Hello, I tried following the tutorial that seems to work for everyone
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) LINK to tutorial.
But my basic problem is that when i try to flash twrp it says " only official binaries can be flashed"
It happened after i enabled OEM unlocking and the phone restarted then i went to download mode before allowing it to restart, thats where it gave me that issue., I want to root my phone.
I am sharing current state of my phone. If somebody can guide me i would be thankful.
ibrahimqureshae said:
Hello, I tried following the tutorial that seems to work for everyone
(
) LINK to tutorial.
But my basic problem is that when i try to flash twrp it says " only official binaries can be flashed"
It happened after i enabled OEM unlocking and the phone restarted then i went to download mode before allowing it to restart, thats where it gave me that issue.
I am sharing current state of my phone. If somebody can guide me i would be thankful.
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Leave your phone the way it is with stock
Sent from my SM-J327P using Tapatalk
PoochyX said:
Leave your phone the way it is with stock
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Ok... But i want to root it? How will i be able to do that? Any solutions to overcome the problem while flashing twrp?
ibrahimqureshae said:
Hello, I tried following the tutorial that seems to work for everyone
But my basic problem is that when i try to flash twrp it says " only official binaries can be flashed"
It happened after i enabled OEM unlocking and the phone restarted then i went to download mode before allowing it to restart, thats where it gave me that issue., I want to root my phone.
I am sharing current state of my phone. If somebody can guide me i would be thankful.
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your bootloader state is prenormal, still locked. Unlock it and you should be good. There are some files you can flash it keep the prenormal at bay once you get it removed
PoochyX said:
Leave your phone the way it is with stock
Sent from my SM-J327P using Tapatalk
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orrrrrrrrrrr, he can do whatever he wants with it..... smmfh....
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ibrahimqureshae said:
Ok... But i want to root it? How will i be able to do that? Any solutions to overcome the problem while flashing twrp?
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bootloader is still locked. the "prenormal" in download mode is the thing thats preventing you.
youdoofus said:
your bootloader state is prenormal, still locked. Unlock it and you should be good. There are some files you can flash it keep the prenormal at bay once you get it removed
orrrrrrrrrrr, he can do whatever he wants with it..... smmfh....
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bootloader is still locked. the "prenormal" in download mode is the thing thats preventing you.
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And how would i do that?
ibrahimqureshae said:
And how would i do that?
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the prevailing theory is that you have to leave the phone on for 168 hours, after a fresh install, enable dev options, then uncheck the box. The FRP lock will re-enable it self even if you have the OEM unlock toggle switched to off. Reflash your stock firmware in Odin, set the phone up for as much as youd need in 168 hours worth of usage, then do the oem unlock. Then immediately boot to DL mode and flash twrp
youdoofus said:
the prevailing theory is that you have to leave the phone on for 168 hours, after a fresh install, enable dev options, then uncheck the box. The FRP lock will re-enable it self even if you have the OEM unlock toggle switched to off. Reflash your stock firmware in Odin, set the phone up for as much as youd need in 168 hours worth of usage, then do the oem unlock. Then immediately boot to DL mode and flash twrp
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ok now i flashed stock firmware on my phone and it has oem unlock toggled on and it says bootloader is already unlocked, i tried flashing twrp and it still gives me the same error! i have no idea what to do now!
ibrahimqureshae said:
ok now i flashed stock firmware on my phone and it has oem unlock toggled on and it says bootloader is already unlocked, i tried flashing twrp and it still gives me the same error! i have no idea what to do now!
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there is also another zip file to flash when dealing with the oem unlock to make sure it doesnt lock again. ill have to look for it, but i came across it originally in the Galaxy A8 forum. You might also have to wait 168 hours and then try the toggle again. This 168 hour thing can be a real bugger.
youdoofus said:
there is also another zip file to flash when dealing with the oem unlock to make sure it doesnt lock again. ill have to look for it, but i came across it originally in the Galaxy A8 forum. You might also have to wait 168 hours and then try the toggle again. This 168 hour thing can be a real bugger.
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No, the thing is that my OEM UNLOCK is toggled On, which means my bootloader is unlocked.
That should mean that my rmm state should not be prenormal,
But its not like that.
Despite flashing new rom and having oem unlock already toggled on which means unlocking the bootloader,
I am still unable to flash twrp.
What else can i do? Any solution ?
ibrahimqureshae said:
No, the thing is that my OEM UNLOCK is toggled On, which means my bootloader is unlocked.
That should mean that my rmm state should not be prenormal,
But its not like that.
Despite flashing new rom and having oem unlock already toggled on which means unlocking the bootloader,
I am still unable to flash twrp.
What else can i do? Any solution ?
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i know the toggle is on, but that doesnt ensure that your bootloader is unlocked. If your rmm state is anything other than prenormal, then its definitely not unlocked.
rmm prenormal has been a bane of the samsung xda corner of the internet for a while now, read this
im betting its the 168 hour issue. dont reboot your phone for 168 hours and toggle it off then back on
youdoofus said:
i know the toggle is on, but that doesnt ensure that your bootloader is unlocked. If your rmm state is anything other than prenormal, then its definitely not unlocked.
rmm prenormal has been a bane of the samsung xda corner of the internet for a while now, read this
im betting its the 168 hour issue. dont reboot your phone for 168 hours and toggle it off then back on
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are you sure? if i turn it off and then on it would work?
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are you sure? if i turn it off and then on it would work?
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no, im not sure. but the worst thing that could happen is the phone making you wait another 168 hours if you toggle it once and it makes you wait for the second toggle again.
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no, im not sure. but the worst thing that could happen is the phone making you wait another 168 hours if you toggle it once and it makes you wait for the second toggle again.
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how about i just try to go into download mode after 168 hours and see if the rmm state isnt pre normal anymore
ibrahimqureshae said:
how about i just try to go into download mode after 168 hours and see if the rmm state isnt pre normal anymore
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only issue that could cause, if it was even going to cause an issue, is reset the time since previous reboot, in which case all that would happen is having to wait 168 hours again if that doesnt work
оin raz o umenya proizasla takaya problema na samsunge s8 ya nasol ofisialniy rom postavil i ya moq zdelat polniy root .nu saas u menya s9 samiy posledniy obnovleniya ni moqu zdelat root kg status prenormal piset kak mne delat
Translation: Once about the skill there was such a problem on the samsung S8. I put the office rum on and I could make a root. I have the latest update I can not make a root. kg status prenormal write how do i do?
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оin raz o umenya proizasla takaya problema na samsunge s8 ya nasol ofisialniy rom postavil i ya moq zdelat polniy root .nu saas u menya s9 samiy posledniy obnovleniya ni moqu zdelat root kg status prenormal piset kak mne delat
Translation: Once about the skill there was such a problem on the samsung S8. I put the office rum on and I could make a root. I have the latest update I can not make a root. kg status prenormal write how do i do?
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It is stuck on a screen with the battery. I can get to bootloader mode but cannot get into recovery. Bootloader is locked... Please help
Basically I had the bootloader unlocked and it was rooted. I unrooted the phone and then I locked the bootloader and I am here now. Just wanted to make it go back to stock.
Is it a carrier model or a play store
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/psa-read-ca-bootloader-t3494615
This.
chapelfreak said:
Is it a carrier model or a play store
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Google store
ASimpleSock said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/psa-read-ca-bootloader-t3494615
This.
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I see the thread but it doesnt seem like theres a fix in it
tryfont said:
I see the thread but it doesnt seem like theres a fix in it
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There probably isn't, if you've altered system and relock and toggle OEM unlocking off in dev. options you get bricked.
tryfont said:
It is stuck on a screen with the battery. I can get to bootloader mode but cannot get into recovery. Bootloader is locked... Please help
Basically I had the bootloader unlocked and it was rooted. I unrooted the phone and then I locked the bootloader and I am here now. Just wanted to make it go back to stock.
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Did you try:
fastboot flashing unlock
Since you only relocked, you unlikely toggled "OEM unlock"?!
If it fails, I think you are SOL. Maybe someone with a proper solution will chime in. Otherwise, you have to RMA your device...
Good luck...
5.1 said:
Did you try:
fastboot flashing unlock
Since you only relocked, you unlikely toggled "OEM unlock"?!
If it fails, I think you are SOL. Maybe someone with a proper solution will chime in. Otherwise, you have to RMA your device...
Good luck...
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It just says waiting for device and hangs there... I don't think it recognizes the phone
EDIT: IT WORKED!!!!!
It wouldnt recognize it and I ran fastboot continue and it just hanged there but I went into the bootloader mode and for like a quarter of a second it recognized it and forced it to boot
tryfont said:
It just says waiting for device and hangs there... I don't think it recognizes the phone
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Open device manager in windows. Plug your phone and see how is your phone recognized.?!
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Open device manager in windows. Plug your phone and see how is your phone recognized.?!
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Im on mac but its good now I edited my comment above. Only question is how to I completely clean the OS so I can relock bootloader without running into the same problem
This is whats happening to me- https://goo.gl/photos/2kv9Xo3HM3Mqn8AQ9
tryfont said:
Im on mac but its good now I edited my comment above. Only question is how to I completely clean the OS so I can relock bootloader without running into the same problem
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Hey... Go into recovery and perform a factory reset.
Reboot bootloader and flash stock firmware. You could flash both slots to be sure your device is completely clean.
I wrote a how-to for someone having another issue. You.can follow this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71849370&postcount=28
When you are finished with flashing, reboot to be sure your system boot properly and your phone works as it should...
From here you can reboot into bootloader and issue:
fastboot flashing lock
If It was me I'd leave it unlocked though... Or at least OEM unlock enabled and ADB debugging ON. Since Google tend to release messed up OTA, you can always unlock the bootloader if needed.
But if you wish you can also disable the OEM unlock.
Good luck...
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Hey... Go into recovery and perform a factory reset.
Reboot bootloader and flash stock firmware. You could flash both slots to be sure your device is completely clean.
I wrote a how-to for someone having another issue. You.can follow this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71849370&postcount=28
When you are finished with flashing, reboot to be sure your system boot properly and your phone works as it should...
From here you can reboot into bootloader and issue:
fastboot flashing lock
If It was me I'd leave it unlocked though... Or at least OEM unlock enabled and ADB debugging ON. Since Google tend to release messed up OTA, you can always unlock the bootloader if needed.
But if you wish you can also disable the OEM unlock.
Good luck...
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I'm pretty inexperienced with this kind of stuff and so you might have to explain it a bit further than what that link says. I did fastboot reboot bootloader in terminal but it can't find my device. Also I couldnt get into recovery when it was bricked so I probably still can't
tryfont said:
I'm pretty inexperienced with this kind of stuff and so you might have to explain it a bit further than what that link says. I did fastboot reboot bootloader in terminal but it can't find my device
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Hey...
You boot into bootloader when the Device is powered off
Just like in your video: with power + volume down
You can see infos regarding:
Bootloader
Radio
S/N
DRAM
Boot-slot=
Etc...
This is the bootloader :good:
From here, unzip the google image you have downloaded, open the folder and from here run the flash-all script. Let your device reboot. Power it down, boot into bootloader again with power + volume down. Change active slot as I described in the link I gave you previously. Run the same flash-all again... Done!
Just for safety, remove your Google account before you continue. You'll add it again later...
Good luck...
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Hey...
You boot into bootloader when the Device is powered off
Just like in your video: with power + volume down
You can see infos regarding:
Bootloader
Radio
S/N
DRAM
Boot-slot=
Etc...
This is the bootloader :good:
From here, unzip the google image you have downloaded, open the folder and from here run the flash-all script. Let your device reboot. Power it down, boot into bootloader again with power + volume down. Change active slot as I described in the link I gave you previously. Run the same flash-all again... Done!
Just for safety, remove your Google account before you continue. You'll add it again later...
Good luck...
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Alright thank you so much its doing the flashing right now. I really appreciate you helping...I was worried I'd have to get a replacement through google. Have a great day lad
tryfont said:
Alright thank you so much its doing the flashing right now. I really appreciate you helping...I was worried I'd have to get a replacement through google. Have a great day lad
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Hey... Flash both slots... Just to be sure both are clean and nothing problematic remains on your device before locking your bootloader!
It could brick installing an OTA or whatever. Better restart 100% clean. :good:
Cheers...
Just flash the flash-all, relock and call it a day. Then you'll be fully stock and locked. I would however recommend rebooting once before locking to make sure its all good.
tryfont said:
It is stuck on a screen with the battery. I can get to bootloader mode but cannot get into recovery. Bootloader is locked... Please help
Basically I had the bootloader unlocked and it was rooted. I unrooted the phone and then I locked the bootloader and I am here now. Just wanted to make it go back to stock.
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Hey man I have the same problem you can try calling Google support they can send you a replacement if you still have a warranty
my warranty has expired so I'm on my own
This is potentially a MUCH easier way to OEM Unlock the S9.
I bought my S9 and waited the 7 days,did the unlock and accidentally let it wipe and reboot, so I had to wait the 7 days again. I tried the date manipulation trick and it never worked. Flashing a new bootloader wouldn't work.
Then I saw that Fastboot had an OEM unlock command, so I tried that, but it said it failed.
But then today, the 7 days were up again, and oem unlock finally appeared in my dev options again, and behold, OEM Unlock was already true!
I'm going to try flashing twrp and rooting later today, but I thought someone who may not want to wait 7 days could try this and see if even though it "fails" the bootloader may unlock anyway!
Assuming you have Fastboot and the proper USB drivers etc. Also assuming the device is not modified from its factory state etc.
Steps to attempt:
1. Turn off the phone.
2. Hold vol up, bixby, and power (to go into Fastboot)
3. From a command prompt enter: fastboot oem unlock
4. It will say it failed.
5. Attempt flashing the recovery of your choice via: fastboot flash recovery <recovery file>
Let people know in the comments whether this works!
Did this method work for your....
LysolPionex said:
This is potentially a MUCH easier way to OEM Unlock the S9.
I bought my S9 and waited the 7 days,did the unlock and accidentally let it wipe and reboot, so I had to wait the 7 days again. I tried the date manipulation trick and it never worked. Flashing a new bootloader wouldn't work.
Then I saw that Fastboot had an OEM unlock command, so I tried that, but it said it failed.
But then today, the 7 days were up again, and oem unlock finally appeared in my dev options again, and behold, OEM Unlock was already true!
I'm going to try flashing twrp and rooting later today, but I thought someone who may not want to wait 7 days could try this and see if even though it "fails" the bootloader may unlock anyway!
Assuming you have Fastboot and the proper USB drivers etc. Also assuming the device is not modified from its factory state etc.
Steps to attempt:
1. Turn off the phone.
2. Hold vol up, bixby, and power (to go into Fastboot)
3. From a command prompt enter: fastboot oem unlock
4. It will say it failed.
5. Attempt flashing the recovery of your choice via: fastboot flash recovery <recovery file>
Let people know in the comments whether this works!
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which variant you use?
angel8502 said:
which variant you use?
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SM-960F/DS.
But I just got the "Only Official released binaries are allowed to be flashed" message, so I might get to try this method again myself, lol.
How exactly are you able to run fastboot commands when this is a samsung?? Odin is fastboot replacement and there is no way to make it recognize Fastboot. Please enlighten
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How exactly are you able to run fastboot commands when this is a samsung?? Odin is fastboot replacement and there is no way to make it recognize Fastboot. Please enlighten
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Well, I just got the lock screen freeze and had to force a reboot, and when I did, I couldn't flash anything recovery or rom via Odin, so I tried using fastboot again to oem unlock, and it fastboot didn't even see it connected, so what you're saying makes sense.
Is it possible I used ADB instead? Does ADB have an oem unlock command as well? Or maybe the factory reset after the first toggle didn't set OEM lock like it normally does?
I'm not sure what I did, but OEM unlock was definitely toggled on once the option appeared. I'm going to play around with it a bit more.
On a side note, when I go into download mode, it still says OEM LOCK: off, but still won't let me flash unofficial bins. Would the RMM Prenormal have something to do with that?
LysolPionex said:
Well, I just got the lock screen freeze and had to force a reboot, and when I did, I couldn't flash anything recovery or rom via Odin, so I tried using fastboot again to oem unlock, and it fastboot didn't even see it connected, so what you're saying makes sense.
Is it possible I used ADB instead? Does ADB have an oem unlock command as well? Or maybe the factory reset after the first toggle didn't set OEM lock like it normally does?
I'm not sure what I did, but OEM unlock was definitely toggled on once the option appeared. I'm going to play around with it a bit more.
On a side note, when I go into download mode, it still says OEM LOCK: off, but still won't let me flash unofficial bins. Would the RMM Prenormal have something to do with that?
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take a pic n post it of download mode
elliwigy said:
take a pic n post it of download mode
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Just a close up, nothing else relevant in the screen.
LysolPionex said:
Just a close up, nothing else relevant in the screen.
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most likely is the rmm state
elliwigy said:
most likely is the rmm state
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That makes sense with what I found last night in another thread. I think I used an old version of the rmm Mesa bypass too, so we'll see what happens. In another 5 days...
This will not work. The large majority of Samsung devices (exceptions being the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S) don't support Fastboot and there isn't any way to unlock the device using ADB.
The reason why your "OEM unlock" switch was already toggled was because, even after the data wipe, it doesn't reset. Your device stays OEM unlocked, but isn't RMM unlocked until the 7 day timer has passed -- so your bootloader stays locked until the RMM timer passes.
Fun fact: you can flash the "combination" firmware to your device and immediately enable OEM unlock, but you'll have to flash the normal firmware back and let the RMM lock timer pass still. You won't have to wipe your device that way.
tomiga said:
This will not work. The large majority of Samsung devices (exceptions being the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S) don't support Fastboot and there isn't any way to unlock the device using ADB.
The reason why your "OEM unlock" switch was already toggled was because, even after the data wipe, it doesn't reset. Your device stays OEM unlocked, but isn't RMM unlocked until the 7 day timer has passed -- so your bootloader stays locked until the RMM timer passes.
Fun fact: you can flash the "combination" firmware to your device and immediately enable OEM unlock, but you'll have to flash the normal firmware back and let the RMM lock timer pass still. You won't have to wipe your device that way.
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This is the first time I've seen a clear explanation off all of this. Thank you for that!
What do I need to flash a combination firmware? Anda what is this combination?
Ps: sorry my english I am Brasilian. He...he..
Regikitten said:
What do I need to flash a combination firmware? Anda what is this combination?
Ps: sorry my english I am Brasilian. He...he..
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I'm not familiar with it, but I assume he's talking about this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...ollection-combination-rom-samsung-s9-t3782737
There are a couple other threads about it in the S9 forum.
tomiga said:
This will not work. The large majority of Samsung devices (exceptions being the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S) don't support Fastboot and there isn't any way to unlock the device using ADB.
The reason why your "OEM unlock" switch was already toggled was because, even after the data wipe, it doesn't reset. Your device stays OEM unlocked, but isn't RMM unlocked until the 7 day timer has passed -- so your bootloader stays locked until the RMM timer passes.
Fun fact: you can flash the "combination" firmware to your device and immediately enable OEM unlock, but you'll have to flash the normal firmware back and let the RMM lock timer pass still. You won't have to wipe your device that way.
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So I kept the device on for 155 hours, and the oem option appeared again, so I booted into download mode: RMM prenormal (oem lock off still). When I started it back up, the oem option was gone again (still is). Does the 7 day period have to be without turning the device off?
LysolPionex said:
So I kept the device on for 155 hours, and the oem option appeared again, so I booted into download mode: RMM prenormal (oem lock off still). When I started it back up, the oem option was gone again (still is). Does the 7 day period have to be without turning the device off?
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to my understanding yes lol.. theres many threads with specific instructions.. if u miss one lil step u start over waiting period and all
elliwigy said:
to my understanding yes lol.. theres many threads with specific instructions.. if u miss one lil step u start over waiting period and all
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Lol, so I'm at 182 hours uptime, but the OEM option isn't in dev options...do I risk going to download mode to see RMM status?
tomiga said:
This will not work. The large majority of Samsung devices (exceptions being the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S) don't support Fastboot and there isn't any way to unlock the device using ADB.
The reason why your "OEM unlock" switch was already toggled was because, even after the data wipe, it doesn't reset. Your device stays OEM unlocked, but isn't RMM unlocked until the 7 day timer has passed -- so your bootloader stays locked until the RMM timer passes.
Fun fact: you can flash the "combination" firmware to your device and immediately enable OEM unlock, but you'll have to flash the normal firmware back and let the RMM lock timer pass still. You won't have to wipe your device that way.
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The above information was clear and helpful, but one query with respect to my case.
I have an Samsung S7 edge (SM-G935FD), i have flashed custom ROM successfully, but due to some reason I need to go back to my Stock ROM and I was able to do successfully.
The question is, seems still my OEM is unlocked even after stock ROM, will the OEM lock will happen automatically after 7 days, or is there any way to lock back manually.
Thanks in Advance
Samsung doesn´t have fastboot , it uses some kind of own mode only accessible via Odin. I prefer this way.
Also you have Prenormal state , this is some kind of security blocking by Knox, happened to me and had to wait 7 days.
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The above information was clear and helpful, but one query with respect to my case.
I have an Samsung S7 edge (SM-G935FD), i have flashed custom ROM successfully, but due to some reason I need to go back to my Stock ROM and I was able to do successfully.
The question is, seems still my OEM is unlocked even after stock ROM, will the OEM lock will happen automatically after 7 days, or is there any way to lock back manually.
Thanks in Advance
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Will appear within 5-7 days since you flashed stock ROM.
ZoiraP said:
Samsung doesn´t have fastboot , it uses some kind of own mode only accessible via Odin. I prefer this way.
Also you have Prenormal state , this is some kind of security blocking by Knox, happened to me and had to wait 7 days.
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Will appear within 5-7 days since you flashed stock ROM.
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Did it solved after 7 days?
So dang first of all this situation sucks I have the phone(A505GN) now for over a year.. and I'm having a hard time unlocking the boot loader so here's the method that I tried using.
1. I tried the method where you change date and update etc didn't work
2. Tried waiting for 168 hours didn't work
It's getting hopeless I can't flash anything except official rom dang it I hope someone can save me from this dreadful situation I freaking won't get any other samsung phone
I attached a picture of my download mode I can turn the frp lock off but can't turn off oem lock so this sucks HELP me please
@Lynjun002
IIRC an Android user can not unlock the bootloader without OEM unlocking, because without this process the device will not accept the bootloader unlocking command.
jwoegerbauer said:
@Lynjun002
IIRC an Android user can not unlock the bootloader without OEM unlocking, because without this process the device will not accept the bootloader unlocking command.
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Yes i fully understand dang so i think this is it im helpless
Lynjun002 said:
So dang first of all this situation sucks I have the phone(A505GN) now for over a year.. and I'm having a hard time unlocking the boot loader so here's the method that I tried using.
1. I tried the method where you change date and update etc didn't work
2. Tried waiting for 168 hours didn't work
It's getting hopeless I can't flash anything except official rom dang it I hope someone can save me from this dreadful situation I freaking won't get any other samsung phone
I attached a picture of my download mode I can turn the frp lock off but can't turn off oem lock so this sucks HELP me please
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Do you have rmm status prenormal?
Alijjasghar said:
Do you have rmm status prenormal?
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my download mode doesnt say anything about RMM i only have the line that says KG STATE : NORMAL
So there is no problem with rmm lock
And your phone is not the US varient
Actually you need to use your phone for 168 hours with internet connection on and no reboots. Did I do the same?
Alijjasghar said:
So there is no problem with rmm lock
And your phone is not the US varient
Actually you need to use your phone for 168 hours with internet connection on and no reboots. Did I do the same?
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Right it is not US variant do i need to do factory reset or can i reboot phone and start waiting for 168 hours without turning of data?
Lynjun002 said:
Right it is not US variant do i need to do factory reset or can i reboot phone and start waiting for 168 hours without turning of data?
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No need to factory reset. Reboot and start 168 hours with data ON and see if it helps. You can see your uptime somewhere in About phone. When it reaches 168 hours then check for updates and see if OEM lock appears
Alijjasghar said:
No need to factory reset. Reboot and start 168 hours with data ON and see if it helps. You can see your uptime somewhere in About phone. When it reaches 168 hours then check for updates and see if OEM lock appears
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Ok bro im at 40hrs now
Lynjun002 said:
Ok bro im at 40hrs now
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May I ask what this time trick your trying to make OEM show up? I'm having the same issue can you break down the time trick and what I do after? Please
Didnt work till now i havent unlock my phone
mattshann34 said:
May I ask what this time trick your trying to make OEM show up? I'm having the same issue can you break down the time trick and what I do after? Please
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i failed and gave up man it didnt work
Hi i've got a question. I recently purchased the A5 2017 (A520F) secondhand and i want to put a custom rom on it. I have unlocked and flashed tons of phones and tablets in the past so i'm far from a newbee.
My phone has "Bootloader OEM unlock" in dev options.
When i go into odin download mode (vol-, home+power) i dont get any message regarding "RMM state: Prenormal". FRP is unlocked.
Does this mean i'm all set to flash anything without the RMM.zip?
I'm having the latest security patch Jan2020 and Oreo bootloader. Knox is 0x0. Are there any other ways to check RMM state?
JMailuhu said:
Hi i've got a question. I recently purchased the A5 2017 (A520F) secondhand and i want to put a custom rom on it. I have unlocked and flashed tons of phones and tablets in the past so i'm far from a newbee.
My phone has "Bootloader OEM unlock" in dev options.
When i go into odin download mode (vol-, home+power) i dont get any message regarding "RMM state: Prenormal". FRP is unlocked.
Does this mean i'm all set to flash anything without the RMM.zip?
I'm having the latest security patch Jan2020 and Oreo bootloader. Knox is 0x0. Are there any other ways to check RMM state?
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Reboot device just to check that OEM unlock is still enabled.
Yes, Bootloader OEM unlock switch is still activated.
JMailuhu said:
Yes, Bootloader OEM unlock switch is still activated.
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Then read a guide like this, there are other workarounds though https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...e-prenormal-on-oneui-android-pie-9-0.3911862/ but don't flash custom binaries while you don't bypass RMM prenormal status.
Yeah this requires a linux distro so i guess for that method i have to run linux in a VM or dualboot on another partition.
However, it still doesn't explain why i don't have a RMM message. Maybe RMM is gone altogether (not sure if thats possible tho).
Anyway thanks for your replies.
JMailuhu said:
However, it still doesn't explain why i don't have a RMM message. Maybe RMM is gone altogether (not sure if thats possible tho).
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What do you mean with? You said RMM appears like prenormal.
SubwayChamp said:
What do you mean with? You said RMM appears like prenormal.
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No i said i did NOT have any message regarding RMM state in download mode
JMailuhu said:
No i said i did NOT have any message regarding RMM state in download mode
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Oh, sorry, I read bad, and nothing about KG?
It means you don't have remote restrictions, even with FRP.
In this case, you are able to flash custom binaries.
No problem bud, happens to the best of us. Nope nothing about KG either. I wil try and flash twrp etc. Worst case i'll flash back official firmware. Thanks for the help!
Solved: There was no RMM/KG on the device at all so i went and flashed TWRP and Rise-Q OneUI 2.5. Everything went smooth as butter.
Good, if it is not present in download screen, then in this device, either RMM/KG are not implemented.
Old solution didn't work for me. Does anyone know how to fix it in 2023?
ecrissor said:
Old solution didn't work for me. Does anyone know how to fix it in 2023?
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What was the "old" solution?
Try this:
Boot into system, skip through the setup, connect to WiFi. Go to system settings, enable developer options. OEM Unlocking will not be visible. Force an update check, then go back and check to see if OEM Unlocking became visible. If it has, KG/RMM state should be OK or COMPLETED, and you should be able to flash custom firmware.
V0latyle said:
What was the "old" solution?
Try this:
Boot into system, skip through the setup, connect to WiFi. Go to system settings, enable developer options. OEM Unlocking will not be visible. Force an update check, then go back and check to see if OEM Unlocking became visible. If it has, KG/RMM state should be OK or COMPLETED, and you should be able to flash custom firmware.
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My kg is checking but rmm ise prenormal, OEM unlock toggle is showing and unlocked
V0latyle said:
What was the "old" solution?
Try this:
Boot into system, skip through the setup, connect to WiFi. Go to system settings, enable developer options. OEM Unlocking will not be visible. Force an update check, then go back and check to see if OEM Unlocking became visible. If it has, KG/RMM state should be OK or COMPLETED, and you should be able to flash custom firmware.
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Oem unlocking is visible but rmm state still show prenormal
ecrissor said:
Oem unlocking is visible but rmm state still show prenormal
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I guess KG State is checking but RMM State is prenormal
V0latyle said:
What was the "old" solution?
Try this:
Boot into system, skip through the setup, connect to WiFi. Go to system settings, enable developer options. OEM Unlocking will not be visible. Force an update check, then go back and check to see if OEM Unlocking became visible. If it has, KG/RMM state should be OK or COMPLETED, and you should be able to flash custom firmware.
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KG and RMM state is not same
Kgstate said:
KG and RMM state is not same
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Still couldn't flash custom recovery
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Still couldn't flash custom recovery
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Did you try to wait 168 hours?
yes, I tried to wait for months and not only the 168 hrs however nothing seems to be working and it's kinda really frustrating
and all tools not working (like chimera, magic crack or whatever they don't work)
I only wanna flash a custom from (one of my rights as an android user (phone is s9+ exynos )
so please if you know any way I can get this done I'd be really grateful
Attia0079 said:
yes, I tried to wait for months and not only the 168 hrs however nothing seems to be working and it's kinda really frustrating
and all tools not working (like chimera, magic crack or whatever they don't work)
I only wanna flash a custom from (one of my rights as an android user (phone is s9+ exynos )
so please if you know any way I can get this done I'd be really grateful
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There is no way to unlock RMM until Samsung fixes their servers because RMM server is down ( https://rmm.samsung.com )
Kgstate said:
There is no way to unlock RMM until Samsung fixes their servers because RMM server is down ( https://rmm.samsung.com )
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is there a way we can text their support to do so?
or raise a ticket for them?