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I'm in need of accessing my phone (redmi note 8T), I initially downloaded 'intune' and 'work apps', on uninstalling them my phone rebooted and now the lockscreen is asking for a password to access the phone. I never set a password but a 7 digit pin and a finger scan, so I am unsure where this password has come from. I contacted my work IT and they're none the wiser.
In any case, I want to access my phone, without losing any data on the phone.
Can any one help me in this situation.
I haven't modded phones in ages and I only ever did that on Samsung phones. I remember that once I unlocked the bootloader on a mobile I could get in and delet the file associated with lockscreens, deleteing the file opened rooted phones. I need to know if I can do the same with this xiaomi phone? if unlocking the bootloader will NOT delete the phones data, and potentially I can unlock the screen lock.
Any and all advice is asked for.
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Two questions is there a way to reset my nodo unlocked phone without losing the unlock? and the second one is how can I change my live ID is there a registry value or something we can update or change and put a new Live account in it's place?
I have searched the forums and only found a way using xbox is that the only way?
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AFAIU, doing a hard reset on your phone also relocks it. You'd probably have to revert to a pre-nodo rom if you want to have it unlocked again.
when you say "change your Live ID", what exactly are you talking about? Gamertag, email-adress or actuall WLID?
It depends what you mean by 'Unlocked' ?
Network Unlocked = Phone is still unlocked after Reset.
Developer Unlocked = Unlock it again after Rest.
Chevron Unlocked = Install Cert and unlock it again after Rest.
Once you reset the Phone, its on Factory Settings.
So use what ever Live ID you want.
I don't know of anyway to change the primary ID without restting the Phone.
First off thanks for the replies so far, I am selling my phone and I want to remove my windows live email that is tied to it and also my gamer tag ect without losing the unlock for the buyer, if I need to restore to pre nodo then do an unlock I can do that I just want to remove my info off this phone before I give it to them and still keep it unlocked (dev unlocked to side load apps).. do you guys have a link ot the old rom I can restore to and maybe a walk through on how to do it? if that's the only way I will make it work but many does it suck you can't change the ID you first created when you turned on your phone.
Since we don't know what phone you have, we can not tell you where exactly to find a ROM. Look in the appropriate sub-section for your phone on this forum and I am pretty sure you'll find plenty of ROMs that are pre-nodo.
Samsung focus, sorry man it's been a long week normally I am not this retarded.
Before you do a ROM change, try going to settings -> about and resetting the phone.
It will clear all your data and may well stay unlocked, as its Dev Unlocked
I like the fact that you can't change the Pimary ID.
That way if the phone is lost, you can trace it or erase it at any time.
If its stolen, the theif will have to reset it, there for removing all my data.
Na yes I know Andriod and iPhones do this too.
IVIadness said:
First off thanks for the replies so far, I am selling my phone and I want to remove my windows live email that is tied to it and also my gamer tag ect without losing the unlock for the buyer, if I need to restore to pre nodo then do an unlock I can do that I just want to remove my info off this phone before I give it to them and still keep it unlocked (dev unlocked to side load apps).. do you guys have a link ot the old rom I can restore to and maybe a walk through on how to do it? if that's the only way I will make it work but many does it suck you can't change the ID you first created when you turned on your phone.
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If it's dev unlock or chevron unlock, you will need to setup the LIVE ID on the phone, so there is no way to sideload unlock a phone and also not have it registered with a LIVE ID unless you have access to the new owners email address and passwords...
Hi there guys! I've got Xperia Z5 Premium (as far as my PC recognize it as such).
It is probbably with locked bootloader, cuz in fastboot it gives me error : <remote:failed command not allowed>
BUT i do not have access to the menu. I found the phone in one mountain near a hut, so far i decidet to try flashing it, but it seems bootloader is locked. Phone is locked also with pin code.
The usual methods i found need IMEI, which i do not have. If i open it, is tehre IMEI number ?
Is there any way to flash it or get the IMEI?
PLS guys, don't bother ****talking about stolen device or such... If anyone recognize it, come and get it.
SOLUTION that worked for me : https://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-premium/general/how-to-tottaly-unlock-xperia-z5-premium-t3585640
if you have find that device in a hut. its probably better to return to authorities! the owner might have valuable data in it! atleast try tracking down the owner!
however you can still flash the device via FLASHTOOL using flashmode / original STOCKROM only and you can keep the data also alive by just excluding wipes in the flash firmware area.
once booted try to find the owner info and return the device!
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Hi. I work in that hut, it is in ski resort, so you can imagine how many people are going thru there. 2 months, phone was ON and connected to WiFi. No sign that someone is looking for it.
There is no owner info on the lock screen, so.... And where i live, authorities are worst than thiefs, so, that is not an option. As there is no IMEI or other info on the phone itself, i think it is unable to find the owner! Also it is foreign sim card in it, but noone calls or text.
EDIT: I've used both flashtool and fastboot, but no success. In flashtool it says "Your phone bootloader cannot be officially unlocked" , in fastboot > Failed(remote:command not allowed)
So, is this a one nice BRICK with clock on it ?!
Isn't there any way to force flash or unlock screen or bootloader ?!
grosseader said:
Hi. I work in that hut, it is in ski resort, so you can imagine how many people are going thru there. 2 months, phone was ON and connected to WiFi. No sign that someone is looking for it.
There is no owner info on the lock screen, so.... And where i live, authorities are worst than thiefs, so, that is not an option. As there is no IMEI or other info on the phone itself, i think it is unable to find the owner! Also it is foreign sim card in it, but noone calls or text.
EDIT: I've used both flashtool and fastboot, but no success. In flashtool it says "Your phone bootloader cannot be officially unlocked" , in fastboot > Failed(remote:command not allowed)
So, is this a one nice BRICK with clock on it ?!
Isn't there any way to force flash or unlock screen or bootloader ?!
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you cannot just simply unlock the bootloader like that. you have to request SONY to send you unique keys and these used as password in order to unlock you bootloader! ( i.e. if the device is NOT SIMLOCKED from the origin country)
-- unlocking bootloader means LOOSING your DRMKEY/TA BACKUPS ,
please make your self aware of all the circumstances!
I have key to unlock bootloader from SONY. May be option in phone menu is restricted so this stop apps from flashing :/
I know about all circumstances.
So far i've flashed OEM rom, but now it ask for google account that was previously used on that phone, which is annoyng. Sony is copying apple or what ? Wtf happen with our android devices
grosseader said:
I have key to unlock bootloader from SONY. May be option in phone menu is restricted so this stop apps from flashing :/
I know about all circumstances.
So far i've flashed OEM rom, but now it ask for google account that was previously used on that phone, which is annoyng. Sony is copying apple or what ? Wtf happen with our android devices
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it will remain mystery to me that how did you manage to have imei number of the device while phone was locked---- anyways
while device is open , goto dialer and dial *#*#7378423#*# then goto service info >>> Configuration and check "BOOTLOADER UNLOCK ALLOWED:" if it says NO then sorry, this device cannot be BOOT UNLOCKED. better to return it!
the previous google account prompt is because the old user data is intact. perform CLEAN FLASH , wipe EVERYTHING. (just tick the boxes as shown in the image (FLASHTOOL FLASHMODE , FIRMWARE SELECTED)
and a Big NO to sony copying Apple. and nothing happend to android devices! you can have easy go devices like huawei/lenovo/alcatel/(even samsung) etc. their stockrom can easily be xploited and kingroot supports various of devices under those brands. however Kingroot removed SONY from their website after Android 5.1 since they could not bypass SonyRIC from Android 6
I've got imei thru Flashtool, Emma, there it showed me Imei number.
This option with the code in dialer may be usefull with older android version, now it is unable to use it thru emergency call, since i do not have access to dialer itself.
I performed clean OEM flash thru Flashtool, wipe everything, but account lock is still there.
I do not know where to return it! It is foreign phone. I wait 2 months for someone to call or look for it. I work in ski resort and almost every day someone found lost phone. If i return it to police, they ouldn' do anything about it. Will sell it for 20euro probbably. I have friend in police department so i know what is going in there.
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grosseader said:
I've got imei thru Flashtool, Emma, there it showed me Imei number.
This option with the code in dialer may be usefull with older android version, now it is unable to use it thru emergency call, since i do not have access to dialer itself.
I performed clean OEM flash thru Flashtool, wipe everything, but account lock is still there.
I do not know where to return it! It is foreign phone. I wait 2 months for someone to call or look for it. I work in ski resort and almost every day someone found lost phone. If i return it to police, they ouldn' do anything about it. Will sell it for 20euro probbably. I have friend in police department so i know what is going in there.
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Please flash Again WIPING EVERYTHING. it is not possible that you still get old data back! since it wipes all the SIN and MISC TA
YasuHamed said:
Please flash Again WIPING EVERYTHING. it is not possible that you still get old data back! since it wipes all the SIN and MISC TA
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I've flashed absolutely everything, wiped whole data, but Account lock is still there. I tried with older android, and the BUG that allows me to download app from internet is working , but i can't find way to install bypass app. As soon as i click on APK it send me to chrome screen. Any other ideas ?
Just finished with the bypass of FRP.
SOLUTION here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-premium/general/how-to-tottaly-unlock-xperia-z5-premium-t3585640
Thanks to everyone!
grosseader said:
I've flashed absolutely everything, wiped whole data, but Account lock is still there. I tried with older android, and the BUG that allows me to download app from internet is working , but i can't find way to install bypass app. As soon as i click on APK it send me to chrome screen. Any other ideas ?
Just finished with the bypass of FRP.
SOLUTION here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-premium/general/how-to-tottaly-unlock-xperia-z5-premium-t3585640
Thanks to everyone!
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the startup screen first time always ask many questions about you in order to personalize your device. you can skip many of them including google account
but i am talking about fresh start. any other old user data will always ask you credentials
Hello, I need help. I can't get to the phone. Earlier removal of the lock code does not work.
I have the latest software version: N975FXXS3BTB9 ::
Please help Thanks:
nf88nfno3054 said:
Hello, I need help. I can't get to the phone. Earlier removal of the lock code does not work.
I have the latest software version: N975FXXS3BTB9 ::
Please help Thanks:
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If it is indeed the FRP lock then you have two options:
Input the last used google account information and password. Then perform a factory data reset to turn off the FRP lock
If you purchased or was given the phone contact the person whom you received it from and get the google account information. After entering the account and once your able to use the device perform a factory data reset to disable FRP lock
Otherwise no other help can be offered because the FRP lock is an anti-theft measure. If it was your google account last used and you don't remember your username/password then contact google for help. If you purchased or were given the device then you need to return it and/or get your back.
It is important to remember that when you sell/buy a phone (or give it to another person) it is important to always perform a factory data reset on the device. By performing a factory data reset you remove the google account information and disable the FRP lock.
Thank you, none of these options come into play. There is no way to get rid of this situation with this software? ;(.. Regards
nf88nfno3054 said:
Thank you, none of these options come into play. There is no way to get rid of this situation with this software? ;(.. Regards
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FRP lock is enabled because a google account was present on the phone. In order to remove the FRP lock you need to input the Google account information and perform a factory data reset after your able to access the settings menu.
Was it your google account information that was last used on the phone or someone else's?
Granted it would be helpful if you put a little more info on what it is your trying to do exactly with the phone and what happened leading up to the issue (example: Are you trying to flash firmware to it, are you trying to root it (if root exists for the model), did you buy the phone, did someone give it to you, etc)
It is plain clear that the device is from an unclear origin, a legally owned device can ALWAYS be serviced ultimately by samsung or carrier, whichever one does it in such or such country, when people says it is "imposible" then for sure, they have no legal proof of ownership
I just found that OP posted a similar situation in the honor 10 section, back in 2018, in which of course nobody offered help, as it looked suspicious
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FRP lock is enabled because a google account was present on the phone. In order to remove the FRP lock you need to input the Google account information and perform a factory data reset after your able to access the settings menu.
Was it your google account information that was last used on the phone or someone else's?
Granted it would be helpful if you put a little more info on what it is your trying to do exactly with the phone and what happened leading up to the issue (example: Are you trying to flash firmware to it, are you trying to root it (if root exists for the model), did you buy the phone, did someone give it to you, etc)
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The phone had a google account, I did a hard reset. And the blockade popped out. I can go to the Samsung website but I will have to pay for this service. I wanted to rotate the device. I'm not a layman, I know a little about phones. However, this model had the latest firmware. I am not a thief and I have documents for this device.
winol said:
I just found that OP posted a similar situation in the honor 10 section, back in 2018, in which of course nobody offered help, as it looked suspicious
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The device is legally bought, I just do not want to go to the site and pay for removing the lock, it is an authorized service on this latest Android.
nf88nfno3054 said:
The phone had a google account, I did a hard reset. And the blockade popped out. I can go to the Samsung website but I will have to pay for this service. I wanted to rotate the device. I'm not a layman, I know a little about phones. However, this model had the latest firmware. I am not a thief and I have documents for this device.
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Factory data reset disables FRP lock. If that is what you did then you shouldn't be getting a prompt. Since you can't enter the Google account information it is apparent it was not your Google account last used.
Unfortunately having papers saying you bought it doesn't mean the phone was obtained legitimately. The person you got it from may not have had the right to sell it.
I suspect there is more going on here then meets the eye.
If Samsung said they really can fix it go that route.
The proper ways to get help with FRP lock have been posted.
Recover the Google account and log in as usual, or seek official help from Samsung. Any other means will not be discussed on XDA.
I just got a Redmi Note 8 and I want to unlock the bootloader. After following some guides, it looks like I need a phone number to do this. Now I already have a different phone that has a SIM card and don't want to switch to my Redmi as my main phone. The Redmi will remain at home and connected through WiFi. My questions are:
Is there a workaround to unlocking the bootloader without a phone number?
If not, can I just switch the SIM card from my other phone to the Redmi just to unlock the bootloader? (Then switch the SIM card back to my main phone?)
Thanks all!
Pi Prime said:
I just got a Redmi Note 8 and I want to unlock the bootloader. After following some guides, it looks like I need a phone number to do this. Now I already have a different phone that has a SIM card and don't want to switch to my Redmi as my main phone. The Redmi will remain at home and connected through WiFi. My questions are:
Is there a workaround to unlocking the bootloader without a phone number?
If not, can I just switch the SIM card from my other phone to the Redmi just to unlock the bootloader? (Then switch the SIM card back to my main phone?)
Thanks all!
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That's what I did.
I had to sign into mi account with the redmi and Sim inserted. The sign up required a verification text. Then had to sign in , in the unlock menu inside Dev options. Then sign in from the unlock program on PC, which needs internet access. Then that app wanted to send another verification text to phone . And enter the confirm code. (Pain in the As, because my phone was my only internet access. I needed to go to Publix wifi spot to do this).
After the PC program says wait for 168 hours, and try again. I. Then **** off redmi, put Sim back to my main phone.
By the way. Do remember what you use for your mi account. Because after you do unlock phone, and it needs to do factory reset. When it reboots, phone is stuck on start screen and needs you to sign into mi account to unlock, then do the setup.
I reset my HTC10 (Android 8) from 3 years ago that I used for backup/social media and I realized that I don't have access to the old GAcc to sign in. I simply stopped using that account and asked Google to delete it. Didn't know about the FRP back then. Is there a way to bypass it? I don't mind rooting the phone and flashing a custom OS but for that, I need to unlock the bootloader (and obviously I can't activate the developer's menu in the first place). Is there a working solution?