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This is a software unlock for the Motorola Defy
NEW: Jelly Bean roms and ICS roms work!
See the troubleshooting post (post N°2) if you have problems!
Last update: 06/06/2012 ->Troubleshooting section updated (see post 2)
Disclaimer: This manipulation is not risk free. Niether I nor XDA Developpers can be held responsible for damage made upon your phone. Thus, don’t worry we're doing good work and you'll do a backup
Root is needed!
Credits go to yakk from motofan.ru / Special thanks to Labsin for his involvement and help
Note: Not all Baseband versions work with this hack, to know if it will work for you, go to settings-> system info and check if baseband version is "EPU93_U_00.59.01". If it is not indicated there, then try installing defybaseband switcher and look at info in the app
If your baseband version is different, you can try to change it to the one that works (nandroid backup first ) by downloading Baseband_change(EPU93_U_00.59.01).zip, and putting it in /sdcard/, and flashing it via recovery.
Flashing a zip has never been easier
Thanks to labsin, there's an easy flashable.zip that will:
Backup your original two files and put them in the folder "simlock_original_files" on your SD card (safety first )
Apply a modification to init.mapphone_umts.rc
Copy the fixed bp_ptc file
Go into recovery, flash Softunlock_defy_v1.1.zip that fits your baseband version and you're done!
!!YOU MUST REBOOT ONCE AFTER THE OPERATION BEFORE CHANGING SIMS!!
Voila!
Don't forget to reboot phone once!
Only then you can test by rebooting with another simcard
Hit thanks button if i helped you!
Any problems? I'm here to help
Changelog
v1.3:
ICS ROMs are now fully supported!
v1.2:
zip will check if the line to be added already exists, so it doesn't get added more than once
v1.1:
automated zip that will add a line in mapphone_umts and copy fixed pt_ptc in system
Troubleshooting
I have no signal when i put another simcard in my Defy
Have you rebooted at least once BEFORE changing sim cards??Try using Defybaseband switcher to select the correct frequencies for your carrierTry method below
You are still asked the unlock code
- Turn on Airplane Mode
- Run Terminal emulator and type "su" and then "bp_ptc"
- Turn ofr Airplane Mode
Airplane mode won't turn off
Flash the baseband(EPU.0.59..) file in the first post, then play around with your APNs and network settings untill you fix it (see post 308)
You are having trouble unlocking a stock ROM
See Post 260
Proof of success
jorgeoro said:
Holy mother of Jesus, I could unsimlock my defy+ (plus) . Here is what i did (i think some steps could be ignored but is good to know the entire procedure i've done)
1) Because of a failed CM7 flash, first I flashed a 2.3.5 SBF
2) Flashed quarkx 26-feb nightly for defy+ (baseband EPU93_U_00.60.00)
3) Changed to a proper baseband with defy-baseband-switcher v4.0
3) Changed to baseband EPU_U_00.59.01 following steps mentioned in 1st page
4) Flashed softunlock 1.2 for EPU_U_00.59.01
5) Rebooted (still no sim change till this step)
6) Power off the phone and changed SIM
7) Rebooted
8) Almost had an orgasm
I'll be posting links i used later if somebody ask for them
Thanks to all people directly and indirectly involved (very special thanks to crakeron for his help)
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So I guess i use root explorer to put the files where they go?
thisjustin said:
So I guess i use root explorer to put the files where they go?
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Correct
A simple copy/paste operation
crakeron said:
Correct
A simple copy/paste operation
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Ok thanks got it
Update.zip
Made it as an update package so you don't need to use root-explorer...
It should just copy the appropriate files and set the right permissions.
Edit: Now makes a backup to defy_simlock_originals on your sd
labsin said:
Made it as an update package so you don't need to use root-explorer...
It should just copy the appropriate files and set the right permissions.
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Ready to flash from 2nd-init recovery?
Thank you very much!
flashed via 2nd init now testing just got to find my at&t simcard
Garrafone said:
Ready to flash from 2nd-init recovery?
Thank you very much!
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Should be that yes. Don't have a locked Defy but should do it.
thisjustin said:
flashed via 2nd init now testing just got to find my at&t simcard
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Can you pls tell it the zip works? Should be the same as pasting so..
Didn't work with the zip
R you on CM7 and witch version? First post also mentions reboot afterwards with good sim and reboot again with other sim.
Did it work the way mentioned in first post?
labsin said:
Made it as an update package so you don't need to use root-explorer...
It should just copy the appropriate files and set the right permissions.
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Awesome! Thanks! I'll put this in the OP tonight (with credits of course)
Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 + CM9 Defy
thisjustin said:
Didn't work with the zip
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labsin said:
R you on CM7 and witch version? First post also mentions reboot afterwards with good sim and reboot again with other sim.
Did it work the way mentioned in first post?
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I admit: I haven't tried this yet, but I did noticed that the OP says to replace init.mapphone_umts.rc to: /system/bootmenu/2nd-init/ and that your patch copies it to: /system/bootmenu/2nd-boot/ folder...
I'm could be wrong on this, but I believe that most people use 2nd-init boot by default (I've only used 2nd-boot while having ICS as dual boot before). But again; I'm just guessing here and could be totally wrong and it might make no difference...
Cheers, and btw, thanks for teaching me how to backup files [with a zip patch]
My OP say's 2nd-init, are you talking about the flashable zip?
Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 + CM9 Defy
crakeron said:
My OP say's 2nd-init, are you talking about the flashable zip?
Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 + CM9 Defy
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Yes, the flashable zip replaces the file in 2 nd-boot directory so I thought that it "might" be why it didn't work for that guy...
[] AL [] said:
Yes, the flashable zip replaces the file in 2 nd-boot directory so I thought that it "might" be why it didn't work for that guy...
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True, i'll modify it quickly
Sent from my 1Ghz CM7 + CM9 Defy
thisjustin said:
Didn't work with the zip
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retry with the new zip, there was an adress error in the old one (nothing bad, don't worry)
New flashable zip uploaded. Fixed (changed .../2nd_boot/... to ..../2nd-init/....)
Hello, the file /system/bootmenu/2nd-init/init.mapphone_umts.rc provided did not work for me. It did not detect any SIM card.
So I edited the original file to defy me and I added the line "service bp-ptc /system/bin/bp_ptc" around line 194 (This can change depending on your file) after the line "user root" in the section "# Adb over Network"
After the copy on my smartphone with correct permissions, it worked.
If it can help
erghaize said:
Hello, the file /system/bootmenu/2nd-init/init.mapphone_umts.rc provided did not work for me. It did not detect any SIM card.
So I edited the original file to defy me and I added the line "service bp-ptc /system/bin/bp_ptc" around line 194 (This can change depending on your file) after the line "user root" in the section "# Adb over Network"
After the copy on my smartphone with correct permissions, it worked.
If it can help
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Thanks, seems very usefull
Edit: that line is at the right place in the files i gave so you had a different init.mapphone_umts.rc file probably. What ROM are you running?
I dont know how many other people out there use androids built in vpn, but i hate the fact that you are required to use a security screen (pattern, pin, password) to do so. I have found a way to bypass this if you are rooted. This has only been tested on the stock kk rooted ota. However i would think it is the same on almost any stock based rom.
This assumes you already have your vpn and a security screen setup and working.
Go to the market and download a root capable data base (db) editor. I use SQLite Editor which is a paid app, but im sure there are free ones too.
Open the db editor. SQLite Editor sorts it by the app (in this case Android System) the data base is associated with, others may not work this way and may require you to navigate to the db file directly (/data/system/locksettings.db).
Open locksettings.db and select the locksettings directory. Look for the line that says "lockscreen.password_type". Under the value colum it will show some random number. Select the line and edit the value to be 0 (zero). Save if required by your db app, and restart your phone.
When it reboots you should no longer have a security lock screen only the swipe up screen. When you go to settings - more - vpn, it will still say you need to setup a security lock. Hit CANCEL, and it will show you your list of setup vpn's. Select one and connect. Boom working vpn with no pattern, pin, password screen required.
To undo this just go to settings - security - screenlock, and setup a new lock pattern, pin, or password.
You can also disable the swipe up lock screen by editing the "lockscreen.disabled" value in the locksettings.db to be a 1 instead of a 0.
good write up, thank you sir.
Where did you get stock kk rooted?
Sent from my HTC One
I was already unlocked and s-off, so i ruu'd took the kk ota and then rooted it. But i believe santod has his thread in development where you can download the stock rooted kk rom.
an alternative method
An add-on alternative update for relevancy. Using Samsung Note 3 4.3 MJ7 stock rooted.
Firstly, thanks OP for a nice clear guide for all on how to do this theoretically.
This is an alternative for those who aren't able to purchase SQLite Editor:
1. get a good freeware SQLite editor like for example SQLite Studio @ w w w sqlitestudio.pl
2. copy following files from your phone to the PC using some form of file explorer or whatever methods you can think of
/data/system/locksettings.db
/data/system/locksettings.db-shm
/data/system/locksettings.db-wal
3. open up the editor, load the locksettings.db and modify like what OP has mentioned
4. you will notice that the new saved DB is going to be a single file instead so just replace this file back into your phone and delete the OTHER files
5. reboot and done.
:highfive:
Alternative method
found it on another forum
The process does not require rooting its more like a bug
worked on my i9300 with 4.3 firmware
1. Add a VPN
2. Lock the device with a pin
3. Enter the pin wrong 5 times
4. Press OK to the message that pops up
5 Press Forgot Pin
6. Sign into your Google Account
7. Select pin lock
8. Press cancel.
and now u got unlocked screen with working vpns
the method works, but after I reboot, when I enter VPN screen is aks me for "password for credential storage"... how can I solve? thanks in advance
Hirishiolo said:
the method works, but after I reboot, when I enter VPN screen is aks me for "password for credential storage"... how can I solve? thanks in advance
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Yeah i have the same issue (nexus 10 rooted 4.4.3 stock)
Hit cancel, and it should bypass it.
cmlusco said:
Hit cancel, and it should bypass it.
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it should.... but it does not for me (Sony Xperia Z1 with CM11 4.4.3)
schickel said:
it should.... but it does not for me (Sony Xperia Z1 with CM11 4.4.3)
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same for me, it does not work
ebackbone said:
An add-on alternative update for relevancy. Using Samsung Note 3 4.3 MJ7 stock rooted.
Firstly, thanks OP for a nice clear guide for all on how to do this theoretically.
This is an alternative for those who aren't able to purchase SQLite Editor:
1. get a good freeware SQLite editor like for example SQLite Studio @ w w w sqlitestudio.pl
2. copy following files from your phone to the PC using some form of file explorer or whatever methods you can think of
/data/system/locksettings.db
/data/system/locksettings.db-shm
/data/system/locksettings.db-wal
3. open up the editor, load the locksettings.db and modify like what OP has mentioned
4. you will notice that the new saved DB is going to be a single file instead so just replace this file back into your phone and delete the OTHER files
5. reboot and done.
:highfive:
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Thank you :good:
ebackbone said:
An add-on alternative update for relevancy. Using Samsung Note 3 4.3 MJ7 stock rooted.
Firstly, thanks OP for a nice clear guide for all on how to do this theoretically.
This is an alternative for those who aren't able to purchase SQLite Editor:
1. get a good freeware SQLite editor like for example SQLite Studio @ w w w sqlitestudio.pl
2. copy following files from your phone to the PC using some form of file explorer or whatever methods you can think of
/data/system/locksettings.db
/data/system/locksettings.db-shm
/data/system/locksettings.db-wal
3. open up the editor, load the locksettings.db and modify like what OP has mentioned
4. you will notice that the new saved DB is going to be a single file instead so just replace this file back into your phone and delete the OTHER files
5. reboot and done.
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i have followed your tutorial and the OP's but when i edit locksettings.db there is no such line "lockscreen.password_type"
i am on kk 4.4.2
vadimo said:
i have followed your tutorial and the OP's but when i edit locksettings.db there is no such line "lockscreen.password_type"
i am on kk 4.4.2
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My locksettings.db is empty as well. Does anybody know why?
Geilerzucker said:
My locksettings.db is empty as well. Does anybody know why?
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on mine one its not empty
Hirishiolo said:
same for me, it does not work
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i also followed the tutorial now and same as you guys, doesnt work
worked for me initially on samsung mega (jellybean), but after reboot i'm getting the 'enter password for creditial storage' issue and pressing cancel doesn't solve it.
is there any other solution?
In 4.4 there is no such file
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/data/system/locksettings.db
.. any ideas?
Clauu said:
In 4.4 there is no such file
Code:
/data/system/locksettings.db
.. any ideas?
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Try a different file manager.
It failed like that for me with ES File Explorer,
but worked when I used SM File Browser.
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vadimo said:
i have followed your tutorial and the OP's but when i edit locksettings.db there is no such line "lockscreen.password_type"
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Tap on the "QUERY *" button to see the file contents.
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pajenn said:
worked for me initially on samsung mega (jellybean), but after reboot i'm getting the 'enter password for creditial storage' issue and pressing cancel doesn't solve it.
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What I do here: just type something.. anything, doesn't matter. At least one character.
Then on the next screen, where it asks to set up a lockscreen, just Cancel.
This seems to be necessary once per boot -- any password, different time or the same, works.
After that it lands me on the VPN manager screen, all functional.
Well I kind of messed up. I tried to open with SQLite but it would give me an error 14. So i decided to try to open just like that using ES Explorer and edit it like regular note(SQL is totally different I had no idea). Anyways i didnt edit anything but now i cant set a pin or any type of security on my phone. When i try to set up a pin it still shows a swipe and when i try again my Note 3 freezes and get an error message saying settings stopped responding.
Any idea on how to fix this? Im rooted and im running the latest firmware 4.4.2 if that helps.
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Hello folks,
this is regarding a question that does seem to pop up just ever and ever again, with the respective developer teams, developers and tester over in the ROM and development section, seemingly, having to answer it always and again. By this the respective question has been answered at least a hundred times by people like e.g. Captain_Throwback, j to the 4n, nkk71, topjohnwu, LeeDrOiD, Llabtoofer and many other I'm - to keep the matter brief at this point - gonna leave uncredited. If anyone wants me to credit im personally please let me know via PM. I'll in such a case add his/her name to the credits section below.
What I did was just carrying together the needed information. All of it has been written prior to this, on various threads. Always by one the above mentioned and/or others. Anyway I'll give the steps again in this short tutorial as I think it is of importance to many to be able to find a solution to their problem right at the top of a quick thread. In addition such guides were really helpful to me in the past, learning about how Android works. Thus I decided to open up yet another thread.
If you - just like me - have set a lock pattern or password on your device, and you did a TWRP backup as long as the pattern has been set, you might - especially restoring different ROMs - be confronted by a little problem where after the HTC 10 boots up you cannot unlock it even if you enter the correct lock pattern/pin/password.
Well then this thread is about how you can fix it.
Method 1 - TWRP FileManager
boot to recovery
reboot to bootloader
reboot to recovery
In TWRP, go to "Advanced" > "File Manager"
In TWRP File Manager, go to /data/system folder
Find and delete the following files:
Code:
locksettings.db-wal
locksettings.db-shm
locksettings.db
Reboot the phone/tablet back into the ROM. Now you should be able to just swipe the lock screen and get into the launcher screen. You can then set a new lock from the Settings, if you want.
Method 2 - TWRP Terminal
boot to recovery
reboot to bootloader
reboot to recovery
In TWRP, go to "Advanced" > "Terminal"
Type the following commands:
Code:
cd /data/system
rm -f locksettings*
rm -f *.key
Method 3 - TWRP Flash of "lockjscreen_removed_signed.zip
Download the zip provided by @JohnFawkes in Post #5
Place downloaded zip onto your device
boot to recovery
reboot to bootloader
reboot to recovery
In TWRP, flash the downloaded zip
THANKS TO ALL DEVELOPERS AND DEVELOPER TEAMS, AS WELL AS THEIR TESTERS!
THEY FOUND OUT AND PRESENTED US WITH THE SOLUTION.
XDAevDB Information
PIN/PATTERN/PASSWORD not recognised after TWRP restore
Contributors
All referred to in Credits, 5m4r7ph0n36uru (OP Leader)
Shouldn't only deleting locksettings.db suffice?
It might do. But it'd be much safer to delete all, as it then works on all kind of devices
Sent from my htc_pmeuhl using XDA Labs
5m4r7ph0n36uru said:
hello folks,
this is regarding a question that does seem to pop up just ever and ever again, with the respective developer teams, developers and tester over in the rom and development section, seemingly, having to answer it always and again. By this the respective question has been answered at least a hundred times by people like e.g. Captain_throwback, j to the 4n, nkk71, topjohnwu, leedroid, llabtoofer and many other i'm - to keep the matter brief at this point - gonna leave uncredited. If anyone wants me to credit im personally please let me know via pm. I'll in such a case add his/her name to the credits section below.
What i did was just carrying together the needed information. All of it has been written prior to this, on various threads. Always by one the above mentioned and/or others. Anyway i'll give the steps again in this short tutorial as i think it is of importance to many to be able to find a solution to their problem right at the top of a quick thread. In addition such guides were really helpful to me in the past, learning about how android works. Thus i decided to open up yet another thread.
If you - just like me - have set a lock pattern or password on your device, and you did a twrp backup as long as the pattern has been set, you might - especially restoring different roms - be confronted by a little problem where after the htc 10 boots up you cannot unlock it even if you enter the correct lock pattern/pin/password.
Well then this thread is about how you can fix it.
method 1 - twrp filemanager
boot to recovery
reboot to bootloader
reboot to recovery
in twrp, go to "advanced" > "file manager"
in twrp file manager, go to /data/system folder
find and delete the following files:
Code:
locksettings.db-wal
locksettings.db-shm
locksettings.db
reboot the phone/tablet back into the rom. Now you should be able to just swipe the lock screen and get into the launcher screen. You can then set a new lock from the settings, if you want.
method 2 - twrp terminal
boot to recovery
reboot to bootloader
reboot to recovery
in twrp, go to "advanced" > "terminal"
type the following commands:
Code:
cd /data/system
rm -f locksettings*
rm -f *.key
thanks to all developers and developer teams, as well as their testers!
They found out and presented us with the solution.
xda:devdb information
pin/pattern/password not recognised after twrp restore
contributors
all referred to in credits, 5m4r7ph0n36uru (op leader)
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this really really saved my life!!!! :d:d:d
You can add this to OP if you want. But you can just flash this zip and it will delete the files automatically
Or you could just take password or swipe pattern off phone before doing full nandroid. That's what I did haven't had to restore yet, but I'm sure might work. ?
I managed to get phone unlocked using this method. However, when i try to add new pattern lock, same thing happened. The pattern saved is not the pattern i registered.
zhuhang said:
I managed to get phone unlocked using this method. However, when i try to add new pattern lock, same thing happened. The pattern saved is not the pattern i registered.
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Flash the zip above my last post. Works like a charm
I am running into a similar issue after updated my HTC 10 to Oreo. After installing the system update it rebooted itself twice, then asked me for a lock screen pattern and I put in mine (and I am absolutely sure it's correct) but it rejected it, saying I have 29 more attempts before device data is deleted.
I don't have TWRP installed, is factory reset the only option? and will a factory reset take it back to the original Android 7 or the new Oreo 8?
Hello 5m4r7ph0n36uru, can you tell me...
If I follow your guide, eill this delete everything on my phone, photos, messages.
My problem is that I forgot the pattern required after restarting phone.
Thank you kindly, Dusty.
Dustymone said:
Hello 5m4r7ph0n36uru, can you tell me...
If I follow your guide, eill this delete everything on my phone, photos, messages.
My problem is that I forgot the pattern required after restarting phone.
Thank you kindly, Dusty.
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There is no mentioning about losing data at all in the OP and the commands only show that they delete lockscreen password files so no you will not lose data.....
mattie_49 said:
Flash the zip above my last post. Works like a charm
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I did flashed that zip and setup the password to phone and rebooted to twrp, there again i could see the pattern on twrp.
Thank you very much it has worked on my LG G6 H870 !! with Orangefox as recovery
Scenario: Let's say I have a smartphone with both configured, PIN and Pattern. Default would be Pattern, backup method would be PIN. And I don't know the PIN.
Question: Is it possible to remove only the .key files (using TWRP) that are responsible for the PIN but keep the Pattern protection active? After reboot, there would still be the Pattern protection but when switching to PIN, the (new) PIN would be empty.?
Or alternatively, would it also be feasible to REPLACE only the .key files that are responsible for the (unknown) PIN with other .key files of a known PIN and at the same time, keep the default Pattern protection intact?
IrenePappel said:
Scenario: Let's say I have a smartphone with both configured, PIN and Pattern. Default would be Pattern, backup method would be PIN. And I don't know the PIN.
Question: Is it possible to remove only the .key files (using TWRP) that are responsible for the PIN but keep the Pattern protection active? After reboot, there would still be the Pattern protection but when switching to PIN, the (new) PIN would be empty.?
Or alternatively, would it also be feasible to REPLACE only the .key files that are responsible for the (unknown) PIN with other .key files of a known PIN and at the same time, keep the default Pattern protection intact?
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Once you remove the PIN and Pattern you will be able to boot into the system and set up the PIN and Pattern however you'd like. No need to mess with the files directly.
5m4r7ph0n36uru said:
boot to recovery
reboot to bootloader
reboot to recovery
In TWRP, go to "Advanced" > "File Manager"
In TWRP File Manager, go to /data/system folder
Find and delete the following files:
Code:
locksettings.db-wal
locksettings.db-shm
locksettings.db
Reboot the phone/tablet back into the ROM. Now you should be able to just swipe the lock screen and get into the launcher screen. You can then set a new lock from the Settings, if you want.
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You save me from a factory reset, i flash the aicp_zl1_p-14.0-WEEKLY-20190627.zip update and i was getting blackscreen after putting pin, now works ok
My problem is weird
After rooting,I have kept a lockscreen pattern,then it shows incorrect pattern even I drawn correctly. I flashed that above zip and lock was bypasses,then I tried again keeping PIN lock,same problem again,shows incorrect PIN even I entered correct pin
Neelakanta tech said:
After rooting,I have kept a lockscreen pattern,then it shows incorrect pattern even I drawn correctly. I flashed that above zip and lock was bypasses,then I tried again keeping PIN lock,same problem again,shows incorrect PIN even I entered correct pin
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This is what I would do personally, and do frequently when using multirom when on N firmware and restore a backup that has a pin.
From the xda HTC 10 twrp FAQ.
"while still in TWRP, use the TWRP File Manager to navigate to /data/system and delete all the locksettings.* files (such as locksettings.db, etc). When you reboot, the password will be gone."
I find that just deleting the single locksettings.db file is enough for me to remove the pin/password or pattern, and keeps the fingerprints stored. This way I can still use my fingerprints to log into apps, but have no pin or anything to unlock phone.
Yup,I have enabled pattern now,my pattern and pin working fine. I got a Zip file named enable_encryption from Realme unofficial developers. Then I flashed it in TWRP , my problem fixed
Neelakanta tech said:
Yup,I have enabled pattern now,my pattern and pin working fine. I got a Zip file named enable_encryption from Realme unofficial developers. Then I flashed it in TWRP , my problem fixed
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always risky flashing zip for another device.
glad it worked though
hello ,
how can i remove starting verizon logo??? and i don,t want any other logos,
i just need like stock samsung boot, for note 4
remember i have not .zip file in media folder
Mr Hassan said:
hello ,
how can i remove starting verizon logo??? and i don,t want any other logos,
i just need like stock samsung boot, for note 4
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You can use a app like this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tkstudio.sboot to change boot animation or some ROMS like jasmine rom 7.0 have the original samsung logo boot sequence, for the app to work you need root and read carefully before doing anything. Hope this helps.
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You can use a app like this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tkstudio.sboot to change boot animation or some ROMS like jasmine rom 7.0 have the original samsung logo boot sequence, for the app to work you need root and read carefully before doing anything. Hope this helps.
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thanks brother for reply i fixed this problem, now i,m in another project , i successfully extract the system,img,ext file,,,,now i edited somethings,
now i want to create again in same file, img,ext4
have you any idea about it?
Mr Hassan said:
thanks brother for reply i fixed this problem, now i,m in another project , i successfully extract the system,img,ext file,,,,now i edited somethings,
now i want to create again in same file, img,ext4
have you any idea about it?
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Well if you mean like accessing and editing system files I'm not how to do edit them but I know that you can use a app like root explore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.explorer that's the free version the paid one is $3.99 in the US. With that you can move and add files to system folder you can edit permission of files and things of that nature.
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Well if you mean like accessing and editing system files I'm not how to do edit them but I know that you can use a app like root explore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.explorer that's the free version the paid one is $3.99 in the US. With that you can move and add files to system folder you can edit permission of files and things of that nature.
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ok brother thanks alot,
but i,m talking about stock rom, i already extracted and edit now its need to repack again
Mr Hassan said:
ok brother thanks alot,
but i,m talking about stock rom, i already extracted and edit now its need to repack again
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Ah ok, so I found these two threads related to the subject one is for repackaging ODIN files if your using a Samsung: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2549712&page=5 and the other is a general tutorial on custom roms https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2195858 Also this article covers mostly everything about creating and installing ROMS http://lazydroid.com/2011/03/howto-repack-and-sign-rom-image-update-zip-files/ I hope this information helps I do not know much about creating or repackaging roms
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Ah ok, so I found these two threads related to the subject one is for repackaging ODIN files if your using a Samsung: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2549712&page=5 and the other is a general tutorial on custom roms https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2195858 Also this article covers mostly everything about creating and installing ROMS http://lazydroid.com/2011/03/howto-repack-and-sign-rom-image-update-zip-files/ I hope this information helps I do not know much about creating or repackaging roms
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ok again thanks,
i,m in samsung note 4 , and i found lot of threads to repack but not success, coz i,m counfuse about where i start?
and how, is that need just system folder or all file like hidden ,cache etc etc
Mr Hassan said:
ok again thanks,
i,m in samsung note 4 , and i found lot of threads to repack but not success, coz i,m counfuse about where i start?
and how, is that need just system folder or all file like hidden ,cache etc etc
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Well system file is where all the data and software is at basically everything visible on the phone. Maybe this article could help it deals with modifying samsung rom and flashing it. If you want to read more on it here's the link: http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/85703/modifying-samsung-rom-and-flashing-it-on-a-device if you wanted to remove apps or add custom apps to your phone you would modify system file.
But what I thought was important was this;
(I did not write this thread)
< "You should be able to use an archive program on PC and recompress to .tar, .gz, and others. Dont forget to re-sign the archive. Keep a copy of your untouched ROM until you have the modified ROM tested and running.
The ROMs are signed with a signature. When repacking if they don't get signed they will fail in flashing. This link will help explain it.
So basically after downloading the firmware you have to rename it so you can extract the files, change them as you need, recompress them again and re-sign them, so you can flash them using Odin." >
This thread was dealing with modifying CM rom;
< "There are multiple solutions available:
Re-Zip the Image
Advantage: You do it once, and can use the resulting image for multiple devices. That's what I did with CM7.2 for my Milestone 2. Easy enough to do:
create a temporary (empty) folder
unzip the zip file to it
remove unwanted *.apk files from /system/apps (be careful of what you remove, of course)
zip up the directory contents again
Using a graphical ZIP manager (like WinZip or the like), steps would be even easier:
open the zip file with the archive manager
remove the unwanted .apk files
if the ZIP manager requires it, save the manipulated zip
Manually cleanup after flashing, using the shell
This is what ce4 recommended in the comments. It requires you using a terminal emulator on your device:
Flash the image as-is
remove superfluous stuff from the system partition by hand (like rm /system/big/junk/example.mp4)
Manually cleanup after flashing, using other tools
Almost the same as the previous method, but a bit more user-friendly. Disadvantage: this won't do for superflous ringtones and the like:
Flash the image as-is
Use a tool like Titanium Backup or Root Uninstaller to remove unwanted system apps" >
Edit: this link explains the signature of the file: (from google) https://code.google.com/archive/p/zip-signer/
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Well system file is where all the data and software is at basically everything visible on the phone. Maybe this article could
Edit: this link explains the signature of the file: (from google) https://code.google.com/archive/p/zip-signer/
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yes brother i want to remove some apps,. in system
even some edits in bulid prop
and after repack it for odin , thats it,
i create zip and trying to install the via twrp, during installation in end its give some error like this
setup finish with error 7 etc etc
so i reboot ,.....its reboot normal but after boot base band is unknown
i,m working on verizon devise.
in very simple words i,m trying to create rom without verizon apps and some more edits
and that all work in stock rom
Mr Hassan said:
yes brother i want to remove some apps,. in system
even some edits in bulid prop
and after repack it for odin , thats it,
i create zip and trying to install the via twrp, during installation in end its give some error like this
setup finish with error 7 etc etc
so i reboot ,.....its reboot normal but after boot base band is unknown
i,m working on verizon devise.
in very simple words i,m trying to create rom without verizon apps and some more edits
and that all work in stock rom
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Ok so I may have found a solution for you it requires a pc and to download a program. You'll need your rom and any apps you would like to insert into it. The program is as simple as right click and delete for any apps you want to remove. The program is made by a developer on XDA named "_Logie" here's the link to the Web page: http://m.tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/how-to-add-or-remove-apps-from-a-custom-rom-101986.html and the link to the program is on there or here's the direct link: http://www.solidfiles.com/d/da2dd6335d/
This program compiles the ROM into a .zip if you have TWRP recovery you could do a backup of your previous rom before flashing your current one because you'll have to completely wipe every main partition before flashing new rom to ensure you don't run into problems
Edit: backup system, data, and cache because those are the ones you'll need to wipe also before wiping them just in case I would remove any password that locks your phone because if you try to flash a new rom and fails and your left with the recovery file it'll mess up the password, fingerprints will be forget and backup password will be unchangeable and will require a factory reset to be able to change it.
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Who its looking cool. I'll try tomorrow
But for now brother i want to know its remove the apps. OK and what about bulid.prop? I need to edit it also. And after edit i don't want root anymore .after edit i need in tar format
I know you think I'm made but i know it's possible
Mr Hassan said:
Who its looking cool. I'll try tomorrow
But for now brother i want to know its remove the apps. OK and what about bulid.prop? I need to edit it also. And after edit i don't want root anymore .after edit i need in tar format
I know you think I'm made but i know it's possible
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For build.prop maybe this app could help https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.apps.build.prop.editor sorry for lack of knowledge on this subject I've never had to repack a rom before.
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For build.prop maybe this app could help https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.apps.build.prop.editor sorry for lack of knowledge on this subject I've never had to repack a rom before.
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Ok apps done
Bulid done
Now final thing need . repack in ext4 format
I'll check these things tomorrow
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For build.prop maybe this app could help https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.apps.build.prop.editor sorry for lack of knowledge on this subject I've never had to repack a rom before.
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brother did you found anything for repack ext4 img?
Mr Hassan said:
brother did you found anything for repack ext4 img?
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Have you tried this guide? https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1588461
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Have you tried this guide? https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1588461
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yes but its for linux , and for window 99% unsuccessfully rates , have you try in window ? this ?
now i,m in next step if you have the time so kindly share your experience
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/repack-img-giving-error-odin-invalid-t3577719
Hmmmmm ? I think you want to change the boot animation (white Verizon logo red background? ) if so your gonna need to either need to flash a pre-made zip with Flashfire (can't seem to get it to apply from twrp) or your gonna need to manually copy into the appropriate directory (mount system directory r/w copy then change permissions of the file you copied to 644 and reboot) presumably with a root explorer though doable from terminal
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Ok so I may have found a solution for you it requires a pc and to download a program. You'll need your rom and any apps you would like to insert into it. The program is as simple as right click and delete for any apps you want to remove. The program is made by a developer on XDA named "_Logie" here's the link to the Web page: http://m.tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/how-to-add-or-remove-apps-from-a-custom-rom-101986.html and the link to the program is on there or here's the direct link: http://www.solidfiles.com/d/da2dd6335d/
This program compiles the ROM into a .zip if you have TWRP recovery you could do a backup of your previous rom before flashing your current one because you'll have to completely wipe every main partition before flashing new rom to ensure you don't run into problems
Edit: backup system, data, and cache because those are the ones you'll need to wipe also before wiping them just in case I would remove any password that locks your phone because if you try to flash a new rom and fails and your left with the recovery file it'll mess up the password, fingerprints will be forget and backup password will be unchangeable and will require a factory reset to be able to change it.
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Try flashing with flasfire enabling the option mount system r/w and use common paths (probably not necessary but won't hurt) I have had difficulty getting anything other than ROM and gapps to apply from twrp but flashfire seems to work . I'm thinking its due to the fact that flashfire flashes after boot loader and then resets prior to os load.
I would like to share with you the latest original 4 files firmware J730GMUBU3ARB1 security pach 1 february 2018.
1. download the firmware J730GMUBU3ARB1 - Galaxy J7 Pro SM-J730GM PEO Peru from https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-j7-pro/SM-J730GM/PEO/download/J730GMUBU3ARB1/209612/
2.enter the phone in download mode and with odin place the AP, BL, CP and CSC
3. make the original setup in order to enter on developer options ( by pressing 7 times Build Number in Settings/About phone/Build Number) to activate OEM unlock and USB debugging
4. open ODIN Odin3_v3.12.10 and on the AP place twrp_3.1.1-1_j730gm_25817 from our friend ashyx[ https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...nt/twrp-3-1-1-1-j7-pro-sm-j730f-g-gm-t3662621
Flash with odin in the AP slot.
Put your device in DOWNLOAD mode.
Uncheck Auto reboot.
Load the respective file below into the AP slot and hit start.
After flashing and ODIN reports PASS immediately reboot to recovery by holding POWER + HOME + VOL DOWN.
As soon as the screen goes blank change to VOL UP whilst still holding POWER + HOME.
You should now see TWRP recovery.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE STEPS WILL RESULT IN TWRP BEING REPLACED BY STOCK RECOVERY
5. Format Data partition using FORMAT DATA button under Wipe options.
(Note: This will wipe the internal storage) ...FORMAT DATA... type YES , in order to delete the encryption on your internal memory
WIPE CACHE AND DALVICK
The next step is not necessary as i noticed that patching the boot image no-verity-no-encrypt_ashyx will cause a long delay in screen unlock , and if you don't flash this it will not affect the encryption of your phone as long as you did the formatting .
So i will not recommend to do this step 6
----6.install Boot image patch from ashyx no-verity-no-encrypt_ashyx https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...nt/twrp-3-1-1-1-j7-pro-sm-j730f-g-gm-t3662621
WIPE CACHE AND DALVICK ----
Try skipping step 6 and go straight to step 7
7.install Magisk v16 the latest one
WIPE CACHE AND DALVICK
8.install SM-J730GM- 07.03.2018 the script to remove most of the bloatware
the script was modified by me on this firmware to make a very fast and no bug phone. If you want to keep some of the apk which i deleted with this script you can modify the script only with note++ (npp.7.5.4.Installer) by deleting the entire row of the apk
WIPE CACHE AND DALVICK
9.mount system and internal storage
10. you can copy the file others.xml from your sd card to system/csc
this others.xml was modified from the original one from this firmware to have more options like
air message,
ultra data saving ,
recording call button
EnableSmsCallbackNumber
DisableSmsToMmsConversion
EnablePromptToExit for samsung internet beta
and few more which you can see it opening this file with notepad
12. reboot the phone and make the setup
ENJOY
P.S. was made for my phone in order to have a very light and bugles firmware for my daily use , you can try and use it on your own risk .
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK YOUR PHONE, USE IT ON YOUR OWN RISK ...
THANK YOU ashyx
PS. I WILL NOT HAVE TIME TO ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTIONS FOR SOME TIME BECAUSE SUNDAY I AM GOING TO WORK ON THE RIVER CRUISE AND THE INTERNET IS NOT MY BEST FRIEND THERE.
HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY MY STOCK ROM AND WISH YOU ALL THE BEST...
My phone is SM-J730F.
Can I install SM-J730GM- 07.03.2018.zip ?
Ooo_Pepi said:
My phone is SM-J730F.
Can I install SM-J730GM- 07.03.2018.zip ?
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as long as you open the update script with note++ and check if the apk in your firmware are the same there will be working
to check the apk in system/app and system/priv-app you need to install root browser apk
So can I flash the the firmware on J730G?
Greight said:
So can I flash the the firmware on J730G?
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The script and other.xml is working on all the samsung phones with nougat as long as they have the same app in system .
I use the script for tab SM-T585... SM-J730GM .... SM-J710FN ...
Just try and you can modify as you wish deleting the entire row of the application which you want to keep .
balanadi said:
The script and other.xml is working on all the samsung phones with nougat as long as they have the same app in system .
I use the script for tab SM-T585... SM-J730GM .... SM-J710FN ...
Just try and you can modify as you wish deleting the entire row of the application which you want to keep .
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Thank you, but what about the firmware? Mine is G and that firmware is GM. Won't there be any problem?
Greight said:
Thank you, but what about the firmware? Mine is G and that firmware is GM. Won't there be any problem?
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As far as i know it is better to try to download from sammobile the firmware for your phone ... the diference between G and GM is the dual sim .
And don't forget to change in the others.xml the code for your firmware ... as this is modifyed for CHO region
Seems the no verity patch is what causes lockscreen lag?, I've tried both magick and supersu methods both methods still cause problems. when/if the finger print scanner can read mine, it unlocks instantly,
but by pin or other methods can take up to 10 seconds to unlock. any way to fix this?
I have the SM-J730GM/DS j7y17lte
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Seems the no verity patch is what causes lockscreen lag?, I've tried both magick and supersu methods both methods still cause problems. when/if the finger print scanner can read mine, it unlocks instantly,
but by pin or other methods can take up to 10 seconds to unlock. any way to fix this?
I have the SM-J730GM/DS j7y17lte
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Try without no-verity-no-encrypt_ashyx and you will see the difference
I edited also the steps on my thread . Thank you and hope you will see the difference without that patch
to balanadi
If I use the j730gmdxu3ara3 ROM to do it again.
Greight said:
So can I flash the the firmware on J730G?
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@balanadi
Thanks for sharing
since I arrived in xda [2012] I see that this is the great magic of the global village sharing the knowledge.
greetings
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Thank you
Need stock recovery of SM J 730GM
Akhil3472 said:
Need stock recovery of SM J 730GM
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thanks for reviving this 10 month old thread. just use the search...
tq
Thankss
Nice