC
Exit HTC Sync on PC
[Steps:]
1. Go to HTCDEV website: HTCdev - Unlock Bootloader
2. Click on "Begin Unlock Bootloader" (create a user if you don't have one)
3. Use HTC Super Tool in the [Prerequisites] to generate your token. (Or, alternatively, follow the instructions step 1 through step 10 on htcdev.com)
4. In step 10, when posting your token, make sure you remove the blanks preceding each line
5. After you receive your Unlock_code.bin in email, follow step 11.
6. Now your pico aka explorer should reboot and you have your bootloader and sim unlocked.
(i didn't put any credits or source as i dont know the forum policy)
As far as I know, unlocking the bootloader will not SIM unlock the phone. The guide itself sounds legit, and I believe that is the way to unlock the bootloader, but the SIM should still be locked.
and I thought I should point this out, I'm pretty sure unlocking the bootloader will factory reset your phone, so you might want to make a backup of everything first
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ok thanks a lot for your help!
i will buy the phone tomorrow and we'll see what happens
do you know any safe website to buy an unlocking code in case that tutorial doesn't work?
DavidSnake said:
ok thanks a lot for your help!
i will buy the phone tomorrow and we'll see what happens
do you know any safe website to buy an unlocking code in case that tutorial doesn't work?
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No problem! Always glad to help. (And remember to click the thanks button for whichever posts you found helpful hehe )
I've never had to unlock my phone, but what I think the best place to unlock is at a local cell shop. However, they do charge a lot, for profit and such. Otherwise, the next best option is to use eBay and make sure its a trusted seller with good feedback. Personally, all those SIM unlocking sites look fishy to me
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DavidSnake said:
i found this tutorial in another website. is it bogus?
[INSTRUCTIONS]:
[Prerequisites:]
HTC Sync (Windows Only)
HTC Super Tool
Enable USB Debug on Pico
Use Charge Only mode when connected to PC
Exit HTC Sync on PC
[Steps:]
1. Go to HTCDEV website: HTCdev - Unlock Bootloader
2. Click on "Begin Unlock Bootloader" (create a user if you don't have one)
3. Use HTC Super Tool in the [Prerequisites] to generate your token. (Or, alternatively, follow the instructions step 1 through step 10 on htcdev.com)
4. In step 10, when posting your token, make sure you remove the blanks preceding each line
5. After you receive your Unlock_code.bin in email, follow step 11.
6. Now your pico aka explorer should reboot and you have your bootloader and sim unlocked.
(i didn't put any credits or source as i dont know the forum policy)
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I can confirm this does sim unlock the Explorer! Yays. Shame it has to void warranty ... o_0 now to see if I can relock bootloader and keep sim unlock...
Funny enough, i read about it and didnt think it would work. But i just unlocked one of those phones which was carrier branded and didnt want to accept the code the box gave me. As last resort i tried this method and i can confirm it works. Incredible!!!! When i thought this was a very hard phone to sim unlock i found this thread and unlocked the bootloader and that was it, i got a sim unlocked HTC Explorer. Good Job you guys!
So I followed the Casual script to unlocked/flash my Verizon for Pageplus. I have already ported the Verizon number to Pageplus. I followed the thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42791826#post42791826
Step 1. Root- Success
Step 2. Flash Insecure Aboot- Sucess
Step 3. Flash Recovery of your choice- installed TRWP -Success
Phone rebooted into TRWP
1. I choose reboot, then system to restart my Galaxy S III
Then I get messages
1. Mobile network not available (it has the correct MEID)
2. A SIM card is neccessary to operate this phone.
As a newbie, I don't have the minimum post to ask these questions on the above thread. What do I need to do? Wife is coming home and is getting on my case! Thanks!
All casual does is unlocks your bootloader... it doesn't unlock your SIM or IMEI...
You will need to find a way to unlock the phone. Something you most likely can't do yourself, you'll either have to take it into Verizon and as long as it's out of contract and you don't owe them money they'll unlock it, otherwise find a third party service to unlock it.
If you go through third party services do your research before choosing one--be careful of possible scams....
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i have virgin mobile 6.0 LG STYLO. I was following a root guide and it didnt go into fastboot, any help? I followed all instructions. If I remember, the one to reboot to fastboot was reboot bootloader or something? USB debugging was enabled. Every step was followed.
adb installed? then type "adb reboot bootloader"
I'm also in the same situation. I have a LG Stylo 2 VM version on LS775ZV5 and I try adb reboot recovery, then fastboot oem unlock.
Upon the reboot into recovery the phone just reboots. I can power off, hold down the vol button and reboot into recovery, but I get no fastboot commands.
i dont think stock have recovery, you can reformat thats it, you need to adb reboot bootloader
You mean the command "adb reboot fastboot". I tried this, just reboots to system.
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mate i already wrote it twice, this third time "adb reboot bootloader"
Yes. I see that, but it just reboots back to system.
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kadengolda said:
i have virgin mobile 6.0 LG STYLO. I was following a root guide and it didnt go into fastboot, any help? I followed all instructions. If I remember, the one to reboot to fastboot was reboot bootloader or something? USB debugging was enabled. Every step was followed.
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What root guide? Is there even root for the Virgin OG Stylo on 6.0??
tube517 said:
What root guide? Is there even root for the Virgin OG Stylo on 6.0??
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I created a thread here a few days ago.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g-stylo/how-to/root-lg-stylo-2-ls775-version-ls775zv5-t3482916
There is a guide already for the Stylo 2 (but for metropcs). There has already been root done on the Stylo.
steppinthrax said:
I created a thread here a few days ago.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g-stylo/how-to/root-lg-stylo-2-ls775-version-ls775zv5-t3482916
There is a guide already for the Stylo 2 (but for metropcs). There has already been root done on the Stylo.
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You cannot root a VM or sprint variant with Marshmallow. dm-verity is part of the bootloader protection that cannot be altered without unlocking the bootloader. Only t-mobile and metropcs have unlocked bootloaders. No fastboot no recovery no root on 6.0+
jmacie said:
You cannot root a VM or sprint variant with Marshmallow. dm-verity is part of the bootloader protection that cannot be altered without unlocking the bootloader. Only t-mobile and metropcs have unlocked bootloaders. No fastboot no recovery no root on 6.0+
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Are there any theoretical areas which talk about how to break this protection. I'm googling dm-verity. I would like to get involved assisting if someone is working on trying to root these devices. This seems like a real bummer.
Here is an article, from here, from over a year ago. It will give you most of what you're trying to understand. yes, it's a bummer, and in this last year of trying, no one has made inroads. You need a t-mobile or metropcs variant with unlocked bootloader. They've even tried petitions to LG, no go.
http://www.xda-developers.com/a-look-at-marshmallow-root-verity-complications/
jmacie said:
Here is an article, from here, from over a year ago. It will give you most of what you're trying to understand. yes, it's a bummer, and in this last year of trying, no one has made inroads. You need a t-mobile or metropcs variant with unlocked bootloader. They've even tried petitions to LG, no go.
http://www.xda-developers.com/a-look-at-marshmallow-root-verity-complications/
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I thought of something here, what if one were to purchase a T-mobile Variant of this phone and root it. Then change the imei number to match the VM variant. Swap the Sim cards and overall you'd have a T-mobile variant rooted and working on the VM network.?
steppinthrax said:
I thought of something here, what if one were to purchase a T-mobile Variant of this phone and root it. Then change the imei number to match the VM variant. Swap the Sim cards and overall you'd have a T-mobile variant rooted and working on the VM network.?
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No. Just no. Not to mention this is illegal.
MrObvious said:
No. Just no. Not to mention this is illegal.
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OK, how about this, when I hold my vol up and plug in a usb cable to my computer I get a firmware update screen. It's waiting for something across the cable. Is it possible to flash this phone with a T-mobile variant?
No because the phones are two separate phones despite being called the same thing. It's like trying to install a Windows application on a Mac, two different things. Also Virgin Mobile is way different in technology versus T-Mobile (CDMA vs. GSM).
MrObvious said:
No because the phones are two separate phones despite being called the same thing. It's like trying to install a Windows application on a Mac, two different things. Also Virgin Mobile is way different in technology versus T-Mobile (CDMA vs. GSM).
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I was about to switch over to T-mobile a few months ago when the prices were the same. But Virgin now has this $35.00 a month plan (data lovers plan) that gives 5 gigs and best of all unlimited pandora. That unlimited pandora is the ****. The 5 gigs for 35 a month is pretty damn good. I know there are some "pay as you go" plans that may accept any phone but this phone was supposed to replace my htc desire 816, now I'm thinking it wasn't a good buy!
This is frustrating!
I cannot reboot my lg stylo 4 into bootloader period, idk why, i've done everything, i've done the shortcut command keys holding volume down and power all the way it just keeps rebooting and skipping that screen to the main screen. i've tried command prompt adb reboot bootloader, same damn thing!, is it because my phone is from cricket and its a locked gsm phone or what? i would really like to know how to fix this issue and root my phone because i would like to explore roms on my phone without restrictions.
also having the same problem lg lmq710wa..
phone will not go in to bootloader just recovery so far ive tried....
-vol down + power and conecting usb c = no dice
-adb reboot bootloader
-adb reboot fastboot
all with no dice really sucks because this phone is garbage without root ( soooooo sloooowwwwww)
any help is appreciated thanks - jaremy :good:
Jaremyhawk said:
phone will not go in to bootloader just recovery so far ive tried....
-vol down + power and conecting usb c = no dice
-adb reboot bootloader
-adb reboot fastboot
all with no dice really sucks because this phone is garbage without root ( soooooo sloooowwwwww)
any help is appreciated thanks - jaremy :good:
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I have metro PCS version with same issue
I just wanna learn how to begin the rooting don't know what driver how to get a sdk what app nothing?
I'm looking at the A13 as well since the GS5 is now blocked by AT&T.
I just spoke to Samsung, and they told me the A13 G5 unlocked version purchased directly from them comes with an unlocked bootloader.
I think I just wet myself.
MaddogK said:
I just spoke to Samsung, and they told me the A13 G5 unlocked version purchased directly from them comes with an unlocked bootloader.
I think I just wet myself.
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What about flashable firmware?
Rularick5 said:
What about flashable firmware?
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I don't think there's any yet, it's only been on the market for a few months. Aside from it's size it's pretty nice, I've had it 2 weeks and love the battery life.
MaddogK said:
I just spoke to Samsung, and they told me the A13 G5 unlocked version purchased directly from them comes with an unlocked bootloader.
I think I just wet myself.
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This one dosnt
Samfirm should have the version of android you need for you're phone you need the Samsung flash tool su+twrp+magisk is optional good luck! Ps.always back up everything
I will be working on mine purchased from Metro PCS. Its OEM bootloader is locked at the moment. I will be using Magisk and flashing a TWRP. Utilizing an ADB wireless USB connection from PC. I will keep you posted if someone else doesnt beat me too it. Either way this thread is going so im sure together we can knock this out. Im going to do my LG Stylo 4 firsy. Its OEM came unlocked from Metro PCS...so i scored. Just havent had time. I just did my ZTE ZMax Pro Z981 from Metro PCS...it also was unlocked OEM. They will all need a PC usb connection and Magisck. You can find them in threads here. Good luck. Will post again when i get time. Hope this helps a little. Here you might not get an answer you want...but if you dig youll find what youre looking for...just got learn by doing...like they said...always backup... everything...first...dont forget to remove sd before you factory reset or you will wipe it. And your phone. If youre not sure...dont change things you dont know...you will brick your phone. Follow directions you find in threads...and you will be fine. I learned how to be a great chef from other chefs who told me the ingredients but never amounts of ingredients. Thats how you become a great chef and also become great developer...good luck guys. Im learning too. Share what you learn. FYI...the one click....dont bother...IJS...PC you will need for this....
GeekNout23 said:
I will be working on mine purchased from Metro PCS. Its OEM bootloader is locked at the moment. I will be using Magisk and flashing a TWRP.
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How do you plan on flashing those if the bootloader is locked.....?
Sorry to break it to you, but it's a Samsung thing. It doesn't matter if it's a device from a carrier or carrier-free directly from Samsung, if you buy a U.S. Samsung phone you will not unlock bootloader freely.
ShaDisNX255 said:
Sorry to break it to you, but it's a Samsung thing. It doesn't matter if it's a device from a carrier or carrier-free directly from Samsung, if you buy a U.S. Samsung phone you will not unlock bootloader freely.
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Correct
first you need oem unlock on that takes pluging in phone holding volume+/- (both) and power till it shutdown and restarts with the unlock option in recovery
Just bought this but the 5G version
Hi, I just rooted my Samsung Galaxy A13. Here's a quick tutorial of what worked for me:
Prerequisites:
Install Heimdall onto your computer. I used Manjaro Linux as my OS, and haven't tested anything else. Install any drivers if necessary.
Install Magisk onto your phone. I recommend using the F-Droid store/app, or Magisk's GitHub page.
Steps
Install any updates for your phone.
Unlock Bootloader
First of all you need to unlock the bootloader:
Enable Developer Mode by navigating: Settings > About Phone > Software information.
Tap Build number about 7 or 8 times until it says You're now a developer.
Allowing the bootloader to be unlocked:
Settings > Developer Options > Enable OEM unlocking.
Allow it to be enabled if prompted.
Turn off your device.
Turn on Download Mode by holding down Volume Up and Volume Down.
When you see a blue screen, hold Volume Up until it shows Unlock Bootloader screen.
Press Volume Up to confirm.
Flashing firmware
https://samfw.com/ is a good resource for downloading firmware. Be careful that you're downloading the correct firmware though. You can find information by navigating on your phone:
Settings > About Phone, and Settings > About Phone > Software information. If you call *#1234# it will show you the current firmware.
Extract the archive.
Extract the file staring with AP.
Extract the file boot.img.IZ4.
Move boot.img onto your phone.
Open Magisk. Click install. Locate and patch the file. Move the file back onto your computers.
Extract the file starting with CSC. Locate the pit file.
Open Heimdall.
Choose the pit file and the patched boot image.
Put your phone in Download Mode and connect via USB.
Flash your phone.
If it worked successfully, your phone will reboot. It will probably throw an error before starting. Choose to do a factory reset. This will delete all the user data, but the patched boot file will stay in place.
Download Magisk again. Follow the prompts.
To test if you have super user access, install Termux from the F-Droid store. type su into the terminal. You will get a pop up asking if you want to give super user permissions.
Congratulations! You're now the UNIX sysadmin of your own phone!
hello Everyone, a friend of mine from America bought an A13 5G, now we are in Europe and the phone is blocked.
exactly inserting a European sim says:
Phone locked. Please contact our customer service center to unlock your phone.
i tried to unlocked bootloader, but unfortunately i don't have OEM unlock present, no way i get it out!
there is a complicated procedure with Flashing a Combination Firmware, but it looks difficult!!! I haven't done it yet.
but would it be possible to only unlock the phone to use European sims?
many thanks
K
krellz said:
hello Everyone, a friend of mine from America bought an A13 5G, now we are in Europe and the phone is blocked.
exactly inserting a European sim says:
Phone locked. Please contact our customer service center to unlock your phone.
i tried to unlocked bootloader, but unfortunately i don't have OEM unlock present, no way i get it out!
there is a complicated procedure with Flashing a Combination Firmware, but it looks difficult!!! I haven't done it yet.
but would it be possible to only unlock the phone to use European sims?
many thanks
K
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Unlocking the bootloader would not do anything for you in regards to network unlocking. Those are 2 totally separate and distinct procedures.
What's the Baseband Version on the device? You can find that under Settings-->About-->Software Information (and don't do any software updates to the device if it prompts you to)
Hello, the first thing would be to unlock the bootloader which is very easy in Samsung terminals, In all Samsung is the same, you can see the following video that I recommend. No PC needed, The video is in Spanish but it is only to follow the same steps:
The second thing would be to get root, the easiest would be with Magisk, I recommend you watch this video since it is not necessary to format the cell phone, the video is also in Spanish, but you still follow the same steps. In this case, a PC is necessary:
Soon I will make a post myself, teaching you how to root without losing data, the same way as in the video, in case you didn't understand the video.
There is no boot.img.IZ4 im my ap file
ok i found the boot.img I extracted the ap file with winrar before. some how it does not see the .img files but untarring on linux worked. i managed to re flash the ap fille with odin and i saw lot of .img files being flashed and the extracted foldersize by winrar was way smaler than the archive. so that made me look at the ap file and i got the boot.img patched by magisk and made an lz4 file out of it how do i get that boot.img.lz4 back in the archive?
also whats wrong with fast boot?
"fastboot devices" lists my device when its connected but like many here post it does not work with other commands it failes like thIs :
fastboot flash bootloader b.img
Sending 'bootloader' (32768 KB) FAILED (remote: 'unknown command')
fastboot: error: Command failed
Tried other examples too but nothing works tried the fastboot included in android studio and one of the minimal adb/fastboot. the boot loader is unlocked (Not using fastboot) and odin works fine. my phone is in the "entertering fastboor mode" state .its a samsung galaxy a13 g5 and i flashed this firmware using odin
AP_A136BXXS2BWA1_A136BXXS2BWA1_MQB61124574_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_meta_OS13 now its stock again with no accounts.
fastboot reboot does work so some is right.
fastboot reboot
Rebooting OKAY [ 0.001s]
Finished. Total time: 0.005s
i hope some one can point me in the right direction.
thx
Hans de Groot said:
i hope some one can point me in the right direction.
thx
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Fastboot isn't functional on Samsung devices. Samsung replaces it with Download mode. Therefore, all flashing is done via Download mode using Odin, not via fastboot mode using command terminal