Alright, I'm going out on a limb here, I have no other options, I've tried everything..
I'm locked out, on my Evo.. "To unlock, sign in with your Google account" however, I don't have the credentials for this phone.. The data on this phone I need.. I'm trying to execute the commands
"> adb -d shell
# sqlite3 data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
sqlite> update system set value=0 where name='lock_pattern_autolock';
sqlite> .exit
# exit
> adb reboot"
through the phone's stock recovery console (You know, the one that doesn't exist?) This phone is not rooted, it is completely stock, I can't access the desktop of the phone to enable USB debugging as I am locked out..
Nor can I use Unrevok3d to root and flash a recovery, so as you can see, as of now I'm at a stalemate..
My question: Is there something out there? Like a script of some sort, that I can put on the root of the SD card and boot the phone back on, and have this script/app execute itself FOR me to ENABLE USB debugging? So that I can run these commands and disable the lockscreen? I'm going through all this trouble just to backup the data so I can wipe the phone, but I'm unwilling to wipe the phone if I don't backup this data. The phone will be a paperweight otherwise, and what a waste would that be..
LOL sounds sketchy....
anyway try the Q&A forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=652
put a pc136 zip on the card from shipped roms and reflash the phone?
if you can't figure it out i'll give you $50 for the phone
Mudkip said:
put a pc136 zip on the card from shipped roms and reflash the phone?
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that would wipe the data
Yes, I'm trying to keep the data intact since I need it.. But I am locked out?
Nobody can compile some sort of script? Something that'll run itself? or a script that will disable this perma-lock status? There has got to be something like that, that can be done?
IF this exploit did exist wouldn't that defeat the point of pattern unlock? i mean, anyone could run this script and get around pattern unlock.
so, what i'm getting at is if someone knows this i hope to god they dont post it because every asshole will use it to spy on their girlfriend ect ect.
adamantypants said:
LOL sounds sketchy....
anyway try the Q&A forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=652
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Really though. How did you acquire said phone? If its legit take it to Sprint?
SubatomicGenome said:
Alright, I'm going out on a limb here, I have no other options, I've tried everything..
I'm locked out, on my Evo.. "To unlock, sign in with your Google account" however, I don't have the credentials for this phone.. The data on this phone I need.. I'm trying to execute the commands
"> adb -d shell
# sqlite3 data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
sqlite> update system set value=0 where name='lock_pattern_autolock';
sqlite> .exit
# exit
> adb reboot"
through the phone's stock recovery console (You know, the one that doesn't exist?) This phone is not rooted, it is completely stock, I can't access the desktop of the phone to enable USB debugging as I am locked out..
Nor can I use Unrevok3d to root and flash a recovery, so as you can see, as of now I'm at a stalemate..
My question: Is there something out there? Like a script of some sort, that I can put on the root of the SD card and boot the phone back on, and have this script/app execute itself FOR me to ENABLE USB debugging? So that I can run these commands and disable the lockscreen? I'm going through all this trouble just to backup the data so I can wipe the phone, but I'm unwilling to wipe the phone if I don't backup this data. The phone will be a paperweight otherwise, and what a waste would that be..
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"404 error" sense was not found in this post.
These threads are always funny. I am guessing stolen, lost and found or a significant other trying to get info off the others phone.
Tipharet said:
These threads are always funny. I am guessing stolen, lost and found or a significant other trying to get info off the others phone.
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my friend download androidcommander and see if it recognizes your phone save what you need and then put a PC36IMG on the sd card and flash to stock then restore with android commander..... Oh yea I think they are going to get you for the wrong forum...lol
thedudejdog said:
IF this exploit did exist wouldn't that defeat the point of pattern unlock? i mean, anyone could run this script and get around pattern unlock.
so, what i'm getting at is if someone knows this i hope to god they dont post it because every asshole will use it to spy on their girlfriend ect ect.
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How many people (Average users) are going to know about something like this if it DID exist? Your average user doesn't know about ADB nor do they know how to use ANY of the commands or how to debug a phone using the SDK..
So... What I am getting at.. Is if there is a no-way-out scenario (Like the one I'm having) Is there a way AROUND it? Like the previous question I just posted? I'm not looking to spy on girls, I'm not paranoid nor do I have a wife/girlfriend and nor do I care. I just want back into my phone. I know there is a way to do it, I've enabled ADB with my G1 from being locked out before, but this isn't my G1..
SubatomicGenome said:
How many people (Average users) are going to know about something like this if it DID exist? Your average user doesn't know about ADB nor do they know how to use ANY of the commands or how to debug a phone using the SDK..
So... What I am getting at.. Is if there is a no-way-out scenario (Like the one I'm having) Is there a way AROUND it? Like the previous question I just posted? I'm not looking to spy on girls, I'm not paranoid nor do I have a wife/girlfriend and nor do I care. I just want back into my phone. I know there is a way to do it, I've enabled ADB with my G1 from being locked out before, but this isn't my G1..
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how do you not know your gmail address and password?
the thing is, if i or anyone tells you how to get out of your totally-believable scenario then that would rape the children of every person that relies in the pattern-unlock for security.
pattern-unlock or not, you should know your own email password
playya said:
my friend download androidcommander and see if it recognizes your phone save what you need and then put a PC36IMG on the sd card and flash to stock then restore with android commander..... Oh yea I think they are going to get you for the wrong forum...lol
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That's actually a fantastic suggestion, however that only works with USB Debugging enabled.. And that's the problem I'm having, I do not have USB debugging enabled and I am LOCKED outta the phone, hence, I cannot turn it on or off as I see fit.
This is why I want some script that will automatically either, disable the perma-lock, or enable USB Debugging mode so I can run the shell commands to disable the pattern lock myself...
thedudejdog said:
how do you not know your gmail address and password?
the thing is, if i or anyone tells you how to get out of your totally-believable scenario then that would rape the children of every person that relies in the pattern-unlock for security.
pattern-unlock or not, you should know your own email password
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Amen! 10chars suck.
thedudejdog said:
how do you not know your gmail address and password?
the thing is, if i or anyone tells you how to get out of your totally-believable scenario then that would rape the children of every person that relies in the pattern-unlock for security.
pattern-unlock or not, you should know your own email password
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Indeed, which I do...
....It's not working, I've tried all my passwords, caps, no caps, letters and special characters (I have a ton of passwords I use) But for this specific account, none of the passwords I have tried are working and google account recovery doesn't seem to be too reliable..
This isn't my first rodeo, I've had problems like this before where I just log in and change my pattern, but what if that possibility is out the window and the only thing left is an Android Guru that can ninja hack my Debug settings?? I'll grab my data and wipe the phone and re-register it to a password that won't tell me I'm lame.
If anyone is paranoid about this whole thing, or someone hacking their pattern lock just PM me so I can fix my situation, and not have to worry about this again.. I don't want to break into any phone but my own. Someone has to know how stressful this is..
SubatomicGenome said:
Indeed, which I do...
....It's not working, I've tried all my passwords, caps, no caps, letters and special characters (I have a ton of passwords I use) But for this specific account, none of the passwords I have tried are working and google account recovery doesn't seem to be too reliable..
This isn't my first rodeo, I've had problems like this before where I just log in and change my pattern, but what if that possibility is out the window and the only thing left is an Android Guru that can ninja hack my Debug settings?? I'll grab my data and wipe the phone and re-register it to a password that won't tell me I'm lame.
If anyone is paranoid about this whole thing, just PM me so I can fix my situation, and not have to worry about this again.. Someone has to know how stressful this is..
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the reason i am following this thread, is because i myself was just in this situation a few weeks ago. there is no way around it, you will have to RUU to use this phone. period. that is if it is a valid ESN
thedudejdog said:
the reason i am following this thread, is because i myself was just in this situation a few weeks ago. there is no way around it, you will have to RUU to use this phone. period. that is if it is a valid ESN
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RUU the phone?? Won't that wipe it?
SubatomicGenome said:
RUU the phone??
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what i'm saying is, a few weeks ago i tried the pattern-lock and ended up locked out. no one will help thinking its a stolen phone or whatever and i ended up ruu'ing the phone.
edit: yess it wipes it. no way around it
thedudejdog said:
what i'm saying is, a few weeks ago i tried the pattern-lock and ended up locked out. no one will help thinking its a stolen phone or whatever and i ended up ruu'ing the phone.
edit: yess it wipes it. no way around it
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I can't wipe the phone. I'll keep the phone on my desk and wait if I have to. There is data on this phone I CAN NOT LOSE, and the gmail account I used I never accessed from my browser, ever. I just made one when I got my 2nd number.
You're sayin that people are out there that CAN help? And WON'T cause they THINK it's stolen? IT'S MY PHONE! All I did was make a stupid mistake. That was letting my sister touch it, nosy little ****.. hahah
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Hello all, I beg thee if you can help me, my friend "stole" my xda orbit while I was erm drunk and changed a load of settings, inc adding a password. When I was sober he told me what it was so I could use the phone again. But last night I accidently wanted to change the 4 digit number code that you do when the phone goes inactive for like 1 minute...Instead I think I accidently activated some password...everytime I go to restart the xda I get grilled for a password and if its wrong the time counter keeps going up and up...
Basically I really either need to crack or deactivate this password or some how backup my txts and phone...as I didn't before and theres a few sentimental texts I don't want to lose...
I hope you can help me
i think you might be stuck unless you can figure out the passcode!
i dont think it lets you sync your phone at all does it?
no sync
no asks for a password before sync-ing wondered if there was an alternative to activesync that would work??
was about bootloader mode, if you can go in you would be able to flash a (new) rom.....
errr right
you've lost me, last time I did rom flashing was on a very old XDA and ive forgtten..help!?!
You just have to go to WM6 artemis part of the forum, read the topics about "how to flash" and use the last wm6 rom B&B v3.7.
Before that, ensure bootloader mode is available.
Good luck
huh
1 I don't know how to know if bootloader mode is available
2 I think im on WM5!?
If it is a UK model then he can flash it back to the original ROM using the microSD card first if it will not connect by USB cable.
Yes its an 02 XDA Orbit and I live in the uk and it is a UK phone...so I guess I can but how the hell!? lol Thankyou by the way you may have saved me!
As it seems no backup was done, what about trying to ask a repair center if they can "unlock" the password. Of course you will have to show to purchase invoice ....
Thanks, that will be my alternative if the rom flash doesnt work...just need to be told how to do it via micro sd!!!!
advent said:
Thanks, that will be my alternative if the ROM flash doesn't work...just need to be told how to do it via micro sd!!!!
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I will PM you about the file you need as all references to it seem to have been removed from the site.
You then put the file onto an empty microSD card and put the card into the phone.
When you turn on the phone ho hold in the 'record' button (top left hand side viewed from the front of the phone) and the phone should go into boot-loader mode and recover the OS from the microSD card.
EDIT: NOT removed, just unpinned! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=314866
Does it matter if anything else is on the SD card?
Do I need to update to a newer WM5 Rom after as I think i saw that 02 1 is a bit old??
advent said:
Does it matter if anything else is on the SD card?
Do I need to update to a newer WM5 Rom after as I think i saw that 02 1 is a bit old??
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Sorry, but doesnt a hard reset solves this problem?? (if the lock is on the phone) sipmle and quick solution.
If it is the sim that is locked, contact you provider.
Considering flashing the ROM is deffinately going to wipe any saved texts etc. Surely a simpler option is a hard reset?
Press and hold both soft-keys, press the stylus into the reset hole, release reset, wait for message on screen and release soft-keys.
This will return the phone to out-of the -factory state, so again you will loose all saved data in system memory and all installed applications in system memory.
advent said:
Yes its an 02 XDA Orbit and I live in the uk and it is a UK phone...so I guess I can but how the hell!? lol Thankyou by the way you may have saved me!
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Not quite. Flashing the ROM will erase your "sentimental" messages.
morfis said:
Not quite. Flashing the ROM will erase your "sentimental" messages.
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Yes, but it is looking like he is going to lose them no matter what happens.
Just Hard Reset it....Wont ask for the password...you will loose your data on the device though....and if your data is on the PC can sync again...no issue there...but the service centers will not remove the password...I had the same issue...and thats what i did.
cheers
yeah all you have to do is hard reset the pda and then the password will be erased, along with all your data ofc.
It would be interesting though to find a way to "crack" the password or somehow remove or bypass it.....
like some kind of PUK code?
ok, so my work requires me to use a password to lock my phone in order to enable my microsoft exchange (push email) on my phone. I recently installed and tested voice texting. Only problem is, when my phone went to sleep and i tried unlock it, the voice texting program was set as the input method. But it runs as a program so my lock is preventing it from running and thereby preventing me from entering any numbers/letters to unlock my phone!! when i longpress on the input field it won't allow me to change to another keyboard. WHAT CAN I DO?? Please help.
Thanks!
adeyo said:
ok, so my work requires me to use a password to lock my phone in order to enable my microsoft exchange (push email) on my phone. I recently installed and tested voice texting. Only problem is, when my phone went to sleep and i tried unlock it, the voice texting program was set as the input method. But it runs as a program so my lock is preventing it from running and thereby preventing me from entering any numbers/letters to unlock my phone!! when i longpress on the input field it won't allow me to change to another keyboard. WHAT CAN I DO?? Please help.
Thanks!
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I suppose a complete wipe would work. I'm sure you have a backup right?
MrDSL said:
I suppose a complete wipe would work. I'm sure you have a backup right?
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+1
Seems like the most up front way.
adb reboot recovery >> boot recovery console >> restore nandroid backup
thanks, but now what?
danknee said:
+1
Seems like the most up front way.
adb reboot recovery >> boot recovery console >> restore nandroid backup
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well... no backup yet...i haven't rooted yet b/c my confidence isn't there yet either. Hard reset?? Ok, so if i want to do it right, how would i backup my entire phone -what do you recommend. I guess now that i will have to hard reset it i might as well figure out how to do a complete backup. (also, not really familiar with adb, but i can read -any pointers??)
Personally, I would just follow toast's rooting guide. When you flash the PC36IMG.zip your problem will go away and your phone will essentially be restored to stock anyway. If you are looking for a great ROM, I am particular to Flipz.
adeyo said:
well... no backup yet...i haven't rooted yet b/c my confidence isn't there yet either. Hard reset?? Ok, so if i want to do it right, how would i backup my entire phone -what do you recommend. I guess now that i will have to hard reset it i might as well figure out how to do a complete backup. (also, not really familiar with adb, but i can read -any pointers??)
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You have no excuse not to root!
thanks!
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I suppose a complete wipe would work. I'm sure you have a backup right?
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so, i did a hard reset. any backup program (apps2sd, mobile defense, etc that you recommend?...or just a nandroid backup?) I don't really know what is best and easiest to restore.
Now that i see my need to root/backup...
@ danknee -thanks! looks like flipz rom is one i would like.
@ TheBiles -you are right -no excuse anymore! that is awesome and simple enough for even me!!
***by the way, swype is awesome!!! thanks for posting that. i never would have thought it could have been that much faster!
Thanks again you guys for responding!!
DO NOT USE THIS TOOL! Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17148825&postcount=334
FIX:
Hi guys,
Sorry for your screenloop but one member has find/create a fix.
1. Make sure the phone is rooted
2. Connect the phone to your PC.
3. using adb shell type
su -
dd if=/sdcard/stl5.rfs of=/dev/block/stl5
4. Reset your phone
Second Fix
1. turn of device
2. press power button + home button
3. run Factory Reset
4. insert again your unlock code
Iam now searching with a team for a third fix.
We have an HEX-editor and 3 Android Developer and me as Android developer.
I hope that we can release soon a fix but you need to know that we dont have a bricked phone!
not working on my xperia neo
orly1001 said:
not working on my xperia neo
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Sorry, sorry forgot to say that this is only for Galaxy Phones!
Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy Gio, and the app seems to run and do 'something'. Far from the 60 seconds of blank screen, maybe 2 seconds if even that.
The app does generate 4 lines of codes, as in the screenshot. Items that are unlocked on the phone are filled with zero's. So it appears that each code corresponds to one of the locks (simlock and 'SP'? lock).
After entering the code (with a valid sim) #7465625*638*# the dial field is empty again, this the point when to enter the 8 digit code?
Also, (and I will search some more on this subject later) is it possible that the SP code is the unfreeze code? I wonder about this because I accidentally eentered a wrong code with different network sim in it. I stupidly thought it was asking for the pin-code :S
Generally speaking, how often may you enter a unlock code, can you see the 'freeze' counter somewhere? Does it have some sort of cooldown?
I am searching for the freeze answers here now, so I may edit the post when I have found it
P.S. Is there more info about this app somewhere? I'm curious about how it finds the info to unlock the phone, as this series of phones doesn't have the 'efs' folder as the S series seem to have.
UPDATE!
Before running the program, the phone was pretty much 'factory resetted'. I ran the app, wrote down the code, but didn't use it for anything. I'm not sure when I checked the simlock status, but I had 1010 (binary) and I guess it must have been before running the app. I then did a nother factory reset, and ran the app again; just to see if it would generate the same codes. It did.
Since I wanted to search about for the unfreeze code, I checked the status of the lock again ... both where now gone!!
So not only does this app most likly generate the proper codes, it also appears to remove both locks!
I guess the app could have installed some backdoor or something but on a rooted phone, it works!
ol1ver said:
Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy Gio, and the app seems to run and do 'something'. Far from the 60 seconds of blank screen, maybe 2 seconds if even that.
The app does generate 4 lines of codes, as in the screenshot. Items that are unlocked on the phone are filled with zero's. So it appears that each code corresponds to one of the locks (simlock and 'SP'? lock).
After entering the code (with a valid sim) #7465625*638*# the dial field is empty again, this the point when to enter the 8 digit code?
Also, (and I will search some more on this subject later) is it possible that the SP code is the unfreeze code? I wonder about this because I accidentally eentered a wrong code with different network sim in it. I stupidly thought it was asking for the pin-code :S
Generally speaking, how often may you enter a unlock code, can you see the 'freeze' counter somewhere? Does it have some sort of cooldown?
I am searching for the freeze answers here now, so I may edit the post when I have found it
P.S. Is there more info about this app somewhere? I'm curious about how it finds the info to unlock the phone, as this series of phones doesn't have the 'efs' folder as the S series seem to have.
UPDATE!
Before running the program, the phone was pretty much 'factory resetted'. I ran the app, wrote down the code, but didn't use it for anything. I'm not sure when I checked the simlock status, but I had 1010 (binary) and I guess it must have been before running the app. I then did a nother factory reset, and ran the app again; just to see if it would generate the same codes. It did.
Since I wanted to search about for the unfreeze code, I checked the status of the lock again ... both where now gone!!
So not only does this app most likly generate the proper codes, it also appears to remove both locks!
I guess the app could have installed some backdoor or something but on a rooted phone, it works!
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The App install nothing but it needs root because he need reading files in the android system files.
Fine to hear that this app works for you!
btw this guy makes also a free version for Galaxy S unlock
strunkie said:
The App install nothing but it needs root because he need reading files in the android system files.
Fine to hear that this app works for you!
btw this guy makes also a free version for Galaxy S unlock
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Yeah, the problem is though, the app unlocked the phone and displayed the codes. I did not enter them. I did enter the code you listed above to get to the 'enter code now' screen so to say, but i never entered anything.
I guess it's all about trust I wonder though where he obtained the information on the phone, since the gio doesn't have nv_data or /efs. I'm still very happy though
Thank you for program
WARNING!
This app may actually brick/reset certain things. I found that my imei now actually reads 00000000 as wel as having all my mac adreses reset.
Actually, it seems my efs has been reset.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=828534
read more about this app.
ol1ver said:
WARNING!
This app may actually brick/reset certain things. I found that my imei now actually reads 00000000 as wel as having all my mac adreses reset.
Actually, it seems my efs has been reset.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=828534
read more about this app.
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My IMEI isnt resetted and my mac isnt too.
You say in an earlier post that your phone was freezed? Because too much wrong unlock codes?this app dont write things he read only IMEI and generate code.
I hope that you can reset your IMEI ;-)
My phone was not frozen, I was affraid I might freeze it, so I didn't enter the key yet.
Basically I only ran it.
What happens on Gio's anyway is, that the App does a dd if=/dev/block/stl5 of=/sdcard/Galaxy_Ace_Unlock/stl5.rfs
READING, as the app is doing, from the 'efs' partition causes something to go wrong and it borkes the efs partition! That is why my phone was unlocked, as the lock is stored in the efs partition!!
ol1ver said:
My phone was not frozen, I was affraid I might freeze it, so I didn't enter the key yet.
Basically I only ran it.
What happens on Gio's anyway is, that the App does a dd if=/dev/block/stl5 of=/sdcard/Galaxy_Ace_Unlock/stl5.rfs
READING, as the app is doing, from the 'efs' partition causes something to go wrong and it borkes the efs partition! That is why my phone was unlocked, as the lock is stored in the efs partition!!
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Specialy for you i reflash my phone back to GingerBread and i formatted my SD card.
After the flash i check my lockstatus and all things stays on OFF.
This tool need only files to read your IMEI and generate an unlock Code.
I think its safe and its works for me.
When you're afraid for freezing your phone i will advertise you to try an unlock service.
Thats not free but you got a guaranteed unlock tool.
Good luck
Thanks for this guide on how to unlock the Samsung GIO. I have already tried several methods to unlock using the apps provided on this forum to unlock Samsung Galaxy phones. However on my GIO the efs folder doesn't excist and therefore the methods I found didn't work. When I get home from work I'll try the unlock method as described above. If it works I'd be very happy . You'll hear from me.
Grat news... I tried the above things. I downloaded Galaxy_Ace_Unlock as apk, copied it onto my SDcard and installed it on my GIO using an app installer. I got 4 codes, from which 2 of them looked like working codes. I haven't tried the codes and rebooted my phone. I just wanted to make sure my phone wasn't broken after using the app and guess what, it did break my phone. Whenever I try to boot my phone it stucks @ flashing loadscreen. I can't get past the flashes, even when I attach my usb cable that's connected to my computer it won't get passen anything.
Help me out here, is there ANY way to reset my phone back to original factory settings?
I have no phone filesystem backup or whatever, I just ran the app as specified above and did NOT enter any code.
What can I do?
My phone also boot-loops!
I successfully rooted the phone and ran this application, it successfully read one code. I didn't do anything else then, didn't enter any code but instead I restarted the phone to change sim-card. But then the phone just boot-loops.
This is pretty much a direct KANG of my work with no thanks or anything.
Here is how its done for those who care.
this.os.writeBytes("dd if=/dev/block/stl5 of=/sdcard/Galaxy_Ace_Unlock/stl5.rfs\n");
this.os.flush();
this.os.writeBytes("cd /sdcard/Galaxy_Ace_Unlock/\n");
this.os.flush();
this.os.writeBytes("dd if=stl5.rfs of=code1.txt bs=1 skip=860170 count=8\n");
this.os.flush();
this.os.writeBytes("dd if=stl5.rfs of=code2.txt bs=1 skip=860202 count=8\n");
this.os.flush();
this.os.writeBytes("dd if=stl5.rfs of=code3.txt bs=1 skip=860234 count=8\n");
this.os.flush();
this.os.writeBytes("dd if=stl5.rfs of=code4.txt bs=1 skip=860266 count=8\n");
this.os.flush();
this.os.writeBytes("exit\n");
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Hehe, so you think it's weird that I come here to ask how to solve the bootloop after using the APP? Sorry but is it also possible to restore back to Factory settings or anything or to restore a phone that is totally unusable after this? I can only load download mode and emergency mode now. I have searched this forum but can't find any help on how to restore back. I'd be up to restore back and then retry your method and thanks you greatly after removing my lock then . Don't understand me wrong, I'm only hoping you can also help me out after my phone is bricked atm. No hard feelings, it's my own fault after all for using someone else's code. I'm a programmer after all and I know how things can depend on device specific things .
Anyway thanks in advance, I'd like to hear from u soon!
This is what I did find on the forum:
using dd command on stl5 is bricking the phone: UNSAFE METHOD
Ok. For good comparison I attached both perso.txt: before and after unlock.
Perhaps that helps. My network was locked to 20404 and the unlock code is 61493638
and there is another code in the file: 92427358 but I don't know what that one does.
Perhaps it is better practise to follow this road for getting the codes:
- adb shell
- su
- dd if=/dev/block/stl5 of=/sdcard/stl5.rfs bs=4096
Then use winimage or similar to examine /sdcard/stl5.rfs as FAT16 image file.
Cheers
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So reading this, could you find a method to unbrick ?
Thanks!
delete bull**** inside
rhcp0112345 said:
This is pretty much a direct KANG of my work with no thanks or anything.
Here is how its done for those who care.
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I hope it is not a direct rip from your idea as it bricks phones
the thread linked earlier confirms it. dd-ing the unmount efs partition on a 'normally' running phone causes it to corrupt the efs partition.
Personally, I still have not rebooted my phone, until I have found a solution so that it is not stuck in a reboot loop. Be it as it may, I will remove my root and put it back to default settings and return it hopefully under warranty to reset the IMEI. The phone is just over a week old :S
So are there any ideas on how to restore a corrupted efs by using the DD method as described before? My phone is just 4 days old and already teared apart now . I'm looking on all fora I can find but nowhere there is an explanation to be found on how to reset all of this.
yvanruth said:
So are there any ideas on how to restore a corrupted efs by using the DD method as described before? My phone is just 4 days old and already teared apart now . I'm looking on all fora I can find but nowhere there is an explanation to be found on how to reset all of this.
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IF you have backed up the efs partition, you can use odin. But since its nearly impossible to backup (may be in emergency boot mode, you actually can read) you actually brick your phone from performing said backup. I don't think the repair tool has been leaked yet (e.g. an efs generator of sorts) so it's pretty much impossible to do this at home. The only way to fix it is to have a certified repair technician fix it, as he has the tools (hopefully) to do this.
Lastly, this tool should be deleted from the firstpost. Helroz has already removed it from his site, since it does corrupt phones.
Hi! all, i'm here for the first time, so i try to find some post for my problem but couldn't....
here's the thing, sometimes, after a call my screen stays black and do not react on any keys that i press... only led light under home key turn on.... i'm using .266 firmware and this happens two or three times on 10 calls.... when i update on .42 firmware, it happens all the time... only solution is to take out the battery and start it again...but i make like 50 calls a day so u can imagine what problem this present for me.....
can anyone help me, what to do? i try to test my proximity sensor on service menu, and it sometimes works ok, sometimes don't.... so what can i do to make this problem right?
Thx!
A friend of mine has the same problem with the Arc (not S).
Different FW tested...
Yep, ppl having this problem. I try to find solution everywhere on the internet but no luck foe that. That's why i'm writing here, hope someone can help.
If you have Root try this steps:
Open Root Explorer and open your Build.prop and add the following lines at the end of it.
Code:
ro.lge.proximity.delay=25
mot.proximity.delay=25
or use adb
Code:
adb remount
adb shell sed -i '$a\ro.lge.proximity.delay=25' /system/build.prop
adb shell sed -i '$a\mot.proximity.delay=25' /system/build.prop
Im new to this... So let me review all of this that u write here... Root? Do u mean open build.prop over astro and simply add this two lines of code under everything else??? If yes, what then sould i get from it?
And second, i dont know how to use adb so if the first step is the same like second one do i jave to do it?
Thx!
PhiberOptic1984 said:
Im new to this... So let me review all of this that u write here... Root? Do u mean open build.prop over astro and simply add this two lines of code under everything else??? If yes, what then sould i get from it?
And second, i dont know how to use adb so if the first step is the same like second one do i jave to do it?
Thx!
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Start with this article http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133650 it explains you everything you need to know about Rooting, Booloader unlocked etc.
Root using DooMLoRD’s Easy Rooting Toolkit
It will not work with Astro because Build.prop is under system which you need Root access to open and edit the file. You need Root Explorer
Regarding ADB
[Guide] Setting up ADB [Windows]
[HOW-TO]Set up Android SDK/ADB/Fastboot on Ubuntu Linux
You only have to do this one or the other.
Let me know if you have any questions
Well my arc s is not rooted, it was but then i install a clean generic firmware from wotan. But never the less, i can access build.prop from astro... Ok thx for now, i'll try this tommorow and let u know whats going on.
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hi again.... well i try this but now when i test my proximity sensor it sais that it's ON always.... i'lll test with calls and report back.
Yup i started experiencing this on my arc since the past few days , but i have had .42 for more than a month now, i have no idea whats causing this issue though.
well try this as i did... i entered this two lines of code in my build.prop file and for now, after every call my screen comes back as it should..... so for now this think works... but let me test it for couple days more so that i can tell my final verdict.
but i have one question. what i did with this two lines, what i have changed?
Thx!
So did u try this bud? This morning, i hade the same problem with black screen again after one call, will see what will happend in future.
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i reflashed my phone with a data wipe, .58 firmware and also formatted my sd card. I have not faced a reboot since yesterday.
yer i was having the issue as well and added the two lines in build.prop, seems to be working so far but like the post above will test over a few days.
cheers
Brezzz
Did u putt command lines thrue astro like i said and did u root your phone? Because i just mod my build.prop file thrue astro and dave the changes but when i open build.prop again, i cant find two command lines, like u didn't even put them there
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It's probably a stupid question I'm gonna ask now since it seems to be possible to solve this when "adding a few lines of code in build.prop". But I'll ask anyway.
Do you have a protective case/film on the phone/display? If you do and this covers the sensor it might be the cause of this problem. Try to remove it and see if there's any difference.
Before you decide to root the phone I suggest you try to repair the software with the official flash tool (PC Companion) and if that does not help you send the phone to a repair centre for examination.
When you root a phone you loose the warranty so that's why I want you to try these things before doing that.
IF you decide to root, XDA developers is the place to be I think. A lot of experts around here.
Markus-SEAnswers said:
Do you have a protective case/film on the phone/display? If you do and this covers the sensor it might be the cause of this problem. Try to remove it and see if there's any difference.
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Was my thought too.
I've had similar problems with exactly that.
Markus-SEAnswers said:
It's probably a stupid question I'm gonna ask now since it seems to be possible to solve this when "adding a few lines of code in build.prop". But I'll ask anyway.
Do you have a protective case/film on the phone/display? If you do and this covers the sensor it might be the cause of this problem. Try to remove it and see if there's any difference.
Before you decide to root the phone I suggest you try to repair the software with the official flash tool (PC Companion) and if that does not help you send the phone to a repair centre for examination.
When you root a phone you loose the warranty so that's why I want you to try these things before doing that.
IF you decide to root, XDA developers is the place to be I think. A lot of experts around here.
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Ok, Lets say this again:
ROOT DOES NOT VOID YOUR WARRANTY!
unlocking your bootloader does.
if you have root, and reinstall original software, they are still going to give you your warranty because they can't see that you have rooted in the past.
ok so to close this topic... after everything, i sent my phone to SE, they tested it and contacted me saying that the proximity sensor error that i have is a factory defect and that they are sending me a brand new phone... so after all i think that anyone having this problem should simply return their phone and get a new one.
crazymister said:
Ok, Lets say this again:
ROOT DOES NOT VOID YOUR WARRANTY!
unlocking your bootloader does.
if you have root, and reinstall original software, they are still going to give you your warranty because they can't see that you have rooted in the past.
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Also hardware factory defects are still covered by warranty when you unlock your bootloader.
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if you have a sticker on ur screen remove it .propably its covering the sensor.
Like the title says, my wife's 6645L has a shattered screen and I'm trying to pull some files off of it. She rarely plugged it up to a pc so I have no idea what it's set to do.
I know it's working as we heard notifications and rings before we switched phones but that's all I know. When I plug it up to the pc, nothing happens.
Anyone know of a way to force it into a file transfer?
This might help: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786395
chrisz5z said:
This might help: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786395
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Thanks chrisz5z, I'll do some digging and see what I can figure out. She never let me mess with the phone which means that debugging is turned off...that'll be the big hurdle
s_wall98 said:
Thanks chrisz5z, I'll do some digging and see what I can figure out. She never let me mess with the phone which means that debugging is turned off...that'll be the big hurdle
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It can be done by following this > https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66731042&postcount=260
But you'll need to unlock the bootloader & flash TWRP to do it