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My S4 was stolen, I'm disappointed with Android Device Manager and Samsung FMM

My S4 was stolen, I'm disappointed with Android Device Manager and Samsung FInd My Mobile.
No way I'm sure why can't find my S4 neither service can contact it, I assume they (the thief) do a hard reset and switched SIM card, no way I can confirm the wipe commands I Sent where achieved.
So I now changed every password

AcostaJA said:
My S4 was stolen, I'm disappointed with Android Device Manager and Samsung FInd My Mobile.
No way I'm sure why can't find my S4 neither service can contact it, I assume they (the thief) do a hard reset and switched SIM card, no way I can confirm the wipe commands I Sent where achieved.
So I now changed every password
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That is sad to hear.
Thats why no company uses lockdown software. Now you are forced to buy new handset from them. Its only their win.
Only security they work on is to force no software changes by the buyer but not the thief.

Good sales point for iOS if I block an iPhone from iTunes acc, no way it can be reactivated w/o my account consent.

AcostaJA said:
My S4 was stolen, I'm disappointed with Android Device Manager and Samsung FInd My Mobile.
No way I'm sure why can't find my S4 neither service can contact it, I assume they (the thief) do a hard reset and switched SIM card, no way I can confirm the wipe commands I Sent where achieved.
So I now changed every password
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or maybe u didnt activate it ...

AcostaJA said:
My S4 was stolen, I'm disappointed with Android Device Manager and Samsung FInd My Mobile.
No way I'm sure why can't find my S4 neither service can contact it, I assume they (the thief) do a hard reset and switched SIM card, no way I can confirm the wipe commands I Sent where achieved.
So I now changed every password
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Rwgister a complaint with the police. IMEI tracking is possible.
My friend was mugged and the crook was caught a couple of months later using IMEI tracking.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda app-developers app

This feature relies on WiFi/Mobile data. May be the thief turned off the data.

Not sure about that. You can reset the phone with a sms. So I guess it doesn't rely on mobile data alone.
I don't know which features the op enabled, so everything is unclear. Maybe the thief just turned off the phone and waits until the owner gives up.

Is there any software capable of installing itself into /system and working after system reset in hidden mode?
+ taking photos with front cam (only if "stolen") and uploading them somewhere?
+ store those photos in /system (so no gallery can show those photos)
Or better - be installed right into bootloader/(and|or)kernel?

Yuna said:
Is there any software capable of installing itself into /system and working after system reset in hidden mode?
+ taking photos with front cam (only if "stolen") and uploading them somewhere?
+ store those photos in /system (so no gallery can show those photos)
Or better - be installed right into bootloader/(and|or)kernel?
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Yes, cerberus.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda app-developers app

have you used an app called Android Lost, i like this one

If I take your phone and immediately remove the SIM card and immediately flash / wipe a new rom - no way to track it by the Samsung software... (by the way - even it is very easy to change the IMEI ). So, the only option is to send the SMS wipe command before the phone is reflashed
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Easy to change imei? Please, make proof-of-concept.
Can i change my IMEI to 1234567890123 or even 666666777777 in my sgs4 (i9500)

Yuna said:
Easy to change imei? Please, make proof-of-concept.
Can i change my IMEI to 1234567890123 or even 666666777777 in my sgs4 (i9500)
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With root and Terminal Emulator you can change IMEI but I'm not sure that giving proof is a good thing to do on XDA!
BTW sorry OP... I don't care about Samsung or Google tools because after several tests I also deduced that they are useless.

Primokorn said:
With root and Terminal Emulator you cand change IMEI but I'm not sure that giving proof is a good thing to do on XDA!
BTW sorry OP... I don't care about Samsung or Google tools because after several tests I also deduced that they are useless.
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Yes, ive seen mods take care of bussiness regarding this topic.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app

Primokorn said:
With root and Terminal Emulator you can change IMEI but I'm not sure that giving proof is a good thing to do on XDA!
BTW sorry OP... I don't care about Samsung or Google tools because after several tests I also deduced that they are useless.
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Device manager. Phone lost etc.
These are tools only for nsa tracking not for us to track.

+1 for Cerberus. This is a must have app for all Android owners
p.s. OP sorry to hear about your loss

gdonanthony said:
or maybe u didnt activate it ...
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Point is if you do a hard reset everything gets wiped and the thief has a brand new phone to use. The user who lost it cant find it by imei via samsung.
I also wonder why we are not able to set a password in recovery mode (like a bios for pc would allow us).

I both registered , activated and tested Google ADM and Samsung FMM , I hoped both being similar to Apple's Activation Lock, but isn't its very easy for thieves to overcome just doing a hard reset thru boot loader.
Also the Imei at police I was informed that mafias have IMEI repair tools that in fact are service tools for repair centers but capables to change the Imei number, so is very possible my S4 now lies on a new box with new accessories and new imei and is being sell as an new s4 w/o complaints neither evidence was stolen.
Big issue here

Samsung's introducing consumer-centric features for Knox with the N3. It includes the abilitiy to prevent wiping the device. You can also hide your porn in a seperate secure container that only the phone owner has access to. The SGS4 h/w as it relates to Knox should be the same so hopefully the 4.3 update will push the functionality to the SGS4.
From the N3 press release...
The new GALAXY Note 3 comes with enhanced privacy and security protection provided by Samsung KNOX. Users can activate Samsung KNOX with ease which allows them to run and store security- sensitive applications and data inside a protected execution environment called “container.” The security inside the container is strengthened by system-level protection of Samsung KNOX against malware and phishing attacks as well as hacking attempts on physical devices when devices are stolen or lost. For instance, important personal pictures or video can be stored in the container with no worries for data leakage due to hacking. In addition, users may choose to store enterprise applications and data such as corporate email, contacts and calendar and allow the IT department to manage the container through EAS (Exchange ActiveSync Server). These features make the GALAXY Note 3 an ideal device for BYOD (Bring-Your-Own-Device to work)
Furthermore, the GALAXY Note 3 is equipped with an improved Find My Mobile feature that allows users to disable the phone when it is stolen or lost. With the enhanced user authentication, the technology prevents stolen mobile phones from being reset to factory settings, and allows users to remotely track or erase the data from their lost or stolen mobile phones.​

Any news on this regarding the S4? Does the new 4.3 firmware prevent hard-reseting the phone?

FRP bypass Pixel w/ USB Debugging OFF

Hey guys, new here, sorry can't post in recoveries section.
I recently bought a Pixel off ebay and the guy that sold it to me bought it off Gumtree. The original seller left all his stuff on it and the guy i bought it off couldn't even access the phone because it had a passcode lock on it. He tried contacting the owner but he never responded (yayyy).
Then there's me, because I'm smart and was like I CAN JUST FACTORY RESET IT, which kicked in the FRP. Unfortunately Google has had fun developing this phone to be super secure and although I no longer have a passcode to worry about, I can't bypass the FRP and I don't know the original owner's account details.
Here's some details:
USB Debugging is OFF
Only option I have on ADB is sideload
Bootloader is LOCKED
Phone is NOT ROOTED
Currently running 7.1.1
Phone is CARRIER unlocked (I can receive calls and use my data when trying to log into my gmail, which doesnt work because I have to use original account).
Is there any solution to bypass this? Much appreciated. I tried to go through google because I bought the phone off ebay and so the FRP prevents them as I didn't buy it directly off google. Am trying to track down the original owners details via my ebay seller to hopefully force the owner to comply. Any way I can get around this would be amazing.

josiedalek said:
Hey guys, new here, sorry can't post in recoveries section.
I recently bought a Pixel off ebay and the guy that sold it to me bought it off Gumtree. The original seller left all his stuff on it and the guy i bought it off couldn't even access the phone because it had a passcode lock on it. He tried contacting the owner but he never responded (yayyy).
Then there's me, because I'm smart and was like I CAN JUST FACTORY RESET IT, which kicked in the FRP. Unfortunately Google has had fun developing this phone to be super secure and although I no longer have a passcode to worry about, I can't bypass the FRP and I don't know the original owner's account details.
Here's some details:
USB Debugging is OFF
Only option I have on ADB is sideload
Bootloader is LOCKED
Phone is NOT ROOTED
Currently running 7.1.1
Phone is CARRIER unlocked (I can receive calls and use my data when trying to log into my gmail, which doesnt work because I have to use original account).
Is there any solution to bypass this? Much appreciated. I tried to go through google because I bought the phone off ebay and so the FRP prevents them as I didn't buy it directly off google. Am trying to track down the original owners details via my ebay seller to hopefully force the owner to comply. Any way I can get around this would be amazing.
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If I understand your situation correctly, you have e a rough road ahead of you. The Google kill switch can only be disabled by the legitimate Google account holder, before the phone was reset.

If this was easily unlocked, it wouldn't be an option worthwhile. Basically, if you get it unlocked then Google has wasted their time on developing that feature.
I don't think you'll be getting into that phone and honestly, I hope you don't because then that means mine is less likely to be stolen since it is worthless without my credentials

For years, we've all learned to disable Find My iPhone before we sell an IOS device. Similarly, we have to deactivate Google's kill switch prior to factory reset a Marshmallow or Nougat device. It's really a good anti-theft implementation by Google. It's too bad that many sellers, for whatever reason, don't do it before selling.

I can enter the full OS, but can not enable ADB nor add a new account. Any insight?

Bypass tut not tested on Android 7 but works on marshmallow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OldC6kzuYk
http://rootjunkysdl.com/files/Apps/FRP/com.rootjunky.frpbypass-1.0.apk

*$M3RT$* said:
Bypass tut not tested on Android 7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OldC6kzuYk
http://rootjunkysdl.com/files/Apps/FRP/com.rootjunky.frpbypass-1.0.apk
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Scary, but the logic makes perfect sense. I can see it being very useful for honest people.

josiedalek said:
Hey guys, new here, sorry can't post in recoveries section.
I recently bought a Pixel off ebay and the guy that sold it to me bought it off Gumtree. The original seller left all his stuff on it and the guy i bought it off couldn't even access the phone because it had a passcode lock on it. He tried contacting the owner but he never responded (yayyy).
Then there's me, because I'm smart and was like I CAN JUST FACTORY RESET IT, which kicked in the FRP. Unfortunately Google has had fun developing this phone to be super secure and although I no longer have a passcode to worry about, I can't bypass the FRP and I don't know the original owner's account details.
Here's some details:
USB Debugging is OFF
Only option I have on ADB is sideload
Bootloader is LOCKED
Phone is NOT ROOTED
Currently running 7.1.1
Phone is CARRIER unlocked (I can receive calls and use my data when trying to log into my gmail, which doesnt work because I have to use original account).
Is there any solution to bypass this? Much appreciated. I tried to go through google because I bought the phone off ebay and so the FRP prevents them as I didn't buy it directly off google. Am trying to track down the original owners details via my ebay seller to hopefully force the owner to comply. Any way I can get around this would be amazing.
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I came up with a way to remove FRP for this device. I currently have the only video up on youtube so it should be easy to find. I cant post links yet so just search google or youtube for "google pixel frp bypass" and it will come up. It involves the use of a USB-C OTG adapter and the dirtycow exploit. It actually works for a truly universal frp bypass for every device vulnerable to the device. The entire process is done on a bootloader locked, usb debugging off, no internet connection and no other device (besides the usb). Enjoy, it took me weeks to figure it out lol.

trjv said:
I came up with a way to remove FRP for this device. I currently have the only video up on youtube so it should be easy to find. I cant post links yet so just search google or youtube for "google pixel frp bypass" and it will come up. It involves the use of a USB-C OTG adapter and the dirtycow exploit. It actually works for a truly universal frp bypass for every device vulnerable to the device. The entire process is done on a bootloader locked, usb debugging off, no internet connection and no other device (besides the usb). Enjoy, it took me weeks to figure it out lol.
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I'm curious to see if the OP will have luck with this

magnumtripod said:
I'm curious to see if the OP will have luck with this
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I posted this in the dirtycow forums section but I figure it has relevance here as well. Sorry if this is considered double posting.
This method wont help you to root the device, just to bypass FRP. Since dirtycow doesn't persist after a reboot (I think) it wont help as far as gaining root. However it will help you to modify files on the device. I also realized that it only has the power to overwrite files that the current user has read access to, despite whether the filesystem is mounted read-only. With this in mind I was looking over my Nexus 6P and checking to see which files had read access as user and realized that GoogleLoginService.apk and GoogleLoginService.odex both fall under this category. The files are located at /system/priv-app/GoogleLoginService and associate with Google Account Manager when installed as a system app. When the data is corrupted you can install Google Account Manager as a user app, which changes the location and file names to /data/app/com.google.gsf.login-1/base.apk and base.odex. If you corrupt these files at this point then try to disable and uninstall and select replace with the factory version it wont have anything to "replace with the factory version" and tell you that uninstall failed. Once this happens you can reinstall GoogleAccountManager.apk which will again install as a user app, which will then let you perform a full successful uninstall of Google Account Manager. At this point you have full control to be able to downgrade to a previous version of Google Account Manager without it telling you that "data is corrupted" and from there perform the web sign in activity. I've tested on multiple devices and multiple versions and this works on every single device on every version of Android including the latest 7.1.1 as long as it is not on the most recent December 5 2016 security patch since dirtycow was removed with those updates.

trjv said:
I posted this in the dirtycow forums section but I figure it has relevance here as well. Sorry if this is considered double posting.
This method wont help you to root the device, just to bypass FRP. Since dirtycow doesn't persist after a reboot (I think) it wont help as far as gaining root. However it will help you to modify files on the device. I also realized that it only has the power to overwrite files that the current user has read access to, despite whether the filesystem is mounted read-only. With this in mind I was looking over my Nexus 6P and checking to see which files had read access as user and realized that GoogleLoginService.apk and GoogleLoginService.odex both fall under this category. The files are located at /system/priv-app/GoogleLoginService and associate with Google Account Manager when installed as a system app. When the data is corrupted you can install Google Account Manager as a user app, which changes the location and file names to /data/app/com.google.gsf.login-1/base.apk and base.odex. If you corrupt these files at this point then try to disable and uninstall and select replace with the factory version it wont have anything to "replace with the factory version" and tell you that uninstall failed. Once this happens you can reinstall GoogleAccountManager.apk which will again install as a user app, which will then let you perform a full successful uninstall of Google Account Manager. At this point you have full control to be able to downgrade to a previous version of Google Account Manager without it telling you that "data is corrupted" and from there perform the web sign in activity. I've tested on multiple devices and multiple versions and this works on every single device on every version of Android including the latest 7.1.1 as long as it is not on the most recent December 5 2016 security patch since dirtycow was removed with those updates.
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Yeah so I'm Zhythe on YouTube I was actually already talking to you on there before I checked this thread. I have Dec 5 security patch is there anything you can do to get around it that doesn't involve dirtycow? :/

josiedalek said:
Yeah so I'm Zhythe on YouTube I was actually already talking to you on there before I checked this thread. I have Dec 5 security patch is there anything you can do to get around it that doesn't involve dirtycow? :/
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oh hey whats up! nice to see you here as well im still trying to fix my pixel since it bricked when trying to update it haha. Been a little distracted though this morning since phonlab hase stolen my method and now he and rootjunky are passing it off as if they found it first without giving me credit for it and charging to teach the method. serious backstabbing right there. but once i get this pixel up and running again i'll find a method and host it from my website so no copycats rip me off.

trjv said:
oh hey whats up! nice to see you here as well im still trying to fix my pixel since it bricked when trying to update it haha. Been a little distracted though this morning since phonlab hase stolen my method and now he and rootjunky are passing it off as if they found it first without giving me credit for it and charging to teach the method. serious backstabbing right there. but once i get this pixel up and running again i'll find a method and host it from my website so no copycats rip me off.
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Hey! Yeah that's such a dog move by both of them seriously... not cool. No worries I'll keep an eye on your website for updates Best of luck!

Check this out!!

See what I mean? Haha idk why I ever wanted to be a part of this place anyways lol. Nothin but disrespect since the moment I posted the method.

trjv said:
See what I mean? Haha idk why I ever wanted to be a part of this place anyways lol. Nothin but disrespect since the moment I posted the method.
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Yeah I totally ignored it :/ dw you're so much better and obviously smarter cause you did it before them

NBreunig3 said:
Check this out!!
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Hi @NBreunig3!
trjv said:
See what I mean? Haha idk why I ever wanted to be a part of this place anyways lol. Nothin but disrespect since the moment I posted the method.
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You could report that YouTube video and show/link to your source of where you first posted the method. Get them to take them down!

Frp google pixel
can be reseted with XTC2CLIP if u have unlocked bootloader i tested on my device.

warrior26ro said:
can be reseted with XTC2CLIP if u have unlocked bootloader i tested on my device.
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@warrior26ro I stated clearly the bootloader was locked. XTC2CLIP is also for HTCs. Please don't post unless you've read the question properly.

Technically the Google Pixel is an HTC device since they are the manufacturers of them. Not that that helps the situation any more or less to know just figured I'd mention it lol. You can even issue some proprietary HTC fastboot commands on Pixel devices, but I haven't gotten them to do anything special from using them. Commands such as fastboot oem rebootRUU makes the phone reboot but not into anything special that I've noticed, just reboots the phone. I'm sure there are others but that one in particular is definitely HTC only lol.
On a side note I'm still diligently working on a method for the newer devices every day. It's only a matter of time before I get it lol. While on the subject at least here's a couple thoughts if anybody has any insight...
I've been looking at other binary commands to gain a foothold of, sort of like the whole idea behind run-as that the dirtycow peeps use. After installing Nethunter on my 6P I noticed that there is another command with potential privilege abuse called "procmem". It doesn't need superuser privileges to use nor does it only respond to ROOT or SHELL users, so its basically universally allowed from "untrusted app" users (i.e. termux, terminal emulator, material terminal, etc.). The only thing is that I'm pretty sure that command is only installed with a proper busybox installation, and further it only has the proper setuid bit needed + standard user permissions (that I've seen) when installed into /system/xbin. So basically my idea is to leverage a modified procmem binary to gain (insert something here) that might lead to (insert something else here) lol. Not really a whole plan but I figure if I can find a way to get procmem into /system/xbin on a non-rooted device then at least I have something to work with lol. Otherwise I've also been looking into a way to become SHELL user without using "adb shell". I know that with the Moto 360 there was some fancy adb command to enable native adb support but I can't seem to remember how to go about it. So yeah, thats all I've got so far lol.

Knox customization Configurator Galaxy S7 How delete?

Good day.
Sorry for my english.
I bought Galaxy S7 in Moscow, Russia. When i enable and configure the device appears samsung Knox Customization, then changing the system language and inaccessible to some important for me features like developer mode (I go there from app), USB Debuging. In apps i have KCC Agent and Knox Enrolment Service.
I don't know what it is and how to deactivate this? Please help
Customer Support Samsung is silent for a week.
PS I dont want to ROOT my phone.

Use a Package Disabler

*Detection* said:
Use a Package Disabler
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I turn off this apps in package disabler, but they are still working.

Max_Deor said:
I turn off this apps in package disabler, but they are still working.
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Rebooted after disabling them?

*Detection* said:
Rebooted after disabling them?
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Yes.
Dealing with this problem for more than a week and can't win. On the Internet I learned that my phone is most likely tied in Knox B2B service by IMEI or serial number and as soon as a device enters the network it arrives the Knox customization Configurator. Times the Samsung tech support is silent, it would be a simple solution to change IMEI and check, but as far as I know it's impossible. To Root not want. Is it possible after a reset and the device settings, before you get the Knox customization Configurator, to manage to disable Internet and block the address from which the flies setting. But how to learn and how to block these addresses?

SAMSUNG OFFICIAL INFO:
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Knox Customization Configurator
How can end users remove a Custom Configurator profile from their devices?
End users should contact the IT admin listed on the Support section of their device profile. The IT admin can delete the device and the associated Device ID from the Custom Configurator server. Finally, the end user must factory reset the device to remove the Custom Configurator profile. All other device data will also be deleted.
END OF QUOTE.
So, until they delete it from the server, or you root the device, there is no way to disable that.

officialdjalin said:
SAMSUNG OFFICIAL INFO:
QUOTE:
Knox Customization Configurator
How can end users remove a Custom Configurator profile from their devices?
End users should contact the IT admin listed on the Support section of their device profile. The IT admin can delete the device and the associated Device ID from the Custom Configurator server. Finally, the end user must factory reset the device to remove the Custom Configurator profile. All other device data will also be deleted.
END OF QUOTE.
So, until they delete it from the server, or you root the device, there is no way to disable that.
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Thanks.
Try to speak samsung knox support

You're welcome.
Let us know if they resolved your issue.

officialdjalin said:
You're welcome.
Let us know if they resolved your issue.
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Good afternoon. I led communication with SEAP Samsung. First, they advised me to contact the Samsung branch in my country, then said that if on my phone there are such things, then they can remove the system administrator. I said I bought the phone and don't know the administrator and asked to tell me the contacts of the administrator. They asked me my IMEI to check in the database and a week do not answer.
I live and bought the device in Russia (I have documents), but the phone is not for Russia - it is a normal practice with us.
Technical support in Russia said that the IMEI of the phone is for sale in the Netherlands.
In Russia it is cheaper to buy a phone for sales in other countries (winning about 30% of the cost)
Next time severely thinking about buying a Samsung phone as having official documents for the purchase of phone (albeit made for another country) you will not get any support.
For information - when I had an LG phone, bought in Europe. Technical support in Russia assisted me and repaired free of charge phone service under warranty.

Google Factory Reset Protection & used phones

Hi all,
I'm a bit confused at the moment.
My mum dropped her phone and needs a new one. I was able to retrieve all her data and would also like to set up a device for her with a minimal custom rom, etc.
Now, she doesn't have a lot to spend on a phone, so the logical decision would be to get a good used device. That's when I learned of FRP. However, I'm unsure how exactly it works.
Is there any way to get around it, at all, without having the Google account data? (And without sending it to the manufacturer, as that would surely raise the costs, making it pointless.)
I've read on a few threads that it's possible to re-flash the stock firmware, but then someone wrote that the account still was needed to install custom roms.
Is this heavily dependent on the device or are there some general rules to follow?

NovusDeus said:
Hi all,
I'm a bit confused at the moment.
My mum dropped her phone and needs a new one. I was able to retrieve all her data and would also like to set up a device for her with a minimal custom rom, etc.
Now, she doesn't have a lot to spend on a phone, so the logical decision would be to get a good used device. That's when I learned of FRP. However, I'm unsure how exactly it works.
Is there any way to get around it, at all, without having the Google account data? (And without sending it to the manufacturer, as that would surely raise the costs, making it pointless.)
I've read on a few threads that it's possible to re-flash the stock firmware, but then someone wrote that the account still was needed to install custom roms.
Is this heavily dependent on the device or are there some general rules to follow?
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FRP isn't an issue if the device is properly reset, many people don't.
FRP on most Android devices can be bypassed, just do a search on YouTube for FRP, the device and current Android version.
Best to ask the seller if the device is FRP locked before buying.
Sent from my Moto E (4) using Tapatalk

The problem is that most sellers don't seem to even know about this, as it's done automatically opt-out (I didn't either, but my phone is already older than Android 5 and I've just used it with Lineage all the time and didn't bother).
I've talked to a handful of sellers online now and asked them if their accounts were removed, but they always just reply with "sure, the phone is factory reset", then you have to explain to them what FRP even is and why they need to check manually. Some didn't even respond after that yet, one still didn't fully get my issue. It's a complete mess, I just wanted to buy a used phone for my mum.
sd_shadow said:
FRP on most Android devices can be bypassed, just do a search on YouTube for FRP, the device and current Android version.
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Thanks for the hint, I didn't even consider looking on Youtube. I've had a quick search and I can see that it's easier to show the instructions that way, so no wonder I haven't found much concrete info.
However most I've seen just replace the Google account with their own one. I presume you would swap out the account with your own, then disable FRP and delete the account? Does that work?
My mum doesn't have a Google account, I have one, but I don't really want it sitting on there. I didn't even plan on installing any Google services to begin with..

Factory Reset Protection - Any way to remove from Samsung?

Hello!
I have Samsung Galaxy A03s. I did a factory reset a few days ago and I didn't remember my password. I also have no clue what is the google account Im signed with.
I tried numerous different ways, I watched multiple youtube videos - none of them worked.
Do you have any suggestion what I could do?? And also are there any free apps I can use???
I tried downloading dr fone but I need to pay in order to do anything with the app.

What free tutorials you can find on the internet.
Samsung can unlock it with proof of purchase too I believe.
Next time delete Google and Samsung accounts from device before you do the reset and do the reset from settings vs boot menu to avoid this from happening...

I downloaded SamFirm tool but I have no idea how to use it.
If anyone knows this tool, could you please tell me what Im supposed to do in order to unlock my phone?

Samfirm is as the name suggest a tool to download Samsung firmware for mobiles - this isn't of any use. MediaTek devices can be accessed low level so one could just erase FRP partition (if Samsung followed the rules)
But there is risk bricking your device, therefore I recommend youtube videos like this - it's much more safe to use.

v.here said:
Hello!
I have Samsung Galaxy A03s. I did a factory reset a few days ago and I didn't remember my password. I also have no clue what is the google account Im signed with.
I tried numerous different ways, I watched multiple youtube videos - none of them worked.
Do you have any suggestion what I could do?? And also are there any free apps I can use???
I tried downloading dr fone but I need to pay in order to do anything with the app.
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You are not looking for a way to remove FRP, you should be looking for a way to "bypass" FRP on your specific model number.
Try doing a Google search for:
"Bypass FRP (your specific model number)"
Also, the best to avoid this in the future is to go to your Google settings and disable the "Find My Device" feature and remove the Google account before you factory reset the device. Then it will not trigger FRP lock when you do the reset.

[Samfw FRP Tool URL]

ZModder said:
https://samfw.com/blog/samfw-frp-tool-1-0-remove-samsung-frp-one-click
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Yeah, there are many ways to bypass FRP lock. This is just one of many tools and methods.
But, with what I posted previously, neither removing or bypassing FRP are necessary. It is better to understand how Google and android work than it is to blindly walk into a problem that requires a tool to fix. It is also a very bad idea to not remember Google login email and password, it's as simple as keeping that info somewhere other than the device.
I find it hard to believe or understand how no one ever thinks ahead or "looks where they are going" when they do things without first understanding the details or potential consequences of actions when tinkering with technology that they don't truly understand. To give an example to put things into scope, if people handled guns as carelessly as they do their phones, just imagine.....
Not that phones present the same dangers, just making a point.

Zillion said:
https://samfw.com/blog/samfw-frp-tool-1-0-remove-samsung-frp-one-click
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Hi it's been a long time since I've been here on this site I have the same thing I've got that software installed and I get past the emergency call and it says cannot access ABB can you give me any pointers I believe I can get it I'm still very much a green horn novice

Droidriven said:
Yeah, there are many ways to bypass FRP lock. This is just one of many tools and methods.
But, with what I posted previously, neither removing or bypassing FRP are necessary. It is better to understand how Google and android work than it is to blindly walk into a problem that requires a tool to fix. It is also a very bad idea to not remember Google login email and password, it's as simple as keeping that info somewhere other than the device.
I find it hard to believe or understand how no one ever thinks ahead or "looks where they are going" when they do things without first understanding the details or potential consequences of actions when tinkering with technology that they don't truly understand. To give an example to put things into scope, if people handled guns as carelessly as they do their phones, just image......
Not that phones present the same dangers, just making a point.
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I had it going pretty decent hadn't verified my Google account and it didn't go to the code page so I tried to software that you talked about earlier it seems to go through but it gets a failed to load the ADB any advice is greatly appreciated i bought the phone fulfilled my contract was able to get it unlocked.. was good to get to a friend of mine because I bought another phone I didn't know nothing about removing the Google account so the hard reset came up this fpr and I'm not getting nowhere past that it's got something to do with ADB I'm finally searching up to two steps or someone away from the city I just need some advice thanks..

Droidriven said:
Yeah, there are many ways to bypass FRP lock. This is just one of many tools and methods.
But, with what I posted previously, neither removing or bypassing FRP are necessary. It is better to understand how Google and android work than it is to blindly walk into a problem that requires a tool to fix. It is also a very bad idea to not remember Google login email and password, it's as simple as keeping that info somewhere other than the device.
I find it hard to believe or understand how no one ever thinks ahead or "looks where they are going" when they do things without first understanding the details or potential consequences of actions when tinkering with technology that they don't truly understand. To give an example to put things into scope, if people handled guns as carelessly as they do their phones, just image......
Not that phones present the same dangers, just making a point.
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^truth^ Your Google password should be long, unique and carved in granite, twice. Don't trust your memory for this... it should look like a MS installation password which is a good model to emulate.