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Making FREE a G1 unlock code calculator

Hello,
I bought a T-Mobile G1(it was originally donated for testing of a Open-Source project ) for tying to reverse engineer an unlock code calculator.
Since those scam sites did it i may able to it to.
So i am here to asking it if bought some codes ( and it worked of course ) if you can paste it here and the respective IMEI to help me get some relations whit it.
If you that someone did a calculator before ( and is Open-Source of course please tell me ). Also another ways of passing the unlock will be welcome.
I will keep you informed of my study.
Regards,
Alfredo Palhares

i had a code about a year ago, cant find it, but u can get one by calling tmobile if u have a g1 or mt3g for 3 or more months

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If you want to share your code and imei with him, I suggest doing so in private. This is personal information that should not be shared in public.
Also be certain that you TRUST him with this information.

Unlock codes bought online come from HTC's database. There is no algorithm, as they are randomly generated and assigned. So these efforts will not get you anywhere, I'm afraid.
And don't post IMEIs in public - someone can easily block your phone with it, certainly in the UK...

a question comes to mind, how were the old htc unlockers created e.g. for the hermes and the kaiser? they must have used algorithms otherwise how else would they have been possible? if thats true, could there be an algorithm that cracks the random generation of the unlock codes for the HTC android phones?

warsng said:
a question comes to mind, how were the old htc unlockers created e.g. for the hermes and the kaiser? they must have used algorithms otherwise how else would they have been possible? if thats true, could there be an algorithm that cracks the random generation of the unlock codes for the HTC android phones?
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If you are referring to the free apps that unlocked the phones, as far as I know (so maybe not completely correct) they actually crack the phone to make it think it is not locked, they don't calculate the code.

i was going to post mine. i would have loved to contribute but why not make the info public.. it cannot hurt anything

IMEI's are actually open to abuse. I'm not saying the thread starter isn't trustworthy, but I don't know for sure that he is. If you want to cooperate with the opening poster, that's fine, and it's your risk - private message him the information. In that case, the info isn't public for potential abusers either (who can just Google for these numbers).

Would be nice but not possible

Chainfire said:
If you are referring to the free apps that unlocked the phones, as far as I know (so maybe not completely correct) they actually crack the phone to make it think it is not locked, they don't calculate the code.
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do you think a similar thing is possible on g1/other htc android phones?

warsng said:
do you think a similar thing is possible on g1/other htc android phones?
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Probably, but I'm not an expert on this subject, so my opinion doesn't really count

warsng said:
do you think a similar thing is possible on g1/other htc android phones?
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Everything is in flash.
It is a matter of figuring out WHERE in flash, and being able to read/write to those addresses. The JTAG thread is a good starting point.

It would be just as easy to call HTC and beg.
Otherwise call TMobile and wait patiently for them to get around to call HTC, for HTC to get around to find it and sent it to TMobile, for Tmobile to get around to e-mail you the code.
I just thought it was funny people publishing their codes and the Mods running in to delete them, for their own good.
Mods "To Protect, serve, lecture and admonish"

itsjefflol said:
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Ahh I didn't realize anyone could do anything with your imei, anyhow that was my old phone's imei and unlock code, the phone's in a million pieces anyway so no harm done I guess

Older phones used an algorithm to calculate an unlock code. The algorithms got cracked and the unlockers appeared.
HTC took a different approach of assigning a random lock code to each phone and retaining a private database of the IMEI/unlock codes which they could tightly control.
So a software solution is unlikely, but as you can get the unlock code through normal channels, it's not really necessary.

28 days
it took 28 days for my unlock code to come through from t-mob, but have an orange sim in it now and i am just plucking up the courage to root and put froyo on.

hello, i need to unlock my kaiser 100 at&t, can yuo help me? imei is 354384015858756

giosixa said:
hello, i need to unlock my kaiser 100 at&t, can yuo help me? imei is 354384015858756
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Did you not read the rest of the forum lol, posting your IMEI is bad...

especially if you are in the UK... Plus, wrong section -_-
Just buy a code off ebay for about 7 USD, not too hard and you receive it instantly.

Keep Unlocking Phones Legal

Hey guys and gals, there's a petition floating around that everyone needs to sign. If you value the ability to unlock your device, you need to sign this. Let your voice be heard and keep this AOSP. XDA is a strong vast community of devs and noons alike. Don't let them take our rights.
http://www.androidauthority.com/mobile-phone-unlocking-petition-150925/
Thank You all very much:laugh:

I SIGNED
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Hey guys and gals, there's a petition floating around that everyone needs to sign. If you value the ability to unlock your device, you need to sign this. Let your voice be heard and keep this AOSP. XDA is a strong vast community of devs and noons alike. Don't let them take our rights.
http://www.androidauthority.com/mobile-phone-unlocking-petition-150925/
Thank You all very much:laugh:
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i signed it man hope it helps we need to get this out more on different forums and such anything i can do to help

soldier1184 said:
i signed it man hope it helps we need to get this out more on different forums and such anything i can do to help
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Repost to your social networks, start other threads, pass it along. If you don't voice your opinion, you can't moan when they get locked down. Look what Verizon just did with there recent update. Luckily we have Adam Outler in our arsenal of devs.

jbats said:
Hey guys and gals, there's a petition floating around that everyone needs to sign. If you value the ability to unlock your device, you need to sign this. Let your voice be heard and keep this AOSP. XDA is a strong vast community of devs and noons alike. Don't let them take our rights.
http://www.androidauthority.com/mobile-phone-unlocking-petition-150925/
Thank You all very much:laugh:
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Signed it a few minutes ago
Sent from my GT-P3110 using xda app-developers app

I just wanted to give my two cents on this issue. I'm not a nay-sayer and am not trying to say you shouldn't take action if you believe action is warranted.
My opinions on this issue are as follows.
1. Has anyone read any of the official 'white house' responses from other petitions? It's like they pay someone (not sure who but I would bet they make minimum wage) to give a 2 or 3 line comment to whatever you submit. So say this petition gets an additional 82,000 signatures... what's the official response going to be? "Thank you for your concern in this matter, however, the administration's official position is that modifying an item that you do not fully own adds a burden and cost to businesses when those modifications result in failure of said item. We will continue to evaluate this issue" or some BS.
2. This law isn't enforceable. You can't physically 'go after' people for their cell phones and prosecute them. There's just no manpower to do so. Next time you get pulled over for speeding is the cop going to see your cell phone in your car and ask to see it? How's he/she going to know it's unlocked without permission (or unlocked at all)?
3. Let this law stand... see where it goes... Imagine the fallout if carriers started sending warning texts to people who have supposedly illegally unlocked their phones! Imagine the lawsuits/bad publicity that would spawn against carriers for monitoring people's cell phones without their consent or knowledge! I guarantee there's nothing in anyone's cell contracts that would allow T-Mobile, AT&T, etc. the right to track and monitor usage of the device throughout the duration of your contract to insure the device isn't being tampered with or unlocked.
4. This is just political figures throwing their campaign contributor 'a bone' and another sad sign of just how bloated government is here. This law is no different than some of the other ridiculous digital copyright crap being spewed out.
5. Once your contract is up you are allowed to do whatever you wish to your phone. You can also get permission to have your device unlocked from your carrier at any time. I know of a few people that travel abroad and for them it was as simple as asking to be able to use another sim when they travel. If you have a good long standing account with your carrier they are very likely to comply (else they risk losing business).
None of this applies to flashing custom roms or the like (which will always void any warranty, etc.), just with carrier unlocking the phone.

anactoraaron said:
None of this applies to flashing custom roms or the like (which will always void any warranty, etc.), just with carrier unlocking the phone.
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Your right and I totally agree. I just recently got an i777 unlocked by simply calling the carrier(ATnT) and requesting it so I could use it with a prepaid network. The account was in good standing, all previous balance had been paid off.Voila
Trick was driving 45 mins to get a sim, because I told the carrier it was my phone(idiot), but my friend was happy.

How do 3rd-party 'unlockers' (money ripoffs) get your phone's Bootloader Codes?

Recently I came across this issue, since I just recently bought this phone. Usually I will root my phones as soon as I get them, by following the excellent guides in XDA here, but this time, I didn't do much research before getting this phone (Mate 20 X). Aside from this unlocking bootloader issue, I like this phone and I hand-picked this from my list of options because it ticked what I was looking for in my new purchase - big battery, IR and 3.5" audio jack. Plus the latest 7nm 980 Kirin processor is a nice hardware to have. (I had Mi Max 2 before, but had some issues.)
I don't intend to pay any 3rd party and pay prohibitively expensive money to unlock my phone. It's absurd how much they are ripping off the people and on the other hand, I'm surprised how much people are willing to throw money at these dubious sites. Now crossing 100++ USD!!?? What the....
Anyway, back to my question :
1. How do these sites get YOUR phone's codes? I'm sure they are not paying Huawei to get your codes. If not from Huawei, then how are they able to obtain the codes just by having the serial number and IMEI numbers?
2. I hope it's just a matter of time before XDA developers can find out how they do this so that this can be shared with the community so that we can continue unlocking like how we used to do before with other phones.
This is an enthusiast community, not some dumb people who are ready to throw money to some 3rd party hackers to get your codes.
And looking at the latest developments, most of these dubious sites have ceased providing the service....wonder why. Something's fishy here. And prices are shooting up, no doubt, fueled by so many people ready to throw money for them.
I am not a developer but always follow the guides written by excellent deveopers in XDA. It's fun and educational that way. We all have paid for the phones ourselves. Tinkering with our phones is our hobby.
I wish people won't rush to pay and get 3rd party questionable "unlockers" spoil the spirit of XDA.
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amgreenhawk said:
Recently I came across this issue since I just recently bought this phone. Usually, I will root my phones as soon as I get them, by following the excellent guides in XDA here, but this time, I didn't do much research before getting this phone (Mate 20 X). Aside from this unlocking bootloader issue, I like this phone and I hand-picked this from my list of options because it ticked what I was looking for in my new purchase - big battery, IR and 3.5" audio jack. Plus the latest 7nm 980 Kirin processor is a nice hardware to have. (I had Mi Max 2 before, but had some issues.)
I don't intend to pay any 3rd party and pay prohibitively expensive money to unlock my phone. It's absurd how much they are ripping off the people and on the other hand, I'm surprised how much people are willing to throw money at these dubious sites. Now crossing 100++ USD!!?? What the....
Anyway, back to my question :
1. How do these sites get YOUR phone's codes? I'm sure they are not paying Huawei to get your codes. If not from Huawei, then how are they able to obtain the codes just by having the serial number and IMEI numbers?
2. I hope it's just a matter of time before XDA developers can find out how they do this so that this can be shared with the community so that we can continue unlocking like how we used to do before with other phones.
This is an enthusiast community, not some dumb people who are ready to throw money to some 3rd party hackers to get your codes.
And looking at the latest developments, most of these dubious sites have ceased providing the service....wonder why. Something's fishy here. And prices are shooting up, no doubt, fueled by so many people ready to throw money for them.
I am not a developer but always follow the guides written by excellent deveopers in XDA. It's fun and educational that way. We all have paid for the phones ourselves. Tinkering with our phones is our hobby.
I wish people won't rush to pay and get 3rd party questionable "unlockers" spoil the spirit of XDA.
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I doubt that anybody can provide unlock code without inside information/certain servers approach. If that hadn't been true, xda would have the code a long time ago.
What raises two issues. The first one is why Huawei changed its policy regarding AL00 bootloader after it was already on the market. Huawei had known all implications of unlocked bootloader a long time ago, that is the reason why it had stopped providing codes for other models recently.
It could be assumed that Huawei lured buyers to went for this model because they believe that it is only with unlocked bootloader and it will stay that way. A lot of buyers had wanted an unlocked bootloader, otherwise, they would have taken the international model which required fairly less customization.
Locking bootloader out of the blue and then enabling trading it through middlemen for huge extra profits is at least unfair to the buyers.
And there could be more. Is it possible that sudden change toward locking bootloader arise from the temptation to control users? That stuff that is basically what US accused Huawei and what makes discomfort even in more countries?
Finally, there is one question for xda, too. Until recently xda was a synonym for a free exchange of knowledge, solutions, software. Basically, almost everything I know about Android, phones, hacking, I've got from xda. And if I have something to share, I do it with gratitude for everything I received and gained from this great community. But I'm not even important, my knowledge is basic. There are many devs with a massive contribution, whole solutions, modifications, entire systems. For free.
It's quite acceptable to make reference to paid solutions or stuff and to recommend it in the forum. As it was always acceptable presenting royalty-free solutions in the forum and offering more customizing one via Google Play or similar portals. Or asking for a donation. But selling pure commercial solutions for ripoff money for something that has been already paid to the phone producer is an entirely different story. It may turn this forum into a commercial portal. If one could gain huge profits for participation only due to his connection with the producer, what is the point to spend hours, days and weeks of hard work just to bring a perfect rom or solution to the community?
Then, perhaps we'd need another forum. For contributors instead of traders.

Bootloader codes can only be provided by Huawei. FunkyHuawei and other "sellers" likely had an inside source that was providing codes at a cost - these people likely lost their jobs which is why there are no codes available from any source. XDA has found ways to load custom recoveries on many devices in the past, but this was never by locating the bootloader unlock code, only by exploiting a security flaw.
Personally, I don't think this issue has anything to do with Huawei wanting to lock down users. (despite what they're telling us) I think they are scared of research firms finding evidence of Huawei stealing hardware/software from other manufacturers. I don't mean this as a dig on Huawei, I think Apple is guilty of this as well. Both guilty in stealing radio hardware design and software from Qualcomm.

Has anyone actually obtained an unlock code in the last few weeks? If so, for which version of Mate 20 X and how much did you pay?

It's simple guys, 2 options:
Either 1. Insider that gets very busy now because if the many requests since OEM unlock is available again in the new updates.. so price goes up.
Or 2. Someone has the algorithm to generate these codes based on IMEI.
Since the price has went up by 4x I think option one is more realistic, however I don't rule out option 2. Perhaps we can fix a bounty for a team that can look into a key generator?

https://theunlockingcompany.com
Seems to be advertising to unlock at 39.99 US. I am hesitant though not only because of the issue developers have with the ethics behind such a service, but becasue I am a bit of a newb. Once I give out my IMEI number, doesn't that put me at risk of ending up with a brick?

s327374 said:
https://theunlockingcompany.com
Seems to be advertising to unlock at 39.99 US. I am hesitant though not only because of the issue developers have with the ethics behind such a service, but becasue I am a bit of a newb. Once I give out my IMEI number, doesn't that put me at risk of ending up with a brick?
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I just bought it I hope to have the code in 12 hours

Kurocham said:
I just bought it I hope to have the code in 12 hours
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Wait ... I am now advertising for them. I thought the point of this thread was to not pay these companies. Although I am interested to know if your EVR-AL00 gets a code. I will be tempted

s327374 said:
https://theunlockingcompany.com
Seems to be advertising to unlock at 39.99 US. I am hesitant though not only because of the issue developers have with the ethics behind such a service, but becasue I am a bit of a newb. Once I give out my IMEI number, doesn't that put me at risk of ending up with a brick?
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Are you sure this company will give you code to unlock bootloader? Looks like what they do is unlock phone from carrier. For example, you buy a phone from AT&T and you want to use it on Tmobile but you can't because it is carrier locked.

Kurocham said:
I just bought it I hope to have the code in 12 hours
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You realize that this is the unlock code for the simcard Carrier right? That has nothing to do with bootloader unlock...

Kurocham said:
I just bought it I hope to have the code in 12 hours
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mscion said:
Are you sure this company will give you code to unlock bootloader? Looks like what they do is unlock phone from carrier. For example, you buy a phone from AT&T and you want to use it on Tmobile but you can't because it is carrier locked.
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I am not sure - I just assumed that this would be for unlocking bootloader.... I guess we will know from Kurocham soon.

ilovepj said:
You realize that this is the unlock code for the simcard Carrier right? That has nothing to do with bootloader unlock...
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OMFG I DID NOT KNOW!!!!:crying::crying::crying::crying:

Kurocham said:
OMFG I DID NOT KNOW!!!!:crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Sorry bro. I feel your pain. I am sorry for the accidental misdirection.

Root Options. sm-n986u

Wanting to root Sm-n986u Verizon. I have read that the Sm-n986u can be firmware flashed to the Sm-n986u1 with a patched odin. If that is possible will the oem bootloader unlock show up in the developers mode?

Read: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/sampwnd-usa-model-bl-unlock-info-u-u1-w.4205981/
You can root USA variant. You can find here

I did it and I'm thrilled, works great

We're you able to unlock the Bootloader!

Yes, I used a paid service, super easy and works great.

Can someone send me a link for sm 986 w rooting?

Shams kh said:
Can someone send me a link for sm 986 w rooting?
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The thread is about 5 up using a paid service.
[CLOSED][SamPWND]USA Model BL Unlock Info [U/U1/W]
Note: This Thread is @svetius Approved! NOTE: Thread temporarily closed until OP returns SamPWND Bootloader Unlock Service Note2: This is an informational thread that links to a paid service. Paid service is not a service provided by XDA...
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Jack143 said:
We're you able to unlock the Bootloader!
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Hey Jack. Were you ever able to figure out how to root your phone on your own? Without using a paid service. I think it is bull**** these guys keep the secret from everyone to capitalize on it.

DarkRasta33 said:
Hey Jack. Were you ever able to figure out how to root your phone on your own? Without using a paid service. I think it is bull**** these guys keep the secret from everyone to capitalize on it.
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I'd say it's fair, he put himself on the line to get the things required to do so.
How bout you work for sammy, grab their secret stuff and distribute it to everyone?
Were lucky we have anything at all. It's not really legal what he's doing you know.

No I haven't, and that's what my post was about.

coilbio said:
I'd say it's fair, he put himself on the line to get the things required to do so.
How bout you work for sammy, grab their secret stuff and distribute it to everyone?
Were lucky we have anything at all. It's not really legal what he's doing you know.
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as long as the device is paid for it is perfectly legal. #righttorepair

Arod4409 said:
as long as the device is paid for it is perfectly legal. #righttorepair
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Right to repair applies to cars and is old legislature. Just because people don't understand that doesn't mean we get to apply it to another market.
Electronic right to repair is not legal legislation, it's an idea, an incomplete idea that hasn't been well thought out at that considering big cell phone manufacturers can't even keep the same components and supply chains to build every device the same . Anyone who buys anything up to that point where it becomes actual defined legislation shouldnt assume rights to anything of the sort.
Read all the legal stuff you agreed to when you set up your phone, you're renting it, you don't own. It.

Right to repair applies to all consumer goods, and that legislation has been recently updated. It is legal to unlock and root/jailbreak your phone as long as you are not under a contract or lease agreement. Terms and conditions are very rarely binding contracts, and don't usually hold up in court, they are like a liability release at a trampoline park, ultimately you can still sue if you get injured. I doubt in the current political climate, any court would bother with a case of someone violating the t&c by rooting, unless it caused significant economic damage to a manufacturer. Yes, they would not have to honor the warranty anymore, but that's the risk you take.

Question [CLOSED] FRP bypass on Android 11

Hello there,
I recently got scammed buying new phone on the Internet. Indeed the phone got locked a few days later and I am now stuck with the Google Account. The phone is a European Samsung Galaxy A12.
Before to write this post, I looked for a solution and the best tutorial I found is a 2020 one that you can find there : https://technastic.com/remove-frp-s...Removing_FRP_on_Samsung_with_Combination_File.
This tutorial actually consist into reinstalling a brand new firmware. I don't know if it worked and if it still works because I am stucked at the USB debug enabling step. I couldn't have found any way to enable that developer mode being Google locked. By the way, what is the tool to bypass FRP : ADB or fastboot mode, I didn't understand the difference between.
Thanks for reading!

Return for refund...

I am looking for serious help, no trolling please.. This is a second hand phone........

Ratatthack said:
I am looking for serious help, no trolling please.. This is a second hand phone........
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There's this tool I once used to bypass frp I don't know if it still works

Allehandro said:
There's this tool I once used to bypass frp I don't know if it still works
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Hi Allehandro, It seems u forgot the link of the "tool"

Ratatthack said:
I am looking for serious help, no trolling please.. This is a second hand phone........
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Best advice. Expect the imei to be blacklisted as well. If anyone is doing something sketchy it's you... not me. So it's not a "new" phone...

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Hi Allehandro, It seems u forgot the link of the "tool"
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**Mod edit: Link removed**

Ratatthack said:
Hi Allehandro, It seems u forgot the link of the "tool"
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hope you know how to use it

blackhawk said:
Best advice. Expect the imei to be blacklisted as well. If anyone is doing something sketchy it's you... not me. So it's not a "new" phone...
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Well, I have some difficulties to understand how a brand new phone can be Google account locked.......... When I said "new" it meant it was my new phone..................................... Thanks for your help anw, really no more time for trolling sorry

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hope you know how to use it
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I don't know it but it looks promising. I will try it out and come back for news for anyone having the same issue than me.
Thanks for your help Allehandro!

Ratatthack said:
Well, I have some difficulties to understand how a brand new phone can be Google account locked.......... When I said "new" it meant it was my new phone..................................... Thanks for your help anw, really no more time for trolling sorry
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When a new member with what maybe a stolen phone calls me a troll... I'm having trouble understanding if it's a legitimate purchase why you wouldn't return it most ricki tick
FRP may be the least of your troubles. Just because it's not blacklisted now doesn't mean it won't be next month.

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When a new member with what maybe a stolen phone calls me a troll... I'm having trouble understanding if it's a legitimate purchase why you wouldn't return it most ricki tick
FRP may be the least of your troubles. Just because it's not blacklisted now doesn't mean it won't be next month.
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**Mod edit: Disrespectful language removed. Flaming will not be tolerated.**

The issue here is FRP (Factory Reset Protection) exists to prevent theft of devices, wherein a device associated with a Google account will require the original unlock code in order to be used, so as to prevent a thief from using a stolen device after a wipe.
You are all reminded of the XDA Forum Rules:
9. Don't get us into trouble.
Don't post copyrighted materials or do other things which will obviously lead to legal trouble. If you wouldn't do it on your own homepage, you probably shouldn't do it here either. This does not mean that we agree with everything that the software piracy lobby try to impose on us. It simply means that you cannot break any laws here, since we'll end up dealing with the legal hassle caused by you. Please use common sense: respect the forum, its users and those that write great code.
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The legality here is questionable at best, needless to say. Do not link software that can be used for illegal purposes.

***Thread locked by moderator***
@Ratatthack I agree with @blackhawk assessment - your best option is to contact the seller and request they unlock the device, or a refund. If the device is stolen, it's quite likely that the IMEI will be blacklisted, in which case you'll be unable to use the device anyway. This is not a "troll" answer - it is the most reasonable one. While no one here is accusing you of stealing the phone, or being in possession of stolen property, what you are asking is akin to hotwiring a car. You don't have the key, for some reason, and you got the "car" secondhand, so you're asking for help hotwiring it. The circumstances of how you got the phone are irrelevant, as well as whatever reasons why you don't have the key. So, the safest response is "either get the key from the seller or return the car and get your money back". No reasonable person would have a problem with this answer. If the seller is legitimate, they should have no problem helping you unlock the device. But, given your description of the circumstances, it sounds like you have indeed been scammed. Unfortunately, there isn't much that can be done to help you, beyond contacting law enforcement.
The problem here is the FRP lock itself. Factory Reset Protection exists to 1) protect that individual's data, and 2) prevent use of a stolen device. This is why we recommend using sites such as Swappa to protect both buyers and sellers. The fact remains that while the FRP unlock ("hotwire") itself is not illegal, the purposes it is frequently used for are indeed very illegal, and XDA's policy is to prohibit any legally questionable discussions on this platform.
Therefore, I have locked this thread, and removed links to questionable software. I hope this clarifies XDA's position for all involved; if you have any questions, feel free to contact the moderator staff.