I stupidly bought this from an online post and I am unable to contact the seller. I didn't know it would ask this until I booted it up. It's telling me that I can't log in without the previous owners google account. I've already contacted AT&T and they haven't reported the phone as stolen. What's the best method? I tried numerous methods without success. It's nougat 7.0
Should I load a custom ROM?
Do I need to flash the bootloader?
I have several apk files that say they can fix this but I can't get the phone to get to any point that lets me install an apk.
Follow this guide on how to bypass the FRP and the Google Account. It works on most Samsung Phones:
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That method doesn't work on this android 7.0 ATT Galaxy s7 Active. Long pressing anything in the help menu of the samsung keyboard never brings up "web search" as the article explains.
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Hi folks, my dad gave me his old S3 last month when he upgraded to an S5, and I am trying to use it as a backup/spare but I am on T-Mobile. the S3 is already running 4.4.2 so I understand I need to obtain an unlock code from some site, ATT already told me no since my dad technically didnt fulfill his contract (bought the S5 through craigslist).
I have seen that I can buy an unlock code and enter it manually, but I have also seen several ebay listings saying they would remotely connect to my phone and unlock it via software, meaning I had to connect the S3 to computer with USB and then to internet. I dont think I should do this.
I also want to flash to CM11, but I am not sure if the unlock will be lost during the flashing process? should I flash first and then unlock?
I recommend buying an unlock code from eBay.
Do not flash a custom rom until after you enter the unlock code as you need a stock Samsung dialler to enter the code.
Once it is sim unlocked, the phone will be permanently unlocked.
Same Request
I'm in roughly the same sitch..
I thought it was easier to switch carriers than requiring the purchasing of an un-lock code?
Since I really don't want to fork out any more moneys...
No one has more suggestions?
Thanks!
I3ig Al said:
Hi folks, my dad gave me his old S3 last month when he upgraded to an S5, and I am trying to use it as a backup/spare but I am on T-Mobile. the S3 is already running 4.4.2 so I understand I need to obtain an unlock code from some site, ATT already told me no since my dad technically didnt fulfill his contract (bought the S5 through craigslist).
I have seen that I can buy an unlock code and enter it manually, but I have also seen several ebay listings saying they would remotely connect to my phone and unlock it via software, meaning I had to connect the S3 to computer with USB and then to internet. I dont think I should do this.
I also want to flash to CM11, but I am not sure if the unlock will be lost during the flashing process? should I flash first and then unlock?
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If the phone is running 4.3 or higher stock bootloader, you will have to get a code, no way around it. If there is a free method without requiring carrier intervention, it hasn't been found.
Just get an at&t sim card from like straight talk. My phone isn't rooted (got it the exact same way only from mom!)
Look at the sim. The underlined portion of the number will start wit 103 or 104. If you get an error that says "sim not provisioned" etc, that one works. Put service on it and see.
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That's how you get around a carrier lock. Because its still using at&t network.
I want to unlock Samsung note 2 .Is it possible ?
Hi.
Did a quick search through google and offcourse there are several that claim to send an unlock code for a fee. With a previous phone I made a so called 'gold card'. That is a special made micro sd card that providers use to unlock with your emei code injected and when inserted it will unlock your phone. Providers use an application for this. This was with my Htc Desire HD that I had before my Note 2. Not sure if it still works the same these days. For my previous phone I was lucky and found the right tools to do this. I think it requires a lot of internet searching to scramble the right unlock code for free.
Seems that it works different now...
Watched some youtube video's and they pull up a 'secret menu' for provider settings. In the comments it seems that the dial pad code to enter this menu is different with the branding of the phone and when the code works the menu settings are also different with the version of android.
So you can try to find a secret menu code that works on your phone. If a guide is for a specific android version you probably also have to downgrade to a different stock version through odin. I saw a lot of complaints in the comments that a tutorial is not working for everybody. Try to find a tutorial that matches your phone or try to make your phone as it is in the tutorial. Watch several tutorials and follow the steps that work. Try to make it fool proof for yourself so you don't brick your phone.
Sorry, I don't have a definit answer for you.
Good luck.
What is the exact model # of the Note 2. You can find the model # in download mode.
Hello,
I have this S9 which is SM-G960F 64GB and i tried to reset it but i dont know my password to my old gmail account or the phone number anymore. I tried to flash it with some tools from youtube and i'd get a "SV. REV" check fail (bootloader) device: 2, binary: 1 " I managed to get one from sammobiles and that went through perfectly but asked me to login but dont know the info to login.
What else could i do? G960FOTF2BRGA is what it says in recovery menu.
Thanks
I doubt anyone on this forum will give you much information. The S9 is a relatively new phone, but you say that you don't know the password to your old gmail account. Folks may assume that the gmail address that was used to set up your S9 was not your old gmail account address and it is very unlikely that anyone here will help you bypass FRP.
hateeb123456 said:
Hello,
I have this S9 which is SM-G960F 64GB and i tried to reset it but i dont know my password to my old gmail account or the phone number anymore. I tried to flash it with some tools from youtube and i'd get a "SV. REV" check fail (bootloader) device: 2, binary: 1 " I managed to get one from sammobiles and that went through perfectly but asked me to login but dont know the info to login.
What else could i do? G960FOTF2BRGA is what it says in recovery menu.
Thanks
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Hello,
I see that just a week or so ago, you were posting in the Honor 9 section. Since you don't mention how you acquired the S9, you'll have to realize how this whole situation looks a bit odd. I'm afraid I'm going to have to close your thread because it seems like you may have acquired this device unlawfully. We can't be breaking any laws here so you will not receive any help. I suggest you return this device to the rightful owner and go back to your Honor 9.
Thread closed.
I just purchase a Samsung galaxy A50 SM-A505U at Ebay from xfinity, I havent received it yet but I was wondering if this specific model from xfinity when you insert a sim card from another provider will asked for a unlock code?
I have a verizon samsung a505u I want to root but am kinda new to all this. Will someone provide all necessary things I need and steps?
I cannot find OEM unlock, I tried steps to getting it to appear and didnt work. When I book into recovery it doesnt even show bootloader whether its locked or unlocked....
Kernal: 4.14.62
Build: ppr1.180610.011.a505usqs5atb3
Please help I been searching for months but I am lost
kraze1989 said:
I have a verizon samsung a505u I want to root but am kinda new to all this. Will someone provide all necessary things I need and steps?
I cannot find OEM unlock, I tried steps to getting it to appear and didnt work. When I book into recovery it doesnt even show bootloader whether its locked or unlocked....
Kernal: 4.14.62
Build: ppr1.180610.011.a505usqs5atb3
Please help I been searching for months but I am lost
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I have an A505U as well that's recently off contract and I am trying to root it, not having any luck though :'( My OEM Unlock setting is missing in the Developer Options as well; none of the common methods for getting it to appear work :/
I have been trying to unlock a Samsung Galaxy S9 T-Mobile model SM-G960U to use it on local carrier (Ecuador) with no luck (I have use doctorSIM service too)
After booting the phone a got a message:
Security error.
This phone has been flashed with unauthorized software is locked. Call you mobile operator for additional support. Please note that a repair/return for this issue may have additional cost.
Trying to use the T-Mobile device unlock app, then a screen shows up with a message "Your device is network locked at this time, which prevents it from operating with other compatible wireless networks. To inquire about your device's unlock eligibility please continue" but after tapping the Continue button there is not option of permanent unlock, I got a message saying: "Server not responding. Please try again later."
I have trying to install de stock firmware G960USQU7ETG3_G960UOYN7ETG3_TMB (Android 10) downloaded from Frija using the Odin tool, doing a factory reset, wiping the cache, doing a NAND Erase with Odin, but the security error still shows up.
The device is able to browse on websites using Wi-Fi, what should I try next?
paid services are the only way. You won't get help on that here. They employ a different type of lock than most devices.
@OP
I don't know all the ins and outs of tmobile unlocking (not a fan of their service). However, I recently had in hand a paid off s9+ which was still locked. I ran the unlocking app multiple times over the course of a few hours. Each time it came back with an error (unsuccessful or something to that effect) when I tried the permanent unlock. For each attempt the tmo sim with active service was still installed. Eventually it did finally unlock. I'm not sure if a tmobile sim with active service is a necessity. Probably is as it has to authenticate the account for unlock eligibility.
I have a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S9 Sm-g960u and needed to switch to T-mobile. I had no problem switching from one carrier to another because I was told that all Samsung Galaxy S9 devices came factory unlocked. I bought a T-mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Note from a friend and tried using the T-mobile app to unlock the phone I think there was a problem so he just called T-mobile and explained that he sold his old phone blah blah blah and since he owned it they just unlocked it right over the phone, no problems or issues.