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For people wanting to unlock there Note 2 SGH-I317 but can't due to being on 4.3 MK6 (OTA) or you just hate KNOX and want to kill it here's a guide on how to do so.
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOUR PHONE BLOWS UP, KILLS JUSTIN BIEBER OR BRICKS. DO AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!
Ill try to make it as simple as possible with step by step instructions
STEP 1: Download the 4.1.1 LJ2 firmware from Sammobile and extract to Desktop or somewhere convenient (need and account)
STEP 2: Download Odin 3.07 or your preferred choice, open Odin
STEP 3: Put your Note 2 in Download Mode and plug into a RELIABLE usb port and a RELIABLE usb cable (preferably the white Samsung cable) and wait for it to show up in Odin (COM5 or something like that)
STEP 4: Click the PDA slot in Odin and locate the LJ2 4.1.1 firmware and wait for it to verify, it may look like the program freezes but its just verifying the md5 firmware.
BEFORE ANYTHING MAKE SURE IN THE OPTION AREA ONLY AUTO REBOOT AND F.RESET TIME ARE CHECKED!!!
STEP 5: Click START and wait. After a while Odin should say RESET in the BOX above the Option area
Did you notice that you note doesn't boot after a while?? This is because of left over 4.3 file not letting the system boot. Pull the battery and let the phone sit for a few seconds, pop the battery in and boot into stock recovery (HOLD VOL UP+HOME+POWER) and do a FACTORY RESET then reboot.
STEP 6: SUCESS!! If you did everything right your phone should boot into 4.1.1.
Click thanks if this helped you get unlocked and murder KNOX.
Wait, what! ? You found a way to back step from the official 4.3 ota update? I'll be giving this a try after the 25th when I have the extra time.
Did you thank your Developer today?
Has anybody actually tried this??????????
I thought @Milkman00 tried this already and bricked his device?
BRICKED
bbrennan said:
Has anybody actually tried this??????????
I thought @Milkman00 tried this already and bricked his device?
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i DID!!! And i am bricked!! It says now (in download mode) knox warranty void:1. It is NOT booting...........pretty much nothing I can do with my phone now!!
I was supposed to get home yesterday, but I didn't get home until a few minutes ago. I will try these directions. Stand by.
I would advise against trying this, but hey, if you want to risk ruining your device, that's your decision..
My device was already ruined, and I now have a Note 3. So I am doing this to help you guys.
Milkman00 said:
My device was already ruined, and I now have a Note 3. So I am doing this to help you guys.
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Good. Let me know if you are able to get into recovery..................
:laugh: I try right now, and works 100 percent, i follow the steps and works great :laugh:
I followed this exact procedure and it unbricked my phone, and restored it to 4.1.1.
wait. so this method works? can anyone confirm? WIll it void the knox warranty?
xuanphucn said:
wait. so this method works? can anyone confirm? WIll it void the knox warranty?
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Did you even read this thread before posting this??? SERIOUSLY. I JUST CONFIRMED IT. ONE POST ABOVE.
When I go to the system flash screen it does indeed seem to void the Knox warranty since the value is now 1.
Awesome guys, looks like we have a back step process now. Thank you guys for risking your devices to discover this for us
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Jspex said:
Awesome guys, looks like we have a back step process now. Thank you guys for risking your devices to discover this for us
Did you thank your Developer today?
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Sort of.
We have a back step process BUT It DOES seem to void your knox warranty because even on 4.1.1 if I do the three finger salute, it says knox warranty = 1. So it does still blow the e-fuze.
I realize most people on here probably won't care about this, but in the interest of full disclosure I wanted to put it out there.
Milkman00 said:
Sort of.
We have a back step process BUT It DOES seem to void your knox warranty because even on 4.1.1 if I do the three finger salute, it says knox warranty = 1. So it does still blow the e-fuze.
I realize most people on here probably won't care about this, but in the interest of full disclosure I wanted to put it out there.
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that means the bootloader wasnt downgraded. You are pretty much stuck anyways
can someone confirm if it works with model i317m (rogers locked) running baseband version i317MVLUCMK5 (running 4.3)?
Milkman00 said:
I followed this exact procedure and it unbricked my phone, and restored it to 4.1.1.
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Thank you for doing this. And thank you to the OP. At least now we ota-ers have some sort of safety net. Too bad you had to make the sacrifice and get the Note 3, but having one can't be all bad.
Milkman00 said:
I followed this exact procedure and it unbricked my phone, and restored it to 4.1.1.
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I followed it too, and my phone will not let me boot into recovery.....any idea???
fuzio1963 said:
I followed it too, and my phone will not let me boot into recovery.....any idea???
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Try pulling the battery then holding down the recovery key combination then sliding the battey back in while you are holding down the buttons.
Did you thank your Developer today?
If you can give more detail I may be able to help you. What was it doing before, what is it doing now, what do you see on the screen, etc, etc.
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I bought a phone that was FRP locked (I know, stupid me) and cannot access the serial number in order to emergency flash it with Smart Switch. Can someone please share their serial number with me so I can reflash it? If not, does anyone have any help? I am on G920PVPU3CPF4
Even doing a SmartSwitch (or Odin) flash won't remove the lock. No amount of flashing or resetting will remove it. The lock is stored in a hidden partition that is never touched by flashes and resets.
There are ways to remove the lock, but they're paid services offered by professionals
iBowToAndroid said:
Even doing a SmartSwitch (or Odin) flash won't remove the lock. No amount of flashing or resetting will remove it. The lock is stored in a hidden partition that is never touched by flashes and resets.
There are ways to remove the lock, but they're paid services offered by professionals
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I have a similar issue, could this be fixed with a Z3X Box?
you could try this method . . .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggRhkme9FC0
if for any reason didn't work try this one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRUp09bXnDA
JeffB81 said:
I have a similar issue, could this be fixed with a Z3X Box?
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Yes it can be, do you have one?
discomaniac said:
Yes it can be, do you have one?
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No, but I was able to repair my phone with Odin and the CPI3 firmware. Thank you
JeffB81 said:
No, but I was able to repair my phone with Odin and the CPI3 firmware. Thank you
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You took off FRP lock with software?
JeffB81 said:
No, but I was able to repair my phone with Odin and the CPI3 firmware. Thank you
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Confirm?
vazersecurity said:
Confirm?
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I have read elsewhere that flashing the original firmware the phone was factory installed with can fix the frp lock
crazynapkinman said:
I have read elsewhere that flashing the original firmware the phone was factory installed with can fix the frp lock
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Incorrect. FRP is held in a partition that is not touched during a firmware flash
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iBowToAndroid said:
Incorrect. FRP is held in a partition that is not touched during a firmware flash
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Then what about this Cl3? Are there steps after flashing the firmware?
crazynapkinman said:
Then what about this Cl3? Are there steps after flashing the firmware?
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Flashing firmware can't fix an FRP lock - period.
If you want to know what that poster meant by his message, I suggest you ask him directly
Samsung phones can be frp unlocked by flashing firmware
I have personally FRP unlocked 2 Samsung phones by flashing the stock firmware usin Odin. A samsung j7 and a Samsung s5. I am getting so sick of people saying you can't do something when they have no clue. I have also flashed older versions into phones. That's how I rooted the s5 infact. When everyone was saying it was impossible to root at the time. As soon a I figure out how to use sp flash or something to flash different phones other than Samsung I will post saying how it worked not get on someone else's post and say it will never work it's impossible. The world of computers, phones and software is suppose to be open source not locked, hidden and full of viruses.
Bullshipcaptcha said:
I have personally FRP unlocked 2 Samsung phones by flashing the stock firmware usin Odin. A samsung j7 and a Samsung s5. I am getting so sick of people saying you can't do something when they have no clue. I have also flashed older versions into phones. That's how I rooted the s5 infact. When everyone was saying it was impossible to root at the time. As soon a I figure out how to use sp flash or something to flash different phones other than Samsung I will post saying how it worked not get on someone else's post and say it will never work it's impossible. The world of computers, phones and software is suppose to be open source not locked, hidden and full of viruses.
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LOL.
The FRP data is stored in the "persistent" partition, which is never touched by a firmware flash, just like EFS and a bunch of other partitions.
So no.
That doesn't matter when the phone no longer has a persistent partition.
iBowToAndroid said:
LOL.
The FRP data is stored in the "persistent" partition, which is never touched by a firmware flash, just like EFS and a bunch of other partitions.
So no.
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You obviously think you know something and I wont argue or dispute whether you do or dont but I know what I did for sure and what I did was flash stock firmware into those phones and they where no longer FRP locked afterwards. Also When the phone is bricked the phone is flashed blank. There are no patitions if flashed blank. Even when there is persistent data it's still data that is able to be edited with a custom rom which can be flashed after you flash stock rom. I dont know much but I know what I have done personally. My wife is still using her rooted j7 with note 8 D.N.A undetected that we bought f.r.p. locked.
So ya. Just because the internet says it's not possible doesn't mean it's not possible It just means you haven't tried hard enough to prove it yourself. Brick that phone if you have to. Build with that brick.
Bullshipcaptcha said:
You obviously think you know something and I wont argue or dispute whether you do or dont but I know what I did for sure and what I did was flash stock firmware into those phones and they where no longer FRP locked afterwards. Also When the phone is bricked the phone is flashed blank. There are no patitions if flashed blank. Even when there is persistent data it's still data that is able to be edited with a custom rom which can be flashed after you flash stock rom. I dont know much but I know what I have done personally. My wife is still using her rooted j7 with note 8 D.N.A undetected that we bought f.r.p. locked.
So ya. Just because the internet says it's not possible doesn't mean it's not possible It just means you haven't tried hard enough to prove it yourself. Brick that phone if you have to. Build with that brick.
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I own a business that does FRP removals and many other software-related services for mobile devices . I've done this for years - knowing this type of thing is literally my job.
The "persistent" partition is ALWAYS there - just like system, boot, recovery, and all the others. And I promise you, you can't remove an FRP lock by throwing it in Download mode and flashing some firmware with Odin, just like you can't remove it by booting to recovery mode and doing a factory reset. It's just not that easy.
Your going to need to go against the grain her a moment . Business or no business
iBowToAndroid said:
I own a business that does FRP removals and many other software-related services for mobile devices . I've done this for years - knowing this type of thing is literally my job.
The "persistent" partition is ALWAYS there - just like tem, boot, recovery, and all the others. And I promise you, you can't remove an FRP lock by throwing it in Download mode and flashing some firmware with Odin, just like you can't remove it by booting to recovery mode and doing a factory reset. It's just not that easy.
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I'm telling you. I'm not debating the facts. Im telling you what I did. Kinda like I did today with a Moto e4 play. I bypassed frp with flashing stock rom through Odin and then custom rom on the Samsung J7. Today I bypassed frp lock with twrp on the Moto e4 with the bootloader still saying OEM locked . I don't have a business in the phones field but I am a business man and sittin on 12 frp locked phones gets tire some. Thant goodness for broken digitizers and displays or I'd still have a bunch more of them. I wont dipute that you know what your doing because likely you do more so than I; we can can probably be certain. I'm just going to tell you the 100 percent fact. Upset wife as my motivating factor I successfully unlocked and rooted a j7 by flashing stock rom into it with Odin then custom reccovery then root then custom rom. The custom recovery I used by accident was for a different brand Jay 7 so mysecond time around I tried the "right" recovery and bricked it. Then again and again and again until Knox was tripped and that's when finally I took bl,ap cp, csc and flashed them in dl mode successfully from there I had Rob from simple cell unlock ( Thanks Rob your the best) remotely unlock the jay7 from T-Mobile after which I flashed the "wrong" proper twrp file giving me the ability to install custom note 8 dna rom into the system. Took two tries, first try I flashed no encrypt no verity but it custom rom frp locked. So second time I made sure I install the developer tools package with OEM unlock switch not able to be turned off then no encrypt no verity. It was a very long process since especially since it was only my second successful full root. Then vallet. Man becomes praised by wife. Man feels empowered man tears apart more phones makes mess, MAN HAPPY! WIFE HAPPY! LOL okay sorry about that part.
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iBowToAndroid said:
LOL.
The FRP data is stored in the "persistent" partition, which is never touched by a firmware flash, just like EFS and a bunch of other partitions.
So no.
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None the less each developer has a different approach that being said you frp unlocking phones? I have a Samsung s8 Moto e5 five LGs one zte n835 a couple of alcatels and a few more I couple reassemble real quick If I knew some one who had the abilitby to unlock especially if said amazing developer was teaching El padawan young Como. Yo tango mucho programs, apps and software. Just need the knowledge.
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Today I bypassed frp lock with twrp on the Moto e4 with the bootloader still saying OEM locked
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Thinking you can flash TWRP on a locked bootloader device shows me exactly what your knowledge level is when it comes to all of this. Future discussion would be futile, and no more responses from me will be had. I do wish you luck with your devices though
How frustrating you are.
Your business need some schooling it sounds like. Your business can't be doing good. Go ahead and Google the Moto e4 unlock method. You will see. You have to try before you say it won't work.
discomaniac said:
I bought a phone that was FRP locked (I know, stupid me) and cannot access the serial number in order to emergency flash it with Smart Switch. Can someone please share their serial number with me so I can reflash it? If not, does anyone have any help? I am on G920PVPU3CPF4
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I just removed the frp lock on my s6 using a combination firmware (found here-https://firmware.gem-flash.com/index.php?a=downloads&b=folder&id=7410) which completely erased all partions and allowed me to access the settings menu to enable the OEM unlock setting. They are two different firmware there. I used the second one and it worked like a charm. Hope this helps
I have a brand new sealed Samsung S9 SM-G960F/DS which is most probably Exynos variant however I couldn't find OEM Unlock after activating the developer tools. I've googled that and was surprised that this is a recent Samsung policy and as mentioned by most users they've waited more than 7 days to see OEM Unlock so they can root the device. Any one was able to find an alternative or workaround solution instead of waiting 7 days since I don't have that much time to wait I need to root urgently before a birthday.
Your help much appreciated.
Nope, wait the 7 days
My G960F had OEM unlock available on day 1, check in download mode it is the model you think
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*Detection* said:
Nope, wait the 7 days
My G960F had OEM unlock available on day 1, check in download mode it is the model you think
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Do you think flashing a new firmware will show the OEM lock?
c05338 said:
Do you think flashing a new firmware will show the OEM lock?
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Factory resetting resets the 7 day timer, switching CSCs requires a reset, you'll have to wait it out
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Factory resetting resets the 7 day timer, switching CSCs requires a reset, you'll have to wait it out
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I'll wait but actually I don't have much time I should finish it before Monday and today is Saturday so far it's 25 hours up so I'm yet searching for a solution. Anyway to root the device without OEM unlock?
c05338 said:
I'll wait but actually I don't have much time I should finish it before Monday and today is Saturday so far it's 25 hours up so I'm yet searching for a solution. Anyway to root the device without OEM unlock?
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No solution, read the forums, you cannot root without it, you have to wait no matter how many times you ask
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I have a brand new sealed Samsung S9 SM-G960F/DS which is most probably Exynos variant however I couldn't find OEM Unlock after activating the developer tools. I've googled that and was surprised that this is a recent Samsung policy and as mentioned by most users they've waited more than 7 days to see OEM Unlock so they can root the device. Any one was able to find an alternative or workaround solution instead of waiting 7 days since I don't have that much time to wait I need to root urgently before a birthday.
Your help much appreciated.
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flash a combination ROM and oem unlock shows since first moment, unlock and flash the normal firmware that you want.
acabreram said:
flash a combination ROM and oem unlock shows since first moment, unlock and flash the normal firmware that you want.
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Are you sure man? Any wrong stop will cause me issues to reset the time and wait another 7 days and I'm in an urgent time.
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Are you sure man? Any wrong stop will cause me issues to reset the time and wait another 7 days and I'm in an urgent time.
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http://www.techzai.com/combination-rom-galaxy-devices/
I found this link to download Combination ROM does it fit?
c05338 said:
http://www.techzai.com/combination-rom-galaxy-devices/
I found this link to download Combination ROM does it fit?
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A member tested the combination ROM theory yesterday for the same purpose and it bootlooped their phone
The combination ROM will allow you to "OEM unlock" your device, but the RMM prenormal state will prevent you from flashing anything custom. I tried this when I first got my S9.
You need to wait the 7 days on stock in order to be able to actually bootloader unlock your device. Make sure to keep a SIM card in, connect a Samsung and Google account, and don't power it off. There is no workaround for this.
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A member tested the combination ROM theory yesterday for the same purpose and it bootlooped their phone
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that's me LOL
if we can get it to boot up on s9/ plus
then the oem lock thing wouldn't be an issue
TheUndertaker21 said:
that's me LOL
if we can get it to boot up on s9/ plus
then the oem lock thing wouldn't be an issue
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Wonder if it was because the combination ROM firmware is older than the current on the device
Did it factory reset after the flash? If not that might be causing the bootloop, or if the bootloader version is older on combination
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Wonder if it was because the combination ROM firmware is older than the current on the device
Did it factory reset after the flash? If not that might be causing the bootloop, or if the bootloader version is older on combination
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i mean i'm on ARD6 and i don't think there's any combination for this firmware
i flashed the latest combination i found on many times
TheUndertaker21 said:
i mean i'm on ARD6 and i don't think there's any combination for this firmware
i flashed the latest combination i found on many times
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The way to check the bootloader is here
G960FXXU1BRE5
Version 1
If you boot into Download mode it should say at the bottom BL:1 or whatever version you are currently running, downgrading the BL is usually not possible from what I see lately
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The way to check the bootloader is here
G960FXXU1BRE5
Version 1
If you boot into Download mode it should say at the bottom BL:1 or whatever version you are currently running, downgrading the BL is usually not possible from what I see lately
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this is my version
but i flashed this one
COMBINATION_OXM_FA80_G965FXXU1ARB4_OXMFAC
and
COMBINATION_OXM_FA80_G965FXXU1ARB7_OXMFAC_CL13084894_QB17151834
COMBINATION_OXM_FA80_G965FXXU1ARC3
Bootloader version 1 for both yours and the comb'n firmware so doesn't seem to be that
Did you factory reset after flashing combination? That's the only thing I can think of that would cause the loop if you didn't
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Bootloader version 1 for both yours and the comb'n firmware so doesn't seem to be that
Did you factory reset after flashing combination? That's the only thing I can think of that would cause the loop if you didn't
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yeah i factory reset it after still nada
weird though
i can wait since i have youtube vanced, everything i always used besides titanium
TheUndertaker21 said:
yeah i factory reset it after still nada
weird though
i can wait since i have youtube vanced, everything i always used besides titanium
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Yea I used Vanced too, much better than the original YT app
I always did full TWRP nandroid backups rather than TiBu, but it's a good app
Not really impressed with the lengths Samsung are going to to prevent us (the phone OWNERS) from doing what we want with OUR own phones tbh
There was a workaround to update system apps with Nougat, literally no harm done to Samsung with us doing that but they still patched it in Oreo
Starting to feel more like an iPhone than an Android, wasn't the whole point of Android that it was basically open and unlocked for us to play with?
Thing is though, Samsung make one of the best android devices available and they know locking it down isn't going to hurt their sales
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A member tested the combination ROM theory yesterday for the same purpose and it bootlooped their phone
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I appreciate if you can share his thread maybe he got the wrong ROM that bricked the phone.
Hey, trying to use skipsoft to unlock my bootloader, install twrp, etc. I select the unlock bootloader option, it reboots to fastboot, notes that the bootloader is locked, but then says bootloader already unlocked no data will be wiped rebooting to android. What can I try to get around this? Thanks
GunnermanBill said:
Hey, trying to use skipsoft to unlock my bootloader, install twrp, etc. I select the unlock bootloader option, it reboots to fastboot, notes that the bootloader is locked, but then says bootloader already unlocked no data will be wiped rebooting to android. What can I try to get around this? Thanks
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Which phone variant do you have? What is the status of the "Allow OEM Unlocking toggle" under Developer Settings? That has to be toggled on first. It should be clearly "on" and not greyed out. If you have the 2XL, you can run the IMEI through this link to verify the variant you have. Under Buyer Name It should say "Google_Open_64GB" or similar.
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Which phone variant do you have? What is the status of the "Allow OEM Unlocking toggle" under Developer Settings? That has to be toggled on first. It should be clearly "on" and not greyed out. If you have the 2XL, you can run the IMEI through this link to verify the variant you have. Under Buyer Name It should say "Google_Open_64GB" or similar.
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variant is GOOGLE_VRZ_128G
Allow Oem Unlocking Toggle is greyed out for some reason.
GunnermanBill said:
variant is GOOGLE_VRZ_128G
Allow Oem Unlocking Toggle is greyed out for some reason.
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Well unfortunately there is your reason. Your bootloader cannot be unlocked because your variant is Verizon. Verizon's are bootloader locked and this cannot be overcome. As such you will not be able to flash a custom recovery, flash full Google factory images, or root the phone.
v12xke said:
Well unfortunately there is your reason. Your bootloader cannot be unlocked because your variant is Verizon. Verizon's are bootloader locked and this cannot be overcome. As such you will not be able to flash a custom recovery, flash full Google factory images, or root the phone.
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Well that's new as far as google phones go
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Well that's new as far as google phones go
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Sorry to say but it's not new for Verizon variants of Pixel or Nexus (or almost any other phone Verizon sells with very few exceptions). Verizon refuses to allow their users to unlock their own bootloader- including Google phones. Your Verizon phone is bootloader-locked and there is nothing you can do about it. Verizon phones are sometimes sold at deep discounts with the hook of a multi-year service agreement. Have you ever heard the term "The Red Devil" used for Verizon? It's not new either. Sorry to bring you the bad news, but it is true. There are many threads here on XDA which will confirm this. Best of luck.
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Sorry to say but it's not new for Verizon variants of Pixel or Nexus (or almost any other phone Verizon sells with very few exceptions). Verizon refuses to allow their users to unlock their own bootloader- including Google phones. Your Verizon phone is bootloader-locked and there is nothing you can do about it. Verizon phones are sometimes sold at deep discounts with the hook of a multi-year service agreement. Have you ever heard the term "The Red Devil" used for Verizon? It's not new either. Sorry to bring you the bad news, but it is true. There are many threads here on XDA which will confirm this. Best of luck.
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It's no big deal, my gf took the upgrade to Pie and hates it and I was just gonna root mine before it started prompting me. Someone will get it unlocked in a year or something like always. As far as I can tell the pixel line is the first that Verizon did this with, we had Galaxy Nexus' a long time ago and those weren't locked.
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It's no big deal, my gf took the upgrade to Pie and hates it and I was just gonna root mine before it started prompting me. Someone will get it unlocked in a year or something like always. As far as I can tell the pixel line is the first that Verizon did this with, we had Galaxy Nexus' a long time ago and those weren't locked.
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Verizon users have been hoping for an unlock method since the 2XL's release.
Look at this thread for more information on that.
xunholyx said:
Verizon users have been hoping for an unlock method since the 2XL's release.
Look at this thread for more information on that.
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i mean it only happened for the regular pixels in 2016. I'm in no rush, like i said NBD
I'm also trying to relock, just used your link. I'm on the google version running android p. I unlocked a long time ago, but never ended up doing anything with it. I have an RMA coming and the option is grayed out and wugs is failing ... .. Thought about trying to downgrade to O and trying my luck on "android o"
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I'm also trying to relock, just used your link. I'm on the google version running android p. I unlocked a long time ago, but never ended up doing anything with it. I have an RMA coming and the option is grayed out and wugs is failing ... .. Thought about trying to downgrade to O and trying my luck on "android o"
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You may not have unlocked critical. There are two separate commands. Anyway, since your RMA is on the way just wait until it arrives, update it to Pie and then do a data transfer for all your settings/data. Once your new phone is set up, just do a FDR before sending it back. You do NOT need to relock the phone. They do not care. Just FDR to wipe your personal data off the phone. Lastly, you want to de-register or remove that old phone from your Google account before sending it back. Best of luck.
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You may not have unlocked critical. There are two separate commands. Anyway, since your RMA is on the way just wait until it arrives, update it to Pie and then do a data transfer for all your settings/data. Once your new phone is set up, just do a FDR before sending it back. You do NOT need to relock the phone. They do not care. Just FDR to wipe your personal data off the phone. Lastly, you want to de-register or remove that old phone from your Google account before sending it back. Best of luck.
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Thank you so much dude. I know you're right . I used the toolkit and nothing after unlocking ever worked and I'm assuming it's because of that .... I've been telling myself I need to learn it the old fashioned way but have never been able to properly install adb and all that stuff..
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Thank you so much dude. I know you're right . I used the toolkit and nothing after unlocking ever worked and I'm assuming it's because of that .... I've been telling myself I need to learn it the old fashioned way but have never been able to properly install adb and all that stuff..
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I would encourage you to just "install" adb/fastboot. It is literally opening a zip file and extracting everything into a new folder. Then adding that folder to your path statement (Windows) means you can use the command from anywhere. For example I created a folder c:\adb and just dumped the files in there. I see you already have opened the flash-all.bat script and are poking around ... so in the beginning you can just cut and paste those commands if you want to do things manually -or- just run the script. You can always get the latest standalone binaries direct from Google. Ditch the toolkits and you will be glad you did. It is just not that hard, and you will know how to get yourself out of a jam later. :good:
I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was cake. Thanks for the awesome directions. I just opened up through cmd insead of your second step, but dude! clutch . I relocked it.. took 2 seconds once my buddy helped me tpye my first command. But thank you again! Now debating getting more into it. This is the first phone i haven't installed a custom ROM on because the unlock and root stuff absolutely failed...
Hey guys, last week i wanna flash a custom rom on my SM-a520f/DS but my OEM unlock was missing,I thought i just had to wait for 7 days but it won't show even after 7 days
Now i flashed official stock rom and will try to wait again for 7 days, but if this doesn't work then imma bout to lose my mind.
What can i do if it doesnt oem unlock doesnt p
Appear even if you reflashed stock romm
MitchiePitchie said:
Hey guys, last week i wanna flash a custom rom on my SM-a520f/DS but my OEM unlock was missing,I thought i just had to wait for 7 days but it won't show even after 7 days
Now i flashed official stock rom and will try to wait again for 7 days, but if this doesn't work then imma bout to lose my mind.
What can i do if it doesnt oem unlock doesnt p
Appear even if you reflashed stock romm
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Maybe a factory reset would help, I dunno...
TechGuyOnTechIT said:
Maybe a factory reset would help, I dunno...
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Just reflashed stock rom and waiting 7 days. I'll update if it works:fingers-crossed:
MitchiePitchie said:
Just reflashed stock rom and waiting 7 days. I'll update if it works:fingers-crossed:
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Well this SHOULD fix the issue. If not, then I suspect the phone's internal clock is messed and needs complicated repair, but this a very very very VERY rare occasion, and I doubt you don't have this issue.
My phone just flashed a ok TWRP, but after I accidentally restarted, the phone didn't put me in OEM jail. Talk about lucky!
Just wait 7 days, activate developer options, click unlock oem, flash twrp via odin and after that is done IMMEDIATELY hold power and plus so it doesn't get you back to oem jail. After you are in TWRP, try not to turn it off to keep the recovery, and either install a zip that removes the 7 day jail or a cudtom rom. If you don't have a microsd to transfer from your pc to your phone, just use adb sideload. If you have any questions, just reply!
TechGuyOnTechIT said:
Well this SHOULD fix the issue. If not, then I suspect the phone's internal clock is messed and needs complicated repair, but this a very very very VERY rare occasion, and I doubt you don't have this issue.
My phone just flashed a ok TWRP, but after I accidentally restarted, the phone didn't put me in OEM jail. Talk about lucky!
Just wait 7 days, activate developer options, click unlock oem, flash twrp via odin and after that is done IMMEDIATELY hold power and plus so it doesn't get you back to oem jail. After you are in TWRP, try not to turn it off to keep the recovery, and either install a zip that removes the 7 day jail or a cudtom rom. If you don't have a microsd to transfer from your pc to your phone, just use adb sideload. If you have any questions, just reply!
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WAIT, so you need to wait 7 days before activating developer's option? Does that put you in prenormal rmm state? Because i already activated my developer's option, If thats the case then i already messed up
MitchiePitchie said:
WAIT, so you need to wait 7 days before activating developer's option? Does that put you in prenormal rmm state? Because i already activated my developer's option, If thats the case then i already messed up
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No, you haven't messed up! The 7 day jail doens't block you access to developer options, but doesn't let you enable OEM unlock. I was suggesting you should do this just to make sure you are not in the 7 day jail. Again, if you can check that option, then there is not a problem. Just try to have your jail patcher zip handy so you won't have to deal with this problem. Again, if you have any questions, just reply!
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No, you haven't messed up! The 7 day jail doens't block you access to developer options, but doesn't let you enable OEM unlock. I was suggesting you should do this just to make sure you are not in the 7 day jail. Again, if you can check that option, then there is not a problem. Just try to have your jail patcher zip handy so you won't have to deal with this problem. Again, if you have any questions, just reply!
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Okay, the OEM unlock didn't showed up and my rmm state is still prenormal after 7 days even in flashing stock. I might retry this again in another rom carrier. I'm really at the end of my rope here
MitchiePitchie said:
Okay, the OEM unlock didn't showed up and my rmm state is still prenormal after 7 days even in flashing stock. I might retry this again in another rom carrier. I'm really at the end of my rope here
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Don't give up! Try to go to download mode, flash a complete Samsung rom (with bootloader, modem, recovery and rom). I guess you can find a stock samsung rom on google or via smart switch. Download mode only blocks installing THIRD PARTY ROMS, not the stock ones. Try that and give a reply.
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Don't give up! Try to go to download mode, flash a complete Samsung rom (with bootloader, modem, recovery and rom). I guess you can find a stock samsung rom on google or via smart switch. Download mode only blocks installing THIRD PARTY ROMS, not the stock ones. Try that and give a reply.
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I'll try to flash the rom again and wait 7 days, I'll boot ip without sim and sd card first
TechGuyOnTechIT said:
Don't give up! Try to go to download mode, flash a complete Samsung rom (with bootloader, modem, recovery and rom). I guess you can find a stock samsung rom on google or via smart switch. Download mode only blocks installing THIRD PARTY ROMS, not the stock ones. Try that and give a reply.
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Man I already flashed stock rom and waited 7 days, I ain't doing that stuff again I'll just sell this phone if I don't find any other way.
MitchiePitchie said:
Man I already flashed stock rom and waited 7 days, I ain't doing that stuff again I'll just sell this phone if I don't find any other way.
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Seriously? Are you SURE you don't see OEM unlock in developer options, because any Samsung device SHOULD have the 7 day lift period. If you confirm that you don't see it, the only thing left to do is to contact a samsung expert. Don't feel embarrassed that you ask samsung for a third party thing, they must help you even though that may result in voiding your warranty.
Honestly, this is a pretty uncommon issue :/
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Seriously? Are you SURE you don't see OEM unlock in developer options, because any Samsung device SHOULD have the 7 day lift period. If you confirm that you don't see it, the only thing left to do is to contact a samsung expert. Don't feel embarrassed that you ask samsung for a third party thing, they must help you even though that may result in voiding your warranty.
Honestly, this is a pretty uncommon issue :/
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I'll try reflashing a carrier rom (Globe) not a XTC (openline) rom and if this doesn't work then i dont know what will:fingers-crossed:
MitchiePitchie said:
I'll try reflashing a carrier rom (Globe) not a XTC (openline) rom and if this doesn't work then i dont know what will:fingers-crossed:
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Samsung support centre could also help.
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Seriously? Are you SURE you don't see OEM unlock in developer options...Honestly, this is a pretty uncommon issue :/
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I have the same issue. Started with Android 7, rooted phone, flashed Hades ROM v6 ( Android 8) which is fine, but I no longer see OEM Unlock in Developer options (presumably I did before installing Hades). Have tried the date fudge:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/samsung-a-series-2017/help/guide-oem-unlock-oreo-t3791774
more than once. No joy. Hades is fine, but I'd like to try the OneUI Android 9 ROM...
Corbynista said:
I have the same issue. Started with Android 7, rooted phone, flashed Hades ROM v6 ( Android 8) which is fine, but I no longer see OEM Unlock in Developer options (presumably I did before installing Hades). Have tried the date fudge:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/samsung-a-series-2017/help/guide-oem-unlock-oreo-t3791774
more than once. No joy. Hades is fine, but I'd like to try the OneUI Android 9 ROM...
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If you are still on hades, the dev removed the OEM unlock toggle to prevent noobs from disabling it which would bootloop your phone and twrp would also not boot. Most if not all custom roms remove it. So you can flash Oneui
Corbynista said:
I have the same issue. Started with Android 7, rooted phone, flashed Hades ROM v6 ( Android 8) which is fine, but I no longer see OEM Unlock in Developer options (presumably I did before installing Hades). Have tried the date fudge:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/samsung-a-series-2017/help/guide-oem-unlock-oreo-t3791774
more than once. No joy. Hades is fine, but I'd like to try the OneUI Android 9 ROM...
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When you are on cfw, as the guy said, there is no need. The rom is third party, meaning it's not official, thus it remains unlocked. But if you are on stock rom, then the oem unlock will be shown.
iloveoreos said:
If you are still on hades, the dev removed the OEM unlock toggle to prevent noobs from disabling it which would bootloop your phone and twrp would also not boot. Most if not all custom roms remove it. So you can flash Oneui
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TechGuyOnTechIT said:
When you are on cfw, as the guy said, there is no need. The rom is third party, meaning it's not official, thus it remains unlocked. But if you are on stock rom, then the oem unlock will be shown.
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I wondered if this was the case. Thanks to you both.
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Samsung support centre could also help.
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that ain't an option for me since they dont really respond. You know any other option if it doesn't even show this week too?
i reflashed stock rom like 5 times now
MitchiePitchie said:
that ain't an option for me since they dont really respond. You know any other option if it doesn't even show this week too?
i reflashed stock rom like 5 times now
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Punch your phone, return it, and get another one.
SnowFuhrer said:
Punch your phone, return it, and get another one.
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Nooooo! Don't do that! That would be a waste! Maybe its a bug. Try to flash twrp even though it doesn't show you kem unlock, and if that still doesn't work, give up trying systemless rooting and go full supersu by doing a one-click root (kingroot, etc). Maybe that helps. If it still not working, then I will finally recommend bailing and just getting another one . Sorry...