[Completed] Anti-theft bootloader/rom ? - XDA Assist

Is there something out there that I can flash so a potential thief cannot factory reset my phone or flash new firmware because my boot loader will deny it without a password for example?
Or something even though they managed to flash new firmware I am still able to track my phone?

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Is there something out there that I can flash so a potential thief cannot factory reset my phone or flash new firmware because my boot loader will deny it without a password for example?
Or something even though they managed to flash new firmware I am still able to track my phone?
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[Completed] how to install android update on moto x (xt1060) with TWRP

Hope to find someone to help an aging struggling guy. I have a moto x on which the boot loader has been unlocked and TWRP is installed. Obviously the latest VErizon android OTA will not install and continues to annoy me with attempts. I have been able to gather that i need to either a) return to stock and install OTA or b) find a custom update ROM to flash from TWRP (hope i said that all correctly), unfortunately I do not know how to properly do either.
Can anyone provide directions or point me to a thread that deals with this situation?
Thanks
Charlie
XDA Visitor said:
Hope to find someone to help an aging struggling guy. I have a moto x on which the boot loader has been unlocked and TWRP is installed. Obviously the latest VErizon android OTA will not install and continues to annoy me with attempts. I have been able to gather that i need to either a) return to stock and install OTA or b) find a custom update ROM to flash from TWRP (hope i said that all correctly), unfortunately I do not know how to properly do either.
Can anyone provide directions or point me to a thread that deals with this situation?
Thanks
Charlie
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Hello, and welcome to XDA! The easiest alternative is probably b). There are lots of roms here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development and here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/orig-development. As for flashing, here is a guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Flashing_Guide_-_Android. If you need further help, there is a help forum for your device here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa.
Good luck!

Can't delete Android device from Google account

Hi,
i'm posting here, because I don't know what exactly my problem is.
I factory reseted an android smartphone (samsung galaxy core prime) through the recovery menu.
The bad thing is that the device was synced with a google account, that hasn't been deleted before the reset.
When I want to setup the clean phone, i get asked to login with the previous google account. But when I do, it says the account is the wrong one.
EDIT: I'm pretty sure its the correct one, because I can see the device under "Recently used Devices" in my google account. But i can't delete it there... probably because the account is not set up on the phone.
Now my question: Could i solve the problem if I flash a custom ROM on the phone? I already tried it with a Stock ROM for T-Mobile, but it didn't change anything.
Hope you guys can help me out!
BR
You won't be able to even flash a custom recovery on a FRP locked device.
There's ways to get around FRP lock, check out rootjunky.
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Need Help : SM-G920F Samsung Galaxy S6

Hello, I have a soft bricked (hopefully thats the case) Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920F xme region (Malaysia) with android 6.0.1 latest stock rom.
It started when my device suddenly restarted and got stuck at the samsung logo (first screen).
I am able to boot it into Download Mode, tried reflashing with a fresh stock rom MM 6.0.1 with odin, flashing proccess was completed with no fail but it still stuck at the same screen.
I can't even boot into recovery mode so i can't wipe the cache partition, i noticed the Reactivaction Lock status is ON, i suspect that might be the culprit?
The things i tried so far:
1- Reflash with the latest stock firmware. Ticking the NAND erase all and repartition it with pit file also didn't work.
2- Samsung Smart Switch and Kies3. Flash completed but no effect.
3- Flashing any recovery files returns with "Custom binary(recovery) Blocked by R/L".
4- Sent it to my nearest Samsung service centre, they did try to repair it but only to be told that my S6 need a new motherboard the next day, which is out of my budget limit. But i am still hoping to find some other way to fix it, i believe this is just a "soft-brick" not a hard brick device.
Ideas guys? thanks.
Try to re flash stock odin firmware with erase all ticked ok ,
Good luck ,,
thereassaad said:
Try to re flash stock odin firmware with erase all ticked ok ,
Good luck ,,
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Already tried that, still no luck..
mrkage said:
Hello, I have a soft bricked (hopefully thats the case) Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920F xme region (Malaysia) with android 6.0.1 latest stock rom.
It started when my device suddenly restarted and got stuck at the samsung logo (first screen).
I am able to boot it into Download Mode, tried reflashing with a fresh stock rom MM 6.0.1 with odin, flashing proccess was completed with no fail but it still stuck at the same screen.
I can't even boot into recovery mode so i can't wipe the cache partition, i noticed the Reactivaction Lock status is ON, i suspect that might be the culprit?
Ideas guys? thanks.
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Try Samsung Smart Switch, it has some recovery features that can automate the process for you.
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Droidriven said:
Try Samsung Smart Switch, it has some recovery features that can automate the process for you.
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Thank you for taking a look at my problem here, i forgot to mention that i did try Samsung Smart Switch and Kies3, both managed to succesfully flashed the stock firmware, it reboots my device and still stuck at the same first screen.
mrkage said:
Thank you for taking a look at my problem here, i forgot to mention that i did try Samsung Smart Switch and Kies3, both managed to succesfully flashed the stock firmware, it reboots my device and still stuck at the same first screen.
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I believe it is doing that because you have a locked bootloader. Normally that shouldn't be a problem unless you're trying to flash a firmware that is older than what you had.
What stock firmware version/build number did your device have? What firmware version/build number is what you are flashing? If what you're flashing is older it might be downgrading your bootloader, bootloader can't be downgraded on most locked bootloader Samsung devices these days.
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Droidriven said:
I believe it is doing that because you have a locked bootloader. Normally that shouldn't be a problem unless you're trying to flash a firmware that is older than what you had.
What stock firmware version/build number did your device have? What firmware version/build number is what you are flashing? If what you're flashing is older it might be downgrading your bootloader, bootloader can't be downgraded on most locked bootloader Samsung devices these days.
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Don't remember the build number, but it was a 6.0.1 firmware, i flashed it with the same stock firmware version.. but maybe the build number didn't match.
I read somewhere about the engineering bootloader, i know it is not so easy or even possible at the moment to find one for my current firmware version, but let's say if i have it, will it be possible for me to use it to remove the RL on my device?
mrkage said:
Don't remember the build number, but it was a 6.0.1 firmware, i flashed it with the same stock firmware version.. but maybe the build number didn't match.
I read somewhere about the engineering bootloader, i know it is not so easy or even possible at the moment to find one for my current firmware version, but let's say if i have it, will it be possible for me to use it to remove the RL on my device?
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Did you flash a firmware from a different g920 series device? Or did you flash the firmware for your specific model number and your and carrier?
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Droidriven said:
Did you flash a firmware from a different g920 series device? Or did you flash the firmware for your specific model number and your and carrier?
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Only did for my specific model number and carrier
mrkage said:
Only did for my specific model number and carrier
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Let me backtrack. Do you know if USB debugging is on?
Did you flash TWRP with a locked bootloader before this happened? Is that what caused the issue?
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Droidriven said:
Let me backtrack. Do you know if USB debugging is on?
Did you flash TWRP with a locked bootloader before this happened? Is that what caused the issue?
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USB debugging and Developer Mode was never turned on that device.
Negative, i did try flashing TWRP but it was after it got stuck at the logo screen and only able to boot into Download Mode, the flashing came back failed with "Custom Binary (recovery) Blocked by RL" message.
Flashing it with the latest stock recovery i found online also gave me the same error message.
mrkage said:
USB debugging and Developer Mode was never turned on that device.
Negative, i did try flashing TWRP but it was after it got stuck at the logo screen and only able to boot into Download Mode, the flashing came back failed with "Custom Binary (recovery) Blocked by RL" message.
Flashing it with the latest stock recovery i found online also gave me the same error message.
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Just out of curiosity, have you tried booting to safe mode? If any of the apps that you installed before this happened were causing an issue or bootloop before you flashed are still there, it/they could still be causing the bootloop. Remember, I said that it doesn't wipe data unless you are upgrading or downgrading bootloader/baseband, what you flashed wasn't an upgrade or a downgrade so your data is there. Boot to safe mode and disable/uninstall the apps that might be causing the issue.
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Droidriven said:
Just out of curiosity, have you tried booting to safe mode? If any of the apps that you installed before this happened were causing an issue or bootloop before you flashed are still there, it/they could still be causing the bootloop. Remember, I said that it doesn't wipe data unless you are upgrading or downgrading bootloader/baseband, what you flashed wasn't an upgrade or a downgrade so your data is there. Boot to safe mode and disable/uninstall the apps that might be causing the issue.
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Didn't try that... but nevermind. I accidentally damaged my screen while trying to dissasemble it last night, a very stupid mistake from me.
Thank you for trying to help me mate. Forum mods can close this thread now. Thanks all.
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[Completed] International Android phone Marozi

I am officially stuck in bootloop after editing the build prop; trying to get split screen ability. I do not have a back up, but truly I thought I did. It is rooted but no custom recovery installed. I have tried to reset to factory but it does nothing. The brand is Marozi the model is C8000 OTA. It had Android 5.1.1 can anyone help me?
Candace4887 said:
I am officially stuck in bootloop after editing the build prop; trying to get split screen ability. I do not have a back up, but truly I thought I did. It is rooted but no custom recovery installed. I have tried to reset to factory but it does nothing. The brand is Marozi the model is C8000 OTA. It had Android 5.1.1 can anyone help me?
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Hi,
As there isn't a dedicated forum for your device here try posting your query is in:
> Android Development and Hacking > Android Q&A,Help and Troubleshooting.
You can hopefully find some support there.
Good luck

Disabled OEM Unlock and USB Debug with ROM, now I get CUSTOM BINARY LOCKED BY FRP

Hello fellas,
I have a SM-G930F running Super Stock Rom 2.8, rooted with Magisk 12. This morning I was a little high and worried about getting my device stolen (my S6 was stolen at gun point three months ago), so I disabled OEM Unlock and USB debug in Developer mode, in a crazy attempt to increase the security and make things more difficult for the thief. WRONG! I have really screwed things up.
Now I get CUSTOM BINARY BLOCKED BY FRP LOCK and my device won't boot. The DOWNLOAD mode shows FRP LOCK is ON, this means I won't be able to flash anything with ODIN because it will fail at writing (that is what the FRP Lock is for). I am at work and my computer has the USB ports disabled, so there's nothing I can do until I get home.
This guy did the same stupid thing, except that he wasn't high
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/help/s7-edge-custom-binary-block-frp-lock-t3347688
I know that attempting a flash with ODIN can also cause this problem:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71692103&postcount=25
As soon as I get home, I will attempt the Smart Switch Emergency Recovery Function and I hope everything will be OK. Since it was my google account logged in, I won't have any problems with FRP (theoretically, it will ask me to login with the last account used on the previous configuration).
[UPDATE] There is this ADB thing I am completely unfamiliar with, not to mention I have disabled USB debug on the device prior to this. This file will disable FRP Lock but I don't know the procedure.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591000424958372
Any help will be much appreciated. This is my only phone and now I can't use it.
Just Flash with stock frimware to make it worked than it will stuck on google lock account than try to find ways on youtube.
asadnow2k said:
Just Flash with stock frimware to make it worked than it will stuck on google lock account than try to find ways on youtube.
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Thanks for replying. Flashing stock firmware with FRP Lock will cause a write failure, are you sure about this? I will try it as soon as I arrive home. I didn't get that part where it will get stuck on google lock account, the device is mine and the latest google account used before was my personal google account. Could you please provide more details to complete the process?
I am also considering Smart Switch Emergency Factory Restore, that is my last shot before taking it to repair shop.
Dear sir kindly be sure the software is latest/i mean firmware
Hi,
had my phone locked too. Smart switch worked, aftter flashing twrp same problem. Got a factory rom from sammonbile and flashed cp, bl and ap with odin which brought it back.
Regards,
dennis
demmis_ said:
Hi,
had my phone locked too. Smart switch worked, aftter flashing twrp same problem. Got a factory rom from sammonbile and flashed cp, bl and ap with odin which brought it back.
Regards,
dennis
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asadnow2k said:
Dear sir kindly be sure the software is latest/i mean firmware
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I managed to solve it using Smart Switch, the firmware update did the trick. After restoring the system asked for last used credentials on previous configuration, like it was supposed to. Since it was my personal google account, there wasn't any problem with FRP Lock. Now I have installed TWRP and Super Stock Rom 2.8 again.
Leason learned, I will NEVER deactivate OEM Unlock again with a Custom ROM.
Thanks to everyone, this thread can be closed now.
hemp_invader said:
I managed to solve it using Smart Switch, the firmware update did the trick. After restoring the system asked for last used credentials on previous configuration, like it was supposed to. Since it was my personal google account, there wasn't any problem with FRP Lock. Now I have installed TWRP and Super Stock Rom 2.8 again.
Leason learned, I will NEVER deactivate OEM Unlock again with a Custom ROM.
Thanks to everyone, this thread can be closed now.
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hiiii can you help how to get out, i also have a private google account logged in plzzz help, i have also disabled oem mistakely
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