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Samsung FRP bypassing to install TWRP on passworded device WITHOUT data wipe

Hi
Hopefully my title/question isn't too cryptic.
I am a Note 4 user and have been flashing ROM's (thank you Dr.Ketan) and RECOVERY's for a few years now, but on a fairly basic level - so I'm no programmer.
However the issue I have today, that I cannot seem to resolve, is with my wife's Samsung J3 (J320FN) on 5.1.1 stock.
She's let our daughter play with it and our daughter has put a password on the lockscreen but can't remember what it was (or more likely won't tell us what it is).
My initial thought was to install TWRP then view data/system to delete the 3 lockscreen files. Voila! I've done this before on her previous J3 (that she destroyed when she dropped it down the toilet).
However on her new J3 I didn't have the foresight to enable USB debugging or OEM unlock so when I go to flash TWRP, it fails due to FRP.
I've researched on here / Youtube / other sites and can see various methods of getting around this (e.g. rootjunky's method) but they involve going into stock recovery and performing a factory reset / wipe.
But we don't want to wipe the data.
My wife hasn't backed up her phone via KIES and when I asked her for her password for her Samsung account or Google account to see if she had backups online, I got that blank look that a non-technical person gives you when you ask them for their password to help them out with something.
So ultimately we want to get past the lockscreen password to get into the phone, clear the lockscreen password, back up her data / images etc., and reset her Samsung account password (if she set one up) and the Google password.
Am I missing the obvious here? Can it be done? Can TWRP be installed in a manner that bypasses FRP?
Any thoughts would be most appreciated.
Thanks
Spanker333
Update: I tried flashing the stock ROM which "seemed" to work, but it didn't change anything. The phone still booted to the password screen.

http://www.rootjunky.com/universal-samsung-frp-bypass/
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Doesnt require a reset at least I don't think. I just did this on a s7 edge last week and can confirm it works. I used NFC android beam to beam the apk to the s7 edge that way it was in the internal storage of the s7
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If it's just a lock screen issue try wondershare dr fone android recovery. Theres an option to bypass lock screen

Thanks for the reply droseofc
I tried your link and used Realterm (as per rootjunky instructions) but because the phone was locked, the commands brought up a locked error.
I tried Android Beam to send a file and then I tried by bluetooth (the J3 has bluetooth switched on). But nothing. I think it is because it locked at the password stage that it won't allow anything to be received that way.
I do own a copy of Dr/Fone Wondershare and I did try that before, however there are only certain phones supported for some features and the J3 isn't one of them.
It's a tough nut to crack!
I shall keep trying.
Cheers!

If you could get into the samsung account online theres a feature on samsung find my phone to unlock the phone screen. Id try resetting samsung password, usually some type of verification is only needed and most of the time a reset link sent to the email on account. What about calling the phone to bypass the lock screen, or if you flash twrp and access the files through twrp to make a backup or hook to pc and drag and copy folders wanted kept. On some phones if the password is entered wrong a certain amount of times itll prompt for a backup pin which may b easier. Although on some phones factory reset automates after a certain amount of incorrect attempts too.
Spanker333 said:
Thanks for the reply droseofc
I tried your link and used Realterm (as per rootjunky instructions) but because the phone was locked, the commands brought up a locked error.
I tried Android Beam to send a file and then I tried by bluetooth (the J3 has bluetooth switched on). But nothing. I think it is because it locked at the password stage that it won't allow anything to be received that way.
I do own a copy of Dr/Fone Wondershare and I did try that before, however there are only certain phones supported for some features and the J3 isn't one of them.
It's a tough nut to crack!
I shall keep trying.
Cheers!
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Reread title and realize twrp is what ur trying to do. If usb debugging is enabled there are adb commands you can send to phone to access frp setting
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Lol and reread post, no usb debugging. You could try factory recovery and pull a backup using adb. Idk if usb debugging has to be enabled for factory recovery or not. If you reflashed a stock file it shouldve completely wiped internal storage. What is the lock screen exactly

Hi
I had tried adb to try and sideload a rootjunky apk but that didn't work (probably because I didn't really know what I was doing lol).
Yes, the TWRP wouldn't install because of the FRP.
We got the Google account password (reset it) and then went to Android Device Manager > Lock and set a new password.
Just when I did that there was a small blue message under the ADM that stated that the phone was now locked BUT since it already had a password on the lock screen the new one wouldn't be needed.
I thought that ADM would set a new password lock for the phone because that's what I had seen in some Youtube videos. But apparently it will set a new password for the lock screen if the previous lock method was code or pattern - but not if there was already a password.
I tried the "calling the phone > answering > backing out of the phone app" method, but that didn't work.
I tried entering the password multiple times to get the 30 second wait, hoping that after trying this many times I would get an option of "Forgot Password" and a reset link. But nope. Not having it.
I wish I had thought of trying to get into a Samsung account but the wife seemed adamant that she hadn't set one up to start with so that wasn't at the forefront of my mind.
So I went recovery > wipe / factory reset in the hope that I could use my Dr.Phone to recover deleted files. A bit of a long shot but worth a go as that programme has done wonders in the past.
However, due to FRP when I am at the setup screen I am asked to enter the email address associated with the Google Account that was on the phone before. To be expected of course. However entering the Google account login details isn't working now so I've just been to my local Maplins (like Radio Shack I guess) and bought an OTG adaptor.
I'm now going to try and follow another one of rootjunky's videos to bypass the FRP (I tried the most recent one where he used another phones wifi to tether to but it wouldn't work).
I've not heard of the adb. Idk command you mention but I'll do a search on it to see how it is used.
What a ton of messing to get to this stage. But I like doing this stuff anyway so the challenges are welcome.
Once the OTG method works I need to root the phone to get Dr.Fone to work as from previous experience with the old J3, it needs root to work.
Having fun!
Cheers
(PS. "What is the lock screen exactly" - the screen that comes up after boot and prompts you for a password / pattern / code to get to the home screen. Not sure if that is what you meant in your question though).

Idk if u tried this method but i did successfully after a reset done the way you did and to bypass the same dilemma you describe. http://www.bane-tech.com/samsung-frp-bypass-universal-method/ the trickiest part is probably catching the phone in time after the call screen pops up after entering commands in realterm. I suggest watching the video and pausing as you go to make sure each step is done.
Spanker333 said:
Hi
I had tried adb to try and sideload a rootjunky apk but that didn't work (probably because I didn't really know what I was doing lol).
Yes, the TWRP wouldn't install because of the FRP.
We got the Google account password (reset it) and then went to Android Device Manager > Lock and set a new password.
Just when I did that there was a small blue message under the ADM that stated that the phone was now locked BUT since it already had a password on the lock screen the new one wouldn't be needed.
I thought that ADM would set a new password lock for the phone because that's what I had seen in some Youtube videos. But apparently it will set a new password for the lock screen if the previous lock method was code or pattern - but not if there was already a password.
I tried the "calling the phone > answering > backing out of the phone app" method, but that didn't work.
I tried entering the password multiple times to get the 30 second wait, hoping that after trying this many times I would get an option of "Forgot Password" and a reset link. But nope. Not having it.
I wish I had thought of trying to get into a Samsung account but the wife seemed adamant that she hadn't set one up to start with so that wasn't at the forefront of my mind.
So I went recovery > wipe / factory reset in the hope that I could use my Dr.Phone to recover deleted files. A bit of a long shot but worth a go as that programme has done wonders in the past.
However, due to FRP when I am at the setup screen I am asked to enter the email address associated with the Google Account that was on the phone before. To be expected of course. However entering the Google account login details isn't working now so I've just been to my local Maplins (like Radio Shack I guess) and bought an OTG adaptor.
I'm now going to try and follow another one of rootjunky's videos to bypass the FRP (I tried the most recent one where he used another phones wifi to tether to but it wouldn't work).
I've not heard of the adb. Idk command you mention but I'll do a search on it to see how it is used.
What a ton of messing to get to this stage. But I like doing this stuff anyway so the challenges are welcome.
Once the OTG method works I need to root the phone to get Dr.Fone to work as from previous experience with the old J3, it needs root to work.
Having fun!
Cheers
(PS. "What is the lock screen exactly" - the screen that comes up after boot and prompts you for a password / pattern / code to get to the home screen. Not sure if that is what you meant in your question though).
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As for lock screen i was meaning more like was it pin, pattern, password, fingerprint etc. But since you are passed that id recommend the method that involves frp apk to phone, you may have a hard time with that without nfc, u may be able to sideload it using stock recovery and hooking to a pc, idk if the pc will recognize it as storage though. There are adb commands to send files to a phone, you may be able enter adb via recovery. Unless u have a sd slot or a usb that also has the phone mini usb on other end and u could put apk on usb and plug usb into phone and navigate to it when needed.
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Once you got that all done id recommend using deft to recover files, its a linux distro, free and can be used without installing aka live. Its said to be used by law enforcement and military. Theres also a manual download which id suggest having just in case. Itd be the most thorough way of recovery but also requires a bit of focus as its advanced. Otherwise there are several android recovery programs, most working the best if phone is rooted.

ironically I received a J3 j320r that is google lock out. Basically i fix or clean/upgrade pcs/cells just by word of mouth and today got the j3. definitley can not use that root junky method, the realterm shows error on each command send. it does have a sd card slot though, but need to access dialer somehow. you figure any ways out?
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or did u give up and give it to the person that gave it to me? lol

droseofc said:
ironically I received a J3 j320r that is google lock out. Basically i fix or clean/upgrade pcs/cells just by word of mouth and today got the j3. definitley can not use that root junky method, the realterm shows error on each command send. it does have a sd card slot though, but need to access dialer somehow. you figure any ways out?
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or did u give up and give it to the person that gave it to me? lol
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I have had my J3 almost two weeks I'm almost sure it has the latest security patch and I can not get a keyboard to pop up I even went as far as Copying Pasting almost a full account info registration but was short one # to complete it it has One # A 8..well Ive exhaustied most steps I'm hoping today I can finally use MY less then two week old FRP locked J320W8 LOL..any help would be great but yes I get stuck without keyboard
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At this same time i had a zte warp 7 that was similar in setup but didnt have samsung nemore to test but should still work. Alls you may need to do is another reset because the keyboard should pull up.
The farthest i got into the phone itself is by resetting it through recovery, and when the phone first turns on it asks you if you want to enable accessibility. This is the only time it will ask so if you miss it u have to reset again. But click on accessibility and enable talkback and switch access. With switch access it will popup a tutorial u can skip or do. But with switch access on you can swipe down and to the right which will bring up a menu, i went to switch access settings and gesture control and customized the side double tap to recent apps. With the swipe down and to right i believe i clicked talkback settings and through that i was able to get to the phone settings. You have to get to app settings i cant remember exactly how but its only possible with switch access on. Once you do you can swipe down and to right to turn off switch access which will turn itself back on if u turn screen off and back on jst n case u need it to get back as its easier with it off once u get where u need, but can only get there with it on, sometimes depending on wat u click it'll take u back to setup wizard where its locked, turn screen off back on and doubletap or swipe down right to get recent apps or settings again. In the app settings i went through each one and enabled what i thought to help such as internet browser security settings allowing access to each. If you force stop and clear data on the setupwizard (green one I think) it will reenable the swipe down bar up top. I got as far as logging in google account using a chrome browser popup by clicking one of the terms and conditions links. Got notified of log in and everything but still locked out. Wouldnt install apps no matter what i tried.
Cassybalfourjr said:
I have had my J3 almost two weeks I'm almost sure it has the latest security patch and I can not get a keyboard to pop up I even went as far as Copying Pasting almost a full account info registration but was short one # to complete it it has One # A 8..well Ive exhaustied most steps I'm hoping today I can finally use MY less then two week old FRP locked J320W8 LOL..any help would be great but yes I get stuck without keyboard
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Ive actually been thinking of writing google about this whole frp thing. I dont see how they see they are empowered to lock devices out completely because of a different account being used to log in. I understand why they think they need to do it. But if the phone wasnt reported lost by the owner it should be considered that the owner is fully aware the phone is being used on a different account. Android is google but the phone purchased by the owner is not. Its up to the owner to decide if the pbones lost or stolen, not google. Sure this may have saved a few stolen phones, but every stolen pjone could be by their owners taking the responsible steps. Itd be like selling a car that is somehow linked to owner (fingerprint, insurance whatever) and dodge or gmc locking the car down because of it. Causes issues for people and not just the stolen ones. Isnt it generally wrong to punish an entire society because of a small group who break the rules? (Obamacare) There is PLENTY of data tracking and options for the owner of the phone to track their phone, lock it, wipe it and report it (also for google to know everything you do, everything) that google should not be able to or need to automatically lock a device because it was logged in with a different account UNLESS the OWNER reports it stolen. After all it is the owners phone. Unless its on contract then once its reported stolen the carrier can do what they need to for recovery. Google should release their grasp on society a little bit, stop default enable tracking our location, our voice searches, our internet searches, our lives unless we turn it on and shouldnt lock out OUR devices unless WE report it stolen. Google has got to be in with the military and i aint tryn to go conspiracy talks here but with everything that they are allowed to control and have, google earth images of things normally that would be thought questionable to see with stamps on the screen stating where the image is from (us navy etc.) I do not think the us military would allow aerial photos to be displayed by a company of their us military bsses unless it was the us military displaying them

droseofc said:
At this same time i had a zte warp 7 that was similar in setup but didnt have samsung nemore to test but should still work. Alls you may need to do is another reset because the keyboard should pull up.
The farthest i got into the phone itself is by resetting it through recovery, and when the phone first turns on it asks you if you want to enable accessibility. This is the only time it will ask so if you miss it u have to reset again. But click on accessibility and enable talkback and switch access. With switch access it will popup a tutorial u can skip or do. But with switch access on you can swipe down and to the right which will bring up a menu, i went to switch access settings and gesture control and customized the side double tap to recent apps. With the swipe down and to right i believe i clicked talkback settings and through that i was able to get to the phone settings. You have to get to app settings i cant remember exactly how but its only possible with switch access on. Once you do you can swipe down and to right to turn off switch access which will turn itself back on if u turn screen off and back on jst n case u need it to get back as its easier with it off once u get where u need, but can only get there with it on, sometimes depending on wat u click it'll take u back to setup wizard where its locked, turn screen off back on and doubletap or swipe down right to get recent apps or settings again. In the app settings i went through each one and enabled what i thought to help such as internet browser security settings allowing access to each. If you force stop and clear data on the setupwizard (green one I think) it will reenable the swipe down bar up top. I got as far as logging in google account using a chrome browser popup by clicking one of the terms and conditions links. Got notified of log in and everything but still locked out. Wouldnt install apps no matter what i tried.
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Ive actually been thinking of writing google about this whole frp thing. I dont see how they see they are empowered to lock devices out completely because of a different account being used to log in. I understand why they think they need to do it. But if the phone wasnt reported lost by the owner it should be considered that the owner is fully aware the phone is being used on a different account. Android is google but the phone purchased by the owner is not. Its up to the owner to decide if the pbones lost or stolen, not google. Sure this may have saved a few stolen phones, but every stolen pjone could be by their owners taking the responsible steps. Itd be like selling a car that is somehow linked to owner (fingerprint, insurance whatever) and dodge or gmc locking the car down because of it. Causes issues for people and not just the stolen ones. Isnt it generally wrong to punish an entire society because of a small group who break the rules? (Obamacare) There is PLENTY of data tracking and options for the owner of the phone to track their phone, lock it, wipe it and report it (also for google to know everything you do, everything) that google should not be able to or need to automatically lock a device because it was logged in with a different account UNLESS the OWNER reports it stolen. After all it is the owners phone. Unless its on contract then once its reported stolen the carrier can do what they need to for recovery. Google should release their grasp on society a little bit, stop default enable tracking our location, our voice searches, our internet searches, our lives unless we turn it on and shouldnt lock out OUR devices unless WE report it stolen. Google has got to be in with the military and i aint tryn to go conspiracy talks here but with everything that they are allowed to control and have, google earth images of things normally that would be thought questionable to see with stamps on the screen stating where the image is from (us navy etc.) I do not think the us military would allow aerial photos to be displayed by a company of their us military bsses unless it was the us military displaying them
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Well I went through everything and no switch access at anytime at all..would I have better luck making my friend an "account" before getting to that sign in part I get "no keyboard in"? Or will it just tell me what its been telling me...Your app and functions or whatever have been revoked or not permittee some kinda thing like that.. I m guessing this may the very latest security patch and it shut down accessibility options keyboard options and getting past sign in options I get as far as google terms click on it and one click I have browser but when I try sign in from browser no keyboard and when I copy and paste I get sent back to main FRP screen again without my PIN I've entered being enabled as well
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Its going to be near impossible to login without a keyboard popup and sorry about the switchback thing, must be a zte setting. Youve reset the phone using recovery? Power off, hold vol up, home and power until it turns on and let go should get u to recovery. Factory reset, delete cache reboot. Should take you to initial setup until you get to google login part where you will need to log in with same account used the first time phone was setup. Is the phone asking for a pin or does it say this phone has been reset in an unusual way or whatever and to log in with owner google account? If its just the pin screen and u havent reset it id maybe hold off as it may be easier to get through that than the google frp lock. If you have a mini usb to usb otg adapter you could plug adapter in phone and use a pc keyboard, or if u have a rooted phone laying around you can use usb keyboard app which when plugged in is the same as a keyboard. Its not going to help with any amount of accounts made if you have no way of typing them in at that log in screen. If you have factory reset and it does get to google login screen asking for first owner login and no keyboard popup there had to be an issue and i would download/redownload stock firmware and flash in odin because if its asking for a login it should definitely have a way fof entering that in. The only time ive had no keyboard popup is when i have set the default input method to something other then samsung keyboard like sixaxis controller which needs switched back to use keyboard
Cassybalfourjr said:
Well I went through everything and no switch access at anytime at all..would I have better luck making my friend an "account" before getting to that sign in part I get "no keyboard in"? Or will it just tell me what its been telling me...Your app and functions or whatever have been revoked or not permittee some kinda thing like that.. I m guessing this may the very latest security patch and it shut down accessibility options keyboard options and getting past sign in options I get as far as google terms click on it and one click I have browser but when I try sign in from browser no keyboard and when I copy and paste I get sent back to main FRP screen again without my PIN I've entered being enabled as well
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If u havent reset the phone and it is a pin and if u had enabled usb debugging prior to the phone being locked you may have options. If usb debugging is not enabled or if u did reset it options become slimmer. I have heard that not trying to login on the device for 72 hour will reset the account thing and allow a login. Not sure if it works, never had the patience.
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I found by trying whatever i could theres some way of getting to the settings itself. Easiest was by getting the google app to pull up and searching settings. I did this by getting to the app settings from talkback options and finding someway of getting to its app settings and then clicking menu and going to all apps. From there you could find keyboard and make sure its allowed access to each option. If google app doesnt list settings as a option you will have to make sure in app settings you enable access to phone/storage and then it should. I clicked basically every option available in every route there was and some was dead end, some would get into areas not available before. If your issue is keyboard id try to get to its settings by trying everyroute u can and enabling access for it and every application you think may be helpful in getting where you need. I found when its locked out nearly every app has no access to any features by default so for instance keyboard may not have access to phone and wont popup when needed. You will need to show system apps once in the app settings by clicking menu up top. You may also want to go to apps that can change system settings and enable ones that appear useable. If u get there u can also force stop setupwizard and clear data which will allow bar up top to be pulled down making getting there a whole lot easier. Dont get hopes up, i did all of this and in the end gave up. Without being able to install apps its kind of hard to bypass. May have been a simple enable of whatever installs apps to allowing access but didnt find. The last thing i did try which may have worked was getting another phone and turn on hotspot and on locked phone connecting to it at wifi screen and as soon as it goes to checking connection screen turning off the hotspot and phone should go to screen asking for first and last name. U could do this with wifi just easier to turn off on hotspot. It may take a few tries and probably will. 9/10 times itll say there was an error and go back to wifi setup. I was able to enter name and setup a lock for the screen. Didnt venture further. Also when i did get to settings and went to backup and reset clicking reset didnt do anything. This is the way to reset without getting frp locked out but the option was disabled.

I bought the phone I didn't set up anything BC I was charging the phone until I would be back later on that night...babysitter as smart as she is signs in with her account BC its a brand new phone that MAKES you sign in to get the most as she put it..SMH..any who she replaced my phone I the box where I left it didnt sign out properly so my SON showed her how a Hard Reset is done!! Yeah you get the picture right ?! So that's my brand new phone with a DAMN FRP lock on it..oh yeah it dont matter if you've got the receipt or not anymore they say..???? Isn't that the whole reason behind a Sales Receipt?? Not gthe whole reason but yeah...long story short I have an Awesomely Rooted KLTE device and I was wondering where I may be able to find this app? And I do really appreciate your time and effort into helping me..when ur so stumped all you come up with is a different spot to get stumped again?
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Never mind found a way in thanks anyways
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Cassybalfourjr said:
I have had my J3 almost two weeks I'm almost sure it has the latest security patch and I can not get a keyboard to pop up I even went as far as Copying Pasting almost a full account info registration but was short one # to complete it it has One # A 8..well Ive exhaustied most steps I'm hoping today I can finally use MY less then two week old FRP locked J320W8 LOL..any help would be great but yes I get stuck without keyboard
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frp reset is possible, i used program chimera tool. what i need is a twrp for this model w8, or a root method, or an older firmware. if you can share any of these please do. Thanks

bilalwiggles said:
frp reset is possible, i used program chimera tool. what i need is a twrp for this model w8, or a root method, or an older firmware. if you can share any of these please do. Thanks
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I've used real term for this one and did an exploit I'm not so sure if they've figured it out yet but Novembers security patch is harder too can't wait to try December's
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So nearly reading the complete thread, it didn't help me out.?.
My problem is.
A couple of months my s7 edge panel broke, so today i repaired it and saw that it had a pattern lock. So i forgot completely and i thought something would help me ro bypass it without losing the data but nothing helped.
1. I don't remember the pattern
2. Usb debugging is disabled.
3. Cant install twrp because of frp lock
4. The Google account password is already changed so i can't use ADM.
5. There is no mobile data or wifi enabling.
Now help me out plz.
If anyone can ask for further to research i can tell.
Thanks

Sim unlock s6 edge +

Hello I have a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus SM-G928F.
Bought it on the web brand new last year it just randomly sim locked. Went to a mobile service they took 20 USD unlocked it somehow had problems with WIFI since it would not remember the password and it would take 20-30 second to boot up the WIFI function and I could not update the firmware. Nice!
Joined xda started searching on how to root. Rooted my phone with Odin + twin + Beta superSU.
Everything went smooth now the phone worked as intended.
Had an idea that it would be cool to install a custom rom, KHONGLOI-NOUGAT-V4.
Followed the instructions did not work. Would stay blocked on the SAMSUNG boot screen.
Decided to wipe the whole thing.
Wiped.
Sim Locked.
Was fun.
Now the question is how do I unlock the sim without paying because I am not in my prime financially.
Now I understand that those guys who robbed me of 20USD installed most likely something on my phone that would unlock my sim.
I have been looking around and I can only find old articles old forum posts for S3, S2.
I don't know the lingo I don't know what I'm looking for.
Can anyone help with this?
You will actually save me because this is my only phone I have and.... you know people call me on it... I need to call people from it.
Thank you
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After a few hours of searching I found out about Miracle Box.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/tool-ultimate-read-write-flash-mtk-spd-t3502912
When I select Network Unlock I get: Error Phone NO ACK
People say that drivers need to be installed.
I've installed all the drivers I could find on xda and I even installed Kies and New PC Studio.
Still no fix.

here comes help
1. Connect the phone to miracle box
2. wait and watch the screen for a message or two for allowing usb debug (permission). if there pops two, than grant permission to both popups.
3. on the miracle box, go to the Samsung tab and click on the scan button. should be on the topish right. This will find two ports. One will be USB Port and the second one will be Serial USB Port. Select the later.
4. Select the Network Unlock & Start
Bingo!!!

Error Phone NO ACK
Getting same issue, as "saintsmoke" "Error Phone NO ACK" phone has root and i'm sure drivers are up to date. any help much appreciated.
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If there's an alternative software out there I'll try that.

Help please, note 5 stolen from me

My note 5 sm n920c got stolen, it was protected with fingerprint security and back up pin. I changed my google password, unable to locate or wipe it through my google account, it says can't reach the device, and it doesn't show up in samsung account. What really bothering me is gallery(photos and videos)and other docs(unfortunately no back up either). Is there any way thief might get into my stuff??
Kindly share your expert opinion, I'm really worried about it
Thank you

Somewhat good news from this situation is that thefts are usually for the device and not for the data, so your private information might be intact. Unless you had an SD card where all of your photos and data were kept, the chance of that lessens significantly. Another method is to connect your phone via USB. If it connects thief can access your files that way. Sorry to bring bad news, there are ways. Nothing good about getting a phone stolen, obviously, unfortunate that it happened.
Now as for the main course of action for theft, is to take a phone while its active and do a factory reset, so he can have and use the device. Otherwise, take the phone, try unlocking it, if unsuccessful use external access to factory reset the phone and sell it. I am not an expert, but usually, these type of thieves are not the smartest individuals around when it comes to tech. They want money or other personal gains in the usual scenarios.
Lesson: Keep all of your files backed up, tie your phone near you if possible. I am paranoid, I do that Other than that, stay safe, hopefully, other people can provide a more assure insight.

Means there is a chance thief can get in?

DrMarshal said:
Means there is a chance thief can get in?
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What software & ver is it running? (have you been applying updates)
Have you rooted it or left developer options on ie adb over usb? Is it encrypted?
There is at least one potential exploit ie "knoxout" if running older OS, it seems. Also possible to spoof the finger print to gain access. But very unlikely your average opportunistic thief will bother with these as will require some knowledge, skills & time. At least the Note 5 doesn't have an SD card so you don't have to worry about the easy access to a portable SD.
Re fingerprints
https://www.theverge.com/2016/5/2/11540962/iphone-samsung-fingerprint-duplicate-hack-security
You should send the remote wipe command so that it'll be wiped if it comes back online (assuming it was enabled before) & report it stolen to your provider to get imei blacklisted, (despite limitations of reporting).

IronRoo said:
What software & ver is it running? (have you been applying updates)
Have you rooted it or left developer options on ie adb over usb? Is it encrypted?
There is at least one potential exploit ie "knoxout" if running older OS, it seems. Also possible to spoof the finger print to gain access. But very unlikely your average opportunistic thief will bother with these as will require some knowledge, skills & time. At least the Note 5 doesn't have an SD card so you don't have to worry about the easy access to a portable SD.
Re fingerprints
https://www.theverge.com/2016/5/2/11540962/iphone-samsung-fingerprint-duplicate-hack-security
You should send the remote wipe command so that it'll be wiped if it comes back online (assuming it was enabled before) & report it stolen to your provider to get imei blacklisted, (despite limitations of reporting).
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Android 7.0 , and yes i updated it eavh time there was an update. And didn't root it, never opened the developer options menu on it.
I sent the remote wipe command multiple times too

DrMarshal said:
Android 7.0 , and yes i updated it eavh time there was an update. And didn't root it, never opened the developer options menu on it.
I sent the remote wipe command multiple times too
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If they removed the Sim card that won't work. Which makes all remote wipes really kinda useless.
As stated. Most of the time within a few min if it being found/stolen the Sim is removed and the device reset.

Use your Samsung Account to remotely Find, Lock, Back up, Wipe Your Device at https://findmymobile.samsung.com/

The odds are they factory resetted the phone and discarded the Sim card. Report is lost/stolen on your carrier. If it's an unlocked n5 then you're **** out of luck
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Also I recommend everybody to set password on boot. Even if they try to reset it they will need a password to get into recovery. Tho they can still use a PC to reset the phone, just make it harder for them to factory reset your phone

Won't work if the Sim is removed and the device is reset.
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Also I recommend everybody to set password on boot. Even if they try to reset it they will need a password to get into recovery. Tho they can still use a PC to reset the phone, just make it harder for them to factory reset your phone
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And at that point they just sell it at a local shop and the shop flashes it from the bootloader. Or brute forces the password.

P20 Pro - demo variant - how to make it usable

Hello,
After being the "proud" owner of a P20 Pro which is a demo unit, I have looked for ways to make it usable and as close as the retail variant.
Things to do:
On Phone:
- go to Settings -> Device administrators and disable the administrator for the Demo apps
On Computer:
- install ADB and connect your phone to computer
Run the following commands:
- pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.retaildemo
- pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.retail.assistant
This will stop the annoying video that is playing everytime you lock your device.
The Explore P20 PRO app can be disabled from the settings.
However, there are some other issues with the phone:
1. it charges till 75% then stops
The key to charge it to 100% is to let it charge to 75%, then, without unplugging the cable, restart the phone.
2. there is no lock screen and no posibility to add a fingerprint or a passcode
I installed a lockscreen from the PlayStore that got this issue fixed; still no fingerprint though ...
3. You will have a demo notification in the status bar
To remove this, install Quick Shortcut Maker from Playstore
Search for DEMO -> You will find SystemUI - Demo mode
Click on AppInfo then Notifications
Disable all of them
Go back and click on Force Stop ( you have to do this last part everytime you restart the phone if you want it to be hidden )
4. You get tons of appointments in the Calendar and numbers in the Contacts.
The solution is to delete all of them.
5. Apps do not have permision to access the mobile data, you receive a confirmation everytime and you have to click accept
The solution is to go to Settings -> Wireless and networks -> Mobile data -> Networked apps, and select all the checkboxes for Installed apps and System apps tabs. ( this has to be done each time after you restart your phone )
This is everything I could think of now.
If some of you have other suggestions I can try, please feel free to let me know.
Right now, the phone is usable and works pretty well.
P.s: After restoring it to factory defaults, everything will be lost

How do you end up with a demo device?

Bought it very cheap, of course ... It was not a scam or anything, just a P20 PRO at a very good price.
Phone was brand new, never powered on.

Thanks a lot. It solved my issue.

Al3xxxinho said:
Bought it very cheap, of course ... It was not a scam or anything, just a P20 PRO at a very good price.
Phone was brand new, never powered on.
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Be robbed from a shop mate. If it's got demo content rolling.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-pro/development/bootloader-unlock-service-t3852447
Unlock bootloader, root, remove demo or flash with huru

Already did that before it was released to the public.
Cost: 50 usd.

Al3xxxinho said:
Already did that before it was released to the public.
Cost: 50 usd.
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Then you need for flash a normal OS.
No need to retain the demo software, if it is OS based.
Or you could maybe delete the demo content using root explorer.

I already flashed the regular OS.

How you did that?
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I already flashed the regular OS.
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How did you do that? Can you please write the steps.

Here you go: https://forum.xda-developers.com/hu...de-how-to-root-debrand-remove-retail-t3788326

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Here you go: https://forum.xda-developers.com/hu...de-how-to-root-debrand-remove-retail-t3788326
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Thank you very much dear Just want to know, my phone is UK based, so which firmware should I use to install on my Demo P20 Pro? Any link?

Hi, how i can buy a demo model? It is new for me

Hey, did you find any more tweaks or issues with the Demo version?
I followed all your steps and other than not being able to use Fingerprint it runs okay.
Still hoping that Bootloader unlock codes will make a return

I have p30 pro with similar problems
As for the lockscreen, if u install google's Find my phone it will enable your lockscreen code. Then u can enable the fingerpring access.
Only problem i have now is i cant enable mobile data and thats a big problem
Anyone know that issue and how to fix it?: (

Maybe a silly one - but in 'Developer Options' there is a section 'Demo Mode' - did you try turning that off?

Kosomoars said:
I have p30 pro with similar problems
As for the lockscreen, if u install google's Find my phone it will enable your lockscreen code. Then u can enable the fingerpring access.
Only problem i have now is i cant enable mobile data and thats a big problem
Anyone know that issue and how to fix it?: (
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Could be the radio is not complete in which case it'll never work.
You could try flashing a firmware via fastboot, I did this a while back, I had a guide I wrote in my sig, not sure if it's still there?
Check a few guides.
My guess is the physical components are intact it's just the firmware you're on

Hello, I once found a way to block and fingerprint
1.Apk Find my device
2.protect the device
Active lock option

Just buy a new phone instead of a robbed one..
Surprised you're allowed to bake a thread on XDA for this

Verizon bootloader pixel 3 work around?

I found these directions on a website. It seemed legit.
Recently updated, etc. I don't know if we can post links to other site.
Any comments?
Remove Google account and PIN/Fingerprint from your device.
Eject sim card from your device.
Factory reset your device. Skip everything in the setup wizard.
Go to Developer Options and enable USB debugging.
Connect your phone to computer.
Open terminal in adb directory and type adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.phone
Restart your device.
Connect to WiFi, open Chrome and go to any website. (nobody knows why we do this??)
Go to Developer Options and enable OEM unlocking.
Reboot into bootloader and via terminal run fastboot oem unlock or fastboot flashing unlock

Nobody here has said anything about it, so give it a try and report back if it works. I don't have the Verizon model, so I am just saying test it. Worst case you have to factory reset to get your phone working again.

There have been posts like that, and they always end up being someone getting a refurb that is unlockable but think they uncovered a secret and other folks end up going through the same process and waste time factory resetting their phones. I don't have a horse in this race since I am using a Google unlocked phone, but unless you are board wait it out until there is repeatable confirmation. FWIW, there are also a lot of trolls who like to post that crap to get people to waste their time and efforts.

Was doing a factory reset anyway and have a VZW Pixel 3 so I decided to give it a shot.
Didn't work.

I actually got a refurbished Pixel 3 two of them actually and they're both OEM unlockable and they are Verizon models weird

Forgot to post pictures or screenshots but I just thought it was odd because it's a Verizon model I believe.