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Hello folks,
idk if anyone of you guys had a hard time with the same annoying 'feature' on ics roms which forces you to set a PIN/password/pattern lock when you try to install enterprise certificates into your credential storage.
As for myself I need some of these certs to log into the WLAN at my university (which is 802.1x protected). But I don't feel the need of locking my phone.
So I exploited this to go around setting a password for the secure lock screen.
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Prerequisites are a rooted phone, a root file browser or adb tools and apparently your certificates.
I tested this on AOKP build 38 and 39 on a rooted HTC Sensation XE and will check this on two other devices the upcoming week.
UPDATE: seems to work even easier, I made the changes inline since the previous workaround did not work in every case.
Step 1:
Download the certificates to your SD card and/or install directly via browser/email etc. Do as you are asked and set up a PIN/password/pattern lock. Remember it
Step 2:
now with your root file browser go to /data/misc/ and recursively copy the folders keychain and keystore to a save place.
These are the folders containing the certificate files.
(See [System settings > security > Trusted credentials] for installed certificates)
With adb tools you can for example do this:
Code:
adb shell
su
cp -R /data/misc/keychain /sdcard/certificates/
cp -R /data/misc/keystore /sdcard/certificates/
Step 3:
Go to [System settings > security] and click [Clear credentials] at the bottom of the menu. Now your previously installed certs are wiped and you are free to set the lock method to [none], [slide] or [face lock] again.
Step 4:
Finally fire up your root file browser again, set /system as read/write and copy the in Step 2 backed up directories back to /data/misc/. They are now installed as the before but since CertInstaller.apk does not get involved, noone forces you to lock your phone.
in adb shell:
Code:
cp -R /sdcard/certificates/* /data/misc/
Now you should be able to find your newly added certificates in the System list under [System Settings > Security > Trusted credentials] in the [User] tab and thus be able to log into your desired WLAN.
I hope this helps some people out there. When I get deeper into developing maybe I will find a 'cleaner' method for this.
have a good night,
.eXa
Thank you for sharing! I have been really looking for this kind of hack.
Sadly I can't use it as my certificate has a different structure: it seems to install 3 files in /data/misc/keystore/
The files are 1000_USRCERT_Polimi ; 1000_USRCERT_Polimi and .masterkey
I tried copying these files to the new directory and even changing the file extension but it did not work.
I don't know if this issue is rom or certificate related.. anyway I am using a stock rom on samsung galaxy s3.. perhaps samsung manages differently certificates..
Have you any clue on this? Thank you!
hey, thanks for the reply.
alright, I figured something new, maybe try the updated version of the tutorial and pls tell me if that works for you.
greetings
.eXa said:
hey, thanks for the reply.
alright, I figured something new, maybe try the updated version of the tutorial and pls tell me if that works for you.
greetings
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You were fast! and I think you made it: I can now select the certificate in the wifi options dialog (so it's correctly installed).. but I can't test the access to the network until monday.. Anyway I am convinced that it made the trick and it was really simple, I must say.
Thank you so much , this will be useful to many people!
Your trick helped me only partially. It allowed me to install the certificates just fine. But as soon as I try to connect to any 802.1x protected Wi-Fi network, the phone bugs me again with setting the screen lock. So I need a workaround for accessing the key storage.
I tried it and sadly it does not work: it asks me a password to activate the credential storage.. only problem is that I never set a password for it so I can't insert it and use the certificate. Too bad but I think it depends on the certificate.. anyway thank you very much for the help provided!
so, back from vacation.
@grgur: in your setup it is the 802.1x wlan that forces you by corporate policy to lock your phone. i am still trying to figure this out, i will try and search the system where stored wlan access points are stored. update will come as i find a solution to this.
@grievous: which version of android are you on? try clearing your credential storage first, then set up the password and then add the certificates. after that proceed with my tutorial.
since i am in the middle of learning for my exams i have really no time to go on with my android studies... it seems like in the long haul someone has to "fix" the app that handles phone lock and device policies. i know who the bad boy is but i am lacking time right now, so hopefully i get this done by the end of august.
i'll keep you up to date with my progress.
greetings
Is there a one-click fix for this yet? Bloody annoying...
Working great on stock rooted JellyBean nexus 7. Muchos grazis!
As soon as i go back to university (politecnico di milano) i will use your suggestion! Has anyone already tried with polimi wifi network?
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@grievous: which version of android are you on? try clearing your credential storage first, then set up the password and then add the certificates. after that proceed with my tutorial.
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pippodream said:
As soon as i go back to university (politecnico di milano) i will use your suggestion! Has anyone already tried with polimi wifi network?
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I was using a samsung stock rom 4.0.4 and the tutorial worked but when trying to connect again it asked me for a credential pwd (that I never set). Now I'm on CM10 so there should be no problem. As soon as I get to Polimi I'll try
doesn't work for me (SGS2 AOKP JB)
Hi!
I've tried to apply this solution to my device (SGS2 AOKP JB), but after clearing the credentials and copying back the keystores/keychains the user credentials cannot be found (Trusted credentials > User is empty).
Could anyone please help me with this one?
Thank you in advance.
zsszabolcs said:
Hi!
I've tried to apply this solution to my device (SGS2 AOKP JB), but after clearing the credentials and copying back the keystores/keychains the user credentials cannot be found (Trusted credentials > User is empty).
Could anyone please help me with this one?
Thank you in advance.
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I have the same problem. And unfortunately I didn't find solution for that.
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In fact i was really searching for this i will try this tomorrow !
Sadly exchange with client certificate refuses to work after trying this hack It says that it can't found the cert it needs..
I have found the permanent solution !!!
I hope this will solve everyone's problem here.
These are the steps I have done after installing Eduroam certificates from my university:
1. Obviously I have installed CA
2. I had to choose which lock screen style will I use (I only could have choose between pattern, PIN, and password), it doesn't matter which lock screen style you choose between those three.(FYI I have chosen pattern)
3. After that I have failed to swipe my lock pattern correctly 15 times
4. The "Unlock with your Google account / unlock with your PIN/password" screen appeared.
5. Choose the "Unlock with your Google account" and type in your username and password
6. After that the "Choose your lock style" screen appears. DO NOT CHOOSE ANY OF THEM, since swipe still can't be chosen
7. Just press back to exit this menu.
8. Lock your screen and unlock it ---> You have swipe unlock enabled along with the CA certificates !!!
bubr3g said:
I have found the permanent solution !!!
I hope this will solve everyone's problem here.
These are the steps I have done after installing Eduroam certificates from my university:
1. Obviously I have installed CA
2. I had to choose which lock screen style will I use (I only could have choose between pattern, PIN, and password), it doesn't matter which lock screen style you choose between those three.(FYI I have chosen pattern)
3. After that I have failed to swipe my lock pattern correctly 15 times
4. The "Unlock with your Google account / unlock with your PIN/password" screen appeared.
5. Choose the "Unlock with your Google account" and type in your username and password
6. After that the "Choose your lock style" screen appears. DO NOT CHOOSE ANY OF THEM, since swipe still can't be chosen
7. Just press back to exit this menu.
8. Lock your screen and unlock it ---> You have swipe unlock enabled along with the CA certificates !!!
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It won't work for me. After 10 failures it says that I have to wait 30 seconds for another try. I have Samsung Galaxy SII with Omega v21 (based on Samsung-stock Android 4.2.1).
TrojanPL said:
I have the same problem. And unfortunately I didn't find solution for that.
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Same thing here. Although files are backup up, there is no certificate showing up on the list. It would be great if someone found a solution, this lock is driving me nuts.
Hi, this seems almost too easy, and it's more of a workaround than a solution, but it works:
Try to login to your network
Accept the request to set up the mandatory screen lock and set one up (any kind)
Connect to your network
Go into Android settings/Security and change the screen lock type to None
Your network credentials are now saved and there is no longer a screen lock.
astarothcy said:
Hi, this seems almost too easy, and it's more of a workaround than a solution, but it works:
Try to login to your network
Accept the request to set up the mandatory screen lock and set one up (any kind)
Connect to your network
Go into Android settings/Security and change the screen lock type to None
Your network credentials are now saved and there is no longer a screen lock.
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The last time I tried this with my CyanogenMod install, removing a pattern/password/pin was not possible because of the certificates. Only after removing the certificates, the screen-lock-type could be changed to a non-pattern/pin/password type.
LG Optimus Select (LGAS730)
I figured since there really isn't any information on my device, I'd write up some useful information for anyone who has Revol/Alltel and wants to trick out thier phone with root goodness.
I wrote this up at 3 in the morning, so if there's any typo's I'll get to them in the morning
Before anyone roots their device, be aware that our phone has a locked bootloader + System App Checking,
which means if you remove certain system apps, you will be greeted with a "Security Error" message on system start,
resulting in a shiny new brick.
So, as of now, I don't recommend deleting any apps until:
A) We figure out how to unlock our phone and disable the checks or
B) There is a list of safe apps to remove.
Rooting your LG Optimus Select:
I was previously using the universal ICS/JB root method found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
But it seems that an update might of broke the exploit.
I hate promoting this program because it uses stolen code/it's garbage but it works. (Unlockroot Pro Free)
Just download > Install > Uncheck the boxes to all the toolbar spam > Run > Root > Say no to the powersave crap
I would instead promote SuperOneClick which should work aswell, but it kept freezing for some reason.
Key Combinations:
Power + Vol up + Home = Recovery
Power + Vol Down + Home = Factory Reset
Vol Down + Up / Then plug in USB = Emergency Mode
Downloading the .cab for your LG phone:
1. Find your LG phone model and serial number. [You will have to take out the battery to find the serial number/]
2. TYPE in the following URL or COPY AND PASTE (do not click on link it will not work) it in the URL Line: http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/svc/po...eck.jsp?model=[model]&esn=[serial_number]
Now replace the [MODEL] and the [SERIAL NUMBER] with your phones model and serial number.
3. Hit enter to load the page. Now the page should be blank less a string. In order to view the information you have to view the page source code:
a) On Firefox: Tools --->Web Developer --->Page Source (Cntrl + U or Cmd + U)
b) On Safari: Right click blank area anywhere on the page, select View Source in the menu.
c) On Internet Explorer: View --->Source
d) On Chrome: Click Customize and Control at the right of URL Line --->Tools --->View Source
4. Find the number inside <ESN></ESN> line.
5. Type in the following address in the URL Line: http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/csmg/b...heck2.jsp?esn=[esn_number]
6. Replace the [esn_number] with the number you got from the first source code.
7. Load the page which should be blank again and just view source code using the above mentioned method.
8. You will then see all of the information about your particular phone including your firmware update link which would lay between <SW_URL></SW_URL>.
9. Copy the URL into your URL Line and hit enter. The download should start automatically.
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@Nathan.7118391
This program can also be downloaded that does pretty much everything for you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13682353&postcount=1
Recovering From A Bricked Device / Security Lock:
1) Download the LG Support Tool http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/client/app/B2CAppSetup.exe
2) Once installed, open it, and click Install USB Drivers > Other Carriers > LGAS730 > Double Click and install
3) Install KDZ_FW_UPD http://www.2shared.com/file/s1ZPxEPL/KDZ_FW_UPD_EN.html (Make sure to install msxml.msi first)
4) Download the the most current .cab for your phone (Method can be found above)
5) Rename .cabs to .kdz
6) Run KDZ as an Administrator > Click the little folder > browse for the .kdz you just renamed
7) Put your phone in Emergency Mode (Vol Down + Up / Then plug in USB = Emergency Mode)
8) Click Launch Software Update
9) You're phone should be working now!
Rooting does work. I also have installed Google Now but for some reason the logcat says 400 Bad Request when attempting to login, so you get the Offline Voice Recognition, Online Voice Recognition, Google Search, but no Cards for some reason.
On another note: It does seem that it only checks that the files still exist, I replaced a number of files in /lib with their Google Now versions and it hasn't made any complaints, the same goes for replacing GoogleTTS.apk (which doesn't work for some reason, we don't get the Google Now TTS, but that doesn't matter as much)
Overall, I'd have to say that I believe the bootloader doesn't check the CRC32 checksum, rather it simply checks that the files still exist.
EDIT: I redact my previous statement about Google Now not working right, it does :3 Just needed to remove and re-add my Google account.
UPDATE:
Another trick is to enable USB Mass Storage Mode:
To do so, Install DriveDroid from the Market. (You can either use disk images to separate your data from the SD Card or use the trick below)
Enable USB Mass Storage as directed by the application (within it's settings)
Plug and Unplug your phone with DriveDroid closed (Do NOT press any of the connectivity options when they appear, they should all be unchecked)
If all goes well, the USB Mass Storage Mode application built into Android will startup and your Phone will mount on your PC. (It doesn't seem to happen 100% of the time, so just toy around, it does work.)
UPDATE 2/6/13:
Firmware Update AS73012a has been released? Anyone install it yet?
So I just got this phone (I'm moving over from a Samsung Fascinate), And so far I'm loving it. It's was smoother the GPS is way more Accurate ! But I do have one qustion. What System Apps are safe to remove ?
NomadCF said:
So I just got this phone (I'm moving over from a Samsung Fascinate), And so far I'm loving it. It's was smoother the GPS is way more Accurate ! But I do have one qustion. What System Apps are safe to remove ?
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Okay so far I've found it's safe to remove the fallowing.
1. Facebook
2. Twitter
3. Built in Stock weather
4. Built in Stock calendar
NomadCF said:
Okay so far I've found it's safe to remove the fallowing.
1. Facebook
2. Twitter
3. Built in Stock weather
4. Built in Stock calendar
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That's great, I just noticed in the Optimus L7 thread that their boot loader has been unlocked, was wondering if someone could test this patch with our device as its an L7 variant. According to the threads, its possible to enter emergency mode if a soft brick happens. If anyone's courageous enough to try, please report back. I'd try but I can't afford to replace my phone if something happens to the point that I can't access emergency mode.
Edit: its worth noting that if it does work, we could use the online CWM builder to build a recovery for our device then work on a custom ROM.
veris said:
4) Download the .cab firmware for our phone http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/swdata/WEBSW/LGAS730/ABPTBK/AS73011a_01/AS73011a_01.S1a_01.cab
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the .cab firmware does not exist
Is there any way someone can share the CAB file? or direct me to it please
Some Other info for this phone:
Service Menu Code : ##5473784236368
Service Menu Security Code : 000000
NomadCF said:
Some Other info for this phone:
Service Menu Code : ##5473784236368
Service Menu Security Code : 000000
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Sorry for the no responses, I hadn't been able to do anything else with the phone after we got root working. Unfortunately now I no longer have the device and now have the VZW LG G2.
I also have recently moved to another service provider and a new phone.
But I still have it laying around somewhere, I might mess around with it, maybe try to get CWM working.
Also, I've gotten quite a few PM's after my long absence from XDA for the .cab
I'm assuming since a new firmware release, they've probably taken down the old link.
There was a program I had found which generated the URL based on any LG phone serial, I'll try to find it and post the application which would be 10x more beneficial along with a current .cab.
>Method added to original post, I don't have my phone at the moment to do it myself and get the URL, sorry ):
>Application for the lazy can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13682353&postcount=1
veris said:
LG Optimus Select (LGAS730)
I figured since there really isn't any information on my device, I'd write up some useful information for anyone who has Revol/Alltel and wants to trick out thier phone with root goodness.
I wrote this up at 3 in the morning, so if there's any typo's I'll get to them in the morning
Before anyone roots their device, be aware that our phone has a locked bootloader + System App Checking,
which means if you remove certain system apps, you will be greeted with a "Security Error" message on system start,
resulting in a shiny new brick.
So, as of now, I don't recommend deleting any apps until:
A) We figure out how to unlock our phone and disable the checks or
B) There is a list of safe apps to remove.
Rooting your LG Optimus Select:
I was previously using the universal ICS/JB root method found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
But it seems that an update might of broke the exploit.
I hate promoting this program because it uses stolen code/it's garbage but it works. (Unlockroot Pro Free)
Just download > Install > Uncheck the boxes to all the toolbar spam > Run > Root > Say no to the powersave crap
I would instead promote SuperOneClick which should work aswell, but it kept freezing for some reason.
Key Combinations:
Power + Vol up + Home = Recovery
Power + Vol Down + Home = Factory Reset
Vol Down + Up / Then plug in USB = Emergency Mode
Downloading the .cab for your LG phone:
@Nathan.7118391
This program can also be downloaded that does pretty much everything for you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13682353&postcount=1
Recovering From A Bricked Device / Security Lock:
1) Download the LG Support Tool http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/client/app/B2CAppSetup.exe
2) Once installed, open it, and click Install USB Drivers > Other Carriers > LGAS730 > Double Click and install
3) Install KDZ_FW_UPD http://www.2shared.com/file/s1ZPxEPL/KDZ_FW_UPD_EN.html (Make sure to install msxml.msi first)
4) Download the the most current .cab for your phone (Method can be found above)
5) Rename .cabs to .kdz
6) Run KDZ as an Administrator > Click the little folder > browse for the .kdz you just renamed
7) Put your phone in Emergency Mode (Vol Down + Up / Then plug in USB = Emergency Mode)
8) Click Launch Software Update
9) You're phone should be working now!
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Hey, I realize this thread is over three years old now, but are you still able to help? I followed all of the instructions to get the phone back to stock, but it can't extract the kdz file. I used UpTestEX_mod2_marwin.exe to convert the cab to kdz, and KDZ_FW_UPD.exe is telling me "Extract file error." Any idea why or how to fix it? Thanks!
any work on a cwm or other recovery/rom? or bootloader unlock?
darkdragone said:
any work on a cwm or other recovery/rom? or bootloader unlock?
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Sadly, it doesn't look so. Sad since I still have this phone sitting around somewhere, would love to do other things with it. But it seems that this phone may have died.
Hello All, Before you ask no the phone is not stolen. I'm a idiot but not a thief. So I wanted this phone for a while and I saw it at a pawn shop while in Oregon on vacation. So I purchased it sorta cheap with the original box cables books the works in mint condition. The phone did not come with the prior users information so I did a Hard Reset from the Boot menu and now it ask for the prior persons info which I obviously don't have. Called Bullitt who informed me that they can't fix it that it is an android issue and to contact google. Which I can't seem to find information for. So tried a few of the unlock methods for other phones on youtube to no avail. Can't return the phone so unless I somehow fix it I'm out $350 bucks. =/ Any help would be appreciated.
Phone Details:
Android Version 6.0.1
08/05/2016 Security Patch
Baseband 025.01
Kernel Version: 3.10.84-perf-gb111a7d
Build Number: LTE_D0201121.0_S60_0.025.01
Solution in post #7
Re: FRP bypass
Sorry to hear. Not too long ago in the past, you could hit google and bypass FRP in minutes on the first attempt. Now, FRP bypass how-to's have become a great ad pusher, and 95% of the info has been patched.
Save yourself multiple headaches, and put your research into learning how to flash a new rom. That info will be much more reliable, you'll get a much better Android version, and frp will be gone.
Hic_Svnt_Dracones said:
Sorry to hear. Not too long ago in the past, you could hit google and bypass FRP in minutes on the first attempt. Now, FRP bypass how-to's have become a great ad pusher, and 95% of the info has been patched.
Save yourself multiple headaches, and put your research into learning how to flash a new rom. That info will be much more reliable, you'll get a much better Android version, and frp will be gone.
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Thanks for the reply, I actually did try to see if I could just unlock the boot loader and flash a new Nougat Rom to it since it's almost a vanilla version of Android OS but couldn't really find anything along the lines of posts that might break down how to go about unlocking the boot loader. =/
There was a guy here who showed how to overwrite GAM as a user app using DirtyCow. I can confirm it is possible to get a root shell with DirtyCow and replace files in memory on the S60. His FRP bypass looked like it would work for you. Look on youtube, it's about a 15 minute long video.
The version of DirtyCow that worked on my S60, partially, was found here in D1kiy's "Universal Debloater" package. I don't have a Windows machine so I just used those files manually through ADB to replace run-as. There's nothing made specifically for this phone, so you'll have to use your brain and cobble these methods together. Basically, where he goes into the shell and uses the cat command, I would try to create that file and use the "dirtycow64 <file> <location>". You could TRY to install D1kiy's run-as and use "run-as exec cat <file> >> <location>", but I don't know if that will work or not. It didn't work to disable packages on my phone, and it's more steps.
What I'm trying to do is replace my hosts file with a larger one, which of course can't be done directly with DirtyCow. If you get any farther towards real root than removing FRP, please let me know. Good luck!
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There was a guy here who showed how to overwrite GAM as a user app using DirtyCow. I can confirm it is possible to get a root shell with DirtyCow and replace files in memory on the S60. His FRP bypass looked like it would work for you. Look on youtube, it's about a 15 minute long video.
The version of DirtyCow that worked on my S60, partially, was found here in D1kiy's "Universal Debloater" package. I don't have a Windows machine so I just used those files manually through ADB to replace run-as. There's nothing made specifically for this phone, so you'll have to use your brain and cobble these methods together. Basically, where he goes into the shell and uses the cat command, I would try to create that file and use the "dirtycow64 <file> <location>". You could TRY to install D1kiy's run-as and use "run-as exec cat <file> >> <location>", but I don't know if that will work or not. It didn't work to disable packages on my phone, and it's more steps.
What I'm trying to do is replace my hosts file with a larger one, which of course can't be done directly with DirtyCow. If you get any farther towards real root than removing FRP, please let me know. Good luck!
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Hey Thanks for that info. been trying to get this method to work for the past 4 hours to no avail, but I do see progress. I think I just need to find all the correct files to overwrite. I'll do a write up as soon as I figure out the FRP Removal process.
aff3p said:
There was a guy here who showed how to overwrite GAM as a user app using DirtyCow. I can confirm it is possible to get a root shell with DirtyCow and replace files in memory on the S60. His FRP bypass looked like it would work for you. Look on youtube, it's about a 15 minute long video.
The version of DirtyCow that worked on my S60, partially, was found here in D1kiy's "Universal Debloater" package. I don't have a Windows machine so I just used those files manually through ADB to replace run-as. There's nothing made specifically for this phone, so you'll have to use your brain and cobble these methods together. Basically, where he goes into the shell and uses the cat command, I would try to create that file and use the "dirtycow64 <file> <location>". You could TRY to install D1kiy's run-as and use "run-as exec cat <file> >> <location>", but I don't know if that will work or not. It didn't work to disable packages on my phone, and it's more steps.
What I'm trying to do is replace my hosts file with a larger one, which of course can't be done directly with DirtyCow. If you get any farther towards real root than removing FRP, please let me know. Good luck!
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Finally after about 30 hours of playing with this Phone I managed to bypass the FRP I will do a write up so others have an easier time.
Solved: Caterpillar S60 FRP Unlock / Bypass / Removal
Must Have:
1. Security update no later then November 2016
2. OTA Cable
3. Download of files https://we.tl/oNjiyfTk57 (None are mine, Credit goes to their developers)
Getting to Settings:
Log into wifi, once at prompt for prior users account info go back to Network setting go down and click on other network setting type anything highlight select all and click the 3 dot menu and select “Assist”
You will be taken to google. Just click no thanks and type settings and select settings.
1. Go to apps and click Android Pay, force stop and disable.
2. Scroll down to Drive and click, force stop and disable.
3. Go to Security and enable unknown sources
4. Go to Storage to access your OTA Cable USB drive you added programs to and hold and select all of them and copy to downloads.
5. Go back to google and type downloads and install all apps except gam6 and dirty cow and click done leaving apex launcher for last which you will open.
6. go to apps in Apex launcher and select Termux
Termux Commands:
1. apt update
2. apt install coreutils debianutils
3. Go back to downloads and hold and select gam6.apk and share to Termux
3. Go back to downloads and hold and select dirtycow.apk and share to Termux
4. Type ls (you should see both files installed)
5. type chmod 777 * (Both files should not be green)
6. back out and go to terminal
Terminal commands
1. cd ~
2. cat /sdcard/Download/dirtycow > dcow
3. cat /sdcard/Download/gam6.apk > gam6.apk
4. touch file
5. echo FFFFFFFF >> file
6. chmod 777 *
7. ./dcow gam6.apk /system/priv-app/GoogleLoginService/GoogleLoginService.apk
8. ./dcow file /system/priv-app/GoogleLoginService/oat/arm64/GoogleLoginService.odex
Back to Termix
1. ./dirtycow /system/priv-app/GoogleLoginService/GoogleLoginService.apk gam6.apk
Go to Setting:
1. Go to Downloads and install gam6.apk
2. Go to Apps and force quit and disable Google Account Manager and reinstall from factory.
3. Go to Downloads again and re-install gam6.apk
4. Go to Apps and force quit and uninstall Google Account Manager
5. Go to Apex and run “Test DPC” set up work account.
6. It should take you to accounts tab after completed. Allow it to sync to your google account
7. Click on the personal account that is not set up above the work account and set it up with your google account information and allow it to sync.
8. Go back to downloads and install gam6.apk again.
9. Go to About this phone and tap Build No. until developer options are opened.
10. Go to developers options and check the OEM Unlocking
11. Power off and restart and you should be in with your account it will prompt you to choose launcher start with google launcher and go to setting.
12. Go to “Back up and reset” and do a Factory Data Reset
13. after Factory Reset you should have FRP Removed.
I posted a wetransfer link for the files should be good for a month if you need them or if the link is taken down PM me. Most of the ideas for this FRP Bypass came from Ghostlyhaks.com I just complied what worked and what didn’t to get FRP Removed. Thanks to @aff3p for giving me a push in the right direction. Also thanks to XDAdevelopers whom I have constantly learned a few tricks from.
Once it is FRP unlocked it will download updates so if you don't want them make sure to block them upon factory reset.
Caterpillar S60 FRP Unlock / Bypass / Removal
hi everybody here is mine experiment Security update March 1,2017
Getting to Settings:
Log into wifi, once at prompt for prior users account info go back to Network setting go down and click on other network setting type anything highlight select all and click the 3 dot menu and select “Assist”
You will be taken to google download es file explorer install it open in settings left side open network and remote manager turn on. in pc ftp client copy files in to the phone
Android_6_G.A.M.apk and testdpc.apk, nova launcher.apk before dowloaded. install testdpc and nova launcher.
1. Go to Downloads and install gam6.apk
2. Go to Apps and force quit and disable Google Account Manager and reinstall from factory.
3. Go to Downloads again and re-install gam6.apk
4. Go to Apps and force quit and uninstall Google Account Manager
5. Go to Apex and run “Test DPC” set up work account.
6. It should take you to accounts tab after completed. Allow it to sync to your google account
7. Click on the personal account that is not set up above the work account and set it up with your google account information and allow it to sync.
8. Go back to downloads and install gam6.apk again.
9. Go to About this phone and tap Build No. until developer options are opened.
10. Go to developers options and check the OEM Unlocking
11. Power off and restart and you should be in with your account it will prompt you to choose launcher start with google launcher and go to setting.
12. Go to “Back up and reset” and do a Factory Data Reset
13. after Factory Reset you should have FRP Removed.
sorry for little copy paste im not good writer
Awesome work @cesarq glad to know it works with the March update too!
YZFNYC said:
Awesome work @cesarq glad to know it works with the March update too!
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Yes thats why i write people know that working i march update not for how its do you
guys, has anyone figured out yet if this phone is rootable and if there's any way to install Nougat on it? I got 7 days more to return it if not happy with it and camera is just really bad
it work but different way. Thanks you
My friends i found a way to bypass that and is actualy very simple
So i found solution to frp on cat s60 contact me at [email protected] and i tell you how
help with FRP removal
Hello Sirs,
I have just bought a CAT S60 from my carrier as a used handset, and I've ran into this FRP problem too. I could take it back, since I have a 2 weeks guarantee for this, and they would pay me back its price, but since it was a good price, I'd rather keep it.
I've tried the solution above, I've managed to get to the google app, and searched for ES file manager, but when I click on the app, the phone tries to open google play which directs me back to the point where I should enter the previous user's data.
As far as I can tell, my ROM version is after 01. June, 2017. Or at least, I've entered android recovery, and the latest recovery log sais: ro.bootimage.build.date= Thu Jun 1 12:12:51 CST 2017.
Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance
P
Solved
@Calinalex, Thank You very much for the help, worked like a charm.
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cat s 60 frp remove SOLUTION FOUND
Much more easy and done in 5 min use instructions in video : So go to youtube and there is cat s60 frp remove , good luck AND PLS IF IT WORKS DONT FORGET TO LIKE THE VIDEO
march 1 2018
hey it work on march too
### Disclaimer ###
I am not responsible for damages of any kind. This will probably destroy your device without any warranty help or replacement.
If you follow this guide, your warranty will be lost forever.
Probably i described something wrong or it's not working for you.
### READ THIS ###
READ EVERYthing at least once before doing anything!
Current release of guide: 29/04/2021
Tested on:
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (WiFi)
P610XXU2BTK2 (Nov2020, Android10, OneUI 2.5)
What's working: KG State, OEM Lock/Unlock in dev settings, SafetyNet, Netflix & etc. (NOT in HD with liboemcryptodisabler)
-> I have done this on latest the Android 10 (OneUI 2.5) because it seems the fastest OS for this tablet to me at this time of point. I don't know if this works the same way on Android 11.
Instructions
0. Make sure you have enough battery. Like 80%+
1. Create yourself an account on SamMobile https://www.sammobile.com/ and download your desired firmware for your country https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-tab-s6-lite/firmware/SM-P610/DBT/#SM-P610
2. Extract firmware (WinRar is the fastest for that) and open the AP_[...] with WinRar or 7-Zip. Extract boot.img.lz4
3. Decode boot.img.lz4 with https://github.com/lz4/lz4/releases using lz4 boot.img.lz4 boot.img
4. Using 7-Zip add the boot.img to an tar archive and move it onto your tablet
5. Install Magisk APK from https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases on your tablet, make sure there is no update available and press install. Choose the file patch and open the boot.tar (May need to enable show internal storage)
6. Move the patched boot.tar (named differently) onto your pc.
7. Make sure your downloaded firmware is the same as onto the device. If not flash it with https://odindownload.com/
- (Sync cloud apps and backup local data), turn off tablet, press Volume Up+Down and connect usb to pc while holding. When screen turns on the Download mode appears. Leave off the keys now and continue by pressing volume up
- Choose in Odin the following: BL: BL_[...], AP: AP_[...], dismiss CP, CSC: CSC_[...], Dismiss the Home_CSC_[...] from download
- Start and now wait until the tablet welcome screen appears. Skip it, we will reset it later again
8. Enable dev settings (tap 5 time onto build number for that), enable OEM-Unlock
9. Boot to download mode described above and unlock the Bootloader by following the instructions which show now up on the first screen in download mode (not the flash screen, before)
10. On welcome screen, skip setup because we will reset it later
11. Now we have to bypass KG State prenormal (or wait 7 days). Goto system update section, deactivate automatic download, then check for update. Your lasted checked date should be the current.
12. Then goto to general administration setting -> Date and Time -> Deactivate Auto time and timezone. Set the date manual to like 2 weeks earlier. Then check for updates again and the lasted checked date should be the current set manual.
13. Restart the device, activate auto time and timezone again and check for updates. The last checked data should be the current.
14. Boot to download mode flash screen like described earlier. The KG State should be checking (is for me), but not prenormal. If not then you have to wait 7 days for "natural" KG State reset i think but this never happened to me.
15. In Odin select in the AP section your patched tar created by Magisk from step 6, untick Auto reboot and F. Reset Time in options of Odin, then start
16. Once passed, turn off with Power + Volume Down for 7s, then after screen off unpress the keys and press Power + Volume Up immediately. This will boot recovery.
17. Wipe cache and data (factory reset) and reboot to system
18. Now you can setup the device properly. Download Magisk APK manual from https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases, install it
19. Don't make the additional setup, cancel it. Make sure the manager has the latest version and no update is available. Then make the additional setup.
20. FOR BEAUTY ONLY (Optional): After the auto reboot, bypass KG State like above. We will now unblock the OEM-Unlock button in dev settings. For this we have to crash the tablet. Not force off, power off, ... but crash ;D Open Magisk, check for SafetyNet, Move home immediately and open PlayStore. Then open Magisk again and continue the cycle. When doing this fast, my tablet apps get unresponsive and after like 30-60s the Samsung logo appears. After the tablet is back there, my OEM unlock is always usable again. Probably there is a faster way to crash it ;D
21. Now we will fix SafetyNet and Netflix, etc.. Install https://github.com/kdrag0n/safetynet-fix Magisk module and liboemcryptodisabler from Magisk Modules. Then activate Magisk hide.
22. Now we will fix the PlayStore. Force close it, deactivate it and clean cache (I know data clean is not available)
23. Reboot your tablet. Then download PlayStore universal APK from https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/#variants
24 Install the PlayStore APK. This will reactivate it. My device was certified at this point and Netflix was available on PlayStore and playing videos ;D
Note 1: Some flash process failed? Then you did very likely do something wrong. Try to make a clean flash. Fails too? Well this is bad. Probably resolvable by using another Odin version or some specific flash combination.
Note 2: I created a custom lcd calibration with Color Changer. Maybe interesting for more people ;D
The color seems for me less yellowish with white, more punchy but also less detailed. I prefer this look.
Note 3:
- Netflix is not available in HD. Stated that earlier already. It does work in HD with unlocked Bootloader but not with Magisk installed ;( Seems like the boot image is the problem here, which we cannot fix. Modded older Netflix APK's are not working either and removing Netflix system app makes the device unbootable the next boot. So if you want Netflix in HD then this is nothing for you at this time. Probably someone found a solution.
- However i did not try to use Netflix with the HiddenCore core method. I did also read in the other root guide for this device that people used MagiskHide Props. Maybe a kernel mod is required. Some research needs to be done here.
Note 4: Widevine L1 worked with unlocked bootloader and even stayed with root. However Netflix playback did not work after root... There exists a LuckyPatch for a version of Netflix newer than the one already installed in the firmware... I did not try but maybe this patch could also solve the problem
Hope my instructions are clearer then the bull**** flying around this forum for this device ;D;D
Hello , i have the s6 lite wifi with magisk on it... My problem is when I install a update every times I need to do a factory reset and start over again when I want to install the root ( the boot.img patched in Odin. ) For updating I download my complete firmware and install it with Odin... I have trying to patch the AP file from the firmware in magisk but never work when you want to install it, magisk do something wrong with this device I know this method work with the S21 and you can keep the data.. So who you can keep the data when you update the device with magisk??
I want to ask if colour changer drains battery or not bcz i use it too and i dont found any article on net about it pls tell if it drains battery or not (i am using custom with all colours on full) screen colours look like amoled
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Hello , i have the s6 lite wifi with magisk on it... My problem is when I install a update every times I need to do a factory reset and start over again when I want to install the root ( the boot.img patched in Odin. ) For updating I download my complete firmware and install it with Odin... I have trying to patch the AP file from the firmware in magisk but never work when you want to install it, magisk do something wrong with this device I know this method work with the S21 and you can keep the data.. So who you can keep the data when you update the device with magisk??
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I've not tried that... but when using Odin there is a HOME_CSC and HOME image... The HOME_CSC does not reset the tablet. Also it is probably not necessary to wipe the tablet after the boot.img flash. On my phone this was not necessary but with this tablet users reported that otherwise it would boot loop. So i would try to update with Odin like that and reboot directly to download again, flash the updated boot.img and reboot.
Uniqueshiva said:
I want to ask if colour changer drains battery or not bcz i use it too and i dont found any article on net about it pls tell if it drains battery or not (i am using custom with all colours on full) screen colours look like amoled
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Here is a quote from Color Changer: "This is NOT an overlay: it completely remaps your colors in all apps". I did not try for long because i needed Netflix in HD but i does not seem so. Tell us if you experience something like that if you try...
"1. Create yourself an account on SamMobile https://www.sammobile.com/ and download your desired firmware for your country https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-tab-s6-lite/firmware/SM-P610/DBT/#SM-P610"
I can't. I have an Account and I can log in to that account. But when downloading the site tells me to "join". (Not Login or sth.) If I login and then click on "Edit Account", then it tells me to login first. If I login on that new site, then it tells me that my password (which I just succesfully used to login) is false. If I click reset password, then it tells me
"Invalid Redirect URL (https://www.google.com/)" If I try to "join" with new account, then it tells me that nickname and email are alreday taken.
If I register a new account with new nickname and new email, then I can't proceed either, the site will still tell me to join and if I click join, then it tells me that "Our records show that you have already registered under the name of andy02q. If you have lost your password, click here. If you would like to modify your profile, click here." I didn't even input "andy02q", it's just the account which I just created and confirmed.
andy01q said:
"1. Create yourself an account on SamMobile https://www.sammobile.com/ and download your desired firmware for your country https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-tab-s6-lite/firmware/SM-P610/DBT/#SM-P610"
I can't. I have an Account and I can log in to that account. But when downloading the site tells me to "join". (Not Login or sth.) If I login and then click on "Edit Account", then it tells me to login first. If I login on that new site, then it tells me that my password (which I just succesfully used to login) is false. If I click reset password, then it tells me
"Invalid Redirect URL (https://www.google.com/)" If I try to "join" with new account, then it tells me that nickname and email are alreday taken.
If I register a new account with new nickname and new email, then I can't proceed either, the site will still tell me to join and if I click join, then it tells me that "Our records show that you have already registered under the name of andy02q. If you have lost your password, click here. If you would like to modify your profile, click here." I didn't even input "andy02q", it's just the account which I just created and confirmed.
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You need to go to sammobile.com/login instead of just sammobile.com
I did go to sammobile.com/login. That's how I could login, how else? Although... now after trying the same thing again the login does carry over to https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-tab-s6-lite/firmware/SM-P610/DBT/#SM-P610 and I can download the firmware from there, so thank you for the help. I guess Strg+F5 and closing and reopening the tab wasn't enough and I had to delete cookies or sth
Hello, This is a work in progress guide to help you with rooting your phone for whatever reason (i root it to use the Automate app as i am lazy)
I hope this is not a total mess, i will edit this if you have too much trouble reading
DISCLAIMER /!\
• Please consider that you follow this guide at your own risks, i am a random person in the internet, if you do not trust any part of this guide, dont follow it!
• I am adressing this guide to experimented users, i have probably missed a lot of steps and i will try to correct myself, (or not, it takes time sry)
• i am from Europe; not a native english speaker + a noob in the field. feel free to criticize, but be elaborate to help others
I did this on the GALAXY A53 5G phone with :
• Build ver. SP1A.210812.016.A536BXXU1AVCC
• One UI 4.1
• Android Version 12
The following is needed in order to speedrun this :
+MAGISK25.1
+LZ4
+ODIN3.14
+YOUR BOOT.IMG (FROM THE AP_ FILE OF THE FIRMWARE)
1) On your phone go to Settings -> About phone
2) Then -> Software info
3) Check at (the 6th line) ; BUILD Versionfor me it was:
SP1A.210812.016.A536BXXU1AVCC
4) You will have to download yours at sammobile or any other website you trust more : (needs an account but then is free to download)
Download Samsung Galaxy A53 5G SM-A536B firmware
Download the latest Samsung firmware for Galaxy A53 5G with model code SM-A536B. Check out our free download or super fast premium options.
www.sammobile.com
Then when you have you files , the one that matters is the one starting with AP_
5) extract the boot.img.lz4
6) download one of the versions of LZ4 from : https://github.com/lz4/lz4/releases
7) extract all files into a folder
8) drag and drop the extracted file from part 5) INTO the .exe file from part 7)
YOU HAVE YOUR BOOT.IMG
9) Now drag and drop this Boot.img INTO your phone
The version 25.1 of Magisk (or above is needed ? as i used that version of magisk to root my phone i guess)
10) Install it on your A53 you can download it from :
Releases · topjohnwu/Magisk
The Magic Mask for Android. Contribute to topjohnwu/Magisk development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
11) inside the app, click on INSTALL (written in blue on top right)
12) select the only option
13) go to the boot.img (that you dropped into your phone at part 9)
14) wait
15) when it is done, plug your phone again if you unplugged it and drop the new file generated by MAGISK into your computer and rename it boot.img.tar
Unlock the bootloader of your phone by either ;
• Watch a tutorial it helped me understand why i kept having an error while doing the next steps (i "unlocked" OEM only within dev options, that wasn't enough)
and skip to 22)
• Or follow these steps
on your A53 go developper mode by clicking 7-10 times on the VERSION in settings -> about phone -> Software
turn on the switch for OEM unlocking (wifi must be connected if the button doesnt appear)
and i am not sure if we need to but , turn on the switch for USB DEBUGGING as well (for adb)
16) stay pressed on both VOL UP + VOL DOWN
17) plug your phone to computer
18) wait
19) long press VOL UP
20) wait
21) press VOL UP
ez
So now get ODIN 3.14 on ur computer
I got the official website but cant remember where from, i will look into it, maybe you can find it on google but be carefull of malicious ones i swear !
(if you are kind enough you will share it below ♥)
22)after launching ODIN
23)The on the AP button put your boot.img.tar file that you got from part 15)
24) on your A53 go developper mode by clicking 7-10 times on the VERSION in settings -> about phone -> Software
25) check that you wave wifi connected
26) go to dev options and check if OEM unlock is grey'd out
30) turn OFF your A53 phone
wait for it to BZZZZZZZZ (viber)
31)STAY PRESSED onto the 2 buttons VOL UP + POWER
on recovery choose the 2nd option with your volume keys, "reboot to bootloader"
then if odin recognise the phone press start
This looks like a great guide. Too bad OEM Unlocking doesn't appear on US carrier phones, or else I'd totally do this :/
sorry if i sound stupid but how do i get the boot.img.lz4 file?
This does NOT work on VD7 or most likely later with Magisk 25.1/25.2 (the BL is unlocked on this SM-A536B as I get the warning on reboot and the OEM unlocked is on and greyed out in developer options).
I used the patch the entire AP file method in Magisk and flashing the patched AP file (you can google T505N XDA root Samsung; I will find the forum link later and remember to post it here (this method works on VD7 and probably higher)
I am now rooted with TWRP, thanks to this site, https://www.droidwin.com/install-twrp-recovery-and-root-samsung-galaxy-a53-5g/
Still cannot delete system/app, system/priv-app (not even in twrp) but am able to access data/app (and remove .digest and .dm files)
crazyut said:
I used the patch the entire AP file method in Magisk and flashing the patched AP file (you can google T505N XDA root Samsung; I will find the forum link later and remember to post it here (this method works on VD7 and probably higher)
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Confirmed, works with VG1 and latest VGA. I used patched AP along with BL, CP and (Home) CSC. Please note that you have to do a factory reset after this, so remember to backup your data properly.
Hlo I rooted my a53 5g thanks to you but cannot remount system partition as read write
I get this output after running
Code:
mount -o remount,rw / <
'/dev/block/dm-0' is read-only
Please help me with it
And also cannot disable dm-verity flashed disable-dm-verity.zip but after formatting data device stuck in bootloop...
Hello. I am new to programming. I have a rudimentary knowledge of android, i.e. whatever I figured out while jailbreaking JP5 and JP6 Securus tablets, and I await academic coursework for formal education in computer hardware and software engineering.
Clarity and redundancy is greatly APPRECIATED regarding any replies to my post.
The question(s) are, what benefits would I obtain from rooting my A53, what about the Cons? I Can I improve the performance of my phone, processing data, etc.
Afterwards in the future, can I still flash the Android 13 firmware? Does Samsung find out?
I know I have to read up, I am being lazy.
THANK YOU.
JoseAndDiezel104 said:
Hello. I am new to programming. I have a rudimentary knowledge of android, i.e. whatever I figured out while jailbreaking JP5 and JP6 Securus tablets, and I await academic coursework for formal education in computer hardware and software engineering.
Clarity and redundancy is greatly APPRECIATED regarding any replies to my post.
The question(s) are, what benefits would I obtain from rooting my A53, what about the Cons? I Can I improve the performance of my phone, processing data, etc.
Afterwards in the future, can I still flash the Android 13 firmware? Does Samsung find out?
I know I have to read up, I am being lazy.
THANK YOU.
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While I don't have a Galaxy A53, I can speak from experience that almost all Samsung phones suffer from the same pros and cons to rooting
Let's start with the pros:
Using a system-wide adblocker like Adaway is much more battery friendly and more effective using it on root mode than any non-root alternative. This one is the main reason a lot of people root and I think it merits it, it's a really amazing ad blocker.
You'd be able to activate some features that Samsung likes to disable on A-series, like full edge lighting and the camera privacy toggle (I don't know if it's disabled on A53 by default but I'm leaning towards yes)
You get to experiment with GSI and maybe some custom ROMs in the future
You can install some neat Magisk modules like the Pixelify module for example, that tricks Google Photos and lets you have unlimited space like the Pixels have.
With root, you have almost unlimited possibilities of modding your phone, it's just a matter of knowing what you want to modify and finding the right mods to it.
Now, the cons:
Samsung phones have an e-fuse. Flashing custom firmware automatically trips this fuse and it is impossible to recover from unless you change the motherboard. When this fuse is blown, you will never be able to use Samsung's security features like Samsung Pass, Pay, Secure Folder, Secure Wifi, etc...
Even if you flash your stock firmware and even if you re-lock your bootloader, the fuse will still be blown.
There are some regions which even deny any warranty claims if they find out that this fuse is blown, but some places in Europe still accept the phone in this condition.
Another con is that sometimes some apps refuse to work if they detect you are rooted like Google Pay and I believe Netflix and others too (like banking apps). Some are easy to fool/bypass root detection and some are more complicated. It all depends on the app.
And to answer your final question. Fortunately for you, you still should be able to flash the latest stock firmware and if you re-lock your bootloader, you should still be able to receive updates via OTA, just keep in mind of the services that will never work again I mentioned above
Hello. I am following up with my previous post.
I found the exact zip and Odin file at Sammobile. Would this be a good start? My understanding is that the bootloader option is not available yet
...
I am learning as I go and before I move forward (big IF) I want as many redundancies as I can.
JoseAndDiezel104 said:
Hello. I am following up with my previous post.
I found the exact zip and Odin file at Sammobile. Would this be a good start? My understanding is that the bootloader option is not available yet
...
I am learning as I go and before I move forward (big IF) I want as many redundancies as I can.
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I din't have unlocking bootloader option. But I did:-
1)factory reset phone
2)insert sim
3)restart phone
4)enable developer mode
5)And you will get a message "Welcome to Samsung your device is registered"
6)that's it OEM unlocking option will be avilable
7)power off phone
8)holding vol +&- keys connect usb to pc
9) leave both keys after you see waring messages
10)press and hold volume + key , bootloader will be unlocked and phone will be factory resetted.
aryanrh said:
I din't have unlocking bootloader option. But I did:-
1)factory reset phone
2)insert sim
3)restart phone
4)enable developer mode
5)And you will get a message "Welcome to Samsung your device is registered"
6)that's it OEM unlocking option will be avilable
7)power off phone
8)holding vol +&- keys connect usb to pc
9) leave both keys after you see waring messages
10)press and hold volume + key , bootloader will be unlocked and phone will be factory resetted.
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Would this work for US phones?
nsfxpython said:
Would this work for US phones?
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Unless you find a a hack, any U/U1 (USA/United States/The States/States/American/America) and W series (Canada) phones have not been bootloader unlock or root for the last 5+ years or more. If you want root options, get a B (EU/UK) or E series phone.
crazyut said:
Unless you find a a hack, any U/U1 (USA/United States/The States/States/American/America) and W series (Canada) phones have not been bootloader unlock or root for the last 5+ years or more. If you want root options, get a B (EU/UK) or E series phone.
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Is there any way to recover deleted pictures in the Samsung A53 5G (USA version) if it is impossible to root this version of the phone?
I accidentially manually deleted some photos in my phone today with my computer (so it doesn't appear in the photo's trash bin), and every single recovery program I encountered says I need to root my phone in order to use a deep scan to look for the deleted files.
I have litte hope that there is anything to recover. Despite the fact that us versions can't be unlocked what would be necessary for rooting, flash storage management (also garbage collection, trim etc.) tends to shift data all the time to other/new cells making it unlikely for you to recover lost data on an active device. Better backup from time to time, always your best bet.
Hello! Im having an issue, maybe im doing somthing wrong. I'm at 13) After giving the img.boot.lz4 i wait and wait and the memory of the phone fills completly (Around 120+Gb) and the patched img do not comes out, any thougths?
This is a deprecated method. You have to patch the whole AP file with magisk and flash it along with BP, CP and (Home) CSC after you've unlocked the bootloader.
Andoreid said:
This is a deprecated method. You have to patch the whole AP file with magisk and flash it along with BP, CP and (Home) CSC after you've unlocked the bootloader.
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That's right, but for folks with no experience rooting new Samsung devices, please:
- DO read OP's "Unlock bootloader" section. Visitors to this page who skip to the end and have never rooted non-Samsung or older devices might think "adb reboot fastboot" followed by "fastboot flashing unlock" or "fastboot oem unlock" will do the trick. It won't. To clarify: fastboot will NOT recognize this phone, which is normal because it doesn't have a standard fastboot mode, and simply enabling "Allow OEM unlock" in developer settings is necessary but not enough.
Do follow OP's steps for unlocking.
- For rooting, I followed the instructions here https://samsungusbdriver.me/root-samsung-galaxy-a53-5g/ (second method).
But the instructions on that page for getting the actual model number and CSC for Frija are unclear. Finding that information was not straightforward. Depending on the method I used, the model number would be SEPF_SM-A536B_12_0001, SM-A536B/DS, A536B... and you need to know CSC stands for "country-specific code" and it's a 3-character code. I eventually figured out my model was SM-A536B and CSC was EUX. But it took quite a bit of research.
-If you're not familiar with Magisk's DenyList, google it. You might have to use it some apps, particularly banking apps. I think you need it for Netflix, too. Speaking of Netflix, the version that comes preinstalled won't work after rooting. The way I got it to work was uninstalling that version and sideloading the Netflix APK from Apkpure. And adding it to Magisk's DenyList.
Hello,
I have a rooted (Magisk) A53 with TWRP. For a week, I get a notification asking me to update to security patch level of May 1st, 2023. I thought that with unlocked bootloaders, OTA wasn't possible, but whatever. My question is if it's possible to perform the update without losing TWRP and Magisk, and also if it's possible to keep all user data and installed apps. I have little time to spare after work and really don't want to go again through the process of resetting my phone.
Thanks.