Hi
Facing the issue of being unable to remove the activation lock on my iPhone - I'm of course using the same samsung account as the one I used for activating the lock.
I receive a message prompting to use the same samsung account as the one used for locking the S3...
Tried to connect it to my Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, but I have the same results...
I'm stuck!
Any idea of anything I should try out before I send the device for servicing?
Thanks!
Rodolphe
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I returned the device for servicing.
Samsung charges approx. 70 USD for "attempting" to reset the watch, without any guarantees it will work!!!
I find it a bit harsh - is this common practice?
Rod
Ouch! That's crazy expensive without any surety.
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Have you tried doing a hardware factory reset (hold down the power key then repeatedly tap it) on the watch?
afblangley said:
Have you tried doing a hardware factory reset (hold down the power key then repeatedly tap it) on the watch?
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Reactivation lock survives from resetting the watch. Even if you -by reflashing- make the watch forget about the lock, the second you try to pair it, gear manager will check watch’s serial number online and if it is reactivation locked by some other samsung account it wont let you pair with it.
Correct - tried all these options. The lock survives.
I don't how it got screwed up: I always used the same Samsung account, whether on the S7 or the iPhone.
I did lock and unlock it successfully on the S7.
I could lock it on the iPhone, but the unlock failed eventually.
And now I'm left with an unusable device.
Hopefully Samsung can unlock it.
Can't really tell if the iPhone version of Gear S is at fault or anything else happened in the background.
OK. Did you try logging into your Samsung account from a computer, erasing the device and removing it from your account? Basically the steps you would go through if you were going to sell the device.
I am Also Facing Same..
I Too received the same message and same problem. i am stucked. fcked ..
the same samsung id is used now it says enter the id used to lock gear previously.
but the both id used is same. then also it is not unlocking.
amit
Unlock without activation code on iPhone
I am too having the same problem and have tried since January April to get it resolved and no one knows how and I'm also out $399 for a watch that doesn't work and was promised to work with iPhones. Wtf and I can't do anything about it
Does anyone know what to do?
I've contacted T-Mobile, Samsung customer service via phone and email, and bust-buy and even a Samsung help center. But no one know how to unlock it
Same with me! No iPhone involved, hehe.
I'm from Brazil and bought a pre owned Galaxy Gear S3 in a Game Stop store January this year. I locked my Gear with my Samsung account in a Galaxy Note 8 and it worked fine for 3 months. After a restore to restabilish a freeze, I couldn't unlock it. I tried Game Stop, Samsung and TMobile support, no success. Reflash and factory default didn't help.
Samsung support in Brazil don't support a imported device, so I just have a little brick... Send this device to USA is too expensive. Knowing that Samsung will charge 70 dollars for a try is tragic.
If someone knows a way, please share!
Obs: in my anguish I found a site that promises a unlock. Is there any base for their method? Or this is just a scam?
electrovo.co.uk
njella said:
I am too having the same problem and have tried since January April to get it resolved and no one knows how and I'm also out $399 for a watch that doesn't work and was promised to work with iPhones. Wtf and I can't do anything about it
Does anyone know what to do?
I've contacted T-Mobile, Samsung customer service via phone and email, and bust-buy and even a Samsung help center. But no one know how to unlock it
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I can help to remove reactivation lock. PM me for more info
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frs2308 said:
I can help to remove reactivation lock. PM me for more info
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same prob - but with note 4 - says the samsung account doesn't match. don't know why this happened but it no longer recognizes my samsung account. still connected to my wifi at home. can someone suggest a service that can remove the frp from the watch?
I'm trying to network unlock a Sprint S8, with an imei that is tied to an account still. When i bought the phone I checked and it came back clean. When I spoke to them they said I had to contact the old owner and have them contact Sprint to get it done . That Is highly unlikely . I attempted the root https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/development/samsung-galaxy-s8-root-snapdragon-t3659305 but was not able to get it happen so if anyone has time to either just unlock it for me or answer some questions for me I will send you ten bucks or something to you. Thanks in advance .
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I'm trying to network unlock a Sprint S8, with an imei that is tied to an account still. When i bought the phone I checked and it came back clean. When I spoke to them they said I had to contact the old owner and have them contact Sprint to get it done . That Is highly unlikely . I attempted the root https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/development/samsung-galaxy-s8-root-snapdragon-t3659305 but was not able to get it happen so if anyone has time to either just unlock it for me or answer some questions for me I will send you ten bucks or something to you. Thanks in advance .
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mine came locked too, with oreo 8.0, i downgrade to 7.0 them unlock it, after that i can use it in any network and wifi tether works without problems and updated it to oreo again
Hello. Recently I found a Samsung Galaxy S7 on the pavement. I handed it over to the police and they tried to find the owner of the phone. Unfortunately they couldn't find the owner and they contacted me and asked if I wanted the phone back, if not it will be recycled, so I thought why not (it is common in Sweden that if you find a lost phone and the police can't find the owner, they will offer the phone to you if you want it). When I got home and started the device and tried to get access to the phone it is locked by FRP. I assume that's why they couldn't find the owner. I have tried bypassing the FRP lock by numerous methods but nothing works. I've tried all of the tricks in the welcome screen to bypass but nothing works. When I try to flash the phone with odin to downgrade the phone it says it's blocked by FRP, I can't flash anything. Is there any way at all to bypass and use this phone? If not then I guess I'll just sell it for replaceable parts or maybe buy a broken S7 and replace what's needed to that phone from the one I found.
Any help/suggestion is much appreciated!
Long story short, I lost my iphone 3 months ago in the dunes, then I shattered my backup S8+ screen yesterday. My brother gave me his backup phone that one of his friends borrowed. The person who was borrowing it has moved and has been pretty much MIA. The Samsung S8 doesn't recognize my brothers original gmail account he used when he purchased the phone. What are my options? Can I go to tmobile? I have tried every work around I could find. I've even tried using Odin to put a custom rom on it, which I don't think worked because I'm not sure how to enable debug mode with the phone being locked.
Called tmobile and they told me they can't do anything, even if I provide receipt of purchase on the phone. Can I contact samsung or something?
Contacted samsung and provided the receipt/proof of purchase. They stated they don't have the tools to unlock the FRP. They gave me the number for a facility that is capable of doing it. I have an appointment Monday to have the phone unlocked. They said it can take up to two hours, sometimes they aren't able to get through them. Will update how it goes.
Hey so I recently got a new phone and was planning to give my wife my Samsung Galaxy A13 Verizon version, so I factory reset the phone and started to go through the set up but it stopped me because of my SIM card. I don’t actually have Verizon I have T-Mobile, but I bought the phone outright and they won’t allow me to unlock it for my carrier without having a Verizon contract for 60 days or so they tell me.
My question is there anyway to bypass the setup and just get back to the main Lock Screen or am I kinda locked out of this phone?
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Hey so I recently got a new phone and was planning to give my wife my Samsung Galaxy A13 Verizon version, so I factory reset the phone and started to go through the set up but it stopped me because of my SIM card. I don’t actually have Verizon I have T-Mobile, but I bought the phone outright and they won’t allow me to unlock it for my carrier without having a Verizon contract for 60 days or so they tell me.
My question is there anyway to bypass the setup and just get back to the main Lock Screen or am I kinda locked out of this phone?
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What do you mean locked out? Did you forget the pass/PIN/pattern? Or did you forget the login email and password?
Whether there is a SIM or not, whether activated or not, you should be able to complete the setup on the device to get logged into the device using WiFi then after getting signed in you can try getting the SIM setup straightened out.
If the device is from the Verizon network, you will not be able to use it on T-Mobile without the device being carrier/SIM unlocked.