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My S7 "Forgot" my pattern

Hi,
I have my device for a few months now, and I usally use my fingerprint to unlock my device.
However, when I restart the device I cannot put my FP to unlock my device, only with my pattern (After some research I found that is by design and due to security risks).
Yesterday I tried to root my device, the flash was succesful however when my phone restarted he asked for my pattern (as he usally does), but now my pattern is not accepted.
My pattern hasn't changed for about two years now and is the same on my phone and my tablet, so it is not likely I forgot it.
I'm currently stuck with a phone that won't start the OS without my inputting my pattern, however, he won't accept my pattern..
What can I do?
After some research I have discovered I'm not the only one, and that the S7 "forgets" the pattern sometimes.. yet no solution worked for me..
Is there a way to solve this? maybe revert the root? is that even an option?
Please Help
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I had this problem and it was because of Device Encryption and because we didn't put in our own password, I think. The way I fixed it was by flashing stock firmware through Odin on to my phone and used the CSC file as this will completely wipe the device including the Encryption.
I didn't worry about the wipe of my Data as Samsung Cloud backs everything up anyways and hope it's the same for you.
Good luck!
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Change your password using android device manager on your pc

sadly my latest photos from a trip to italy hasn't backed up from some reason.. so wiping is not an option.. though the phone offers it if I input a wrong password again..
oh and ADM isn't an option since the OP hasn't booted up yet.. it's kernel based I believe

as I said.. ADM isnt an option since he cannot connect with my device

Currently I'm thinking about two solutions,
the first one is to wipe all my data, connect via usb and try to restore it with fonepaw restore..
however, this require me to wipe, and I preffer to avoid that, so the next solution I thought of is mounting the data partition and backing it up, then try to extract the files.. however my phone is encrypted, and to my understanding that is an issue..
if anyone knows how to help my with this *please do so*, I'm in dire need.
If there's a sulotion, however weird and far off - i'll take it.

Few methods here that 'may' work
https://drfone.wondershare.com/unlock/9-ways-to-bypass-samsung-lock-screen-pattern-pin-password-fingerprint.html
http://www.samsung-android-transfer.com/recover-android/how-to-unlock-samsung-phone.html

Went over it, sadly since it's not a lockscreen of android, but the kernal lockscreen..

Encryption and ROOT? Files still 100% safe???

Technical question. If I do root in oneplus 6 then generally this "android, embedded, hardware encryption" will be at risk now, yes? Getting to the files on my phone is now possible, yes? Such a simple scenario. I lose the phone or someone steals and by unlocked bootloader and TWRP can easily preview and rip files from the phone, yes? So it this situation encryption doesnt work. Am I right? However, if I won`t do root and will not unlock the bootloader, then encryption works and without my password or fingerprint there, the phone is only suitable for factory reset, so photo files, etc. are still 100% safe. I understand correctly? What do you think?
Post scriptum... and this fuc#@ng root is just so that you can record conversations in android pie because Google blocked this function
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lxxxxxxl said:
Technical question. If I do root in oneplus 6 then generally this "android, embedded, hardware encryption" will be at risk now, yes? Getting to the files on my phone is now possible, yes? Such a simple scenario. I lose the phone or someone steals and by unlocked bootloader and TWRP can easily preview and rip files from the phone, yes? So it this situation encryption doesnt work. Am I right? However, if I won`t do root and will not unlock the bootloader, then encryption works and without my password or fingerprint there, the phone is only suitable for factory reset, so photo files, etc. are still 100% safe. I understand correctly? What do you think?
Post scriptum... and this fuc#@ng root is just so that you can record conversations in android pie because Google blocked this function
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You are epic but, YES!
P.S. I would love someone to convincingly defend unlocking bootloader but preventing the breach of encryption.
That would be nice.

nabbed said:
You are epic but, YES!
P.S. I would love someone to convincingly defend unlocking bootloader but preventing the breach of encryption.
That would be nice.
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Any solution? Maybe TWRP for password or something? It should be some kind of solution.

How should I go about rooting my Galaxy a10e

So I got the first step, flashing TWRP. But, there's only a version of TWRP for the a10, would this work?

you don't really need twrp for root, just follow this guide
Installation
The Magic Mask for Android
topjohnwu.github.io

imalreadycrying said:
you don't really need twrp for root, just follow this guide
Installation
The Magic Mask for Android
topjohnwu.github.io
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my phone doesn't show an oem bootloader unlock option

is it grayed out or do you just not see it

imalreadycrying said:
is it grayed out or do you just not see it
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doesn't exist.

do you have dev options?

imalreadycrying said:
do you have dev options?
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yes

send me a screen recording if you can, dev options should look like this
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I have previously tried Kingo/King Root which worked on my KitKat Nabi tablet, I tried that on my a10e it failed. Root checker says there is no root for andr 11 on the a10e

whatever you do, do NOT use kingoroot, it basically installs a outdated version of SuperSU (which isn't liked by the community anymore because the original developer sold it to some random company) and bloats ur system up.

Yep, no OEM bootloader unlock option in dev settings

it may be possibly locked to your carrier. again, you can send me a screen recording or get an unlocked phone

My phone appears to be unlocked already, there is no sign of Verizon still being on here. I have since upgraded phones and the SIM card isn't in anymore.

Do I have to factory reset to fully get rid of the OEM?

i found this youtube video with some quick searching. it's in hindi but you can get the gist of it.

I most certainly dont have to disable automatic time right?

i don't know, after you get the option maybe you can set it back

i followed and nothing happened

did you reboot your phone after the fact?

yep, nothing works

Do apps like iMyFone LockWiper work on Android 12 ?

Hi,
I am a little bit confused by apps like
iMyFone LockWiper​
Do they work ? How do they work without erasing user data ?
If a phone has a password and finger-print lock with USB debugging disabled and bootloader locked, the data should be encrypted.
How are these apps working ?
Or is this just snake-oil ?
Phone in question is Samsung J7 Pro, Android 12 (no root, stock rom, bootloader locked, usb debugging disabled, password and fingerprint protection)
Thanks.

Use
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jwoegerbauer said:
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Wait so these apps actually work??
How??
How do they get past the encryption?

sreyan32 said:
Wait so these apps actually work??
How??
How do they get past the encryption?
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Why not simply give it a try?

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Well I can't give it a try because I don't have a phone which I can sacrifice if things go wrong.
And also the point of asking this question was to find out what is actually secure on the phone if it gets lost.
Is there a way to bypass the lockscreens ? How do I protect against that ?

as you can read there is stated "only for early Samsung devices"
early Samsung devices uses FDE full-disk encryption up to Android 10. encryption key is generated with 'default_password' no credentials used, that allow reset screen lock by deleting locksettings.db file.
However, on locked bootloader that's only possible by gaining root access temporary installing official Samsung signed firmware (such as combination firmware) or via exploit. Maybe Samsung employer has leaked private signing key to that itoolab.com company - we don't know...
Android OEM key leak means sideloaded "updates" could be hiding serious malware
Samsung, LG, and MediaTek are among the companies affected.
www.xda-developers.com
but I know it won't work for your device, because Android 12 must run FBE file-based encryption

Password request on boot, how to factory reset (e:no valid installer medium found) momo8w

Hi smart kind pilgrims and jedis,
this antique was working the other day, but if the password was ever known it's long forgotten
(Started saying enter Android password, so trying to reset)
Have read others have had success elsewhere, when googling product name for firmware nothing crops up. Not sure if it's a pixel (dual boot, currently no win login options available)
P806 mentioned on back, on access recovery the product name is
inet_alc5651_32
& Only the serial is known
When selecting recovery mode, I got the droid on his back with front panel open and
When I hold all buttons to power on (vol up+down) I get fastboot waiting for command- do you plug in usb before booting then control from pc?
or Is this another brick for the landfill?
Thanks for any suggestions or pointers!

Yes, Android may ask for a password at boot for security reasons. This is to ensure that only authorized users can access the device and its data. If you have set up a password or PIN for your device, you will be prompted to enter it when you turn on your device. If you don't want to enter a password every time you boot your device, you can disable this feature in your device's settings app
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If you can't access this app then to remove the password you have to perform a Factory Reset - what in turn will wipe all user-data and all user-apps ever installed, too.
BTW:
A Factory Reset never produces an error like "no valid installer medium found".
The error message "E: No valid installer medium found" typically indicates that the Android Recovery system is unable to find a valid installation medium, such as a ROM or firmware file, to install on your device. This could be due to a number of reasons, such as a corrupted or incomplete installation file, a faulty SD card or USB drive, or an issue with the recovery system itself.