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Is it possible to implement a password into recovery.img (like cyanogens or JF's) So that not just anyone could wipe the phone if they stole it.
Good question.
I only bring this up because I have had my phone stolen and it was locked so Im sure they wiped and also I am trying to make my phone as secure as possible for this next go-around I have already Moved my apps like "MobileDefense" and "Sim Checker" to "/system/app" Which makes them unable to be uninstalled by any thing other than a wipe. So I figure if the Recovery was locked It would completely solve my issue and I would be able to get my phone back no matter what unless it was broken.
i would like this, i am always parannoid that something bad is gonna happen like i lose my phone or someone steals it. this would mean a wipe would be impossible, and the only way to restart teh phone would be to pull the battery if you don't know the password.
the only issue would be that we would have to have a way to set the password which might be difficult to implement
tubaking182 said:
i would like this, i am always parannoid that something bad is gonna happen like i lose my phone or someone steals it. this would mean a wipe would be impossible, and the only way to restart teh phone would be to pull the battery if you don't know the password.
the only issue would be that we would have to have a way to set the password which might be difficult to implement
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Yes it might be difficult. There could even be a list of preset passwords to choose from (as I doubt anyone from here will be stealing my phone) It would just make me feel better to have the added security.
This would be nice to have, but also just to give you something to think about, what if you forget that password? maybe they should also implement a master password as well, incase of lost or forgotten paswords.
Lost Password = Enter Master password.
which makes it harder to factory reset, but not impossible if forgotten password
insanedrunk said:
This would be nice to have, but also just to give you something to think about, what if you forget that password? maybe they should also implement a master password as well, incase of lost or forgotten paswords.
Lost Password = Enter Master password.
which makes it harder to factory reset, but not impossible if forgotten password
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I would say dont for get it lol. But I do like your Idea about the master password.
nicholasbithell said:
Yes it might be difficult. There could even be a list of preset passwords to choose from (as I doubt anyone from here will be stealing my phone) It would just make me feel better to have the added security.
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I like the idea about having a password but I don't agree with having preset passwords because all the perp has to do is go on here and find them out. Lol.
nicholasbithell said:
I would say dont for get it lol. But I do like your Idea about the master password.
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Thanks, i had a phone that let me set two passwords before, incase i forgot one, i for sure knew the other one.
preset passwords is a bad idea and so is a master password. i guarantee you that if the person found a G1 or stole it they would run a google search and find XDA. xda is the #1 source for all HTC phones, i found an 8525 and when i needed to learn anything about that i got on google and searched for stuff. 9/10 times this site was the first result. i would think if we were to implement this then we would have to have a walkthrough for people to build their own recovery image and set their own password. this would be a little difficult but it seems to be the only way to do this.
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preset passwords is a bad idea and so is a master password. i guarantee you that if the person found a G1 or stole it they would run a google search and find XDA. xda is the #1 source for all HTC phones, i found an 8525 and when i needed to learn anything about that i got on google and searched for stuff. 9/10 times this site was the first result. i would think if we were to implement this then we would have to have a walkthrough for people to build their own recovery image and set their own password. this would be a little difficult but it seems to be the only way to do this.
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I see your point, but i think i didnt explain myself correctly, the master password can be set by you (the enduser), sorry i misslead you guys.
tubaking182 said:
preset passwords is a bad idea and so is a master password. i guarantee you that if the person found a G1 or stole it they would run a google search and find XDA. xda is the #1 source for all HTC phones, i found an 8525 and when i needed to learn anything about that i got on google and searched for stuff. 9/10 times this site was the first result. i would think if we were to implement this then we would have to have a walkthrough for people to build their own recovery image and set their own password. this would be a little difficult but it seems to be the only way to do this.
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I suppose that is the only way to go! I hope a Dev can help us out with this!
The problems I can see are that the recovery environment has no place to store files, it's read only. You'd have to build an image with the password hardcoded somewhere. The other issue is that if you have rooted your phone, you probably have installed an SPL that has fastboot, so getting into your device would be trivial.
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The problems I can see are that the recovery environment has no place to store files, it's read only. You'd have to build an image with the password hardcoded somewhere. The other issue is that if you have rooted your phone, you probably have installed an SPL that has fastboot, so getting into your device would be trivial.
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I understand but when you say "trivial" I assume you are referring to someone who has and idea of how to Hack the phone, But I assume that the person who steals it is not going to have the smarts to do all that without me first being able to track my phone. I just want alittle extra security.
The other part, the "Hardcoding" I do not really understand, I assume it means built in?
He means the password (or possible passwords) would have to be coded into the recovery.img that is on your phone. Meaning, either you would have to assemble it yourself, or the developers would set the password (or passwords, if given a choice) for you. Which would also mean that anyone would be able to search on here (or other sites) and find the possible choices for passwords for a given recovery image. Thus... security... fail..
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He means the password (or possible passwords) would have to be coded into the recovery.img that is on your phone. Meaning, either you would have to assemble it yourself, or the developers would set the password (or passwords, if given a choice) for you. Which would also mean that anyone would be able to search on here (or other sites) and find the possible choices for passwords for a given recovery image. Thus... security... fail..
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You *could* store it on the data partition, I guess. Would just have to mount it to check for a password file.
put pwd in the recovery partition is better~
we can have a defalut password then we can change it in recovery mode
with google latitude it will be awesome~~~
So... Cyanogen I think I hear donations coming your way for this one... haha jk
That is if your willing to try, Im not assuming you are going to.
But your recovery would be the one I would want it to be on.
i would donate on that
Can you use fastboot to actually get data from the device? I thought it's only there to flash images. I mainly am for the password in recovery to prevent someone from dumping my data to an SD card.
I installed the XDA Developers app from Google Play, registered on this website using the Google+ account, then went into the profile to set a password. However, I am unable to login through the app. Logging in on the website using the password I set works just fine.
Am I doing it wrong? There aren't any options in the login other than username and password, which as I said, does not work in the app. I get an error stating I have used X out of 5 login attempts, that is all.
P.S: I am a brand new Android user (as of last Friday) and your guide/video to root my Xperia Z2 is what prompted me to register here.
Bump, this is still not working
Hey @Zaitzev
Do you have tried to write your username "Zaitzev" with a capital letter like "Zaitzev" instead of "zaitzev" .
Bink Feed said:
Hey @Zaitzev
Do you have tried to write your username "Zaitzev" with a capital letter like "Zaitzev" instead of "zaitzev" .
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Yes I have, both lower- and uppercase, there is no possible way to login through the app as of now.
Zaitzev said:
Yes I have, both lower- and uppercase, there is no possible way to login through the app as of now.
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U should contact @Archer about this.
Bink Feed said:
U should contact @Archer about this.
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Actually, I had an idea and went for it: I had a 32 random character alphanumeric password, but decided to change it to a 8 character password. It worked. And that is a security concern imo.
Edit: I sent a message to Archer about this issue, we'll see what the outcome of that is. Meanwhile, I'll keep the password short and simple..
Zaitzev said:
Actually, I had an idea and went for it: I had a 32 random character alphanumeric password, but decided to change it to a 8 character password. It worked. And that is a security concern imo.
Edit: I sent a message to Archer about this issue, we'll see what the outcome of that is. Meanwhile, I'll keep the password short and simple..
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Glad you got it working. I've not seen any message yet though - oh no. I look up and I have a new message now
I shall read it and return.
Edit: I've read and replied, and hopefully that will be some help. I'll leave this thread open so if you do get any relevant info then you can post it here for future generations!
my sony xperia z5 e6653 google account bypass help me
it's simple.
login with your google acc previously used.
if you didn't, you stole the phone or bought stolen one? only chance is previous owner unlockes it for you....
Or maybe use pc companion and repair your phone?
you cannot repair if you don't know google acc., then it would not make any sense even to invent this...
you can't even reflash with tft
i am try flashing but same porblam google account
They phone is not for you? You don't have the account?
account not remember bro
bro google account bypass help me
Try here https://youtu.be/hhwE9aHLprQ
gm007 said:
Try here https://youtu.be/hhwE9aHLprQ
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this try not work
No more idea.
just return stolen phone dude...
not accusing you, don't get me wrong...but forgot google acc? recover it...
Could be stolen but maybe not.
I usually setup all my family's phones, many accounts that i can't remember 1 of them and if someone did a factory reset he will be with the same problem as this guy here.
but your family has accounts or not? so you can then ask for password and unlock it...
if you setup a phone with some fake email, then well it's just stupid...why even get so expensive phone if you don't have email?
lonely2k5 said:
but your family has accounts or not? so you can then ask for password and unlock it...
if you setup a phone with some fake email, then well it's just stupid...why even get so expensive phone if you don't have email?
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Ur trying to be clever but how can i ask for password if i am the one that created the account.
People forget that's fact.
ali_0092 said:
bro google account bypass help me
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Well, if you forgot your google account details then you need to try the options for resetting your password. Google provides like 4 different ways to confirm your identity and reset your password, if the account is truly yours you should be able to recover it without a problem.
The feature exists to stop thieves from unlocking stolen phones so there is no way to bypass it(and it's absolutely fantastic that it works that way).
There are several ways to bypass this "barrier". It has something to do with reflashing and so on.
But I will not tell you how, and you know why.
alphatact1cs said:
There are several ways to bypass this "barrier". It has something to do with reflashing and so on.
But I will not tell you how, and you know why.
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No its not. On older device's reflashing might be possible but Z5 has bootloader level security - it is not possible.
as i've written in Z4 tablet thread, an authorized Sony service center can unlock it with enough proof that the device is yours.
for this type of unlock everything is logged in Sony's system.
so if the device is yours take it with the relevant proof in Sony server center. so simple
langeveld024 said:
No its not. On older device's reflashing might be possible but Z5 has bootloader level security - it is not possible.
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Oh okey. I know it was possible on older devices.
Hi all,
I have bought Moto G3 XT1540 on AMAZON a couple of months ago
User (my nephew) forgot his pattern on the phone. Then he decided to wipe the phone thinking it was going to solve the issue. Unfortunately it is asking for Google account verification. Again, he does not know it.
I tried to flash the phone following steps on: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219
Everything is OK, but we need to check "OEM Unlock" on Android developer settings, which of course i cannot do since i cannot access the phone.
Is there any way to hard-code this or do something?
Regards,
First reset the password of the Google account. You can do this from any webbrowser. Google offers several ways to reset a password. E.g. via mail, SMS...
Not being able to revocer your own Google Account is pretty much impossible unless you deliberately setup the account in a way that in cannot be recovered. ?
Then you have to wait for 72 hours. After that the Moto G3 will accept the new password of the Google account.
Thanks for your prompt reply.
It is not working :s
u42671 said:
First reset the password of the Google account. You can do this from any webbrowser. Google offers several ways to reset a password. E.g. via mail, SMS...
Not being able to revocer your own Google Account is pretty much impossible unless you deliberately setup the account in a way that in cannot be recovered.
Then you have to wait for 72 hours. After that the Moto G3 will accept the new password of the Google account.
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I think there should be any kind of option.
I will try to contact Motorola's support.
marian999 said:
Thanks for your prompt reply.
It is not working :s
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Did you wait the 72 hours as per @u42671 instructions? You replied 3 hours after his post...
Thanks for tour reply.
Was the first thing I attempted to do, 1 week ago when the issue started.
I cannot perform the reset, this kid does not even remember which gmail account he used!
FROM Motorola:
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Good Morning!
This is Esther from Motorola E-mail Support.
Thank you very much for the information provided.
My best advice will be to do a factory reset again Answer Title: Reset my device
Answer Link: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/105537
Unfortunately there will be no way to access to the device if you dont have the Gmail, password that you first used to set up this device. You need to have that information unfortunately we don't have that information and our only advice is a factory reset.
Your Reference Number is: 160221-007988
Please do not hesitate in contact us back if you need further help.
Phone number: 1-800-734-5870
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 7AM-10PM; Sat-Sun 9AM-6PM CST.
Kind regards,
Esther G.
Motorola Tech Support
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Did you wait the 72 hours as per @u42671 instructions? You replied 3 hours after his post...
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marian999 said:
Thanks for tour reply.
Was the first thing I attempted to do, 1 week ago when the issue started.
I cannot perform the reset, this kid does not even remember which gmail account he used!
FROM Motorola:
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Good Morning!
This is Esther from Motorola E-mail Support.
Thank you very much for the information provided.
My best advice will be to do a factory reset again Answer Title: Reset my device
Answer Link: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/105537
Unfortunately there will be no way to access to the device if you dont have the Gmail, password that you first used to set up this device. You need to have that information unfortunately we don't have that information and our only advice is a factory reset.
Your Reference Number is: 160221-007988
Please do not hesitate in contact us back if you need further help.
Phone number: 1-800-734-5870
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 7AM-10PM; Sat-Sun 9AM-6PM CST.
Kind regards,
Esther G.
Motorola Tech Support
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If you are the registered owner (ie. have a receipt w/matching IMEI or serial number, or purchased direct from Moto under your Moto account), you should be able to send it in to Motorola to have it "repaired".
Thanks for your reply. I guess we will have to do that.
I thought I could just fix it at home.
Regards!
acejavelin said:
If you are the registered owner (ie. have a receipt w/matching IMEI or serial number, or purchased direct from Moto under your Moto account), you should be able to send it in to Motorola to have it "repaired".
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marian999 said:
Thanks for your reply. I guess we will have to do that.
I thought I could just fix it at home.
Regards!
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Security and protection methods are far better than they used to be in Android, the intent is to keep the phone's data secure or prevent it from using your service or removing any gain (ie. sell it) from someone else, they are near impossible to circumvent in recent Android versions. To my knowledge no user here knows how, or are will share it if they do know, that is why I say "near impossible", the method is intended to be as close to foolproof as possible.
The only option that could possibly be available to try is to reflash the factory firmware from scratch via fastboot, but you must have the matching or newer factory image. There are potential risks, but it is the only other option. I know the Marshmallow 1GB images are available, and the lollipop 1GB&2GB images, but there is no Marshmallow 2GB image for the XT1540 at this time.
Also, I don't know if that will work or not, but it is the only other option in your power... note there is a potential risk of bricking the device if done incorrectly or the wrong fimware image is used, but it may be your only choice for self-repair at this point.
Your Google account, especially when tied to devices, is probably more valuable than the device itself and should be treated that way. I hope the "kid" at learns a lesson here.
Combination file help
Not sure but I need to frp bypass
I think I can downgrade file as long as it's a sqs5
Bootloader 5
n950usqs5crj3
Any help could be great
Makave71 said:
Combination file help
Not sure but I need to frp bypass
I think I can downgrade file as long as it's a sqs5
Bootloader 5
n950usqs5crj3
Any help could be great
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Why do you need to bypass the FRP? Just put your email and password in and you'll be fine and won't need to do that.
Well I buy it cheap off someone that couldn't do anything with it because he don't know much so now I'm trying to do this so my wife can use the phone
If you can help with that great
Because I know the obvious way is put in info lol
Makave71 said:
Well I buy it cheap off someone that couldn't do anything with it because he don't know much so now I'm trying to do this so my wife can use the phone
If you can help with that great
Because I know the obvious way is put in info lol
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Sorry man I can't help you because when someone is trying to bypass the FRP security it's usually because the phone was stolen from someone and I'd rather not give out my combination firmware for that reason.. You can call the carrier that the phone came from and ask them to help you and if it hasn't been reported stolen then they'll get it off.
Discussions about FRP without proof of ownership aren't allowed on XDA.
FRP is there for exactly this reason, its meant to protect stolen phones from being used again illegally.
This is Samsung's instructions on what you can do about FRP:
If you already reset your device, but don't remember your Google username and/or password, the device can't be used. In that case, you can do one of these:
If you know your Google username but can't remember the password, you can reset your password on the device, or at www.google.com. It can take up to 24 hours for a new password to sync with all registered devices. After 24 hours, you can try logging in to your phone with the new password.
If you have multiple Google Accounts, and you can't remember which Google Account you set up on your device, visit https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager.
Log in with your Google username and password and check the list of devices registered to the account. If you don't see the device listed on the account, it means the device is registered to a different account. Use the same process to check for devices linked to your other Google Accounts. When you find the registered account, use it to log in to your device.
If you can't remember any of your Google Account information, you can send your device, along with proof of purchase, to an authorized Samsung Service Center. Samsung has special tools to reset the phone to factory defaults with no protection enabled.
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Source: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/frp/
Furthermore:
If you've bought a phone that is FRP locked you should take it up with the seller and get them to tell you what the Google sign-in details are, and if they refuse to tell you then make sure you ask where they got the phone from. Do not try to break the lock yourself!
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Camo.
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