Was wondering if anybody knew or had an idea how to remove the retail mode on one of these, Company sold out to a different cell phone sales store and gave demo away because it was at no cost to them so i was wondering if there was a way to. Im new so any help would be amazing.
i dont have g7, but did you try factory reset in settings ? can you go in settings ?
Demo mode is in the developer settings
i am able to get to settings, demo mode in dev options is off. this is done on the retail app itselef. doesn't allow me to access admins
Cellphonesales said:
i am able to get to settings, demo mode in dev options is off. this is done on the retail app itselef. doesn't allow me to access admins
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Hm, Strange. Im Not sure how to help.
the best solution would be to flash a kdz, look on the forum for info
Cellphonesales said:
Was wondering if anybody knew or had an idea how to remove the retail mode on one of these, Company sold out to a different cell phone sales store and gave demo away because it was at no cost to them so i was wondering if there was a way to. Im new so any help would be amazing.
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Is it LG Retail Mode?
have you succeeded I have the same problem as
Cellphonesales said:
Was wondering if anybody knew or had an idea how to remove the retail mode on one of these, Company sold out to a different cell phone sales store and gave demo away because it was at no cost to them so i was wondering if there was a way to. Im new so any help would be amazing.
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have you succeeded I have the same problem as you
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I just ordered the verizon LTE version and I have read that the phone dialer is there but not accessible.
Has anyone figured out how to get it working?
Thanks in advance
wangjaroni said:
I just ordered the verizon LTE version and I have read that the phone dialer is there but not accessible.
Has anyone figured out how to get it working?
Thanks in advance
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You'd probably need a modified framework, but there's no chance as its impossible to modify anything in system with your device. No root available as yet.
I live in the UK and I'm a little bemused as to why US carriers lock down their users so much:?
ashyx said:
You'd probably need a modified framework, but there's no chance as its impossible to modify anything in system with your device. No root available as yet.
I live in the UK and I'm a little bemused as to why US carriers lock down their users so much:?
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It's like an abusive relationship. They abuse us because they can.
On a side note. I didn't end up getting the tablet because apparently Best Buy had the wrong price on Ebay. They cancelled my order and refunded me.
I think they should have had to honor the price but there is no way to open a dispute since the item didn't ship on ebay.
Hey, I'm new here... so I don't know if there's a post about this somewhere else, but I haven't found it...
Anyway, I bought a second hand Galaxy S6, it's new and everything, I bought it for like $300 because it is on Demo Mode, like from a Demo Floor model, and I'm wondering if I can remove this with some kind of software, or flashing it, but all I can find is SM-G920 I and F models, no SM-G920P (which is Sprint) on sammobile website
Also, if someone could help me telling me how much does it cost and when will it be possible to unlock my Galaxy S6?
Thanks
Yes it can be done but! for you to have one thats in retail mode the phone had to have been stolen from the store so most likely bad ESN.
adrianr514 said:
Yes it can be done but! for you to have one thats in retail mode the phone had to have been stolen from the store so most likely bad ESN.
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It doesn't have bad ESN
Nahzghul said:
It isn't bad ESN
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Either way to put it in retail mode you need a special code that only stores have. So it had to have been stolen at one point.
adrianr514 said:
Either way to put it in retail mode you need a special code that only stores have. So it had to have been stolen at one point.
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So... I talked with the same guy from who I bought it, and traded this Demo S6, for a new one, so my only problem now is that it's not unlocked...
I don't know how to unlock from Sprint, I'm not from the United States, any suggestions/ideas/websites/programs/etc?
Sprint S6 Unlock
So... I did a little search yesterday, and found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/not.../app-one-click-hotspot-enabler-menus-t2816159
But I don't think that will help me unlocking my SM-920P, or will it? I'm asking before trying because I have never rooted a phone, so... I rather be sure
The IMEI seems clean too
Galaxy tools will get the job done.
So my girlfriend just purchased an S6 (sprint) and when she took it to the store to have it activated they couldn't do it because it was "locked"...some kind of carrier lock I'm assuming.. Like they owed sprint money or something? Obviously if it was a normal security lock than we could just do a factory reset but apparently that won't work.
So.. Anyone know anything about this and a way around it? I'm a Verizon user and have never heard of this kind of problem. Thanks for any help in advance.
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So my girlfriend just purchased an S6 (sprint) and when she took it to the store to have it activated they couldn't do it because it was "locked"...some kind of carrier lock I'm assuming.. Like they owed sprint money or something? Obviously if it was a normal security lock than we could just do a factory reset but apparently that won't work.
So.. Anyone know anything about this and a way around it? I'm a Verizon user and have never heard of this kind of problem. Thanks for any help in advance.
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All carriers, including Verizon, have a carrier BLOCK not lock. A carrier lock means the device is locked to that carrier. What exactly did Sprint say? If the phone is blacklisted, which you can check on any ESN checker online, then it will never work on Sprint.
Where did she buy the phone at?
elesbb said:
All carriers, including Verizon, have a carrier BLOCK not lock. A carrier lock means the device is locked to that carrier. What exactly did Sprint say? If the phone is blacklisted, which you can check on any ESN checker online, then it will never work on Sprint.
Where did she buy the phone at?
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I'm unsure what they told her exactly, besides that they can't activate it. Now what is the point of a carrier block? She got the phone off Craigslist.
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I'm unsure what they told her exactly, besides that they can't activate it. Now what is the point of a carrier block? She got the phone off Craigslist.
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Yup. Its definitely carrier blocked. NEVER buy cell phones from Craigslist without first checking the ESN from Sprint directly. You are better off selling the device on eBay FOR PARTS.
The point of a carrier block is so people who steal, or fail to pay off their device, can not use it anymore, and thus rip off good people on craigslist and eBay.
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Yup. Its definitely carrier blocked. NEVER buy cell phones from Craigslist without first checking the ESN from Sprint directly. You are better off selling the device on eBay FOR PARTS.
The point of a carrier block is so people who steal, or fail to pay off their device, can not use it anymore, and thus rip off good people on craigslist and eBay.
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Joy. Problem with this phone is that it has a none removal back.. Can't look under the battery.. Can't get into the phone to check the ESN either without the previous owners Gmail account information.
topshot17 said:
Joy. Problem with this phone is that it has a none removal back.. Can't look under the battery.. Can't get into the phone to check the ESN either without the previous owners Gmail account information.
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That I believe is an FRP lock.. Totally different from a carrier block. But if you go into download mode, you can press the home key to view IMEI. But FRP lock, which is what you just described, can be bypassed.
Check out this video and follow it to a T. You may need to improvise do to different android versions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ8_qbj1DPQ
Hope it helps! If its just FRP locked, and not carrier blocked, then you should be okay to get it activated.
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That I believe is an FRP lock.. Totally different from a carrier block. But if you go into download mode, you can press the home key to view IMEI. But FRP lock, which is what you just described, can be bypassed.
Check out this video and follow it to a T. You may need to improvise do to different android versions.
Hope it helps! If its just FRP locked, and not carrier blocked, then you should be okay to get it activated.
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Thank you, I'll check into it.
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The numbers for the device is located on the back panel, at the bottom.
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Ahh it is.. So the phone did have an FRP lock on it but that was an easy fix.. But unfortunately it also has a carrier block due to an unpaid balance. Thanks for everyone's help.
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Ahh it is.. So the phone did have an FRP lock on it but that was an easy fix.. But unfortunately it also has a carrier block due to an unpaid balance. Thanks for everyone's help.
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can't you contact the person who sold it to you? threatening to bring the police in might scare them into giving you a refund. If the phone had a FRP lock and its flagged, then im pretty sure the phone was stolen.
The Android Attorney said:
can't you contact the person who sold it to you? threatening to bring the police in might scare them into giving you a refund. If the phone had a FRP lock and its flagged, then im pretty sure the phone was stolen.
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Yeah It more than likely was. It's pretty much a dead end.. My gf payed for it but her brother met the person somewhere for pickup.. Only contact information is an email address which they haven't responded too after the sale. Apparently the phone was dead when he picked it up. I personally would have put it on my car charger and powered it on before paying for it.. And got more information.. But oh well.. Now she knows to be more cautious and I'll probably handle any future used phone purchases for her.
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Shady stuff man. I hope you have better luck with Craigslist in the future. I try to steer clear of them, sort of like Ebay. You could always inquire on what the remaining balance is. If it's something stupid like $48, I would just pay it off.
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Haha yeah somehow I doubt it'll be anything under a few hundred.. Think I'll call and check just got kicks though.
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Yeah It more than likely was. It's pretty much a dead end.. My gf payed for it but her brother met the person somewhere for pickup.. Only contact information is an email address which they haven't responded too after the sale. Apparently the phone was dead when he picked it up. I personally would have put it on my car charger and powered it on before paying for it.. And got more information.. But oh well.. Now she knows to be more cautious and I'll probably handle any future used phone purchases for her.
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Who buys a used cellphone without even physically checking it ?? I mean seriously ?...next time when buying atleast have a number of the seller and complete info of what u are buying atleast
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Is it possible to flash the demo unit to a retail unit?
Not sure, did you swipe one from a display?
Bought it from eBay, yet to be delivered. The seller is saying it's a retail model put on demo mode and need software to change it.
Any help really appreciated
ermacwins said:
Bought it from eBay, yet to be delivered. The seller is saying it's a retail model put on demo mode and need software to change it.
Any help really appreciated
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You do realize it's probably stolen right?
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You do realize it's probably stolen right?
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I don't know. He has over 4000 feedback and they're all positive.
Disregarding if it's stolen or not I say just try booting into recovery and doing a factory reset.
There is an option in Developer Options to enable "system demo mode". It is probably toggled. Try that when you get it and see.
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Will report back mid week
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Not sure, did you swipe one from a display? [/QUOTE
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Phone delivered today, need password to factory reset. Will try from bootloader
Factory reset from recovery removed demo mode but seems like phone is carrier blocked
Yeah, you got burned on a stolen unit. Stolen demo unit from a display might I add.
Either that, or stolen contract device. VZW won't unlock it to other carriers unless paid in full (I could be wrong on this, but it's how I remember it)
If possible, file a fraud case with Ebay. Or take your lumps and lick your wounds. Sorry man.
i just factory reset a demo unit a customer brought in and its 100% good to go.
no more demo mode and fullbars with tmobile
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Phone delivered today, need password to factory reset. Will try from bootloader
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#GoogleDemoUnit# is the passwordfor oreo and up so far.
Seller refunded my money
Peylix said:
Yeah, you got burned on a stolen unit. Stolen demo unit from a display might I add.
Either that, or stolen contract device. VZW won't unlock it to other carriers unless paid in full (I could be wrong on this, but it's how I remember it)
If possible, file a fraud case with Ebay. Or take your lumps and lick your wounds. Sorry man.
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All modern Verizon phones come carrier unlocked out of the box now. This has been the case since they rolled out 4G I believe.
Thank you guys,
I received a brand new Pixel 4 yesterday from O2 Germany and it turned out to be a Demo Unit,.
O2 could nothelp me, even replacement would have worked only as complaint.
But selecting factory reset, typing in #GoogleDemoUnit# as passwort solved the problem.
Thank you guys.
dream79 said:
Thank you guys,
I received a brand new Pixel 4 yesterday from O2 Germany and it turned out to be a Demo Unit,.
O2 could nothelp me, even replacement would have worked only as complaint.
But selecting factory reset, typing in #GoogleDemoUnit# as passwort solved the problem.
Thank you guys.
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That's good to know. So the phone fully functions?
Does it have an imei.
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Bought it from eBay, yet to be delivered. The seller is saying it's a retail model put on demo mode and need software to change it.
Any help really appreciated
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I up the sujet because im work in a store and my director make me this demand to transform this devices for lend for customer.
So! i have make this on a Pixel 6 and a Pixel 7 and its work good for me.
You have to make the phone in Rescue mode (Vol Down + Power)
and with a cable connected tot the pc with have to go to https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com/steps
select Factory Reset not upgrade and you choose your carrier and language
and follow the steps by steps guide and its done.
Hi
I recently bought an S20+ 5G from a guy. He did make me aware that he had factory reset the phone and play store and ability to reset again had disappeared from the phone. I had thought it was probably an issue Samsung would be able to solve as the phone was less than 12months old. Unfortunately it has retail mode enabled and I can't seem to find very much info on how to remove it. Everything seems to work apart from the usual stuff like Health, Pay and obviously the most important one Playstore. When I open retail app its asking for Country, shop and code so I'm lost. Any advice greatly appreciated
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I recently bought an S20+ 5G from a guy. He did make me aware that he had factory reset the phone and play store and ability to reset again had disappeared from the phone. I had thought it was probably an issue Samsung would be able to solve as the phone was less than 12months old. Unfortunately it has retail mode enabled and I can't seem to find very much info on how to remove it. Everything seems to work apart from the usual stuff like Health, Pay and obviously the most important one Playstore. When I open retail app its asking for Country, shop and code so I'm lost. Any advice greatly appreciated
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Just for reference, this phone was bought legitimately by the previous owner and receipt of purchase has been shown to me. Now as to whether the phone was stolen, the shop who sold it to him has said that they were bought legitimately and this under threat of me calling the authorities