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Hello guys,please make sure you activate OEM UNLOCK in the developer options before you root your Android device with FRP installed. otherwise you risk to get into a bootloop after trying to boot into recovery due to FRP blocks custom binaries
have u tried using kies and using tools/firmware upgrade and putting your model number in and flashing with stock ? have you tried using odin and doin the same ?
jo01 said:
have u tried using kies and using tools/firmware upgrade and putting your model number in and flashing with stock ? have you tried using odin and doin the same ?
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I am downloading the stock ROM now it takes a while. But how the hell can google tell me what i have to install and wehat not when i paid the phone? I am so pissed, its unbelievable. **** google and **** Samsung for letting this assholes do this.
Ok KIES does not even recognize my phone. The mworse is, it would start if it would not try to start into recovery. is there any option to remove the "recovery bit" or something like that and make the phone start normal and not into the recovery? That is my problem.
k now it is definately bricked, after i triedto flash a stock rom it says an error ocurred while recovery an i shall use smart switch but smart switch says unsupported device, i can not believe thishappened because of a google feature which no one asked for and they brick a device i bought for 800 bucks
OK FIXED, i had to flash via ODIN the Origin ROM, in my case the phone came from Italy and the Provider was TIM, it took me 7 Euro to download at Sammobile full speed and got it in 5 minutes.
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I am in the same situation. I tried using the Recovery method with smart switcher or ODIN to flash the stock firmware but I am still stuck in a boot loop. I cannot access recovery at all and cannot install as the lock protection is on. Any other suggestions? I wasn't trying to root my phone it just decided to shut off and not boot up again.
this is quite concerning as i purchased my phone from Amazon Italy as it was cheaper than anywhere else but i was unable to root despite following the steps but i discovered it was because of the FRP, but i don't want a situation like this to happen, any more tips would be good, preferably without having to spend money from sam mobile too.
Brunkhorse said:
I am in the same situation. I tried using the Recovery method with smart switcher or ODIN to flash the stock firmware but I am still stuck in a boot loop. I cannot access recovery at all and cannot install as the lock protection is on. Any other suggestions? I wasn't trying to root my phone it just decided to shut off and not boot up again.
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Im having the same problem. I can only access the download menu on the phone and all of my many attempts to flash or recover it failing with the phone saying "custom binary (recovery) blocked by FRP lock". I only know a limited amount about the rooting scene but if anyone could post a rom or something that would fix this or a method to remove the lock even with the smallest chance of success I definitately would give it a try(maybe a step by step as well please ) . Again there is no way i can see how to access anything on the device. My phone is the SM-G928W8 from Canada with Telus. Anything is worth a shot so if you have any ideas id love to hear them, thank you everyone :fingers-crossed:
ibstickboy said:
Im having the same problem. I can only access the download menu on the phone and all of my many attempts to flash or recover it failing with the phone saying "custom binary (recovery) blocked by FRP lock". I only know a limited amount about the rooting scene but if anyone could post a rom or something that would fix this or a method to remove the lock even with the smallest chance of success I definitately would give it a try(maybe a step by step as well please ) . Again there is no way i can see how to access anything on the device. My phone is the SM-G928W8 from Canada with Telus. Anything is worth a shot so if you have any ideas id love to hear them, thank you everyone :fingers-crossed:
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YOu need to find a stock ROM, this will be the hardest part. AFter you have it, flash via ODin and the problem will be solved, i had the same problem. But you have to hurry because FRP also locks the charging of the battery so once you run out of battery you need to bring it to a technician.
jonny68 said:
this is quite concerning as i purchased my phone from Amazon Italy as it was cheaper than anywhere else but i was unable to root despite following the steps but i discovered it was because of the FRP, but i don't want a situation like this to happen, any more tips would be good, preferably without having to spend money from sam mobile too.
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I spent the money because i needed it quick, if you download a stock ROM and have it left you can go ahead. YOu can download at SLOW MODE for free at sam
Brunkhorse said:
I am in the same situation. I tried using the Recovery method with smart switcher or ODIN to flash the stock firmware but I am still stuck in a boot loop. I cannot access recovery at all and cannot install as the lock protection is on. Any other suggestions? I wasn't trying to root my phone it just decided to shut off and not boot up again.
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Check if you have the right stock ROm, it needs to be exactly the same country and provider. There is unfortunally no other way to remove FRP but booting the phone and remove the google account
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Is it true that the battery doesn't charge after it's FRP locked? So the missing W8 firmware even if it comes eventually when the battery is dead the phone is dead? How in the hell are we supposed to fix this with no firmware available on sammobile?! Is there really no other way? Who has the firmware? Do the carriers have it?
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Is it true that the battery doesn't charge after it's FRP locked? So the missing W8 firmware even if it comes eventually when the battery is dead the phone is dead? How in the hell are we supposed to fix this with no firmware available on sammobile?! Is there really no other way? Who has the firmware? Do the carriers have it?
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The battery is not locked (as far as I can tell), my phone got the lock when it was fully dead and while I was charging it and it seemed to have a charged battery after I unplugged from charging for awhile but there was no actual way to check. As for the firmware you will just have to wait for it my friend, that is the same firmware I needed and as of just now they still don't have it available on sammobile. Sorry man and best of luck
Needed? Did you end up getting the phone fixed by someone or send it back in to Samsung?
No I didn't get it fixed I sent it back to the phone company and paid a small fee rather than waiting for the firmware to be released.
Who was your phone company? I'm wondering because I can't seem to find anyone to help. I even contacted the local Samsung service center who deals with Telus and they told me that they could replace the mainboard but woudlnt flash the firmware or otherwise fix it. So that was rather useless I'm essentially buying a new phone.
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Is it true that the battery doesn't charge after it's FRP locked? So the missing W8 firmware even if it comes eventually when the battery is dead the phone is dead? How in the hell are we supposed to fix this with no firmware available on sammobile?! Is there really no other way? Who has the firmware? Do the carriers have it?
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Absolutely right, if the battery runs out, you are lost. Then you have to bring it to the Samsung Service, they will fix it for you, if you pay of course..because KNOX will be void. The only way to avoid this is to remove your google account from the phone or enable under Developer Settings the OEM UNLOCK. Then FRP is disabled. But if you forgot and are now in a bootloop you have a real problem because as i have seen the W8 Firmware is not available on sammobile.
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Absolutely right, if the battery runs out, you are lost. Then you have to bring it to the Samsung Service, they will fix it for you, if you pay of course..because KNOX will be void. The only way to avoid this is to remove your google account from the phone or enable under Developer Settings the OEM UNLOCK. Then FRP is disabled. But if you forgot and are now in a bootloop you have a real problem because as i have seen the W8 Firmware is not available on sammobile.
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My battery ran out but the phone is actually still working. When I plug it in via USB it powers up. It doesnt' actually charge the battery, but this will work for Odin. Now I just need to find someone to dump the stock firmware for me...
Any updates on a firmware?
If you need to go to stock then have you tried to boot I to download mode and use smartswitch reinstall feature?
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My battery ran out but the phone is actually still working. When I plug it in via USB it powers up. It doesnt' actually charge the battery, but this will work for Odin. Now I just need to find someone to dump the stock firmware for me...
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I have same Problem as all of you but haven't fixed it yet because I still haven't found right ROM but if you have wireless charger it will force charge!! ??
I don't see any rules on here prohibiting the discussion of working with FRP locked phones. All I would like to know, right now, is-is the security preventing any flashing? Does the Odin flashing procedure require that the phone be accessible?
Thanks.
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I don't see any rules on here prohibiting the discussion of working with FRP locked phones. All I would like to know, right now, is-is the security preventing any flashing? Does the Odin flashing procedure require that the phone be accessible?
Thanks.
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No the security will not stop you from flashing it , if you put into download mode the frp unlock does not affect that but will still be there after the flash
I've used Odin many times successfully but I can't flash this Sprint phone. I have tried all the versions, not rooted or modded, just the stock ones. Odin always fails.
Guys,
I have some very noob questions about flashing that I would like to solve :
1) is normal that fastboot connection works only after setting the device for "allow own unlock" and "USB debugging"?
2) I might flashing my devices without unlocking the bootloader? And what about flashing original firmwares from Motorola?
(I ask because my bootloader is locked under status "2")
2) I tried to flash my device and, despite of several "preflashing" errors, my device still showing status 2 on bootloader, but it started showing that "unlocked bootloader warning" when it starts, is that normal? How to solve it?
3) I might flashing an older firmware (update September ) than I already have in my device (December)?
4) what is the function of recovery mode on bootloader ? I
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Belotto said:
Guys,
I have some very noob questions about flashing that I would like to solve :
1) is normal that fastboot connection works only after setting the device for "allow own unlock" and "USB debugging"?
2) I might flashing my devices without unlocking the bootloader? And what about flashing original firmwares from Motorola?
(I ask because my bootloader is locked under status "2")
2) I tried to flash my device and, despite of several "preflashing" errors, my device still showing status 2 on bootloader, but it started showing that "unlocked bootloader warning" when it starts, is that normal? How to solve it?
3) I might flashing an older firmware (update September ) than I already have in my device (December)?
4) what is the function of recovery mode on bootloader ? I
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OK...My first and main recommendation is DO NOT start trying to flash, mod, or do anything outside of using the phone as intended yet. These questions show that you have very limited knowledge on these subjects and if you continue as is, you will most likely get yourself into a bind you can't get out of, such as hard bricking your device.
Questions 1 and 4 are Bootloader/Fastboot/Rooting 101 topics. Until you have read up thoroughly on these, please don't think about proceeding. The rest of your questions have been answered here in the forums. I can't stress this enough: RESEARCH, READING, AND READ SOME MORE!!! No one here is obligated to help you fix any mess you get into so you need to be able to help yourself first. If you have attempted to fix an issue, and can give some details on what has been tried, you will find that most likely, there will be some who will step forward to assist, but most will not rehash a full step by step of everything.
Please do not think I am trying to blow you off. I am merely trying to prevent you from creating a problem that cannot be fixed. Having at least a basic working knowledge of how FastBoot, Bootloader, and flashing ROMs work on this device is a must. But I will answer your question 3: Do not under any circumstances try to "downgrade" your stock rom on the phone to a previous security update. This does create major issues.
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2. Only upper/the same version of stock rom.
Status code 2 - locked by user. Did you buy used phone?
4. Recovery mode(stock, 3e) is for factory reset f.e.
dzidexx said:
@Belotto
2. Only upper/the same version of stock rom.
Status code 2 - locked by user. Did you buy used phone?
4. Recovery mode(stock, 3e) is for factory reset f.e.
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I haven't. I have unlocked , used custom roms for a time and flashed stock and locked again before. Did it just following to guides available here.
In that time I did not have any trouble doing that lol
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Belotto said:
I haven't. I have unlocked , used custom roms for a time and flashed stock and locked again before. Did it just following to guides available here.
In that time I did not have any trouble doing that lol
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Just in case you are not aware, having an unlocked bootloader does not prevent you from taking OTA updates. You can just leave it unlocked. The unlocked bootloader warning doesn't bother me so I just ignore it.
If you just wanna get rid of bootloader warning then look at
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...o-remove-unlocked-bootloader-warning-t3201141
Make sure you are on stock(software status: offical)
You will recieve the ota
Thanks all you guys.
Despite of some strange things, I could take out the warning logo.
Now, its "oficial", status "2" and no warning. So I can sell it without discussion.
hello all,
im currently working on a samsung S4 (GT-I9515) and i ran into a small problem.
i have rooted phones more then ones and i know the drill more or less.
but when i tried to sellect the unlock oem option in the dev options it was not there.
normally it is located under bluetooth HCI-snooplog and above Process stats but the oem unlock option seems to be non existing on this phone
can someone tell me whats wrong or is it not needed ? Because i did get a message when i tried to install something trough the default recovery menu that the system was still locked. (also it runs android 5.0.1(lolipop))
Best regards,
Darkdevel
You can't install anything unsigned with the stock recovery. No phone gives you such privileges. That's why people made custom recoveries.
Pwnycorn said:
You can't install anything unsigned with the stock recovery. No phone gives you such privileges. That's why people made custom recoveries.
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true i also tried using twrp but when in boot twrp i cant swipe/select anything of the first screen do you have another idea what i can use ?
What are you trying to unlock with "unlock OEM option"?
audit13 said:
What are you trying to unlock with "unlock OEM option"?
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well as far as i know i need it so i can try to flash a new android version on it im trying force 6.0 on it and yes i know there is no S4 (i9515) android 6.0 version but i still want to try and do it its a old phone anyway
ppl you can forget about this post i found the problem more or less first off i had the wrong twrp version that caused the bug on twrp afterward it was all smooth sailing
for all the other ppl who want a non official android 6.0
go to youtube and look for:
install Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Galaxy S4 GT-I9515
posted by ما لا تعلم ?
all the files you need are in the discription
Best regards,
Darkdevel
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You can't install anything unsigned with the stock recovery. No phone gives you such privileges. That's why people made custom recoveries.
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But you can't install a CR without OEM unlocked.
I am having the same problem right now (same device, gt-i9515), no OEM unlock option in developer options.
I kinda need it to install TWRP, it won't let me do it otherwise. I openned a new thread about it and explained the issue I have in more details.
FurySh0ck said:
But you can't install a CR without OEM unlocked.
I am having the same problem right now (same device, gt-i9515), no OEM unlock option in developer options.
I kinda need it to install TWRP, it won't let me do it otherwise. I openned a new thread about it and explained the issue I have in more details.
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Dude, all S4 models, except for the Verizon and AT&T models, have an UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER.
An OEM Unlock option is, therefore, redundant because there is absolutely nothing to unlock. And the ones that do have a locked bootloader CAN'T BE UNLOCKED.
If you want TWRP follow a guide on how to install it. They even have one on the TWRP website and nowhere does it say that you need to OEM unlock. In fact, no S4 rooting/twrp flashing guide will mention any OEM unlock option.
If it does, it's garbage.
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Dude, all S4 models, except for the Verizon and AT&T models, have an UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER.
An OEM Unlock option is, therefore, redundant because there is absolutely nothing to unlock. And the ones that do have a locked bootloader CAN'T BE UNLOCKED.
If you want TWRP follow a guide on how to install it. They even have one on the TWRP website and nowhere does it say that you need to OEM unlock. In fact, no S4 rooting/twrp flashing guide will mention any OEM unlock option.
If it does, it's garbage.
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It's very strange then. When I had a root (same device gt-i9515 for SURE), I managed to flash TWRP on my first try, no mistakes.
I recently flashed a firmware (from sammobile. I9515XXU1BOE3_I9515DBT1BOE1_DBT, because my PDA is i9515xxu1boe3) and wiped everything. It's like a new device now.
In it's current state (non-root) I couldn't install TWRP via the same method I did before (ODIN + TWRP.tar).
About the comment on the other thread, yes, I am sure it's gt-i9515 and I know that if the USB is getting disconnected, ODIN writes it on screen, so I could see it.
Here's the guide that told me about OEM: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to...ry-using-odin/ (I understand that it's a trash guide lol)
Update:
I finally did it, explained here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...p-cr-galaxy-s4-gt-i9515-t3668461#post73680660
Thanks for your help!
Has anyone successfully rooted A9 2018 (A920F)?
Is anyone working on it?
How to root
you can use rooting tool or a application to root your galaxy. But there are pros and cons. So you have to consider about them. You can use a single click rooting applications but i can not guarantee it is safe. So you have to do it at your own risk.
We can start with that. That's a good option. I hope it will work.
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Has anyone successfully rooted this model?
varadinum said:
We can start with that. That's a good option. I hope it will work.
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This is only the firmware, not for root.
TP427 said:
This is only firmware, not for root.
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You should click further:
How to root Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 SM-A920F via PDA/AP odin ->*Read here
This site has instructions, however the TWRP version for the A920F is not listed on the site.
Yes, there is no twrp for A920F
I have tried KingRoot, KingoRoot, Dr.fone. But all failed
We need to get some traction on this. Has anyone submitted a request to get TWRP on this model?
I managed to get this rooted with EFT dongle. There was no other method that I could find.
Codename_Falcon said:
I managed to get this rooted with EFT dongle. There was no other method that I could find.
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Excuse me but how are you? What is eft dongle? Can you help us?
This is my first Samsung phone. I do not know myself. Please be so nice and help me. Thanks!
I just send email to support TWRP. Maybe the more they get such messages, the sooner they will deal with it
varadinum said:
Excuse me but how are you? What is eft dongle? Can you help us?
This is my first Samsung phone. I do not know myself. Please be so nice and help me. Thanks!
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I am doing okay, thank you! Please check out the following for info.
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f10...t-dongle-new-exclusive-method-2018-a-2526388/
Codename_Falcon said:
I am doing okay, thank you! Please check out the following for info.
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f10...t-dongle-new-exclusive-method-2018-a-2526388/
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It works? Can step by step instructions, starting with unlocking the bootloader, TvRP and to the end? From the very beginning. Thank!!! Sorry, Google translation.
Codename_Falcon said:
We need to get some traction on this. Has anyone submitted a request to get TWRP on this model?
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I submitted the request for TWRP on TWRP builder today.
Rooted Successfully
SM-A920F can be successfully rooted by OneClickRoot. If you pay them, they can help you root it manually. My device has been rooted successfully.
But now, the problem is TWRP. Technicians from OneClickRoot told me no TWRP is available for this device and they can't help. So I submitted the request on TWRP builder. But nearly 40 devices are ahead of me waiting for TWRP building.
Is there anyway to get the TWRP faster?
TP427 said:
SM-A920F can be successfully rooted by OneClickRoot. If you pay them, they can help you root it manually. My device has been rooted successfully.
But now, the problem is TWRP. Technicians from OneClickRoot told me no TWRP is available for this device and they can't help. So I submitted the request on TWRP builder. But nearly 40 devices are ahead of me waiting for TWRP building.
Is there anyway to get the TWRP faster?
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Does it trip knox counter?
Edit: I said screw the knox counter, I'm going with it. Everything was all green until it asked me to register so I entered some name and email. Then it asked me 30$(or 40$ if you're doing it from the computer and not the app). Definitely not worth it to root.
Edit 2: I'm now trying the Magisk boot file patch method, which can work without root and custom recovery. Unlocked developer options, checked OEM unlock option(which needed a factory reset)
downloaded stock firmware, extracted boot.img from it, patched and repacked it using magisk manager and finally flashed it to phone using odin. Knox counter is already tripped. It required another factory reset when I booted it after flashing(It said device integrity was compromised and it needed a factory reset, so I did it) but no bootloops. Aaand after I waited long enough to be able to install magisk manager again, I found out that my attempt was a success! I can now enjoy systemless root on my phone, at the expense of tripping the knox counter of course.
And of course, no luck on twrp side, which could've made the whole process easier for me.
Edit 3: It may sound simple when I write it like this here but it actually is a lengthy process. In fact, I looked up multiple guides on the internet, at least one for each part I talked about above and sometimes more than one since this is my first samsung phone ever.
Edit 4: One last thing, I can pass SafetyNet as well now, which was failing right after I did the OEM Unlocking and factory reset but before I actually rooted it with magisk.
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Does it trip knox counter?
Edit: I said screw the knox counter, I'm going with it. Everything was all green until it asked me to register so I entered some name and email. Then it asked me 30$(or 40$ if you're doing it from the computer and not the app). Definitely not worth it to root.
Edit 2: I'm now trying the Magisk boot file patch method, which can work without root and custom recovery. Unlocked developer options, checked OEM unlock option(which needed a factory reset)
downloaded stock firmware, extracted boot.img from it, patched and repacked it using magisk manager and finally flashed it to phone using odin. Knox counter is already tripped. It required another factory reset when I booted it after flashing(It said device integrity was compromised and it needed a factory reset, so I did it) but no bootloops. Aaand after I waited long enough to be able to install magisk manager again, I found out that my attempt was a success! I can now enjoy systemless root on my phone, at the expense of tripping the knox counter of course.
And of course, no luck on twrp side, which could've made the whole process easier for me.
Edit 3: It may sound simple when I write it like this here but it actually is a lengthy process. In fact, I looked up multiple guides on the internet, at least one for each part I talked about above and sometimes more than one since this is my first samsung phone ever.
Edit 4: One last thing, I can pass SafetyNet as well now, which was failing right after I did the OEM Unlocking and factory reset but before I actually rooted it with magisk.
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It did trip knox. I don't know if there is a rooting method without tripping knox?
I'm waiting for TWRP. Request has been sent to TWRP builder