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[Q] Unlocking found SIII with no password, pin, google acct info etc. possible

Hello all,
Today I found a sIII. I'm trying to figure out how to get into the locked phone (swipe style password). I have no password, pin, or google account information.
Ideally I'd like to unlock the phone and retain the current information so that I can track down the owner. (I don't know why anyone puts passwords on their phones as it's impossible to track down the owner!!) I'm aware of the "bug" that allows you to get into the emergency contact section etc., but I'm not sure that works when the phone does not have service as it says something about service currently unavailable.
If I can't get into it and retain the current info, will a hard reset allow me to bypass the password? Maybe rooting the phone?
Any advice is appreciated.

nnamssorxela said:
Hello all,
Today I found a sIII. I'm trying to figure out how to get into the locked phone (swipe style password). I have no password, pin, or google account information.
Ideally I'd like to unlock the phone and retain the current information so that I can track down the owner. (I don't know why anyone puts passwords on their phones as it's impossible to track down the owner!!) I'm aware of the "bug" that allows you to get into the emergency contact section etc., but I'm not sure that works when the phone does not have service as it says something about service currently unavailable.
If I can't get into it and retain the current info, will a hard reset allow me to bypass the password? Maybe rooting the phone?
Any advice is appreciated.
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I say you see what provider the phone is for. call the provider and tell them that you found a device. if its a cdma give them the ESN and they should be able to tell the owner of the phone that it has been found. i think that is what you should do.

Get into download more and factory reset is worth a try but if you look hard enough. Or you tubes there's ways to do it I saw a video about that on YouTube the other day but I didn't bother looking at the video.
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I don't know how to get pass the lock screen.
However afrer hard reset, although the data will be wiped, u can dial
##786# 》 View 》 mobile number.
For sprint phones, unless u activate this phone on a different account, previous number is stored.
Good luck
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Just take it to a sprint store if its a sprint phone.
Not saying you are because i don't know anythong about you. But even though you said you want to track down the owner. Asking how to get around security measures on a phone makes the thought of keeping it or selling it for $$ pop in my head. Again no offense.
Sent from a planet far far away.

Thanks for the info guys. I know it sounds a little shady, but if I was really trying to keep it I'd say; "LOL forgot my password, pin, and google info hehe I'm a silly gurl plz help!" Problem is I found it on a mountain and I'm out of town and there is no service for me to answer any calls it receives. by the time I drive back down to get service, I'll be too far to turn back to return it.
I'm trying to do the right thing, but if it's going to be next to impossible it might just be a lost cause.
If there was no password on it, it would take me a couple minuted to track down an email or phone number I could track this guy/girl down with, unfortunately, if this is not the case it I might hold onto it.

You're trying too hard to be a good samaritan. This is simple. If it is a Sprint/Verizon/AT&T/TMobile phone, stop by the nearest Sprint/Verizon/AT&T/TMobile store and just simply drop it off saying i found this phone and want it to get back to it's owner. The employees know how to look up the details via ESN and or IMEI and get in touch with the account holder. It is that simple.
All this asking for how to bypass the PIN or lock code is irrelevant....unless you have personal designs on the phone yourself.

nnamssorxela said:
Thanks for the info guys. I know it sounds a little shady, but if I was really trying to keep it I'd say; "LOL forgot my password, pin, and google info hehe I'm a silly gurl plz help!" Problem is I found it on a mountain and I'm out of town and there is no service for me to answer any calls it receives. by the time I drive back down to get service, I'll be too far to turn back to return it.
I'm trying to do the right thing, but if it's going to be next to impossible it might just be a lost cause.
If there was no password on it, it would take me a couple minuted to track down an email or phone number I could track this guy/girl down with, unfortunately, if this is not the case it I might hold onto it.
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It doesn't have to be the store nearest to where you found the phone. It could be any store. They all have the same computers. And can ship phones.
Sent from a planet far far away.

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[Q] HELP Required

HI Team,
I am very impressed by you work here.
I am unfortunately not a tech geek and I don't have much idea about phones troubleshooting. I need you all to try your best to help me.
I have a Xperia S Lt26i.It is already rooted as my brother who previously used it rooted it. The name of the root group is Tux Kernel (I see this when the phone restarts.)
Just two days ago my cousin was playing with the phone and he pressed the wrong pattern code for more than 20 times. My phone is not connected to 4g or wifi. I am unable to answer the secret question. I have my gmail configured on the device but it doesn't give access even though I enter the correct username and password. My brothers gmail was configured on it at the time of purchase(FYI)
No whatever I try it doesn't help me. If I connect the device to my PC. Sony Companion center doesn't recognize it. I have some very important notes on my phone under notes and I will be sacked from my job if I miss those notes. I am only the bread earner for my family.
I just want help to recover the notes on my device. Please let me know in detail the steps while you answer it will be of great help.
Forgot to inform you people that my usb debugging option is also disabled on my phone.
I am even ready to pay for this service as this group is my only hope after 16 hours of internet search.
GOD bless you please help me resolve my problem.

bhuvanesh99 said:
HI Team,
I am very impressed by you work here.
I am unfortunately not a tech geek and I don't have much idea about phones troubleshooting. I need you all to try your best to help me.
I have a Xperia S Lt26i.It is already rooted as my brother who previously used it rooted it. The name of the root group is Tux Kernel (I see this when the phone restarts.)
Just two days ago my cousin was playing with the phone and he pressed the wrong pattern code for more than 20 times. My phone is not connected to 4g or wifi. I am unable to answer the secret question. I have my gmail configured on the device but it doesn't give access even though I enter the correct username and password. My brothers gmail was configured on it at the time of purchase(FYI)
No whatever I try it doesn't help me. If I connect the device to my PC. Sony Companion center doesn't recognize it. I have some very important notes on my phone under notes and I will be sacked from my job if I miss those notes. I am only the bread earner for my family.
I just want help to recover the notes on my device. Please let me know in detail the steps while you answer it will be of great help.
Forgot to inform you people that my usb debugging option is also disabled on my phone.
I am even ready to pay for this service as this group is my only hope after 16 hours of internet search.
GOD bless you please help me resolve my problem.
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i'm sorry i'm too not tech geek..but i'm willing to help solve your problem..is your phone can turn on??

bhuvanesh99 said:
HI Team,
I am very impressed by you work here.
I am unfortunately not a tech geek and I don't have much idea about phones troubleshooting. I need you all to try your best to help me.
I have a Xperia S Lt26i.It is already rooted as my brother who previously used it rooted it. The name of the root group is Tux Kernel (I see this when the phone restarts.)
Just two days ago my cousin was playing with the phone and he pressed the wrong pattern code for more than 20 times.......
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Did You try the method mentioned here?

ceriqdesign said:
i'm sorry i'm too not tech geek..but i'm willing to help solve your problem..is your phone can turn on??
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Yes my phone is powered on and I am able to receive call but I am not able to use the phone as it is locked out due to multiple pattern attempts.

Mirhawk said:
Did You try the method mentioned here?
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Yes I have tried those steps. That steps are for phones which are originally having the sony software. However, I have a rooted phone and it never gets detected if I connect to sony PC companion.

bhuvanesh99 said:
Yes my phone is powered on and I am able to receive call but I am not able to use the phone as it is locked out due to multiple pattern attempts.
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If You are able to receive calls, are You not able to access the phone while being in call? This might be worth a try!
bhuvanesh99 said:
Yes I have tried those steps. That steps are for phones which are originally having the sony software. However, I have a rooted phone and it never gets detected if I connect to sony PC companion.
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Ah Sorry! My Bad! Should have read that!

Mirhawk said:
If You are able to receive calls, are You not able to access the phone while being in call? This might be worth a try!
Ah Sorry! My Bad! Should have read that!
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I have tried already when my phone is on a call trying to access the phone is impossible. Its just showing me the lock screen.

bhuvanesh99 said:
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I have tried already when my phone is on a call trying to access the phone is impossible. Its just showing me the lock screen.
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why dont u try fresh install thru flash tool

another frp question????

i figured here would be a better place to ask since no dedicated stylo 2 threads
As u all may know i get phones whole sale and from police auctions and junk
i got a stylo 2 straight talk frp locked clean imei ive tried every method known to man i can think of
i cant type when i get to the policy statements cant long press home on switch back none of the tools work ive evenn tried
real term with the creg and it fails
if i discont wifi at the right time i can kinda continue with setup but again no copy paste no assist no keyboard once im in the chrome
any one got any ideas what i might try
as of rite now i dont know if its a frp block i also have no dl mode just standard reboot when vol up and usb

TheMadScientist420 said:
i figured here would be a better place to ask since no dedicated stylo 2 threads
As u all may know i get phones whole sale and from police auctions and junk
i got a stylo 2 straight talk frp locked clean imei ive tried every method known to man i can think of
i cant type when i get to the policy statements cant long press home on switch back none of the tools work ive evenn tried
real term with the creg and it fails
if i discont wifi at the right time i can kinda continue with setup but again no copy paste no assist no keyboard once im in the chrome
any one got any ideas what i might try
as of rite now i dont know if its a frp block i also have no dl mode just standard reboot when vol up and usb
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This may help.......https://youtu.be/cEOwMyWU-3o

stinka318 said:
This may help.......https://youtu.be/cEOwMyWU-3o
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thanks for your response
that one doesn't work either
touch assist when I press home it says complete setup and long press just disappears
I think LG finally blocked all methods of bypass

TheMadScientist420 said:
thanks for your response
that one doesn't work either
touch assist when I press home it says complete setup and long press just disappears
I think LG finally blocked all methods of bypass
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I have a g4 that I actually blocked myself by accident and was able to get back with using a number of different ways mixed together i found not one specific thing worked it is a trial and error.......good luck with it.

stinka318 said:
I have a g4 that I actually blocked myself by accident and was able to get back with using a number of different ways mixed together i found not one specific thing worked it is a trial and error.......good luck with it.
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It does suck i get these phones some are locked and blacklisted but i have proper paper work to take to orig carriers and unblacklist but frickin google wont help even if i am the new proper legal owner by law. Either way if not a great parts phone

TheMadScientist420 said:
It does suck i get these phones some are locked and blacklisted but i have proper paper work to take to orig carriers and unblacklist but frickin google wont help even if i am the new proper legal owner by law. Either way if not a great parts phone
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Look around for one that needs a new screen that is not blocked or locked and do a screen swap.......

stinka318 said:
Look around for one that needs a new screen that is not blocked or locked and do a screen swap.......
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Prob whatll happen. My wife has a cricket stylo 2 put it up for hers just incase

December 26 2017 update LS992ZVE

I just received a new update on G5 sprint to upgrade to LS992ZVE_5. Will it relock my sim card

kleinkel said:
I just received a new update on G5 sprint to upgrade to LS992ZVE_5. Will it relock my sim card
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i want to know the same, if somebody update please tell us..

Stay safe and don't try.

i take the risk... and the result its... My phone still unlocked ... u can upgrade guys
PD: i unlock my phone with optopus box in past version

Did the update add any new feature

still unlocked!
NinjarD said:
i want to know the same, if somebody update please tell us..
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I have updated to zve... my phone is still unlocked! :good:

Phone remains unlocked. Unfortunately, it wipes APN data and now I can't go in and edit APN. Anybody have any work arounds? I can't add an APN (no option) in the settings menu (settings - more - mobile networks - access point names) nor in the ##3282# menu with the MSL. It's been a huge pain and I'm currently trying to use this phone in Peru. It can make and receive calls/texts but will not access the internet without being able to add/edit APN's.

Hi, I just want to know can I downgrade ZVE update

Mortal Eternity said:
I have updated to zve... my phone is still unlocked! :good:
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I have a problem.... I upgraded to zvc ..my phone got unlocked remotely but my facebook..twitter.instagram and whatsapp won't work well with mobile data.. How can I solve

didospike said:
Hi, I just want to know can I downgrade ZVE update
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No

kleinkel said:
Did the update add any new feature
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It's a security update, so no. If you guys want to keep your unlock, DON'T UPDATE.

dont update.. As i unlocked my phone from the hidden menu app but as i updated it got locked (and i can't seem to find any solution whosoever).. You cant go back and downgrade and you cant unlock it again with the hidden menu app..
But if anyone knows how to do it please i beg you i need help as it was my gift to my father and i fu..ed it up :crying:

Why,LG, why?
Gah this is so frustrating. I had my phone unlocked by sprint and am currently abroad, but had the wonderful combination of ideas to both update to ZVE and reset network settings. I've already been using this international sim for five months and everything was fine and dandy, but now I can't add an APN so I can't connect to the internet (the apn settings are greyed out) - I even spoke to Sprint for 3 hours and they concluded there's nothing they can do. I'm thinking there's one of three things to be done: change the APN by some "hack" like a dialer code or ADB, revert to previous firmware, or connect to the internet somehow without an APN.
Does anyone know how to do either of three things? Please help.
Update: I called LG and Sprint for a combined total of about 5 hours. LG confirmed that indeed with ZVE they disabled manual changing of APNs (due to "security") and they don't even have a special code or anything to fix that. They said I should ask Sprint to maybe push an ota apn for the international carrier but they said they can't do that. The LG guy said that he would add a ticket (they can't even talk to anyone higher up) to tell the dev team to add an option again to change APNs but I don't know how likely that'll be. It's just super frustrating that LG pushed an update to break international data and now says they can't do anything about it. Reminds me of my bootlooped Nexus 5x that they said they couldn't do anything about. Smh lg, smh.

BuntzenB said:
Gah this is so frustrating. I had my phone unlocked by sprint and am currently abroad, but had the wonderful combination of ideas to both update to ZVE and reset network settings. I've already been using this international sim for five months and everything was fine and dandy, but now I can't add an APN so I can't connect to the internet (the apn settings are greyed out) - I even spoke to Sprint for 3 hours and they concluded there's nothing they can do. I'm thinking there's one of three things to be done: change the APN by some "hack" like a dialer code or ADB, revert to previous firmware, or connect to the internet somehow without an APN.
Does anyone know how to do either of three things? Please help.
Update: I called LG and Sprint for a combined total of about 5 hours. LG confirmed that indeed with ZVE they disabled manual changing of APNs (due to "security") and they don't even have a special code or anything to fix that. They said I should ask Sprint to maybe push an ota apn for the international carrier but they said they can't do that. The LG guy said that he would add a ticket (they can't even talk to anyone higher up) to tell the dev team to add an option again to change APNs but I don't know how likely that'll be. It's just super frustrating that LG pushed an update to break international data and now says they can't do anything about it. Reminds me of my bootlooped Nexus 5x that they said they couldn't do anything about. Smh lg, smh.
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Welcome to my hell. I tried to warn the community in my comment about this exact issue. I spent weeks talking to Sprint and LG's useless "technical support." LG reps kept insisting that LG has nothing to do with software updates which is completely wrong and extremely ignorant of them to think that. Sprint advanced tech support even conferenced LG in on a call once that lasted about 45 minutes and the LG rep kept saying they don't have anything to do with the updates. Finally, we got him to agree that they did make the updates. But, even that was a waste of time. It wasn't until I wrote to LG through their website that I got several responses (mostly the same as before - walking you through how to change APN settings) but, finally in those conversations, I was able to get LG support to admit that they had a problem with ZVE and that they are the ones that broke it. The last response I got was that their developers are aware of the problem and are working to fix it. It probably won't be fixed until the next software update and they won't give me any timeline as to when that will be. It's been a couple of weeks since I last talked to LG. My advice is to do the same and file a bug error on their website. Calling in is a complete waste of time. They need more reports on this so that they know this is a big issue. You can't even go in with your MSL and change APN's. If they were really worried about security, they would at least allow the carriers to give you permission to modify the APN. Seems completely nonsensical to me.

Never update if you have an unlock. I've said this a hundred times... Maybe you can get on eBay and get a remote unlock.

somy body plz can you post this upgrade ?
kleinkel said:
I just received a new update on G5 sprint to upgrade to LS992ZVE_5. Will it relock my sim card
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somebody plz can you post this upgrade ? mb it will help to recover some phones who has updated allready.
i think it stores on ota directory on your ls992

acidlenin said:
somebody plz can you post this upgrade ? mb it will help to recover some phones who has updated allready.
i think it stores on ota directory on your ls992
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It stores in /cache which you can't get to without root. I didn't see how it would help anybody either.

Sympathy, empathy
kephaisrock said:
Welcome to my hell. I tried to warn the community in my comment about this exact issue. I spent weeks talking to Sprint and LG's useless "technical support." LG reps kept insisting that LG has nothing to do with software updates which is completely wrong and extremely ignorant of them to think that. Sprint advanced tech support even conferenced LG in on a call once that lasted about 45 minutes and the LG rep kept saying they don't have anything to do with the updates. Finally, we got him to agree that they did make the updates. But, even that was a waste of time. It wasn't until I wrote to LG through their website that I got several responses (mostly the same as before - walking you through how to change APN settings) but, finally in those conversations, I was able to get LG support to admit that they had a problem with ZVE and that they are the ones that broke it. The last response I got was that their developers are aware of the problem and are working to fix it. It probably won't be fixed until the next software update and they won't give me any timeline as to when that will be. It's been a couple of weeks since I last talked to LG. My advice is to do the same and file a bug error on their website. Calling in is a complete waste of time. They need more reports on this so that they know this is a big issue. You can't even go in with your MSL and change APN's. If they were really worried about security, they would at least allow the carriers to give you permission to modify the APN. Seems completely nonsensical to me.
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How does one file a bug report? I looked and couldn't find it.
As to the reason I updated my phone, I'm very involved in security and need the newest security patches I can get. Also, I don't know/don't think a remote unlock will help, I think it is actually fully impossible to add an APN at this point... I even had sprint lock and unlock my phone...

BuntzenB said:
How does one file a bug report? I looked and couldn't find it.
As to the reason I updated my phone, I'm very involved in security and need the newest security patches I can get. Also, I don't know/don't think a remote unlock will help, I think it is actually fully impossible to add an APN at this point... I even had sprint lock and unlock my phone...
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Sometimes you can't have your cake and eat it too. A bug report will get you nowhere. I've filed legitimate bug reports with solutions and didn't even get a reply. They did this on purpose and don't care if it effects you. They don't want you to use your device the way you want, they want you to use it the way they want.

I read this in other post
Idk this work
HiddenMenuCall
Google, download and install HiddenMenuCall_1.7.apk
Go to LTE Settings
Go to APN Settings
Set APN there and use "default,dun,fota" as APN Type
Restart phone
Done!

Nubia 5G refusing pattern lock and company cannot provide support as I am in the USA

I decided to set a new pattern lock for my Redmagic 5G last Saturday night and when I woke up the following morning I can't seem to remember the new pattern (Alcohol was a factor).
I have hard reset the phone but the pattern did not go away. I contacted the company and provided them with pictures, IMEI number and receipt for the phone and they simply said that they cannot provide technical support for me because I am in a country where they have been embargoed by (U.S.A.).
What to do? Please HELP ME!

Demetrix3 🤔 said:
I decided to set a new pattern lock for my Redmagic 5G last Saturday night and when I woke up the following morning I can't seem to remember the new pattern (Alcohol was a factor).
I have hard reset the phone but the pattern did not go away. I contacted the company and provided them with pictures, IMEI number and receipt for the phone and they simply said that they cannot provide technical support for me because I am in a country where they have been embargoed by (U.S.A.).
What to do? Please HELP ME!
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Not sure if you were able to solve your problem...but it seems like there are certain software you can download for windows to help open phones when you have lost or forgotten your pins or patterns. stuff like 4ukey on android. may be worth a shot to look into. I've never personally tried any myself but sounds like you might have to try something in that area to help you out. hope you find something.

enzone17 said:
Not sure if you were able to solve your problem...but it seems like there are certain software you can download for windows to help open phones when you have lost or forgotten your pins or patterns. stuff like 4ukey on android. may be worth a shot to look into. I've never personally tried any myself but sounds like you might have to try something in that area to help you out. hope you find something.
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Hi,
Thanks. I did try the 4ukey, it does not work. They basically have created a UI that just gives you the hard reset steps that I already knew and had done. It is not some magical trick to rid the phone of FRP LOCK. I honestly think they are a rip off.