To help everyone getting the max out of UMI X1, I'm putting here the info that is spread over the internet.
Special thanks to people on the thread #1978103
NOTICE: If you have any questions, go directly to the source of information.
NOTICE2: Since some of the files were very slow downloading (eg: BAIDU), i present here some alternative links.
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Main Specs:
Official website: http://www.91umi.com/ (use GoogleTranslate)
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OP1 - Windows drivers installation
http://www.multiupload.nl/BR8XWD3TF4
[Source: MovilesDualSim.com]
(these drivers work with XP, and possibily with earlier Windows versions)<br>
OP2 - ROOT Access
First action: activate USB DEBUGGING mode.
a) Download and install SHUAME software
http://dl.shuame.com/files/1.0.9/ShuameSetup_1.0.9_general.exe
[Source - Shuame.com]
(it's in chinese, but the install is straight forward... next -> next, etc. )
b) Connect USB cable to the phone. Shuame will detect UMI X1, and you'll see a copy of your screen on the computer
c) Make this 2 clicks:
d) On next screen, click on the "blue" button to initiate the process. Phone will restart several times until finished
NOTICE: to un-root, just click the "root" button on the right (with the $ instead of the #)
OP3 - Install a Clockworkmod (CWM) based recovery console
With this step you'll be able to install non-official ROMS (not digitaly signed)
a) Download the new recovery image:
http://www.multiupload.nl/1210059PIM
[Source - MovilesDualSim.com]
b) Execute SHUAME, and click on button "Recovery":
c) click on the "blue" button -> and choose our IMG file -> click on the "blue" button again
The new recovery console will be installed. To access it:
- turn off Umi X1
- press POWER + VOL.UP, until the UMI logo shows up
- if you see a dead Android -> click HOME
- use vol+ and vol- keys to navigate thru options, and the POWER key to select.
Notice: some pre-recovery consoles have other keys, but the instructions are explicit.
Notice: you can make full backups with this recovery console.
OP4 - Install a new ROM
Most UMI X1 comes with ROM Android 4.0.4 - 20120914-215024
Other ROMS most used by the community:
- 4.0.4 (ICS) - "Samsung" style (LINK) - Source: gizhina.com
- 4.0.4 (ICS) - 20121118 - Official with several fixes - http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=176071&uk=3022536317
- 4.1.2 (JB) - 20130101 - Official - http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=210913&uk=3022536317
- 4.1.2 (JB) - 20130109 - Based on Official, with several fixes - http://www.romzj.com/resources/other.html?view=rom&id=6855&layout=default
- 4.1.2 (JB) - 20130118 - Based on Official, with several fixes - http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=270874&uk=3355610835
Notice: this last one needs some additional tweaks:
-> Install GoogleApps via recovery console http://www.multiupload.nl/F6XPEKN0M0
(GoogleApps also available here: http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip )
-> Copy these Calendar files to /system/app with root explorer and set correct permissions (same as the others) (Source: XDA-Developers - sonof)
-> Install the app "SmartHosts" from the GooglePlay/Market, and update your hosts file in order to make GoogleNews, Facebook, etc. working
[Source1 - ROMJZ.COM]
[Source2 - XDA-DEVELOPERS]
To install a new ROM:
a) copy the ROM ZIP file to the microSD card
b) enter recovery mode - look at the previous question
c) (advisable) make a full backup of the existing ROM
option Backup&Restore -> Backup (it will take long...)
the backup will be on the SD card, folder clockworkmod
d) select option "wipe data / factory reset" -> choose option "YES"
e) select option "install zip from sdcard" -> "choose zip from sdcard" -> choose the ZIP file -> "YES"
f) after "reboot system", the new ROM will be operational.
g) in case the ROM has "chinese" language by default, goto settings menu (the settings icon is easy to find) and choose your language:
OP5 - Readjust the internal storage size
Sometimes, after installing a new ROM, the ROM 4GB get wrongly shared between the "internal storage" and the "phone storage".
Since "phone storage" is a kind of SD which is less used than the "internal storage", is advisable to share the space like this:
2,5Gb: apps / internal storage
80Mb: phone storage
Remaining: ocuppied by the Android ROM
To do that, you just have to use one of these ZIP files:
2,5Gb (recommended) http://www.multiupload.nl/89HKJLG1BI
1,5Gb http://www.multiupload.nl/ZLVMPDAO1V
a) copy the ZIP file to the microSD card
b) Enter recovery console
c) Make a full backup
d) Apply update from SDCard -> choose the ZIP (1,5gb or 2,5gb)
e) reboot and restart phone - (it will say that the storage is corrupted, but don't mind it for now)
f) if the space is not OK (eg: still 500Mb), power off -> enter console recovery -> restore your backup
i) after reboot, and after having the desirable space (2.5gb or 1,5gb) you can go with Android suggestion, and format the SDCard -> the error will disapear. (Notice: you are not formating the microSD card, just the "internal phone" storage
[Source - XDA-DEVELOPERS]
OP6 - Correct problems with GPS
There have been a lot of comments about the GPS functionality on this phone, including several tweaks and tutorials, some with hardware changes, etc..etc...
What I have acknowledged, after having 2 original (no modifications) UMI X1 side by side (one with a KFT antenna, and other without it):
1- It's advisable to do some things in order to make the GPS work faster when you need it
2- GPS reception is not extraordinary good, but it also is not bad, and surely not worse than most Android models with GPS, including the ones from Samsung
3- Antenna changes, or metalic foil "upgrades" may or not be positive, regarding increased signal. Whoever wants may try it, but not necessarily needing to damage/open your UMI X1.
4- About the EPO files: there was some problems with Mediatek servers on Nov/2012, but they look to be solved now, so you won't need to download these files via a FTP client. Just let your phone do it!
However, if your EPO files are not downloading, (goes till 25% or 50% and restarts):
- Install app "Root Browser Lite"
- Goto /data/misc
- Change permissions of mtkgps.dat, EPO.DAT and EPO.MD5 to 7777 (read, write, execute, etc..)
- Check that now Android can download and recognize the EPO files (with 1 month between the 2 dates)
What you can DO to make your GPS better and faster:
a) Download GPS.CONF from your country (e.g. this is from Portugal: LINK). Copy it to /etc (delete the one that was there previously)
(alternatively, use the "PIMP MY ROM" software)
b) Reboot
c) Go to an excelent visibility site (if possible, with clear sky)
d) Enter Engineering Mode: dial nr *#*#3646633#*#*
e) EPO TAB: Enable EPO
f) A-GPS TAB: Enable A-GPS
--- Allow network initiated request
--- Allow EM notifications
g) GPS TAB: GPS(ON)
h) Use "GPS TEST" app to clear the A-GPS, and then start checking the sattelite coverage
i) If it is your first time: WAIT... WAIT.. WAIT... It can take 20mins or more to catch the first satellite. then the second one... slowly... until you get a FIX... and then the accuracy will progressively be better
On next usage (even after reboot), the GPS will be ready and probably get a fix in less than 30seconds!
j) Install a navigation Software (eg: Ndrive or one from GooglePlay)
[Source: several, buy mainly XDA-DEVELOPERS]
OP7 - Install Flash Player
Just install this app: http://www.multiupload.nl/72WANNVLKP
(it works on Android 4.1.2 JellyBean straight from the standard browser/Navigator, but you can also try Dolphin browser)
Another way to install new ROM on UMI X1 taken from Antelife website
http://youtu.be/CD-eXrxtIIs
Fast mirror for UMI_XI_4.1.2_13.01.18
hello
any body have rom with habrew? like etotalk.com flashing..
arouvor which
What are your experiences on the 15.03 Lewa OS?
Thank you for all the info pal.
Sent from my UMI X1 using xda app-developers app
thanks! i got myself a UMI X1 who had ICS on it but now im on JB and i dont know why but the Shuame tools didnt worked till i read your post xD and i did exactely the same manipulation luckystar? maybe
big thanks:good::highfive:
sadpart my X1 has only a plain black back cover xD i wanted the "carbon" lookalike one :crying: but i will survive :silly:
one thing ... on the description they write : 2G:GSM 850/900/1800/1900 3G:WCDMA 2100mhz normaly isnt the 900mhz 3G too? in my box its written 2G 800/850/1800/1900 3G 900/2100mhz, that bug me a a little since Sunrise have 3G under the 900mhz and i get only Edge when i activate data and 3G in setup, is it a known problem (i've seen some people getting 3g and other dont) does a fix exist or its only operator related?
on the other hand i use my X1 with only one sim (in the W slot since the G is for GSM so i doubt W wouldnt mean WCDMA) what i suspect is : if there is only one sim in the phone does it works by default on 2G only? or am i paranoid...
UMI x1 problems
Hi All
I was just following your procedure for CW recovery and the fist screen i got after the UMI screen was a list off chinese characters in to left corner.
Like other ndroid phones i have rooted I decided to get out and thinking the last set in the list was "power off" I tried that without luck now I have a screen with chinese charactors high lighted and the next line in english is camera with a space then home. Niether the power button or the volume button make any change.
Have I bricked the phone?
Can anyone help me please.
Thanks in advance Davoh:crying:
Hello All,
I have tried to root my UMI X1, but it keeps failing.
At first, I tried to follow the first step here. On my screen appeared prompt to restore my data from computer and the Shuame wizard showed me an image, that refers to accept the restoration of the data. (I didn't loose anything, because I had it in factory state...) After confirming, UMI just restarted and rooting process seems to be completed, but not correctly.
From two available buttons in wizard I guessed, that it was cancel and retry options.
I even try to access root explorer, but still "no root permission".
Now I was confused, so I try to do all from start. I wiped my phone, uninstall the wizard, set the english on phone, installed the wizards again and tried the whole procedure again.
...with the same result, of course.
So, I looked at the main page of Shuame, translate it to english through google and I found practically the same manual to root the phone.
And again, I followed the steps by this manual, and now.... surprisingly with the same NEGATIVE result.
At the end of that manual was reference to the advanced procedure how to root the phone, where I was supposed to download their .zip file, oped it with the wizard and let him upload the files to my phone.
Well, I followed this manual also. But the process has the same result.
Now I am desperate and I'm not able to find any other solution on the net. Please help.
I need to fix my GPS.
Hello All,
I left my UMI without battery for 2 days and I was searching for other solutions.
I don't know how, but after two days I tried the same procedure again. For my big surprise, I was able to root my phone and flash the CWM.
I was happy to finally see some results, but little bit to early.
I try one ROM here and it was installed without problems. Booting was a little longer, but nothing uncommon.
After boot I changed language to EN and tried to connect to my wifi at home. But now I found even bigger problem, than not working GPS.
My wifi stucked. The message was telling me "Turning on...", but it was there "like-forever".
I opened engeneering mode and looked at status of wifi - "UNINITIALIZED".
My guess was, that I lost drivers to wifi adapter, but I didn't how. So I started looking on internet for wifi problems with UMI X1... and didn't find even one solution. Nobody on the whole internet seems to have some problems with wifi.
OK, wifi out, I tried to fix GPS as well. Suprisingly no singal (or all satellites were on the other side of the planet. )
I came up with idea, it could be problem with this ROM, so I tried every one with the same steps like the first one. Still the same state.
This situation is driving me crazy and I am obviously loosing my mind.
Please, if anyone could be just a little helpful, I will VERY appreciate that. :crying::crying::crying:
Thank you all.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Gt-I9300 MTK 65**
Hi, i need help with my S3 Mtk 65** phones i rooted my phone using shuame and did a ROM but it fail and now my phone is empty but all items on the phone is in my comp. I cant seems to reverse the action. The only things left on my phone is the mediatek logo when i on it. Anybody here can help?
wifi problem too
Hi, I would like to ask you if you find some solution ? I have same problem. Somebody told me that could be caused by new model of wifi chip in phone. Because same problems have some users of Jiayu G3. Lot of thanks
Popky13 said:
Hello All,
My guess was, that I lost drivers to wifi adapter, but I didn't how. So I started looking on internet for wifi problems with UMI X1... and didn't find even one solution. Nobody on the whole internet seems to have some problems with wifi.
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vojtech_k said:
Hi, I would like to ask you if you find some solution ? I have same problem. Somebody told me that could be caused by new model of wifi chip in phone. Because same problems have some users of Jiayu G3. Lot of thanks
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Yeah, I would like to say, that I have found a solution. But still nothing. Maybe I am to crazy to find something useful.
well, I just got my UMI X1, so far so good.
But I can't get the mobile data to work, I know I have to add the settings, but after doing it and selecting them, I just can't browse at all.
Could anyone help?
josuemf said:
well, I just got my UMI X1, so far so good.
But I can't get the mobile data to work, I know I have to add the settings, but after doing it and selecting them, I just can't browse at all.
Could anyone help?
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Make sure that you have your SIM in correct slot. For me mobile data were working correctly, but i had to switch SIM to "W" (W-CDMA).
Popky13 said:
Make sure that you have your SIM in correct slot. For me mobile data were working correctly, but i had to switch SIM to "W" (W-CDMA).
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Thanks for your response.
For now I'm using only the W-CDMA slot, but still no good.
Any other advice?
I found my X1 to be edge only, i also use the W slot only too but it seems he goes hspa when il not home (i live in a middle altitude place) i guess the reception quality isnt good as my One X.
In fact it does exactely like my huawei ideos x1 (U8180) so i guess chinese brand doesnt like mountains
More on it ask your operator wich band they use for 3g... Here Sunrise use the 900mhz wich is either GSM or WCDMA
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
Hello All, please so you have any idea or tutorial, how to solve this problem with wifi?
I can obtain a lot of info, but I donno what would be useful.
From logcat I can see the error message:
D/wpa_supplicant( 4587): Initializing interface 'wlan0' conf '/data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf' driver 'nl80211' ctrl_interface 'N/A' bridge 'N/A'
D/wpa_supplicant( 4587): Could not open file /sys/class/net/wlan0/phy80211/name: No such file or directory
E/wpa_supplicant( 4587): Could not read interface wlan0 flags: No such device
E/wpa_supplicant( 4587): wlan0: Failed to initialize driver interface
D/wpa_supplicant( 4587): Failed to add interface wlan0
D/wpa_supplicant( 4587): wlan0: Cancelling scan request
D/wpa_supplicant( 4587): wlan0: Cancelling authentication timeout
Please, someone help. :crying:
Popky13 said:
Hello All,
I left my UMI without battery for 2 days and I was searching for other solutions.
I don't know how, but after two days I tried the same procedure again. For my big surprise, I was able to root my phone and flash the CWM.
I was happy to finally see some results, but little bit to early.
I try one ROM here and it was installed without problems. Booting was a little longer, but nothing uncommon.
After boot I changed language to EN and tried to connect to my wifi at home. But now I found even bigger problem, than not working GPS.
My wifi stucked. The message was telling me "Turning on...", but it was there "like-forever".
I opened engeneering mode and looked at status of wifi - "UNINITIALIZED".
My guess was, that I lost drivers to wifi adapter, but I didn't how. So I started looking on internet for wifi problems with UMI X1... and didn't find even one solution. Nobody on the whole internet seems to have some problems with wifi.
OK, wifi out, I tried to fix GPS as well. Suprisingly no singal (or all satellites were on the other side of the planet. )
I came up with idea, it could be problem with this ROM, so I tried every one with the same steps like the first one. Still the same state.
This situation is driving me crazy and I am obviously loosing my mind.
Please, if anyone could be just a little helpful, I will VERY appreciate that. :crying::crying::crying:
Thank you all.
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Hi, i bought an UMI X1 recently and i want to install a rom to fix GPS problem, but unfortunately the phone isn't rooted, so i've tried using the last version of shuame, but i can't get the phone rooted. I start the wizard, with the phone connected, and after a while it shows the screen that talks about restore my data, but i don't understand what it says in the screen of shuame, because it squares the option "Restore my data" but i don't know if i have to press that. But, well, i press that button, then it restarts, and in the shuame screen it shows a blue button that if i press and it hasn't detected the phone after the restart, it shows some message, and until is recognized again by shuame, it shows like it's working again and after a while it shows again the "Restore my data" stuff, so i don't know if i have to press some button or just wait, anyone has experimented this problem?
There-s an image of the screen of shuame that i get (sorry i cannot insert images yet)
img829.imageshack.us/img829/233/shuame.jpg
Regards.
Popky13 said:
Hello All, please so you have any idea or tutorial, how to solve this problem with wifi?
I can obtain a lot of info, but I donno what would be useful.
From logcat I can see the error message:
D/wpa_supplicant( 4587): Initializing interface 'wlan0' conf '/data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf' driver 'nl80211' ctrl_interface 'N/A' bridge 'N/A'
D/wpa_supplicant( 4587): Could not open file /sys/class/net/wlan0/phy80211/name: No such file or directory
E/wpa_supplicant( 4587): Could not read interface wlan0 flags: No such device
E/wpa_supplicant( 4587): wlan0: Failed to initialize driver interface
D/wpa_supplicant( 4587): Failed to add interface wlan0
D/wpa_supplicant( 4587): wlan0: Cancelling scan request
D/wpa_supplicant( 4587): wlan0: Cancelling authentication timeout
Please, someone help. :crying:
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Patch if you UMI with a radio module 6628 and is not working WiFi or BT
Hello Friends,
IMEI & NVRAM ERROR is common if a ROM is not properly flashed on mobile & what if we have not taken the NVRAM backup then what we do is flash the STOCK ROM and end up with IMEI & NVRAM ERROR.
I have a proper solution, this one WORKED for me and I hope it will work for you too. Just follow the proper guidelines mentioned below and bring your mobile back to life
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REQUIREMENTS:
(1) Windows PC/ Laptop
(2) SPTool (any version will do) Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9essdwGk_b0TnMyREo0bC1rNTg/view?usp=sharing
(3) IMEI & SN Writer Tool Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9essdwGk_b0VnVqQ0VqQktuMzQ/view?usp=sharing
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NOTE: We will require DRIVERS for SPTool to work and for that refer to this Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/canvas-magnus/general/install-usb-drivers-sp-tools-magnus-a117-t2705967
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READY ?? then lets go for it
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[STEP:1]FORMAT PHONE
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1.START SP_TOOLS.EXE
2.SELECT STOCK ROM SCATTERFILE
3.SELECT FORMAT
4.REMOVE MOBILE SIM,MEMORYCARD & BATTERY
5.CONNECT PHONE WITH USB TO PC
6.WAIT TILL SP_TOOLS INDICATES "GREEN" CIRCLE
7.EXIT SP_TOOLS.EXE & DETACH THE PHONE
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[STEP:2]FLASH STOCK ROM
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8.AGAIN START SP_TOOLS.EXE AND SELECT THE SCATTER FILE
10.SELECT DOWNLOAD BUTTON
11.CONNECT PHONE WITH USB TO PC WITHOUT BATTERY & SIM & MEMORYCARD
12.WAIT TILL SP_TOOLS INDICATES "GREEN" CIRCLE
13.EXIT SP_TOOLS.EXE & DETACH THE PHONE
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[STEP:3]FIX IMEI & NVRAM
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14.START IMEI&SN_WRITER_TOOL.EXE
15.UNDER PLATFORM SELECT "SMARTPHONE"
16.CHECK USB OPTION IS SELECTED
17.IN WRITE ITEM SECTION TICK IMEI_1,IMEI_2,WIFI
18.TYPE IMEI_1 & IMEI_2(WHICH MUST BE WRITTEN AT THE BACK OF THE MOBILE)
19.TYPE WIFI ADDRESS(WITHOUT COLLEN)
20.SEE GREEN TICK MARK MUST COME NEXT TO THE IMEI_1,IMEI_2,WIFI TEXTBOX
21.NOW TICK IMEI_1,IMEI_2,WIFI FROM READ ITEM SECTION
22.SELECT START BUTTON
23.NOW SELECT THE MODEM DB FILE(STARTS WITH "BPLG...",WILL GET THIS FILE IN STOCK ROM)
23.NOW SELECT THE AP DB FILE(STARTS WITH "AP...",WILL GET THIS FILE IN STOCK ROM)
24.NOW LOOK AT THE MESSAGE BOX
25.CONNECT PHONE WITH USB TO PC WITHOUT BATTERY & SIM & MEMORYCARD
26.LOOK IN THE MESSAGE BOX FOR ITS DONE STATUS
27.NOW SWITCH ON MOBILE
28.CHECK IF IMEI IS FIXED BY TYPING THE CODE *#06#
29.CHECK FOR WIFI ALSO
30.THATS IT, ITS DONE IMEI & NVRAM IS FIXED PERMANENTLY
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Friends this one really worked for me, try it and let me know ,feel free to ask if you get stuck somewhere. :good:
DOWNLOAD LINKS:
SPTool (any version will do) Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9essdwGk_b0TnMyREo0bC1rNTg/view?usp=sharing
IMEI & SN Writer Tool Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9essdwGk_b0VnVqQ0VqQktuMzQ/view?usp=sharing
Disclaimer I am not responsible for whatever happens to your phone do it at your own risk.
where is wifi addredd provided, wha to write without collen, ?
nirac raja said:
where is wifi addredd provided, wha to write without collen, ?
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Wi-Fi mac address never goes away even after flashing Rom or during the error, so you can get it from
Settings > About phone > Status > Wi-Fi Mac address
WiFi not working
WiFi not working on unrooted stock ROM MMX a117.
Will this be helpful??
Also I want the Mac address.
Thanks
hey i have canvas hd 116 and i flash it by aosb 4.4.4 rom bt i forgot about taking backup...so now i have face problem with imei and WiFi network....so how can i solve this problem plz help me out.............i cant use WiFi......i can start sim by manually inserting imei no but i cant turn of WiFi it automatically turns off.....wifi address unavailable
Hi all!
I am trying to get Samsung Flow to work with my Windows 10 Pro laptop but I keep on getting stuck at the Failed to register fingerprints part and I can't seem to get passed that screen no matter what (registered) fingers I use.
Could it be because I'm Rooted and using a custom ROM + kernel?
Thank you!
I am having the same issue on rooted a5 2017
Pls help!
xxxrichievxxx said:
Hi all!
I am trying to get Samsung Flow to work with my Windows 10 Pro laptop but I keep on getting stuck at the Failed to register fingerprints part and I can't seem to get passed that screen no matter what (registered) fingers I use.
Could it be because I'm Rooted and using a custom ROM + kernel?
Thank you!
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satnavpt said:
I am having the same issue on rooted a5 2017
Pls help!
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Are you on the Creators Update? I believe I read you need to be on it for it to work or that might have been to sync between your phone and PC. Could be Know is tripped and it needs a secure login to work.
i'm on creators update (build 16237) and use a NON rooted s8+.
i get the same error, so there must be something else wrong!
A. For Windows Pro > enable secondary authentication
1. Select search box on the Windows task bar
2. Enter "gpedit.msc" and press enter key
3. Go to the "Local Computer Policy -> Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Microsoft Secondary Authentication Factor -> Allow Companion device for secondary authentication"
4. Double-click the "Allow Companion device for secondary authentication"
5. Select "Enabled"
6..Select search box on the Windows task bar.
7. Enter “gpupdate /force” and press enter key
B.The phone return an authentication error code.(my phone was rooted and registered the fingerprint after reset to defaults)
qwess said:
A. For Windows Pro > enable secondary authentication
1. Select search box on the Windows task bar
2. Enter "gpedit.msc" and press enter key
3. Go to the "Local Computer Policy -> Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Microsoft Secondary Authentication Factor -> Allow Companion device for secondary authentication"
4. Double-click the "Allow Companion device for secondary authentication"
5. Select "Enabled"
B.The phone return an authentication error code.(my phone was rooted and registered the fingerprint after reset to defaults)
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I'm having the same problem on my g935FD (Galaxy S7 Edge Duos, exynos) I walked through your steps to enable secondary authentication but still got the same error. I also have rooted and installed a custom rom. Do I need to restart my phone/computer?
I'm not sure what the second part of your message means. Do you have to reset your phone?
I tested with two phones(S6 Edge and Note 5), both with root, the registration issue on both, fingerprint scan fail in Windows side.
After I reset one to factory settings (only wipe cache partition does not work) with unroot complete (My Note 5), the registration of the fingerprint in PC worked very well.
Debug log can be sent to the developer:
[How to collect Samsung Flow logs]
1. Download "SamsungFlowLogCollector" , unzip
2. Launch "SamsungFlowLogCollector.exe"
3. Check the "Turn on/off logging" check box.
4. When "The reboot is required to take effect." popup show, select the "Yes" button.
5. Restart your device.
6. Reproduce the problem steps. Launch Samsung Flow. Try to register device.
7. Launch "SamsungFlowLogCollector.exe" again.
8. Select the "Collect Logs" button.
9. Uncheck the "Turn on/off logging" check box.
10. Share the created file(.sfel) to developer..
I'm on a galaxy s6 (7.0) rooted with magisk. I also get the same error .I tried to use magisk hide but this does not seem to matter.
register fingerprint fails with rooted phones!
For rooted devices the only way to register is:
1.Delete fingerprints saved on mobile device.
FLOW apps > Try to register device (without fingerprint)
2.After device has successfully registered with CDF (companion device framework), set it back a fingerprint to unlock phone.
Logging into windows is possible if the mobile device is unlocked- with fingerprint.
Tested with:
Windows : Samsung Flow app v.2.0.79.0, Driver v.2.0.1.6
Android: Samsung Flow v.2.0.41
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saluja04 said:
Do I need to restart my phone/computer?
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No need for restart PC, just update group policy:
Select search box on the Windows task bar.
Enter “gpupdate /force” and press enter key
saluja04 said:
Do you have to reset your phone?
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yes and unrooted.
qwess said:
register fingerprint fails with rooted phones!
For rooted devices the only way to register is:.....
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thanks for sharing, i'm able to connect without fingerprints. added fingerprints back and so far, no issue.
just delete old pin code ,and re-create a pin
XDACXW said:
just delete old pin code ,and re-create a pin
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Thanks alot man! I have struggled with this for a month or so! Such an easy thing. Thanks!!
i have a rooted Samsung galaxy s8+ and i get an error saying samsung flow doesnt work on rooted devices, Is there any way to bypass that?