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[Q] I want a kernel that blocks recovery and download mode by pin code

hello,
I stole my gt n7000, he was protecting by pin. (simcard and phone)
The thief did that was back in recovery mode or download to reset the settings.
It would be interesting to be able to protect the download mode and recovery, a password or a PIN code for the phone is That a brick.
(minimum 6 digits for real security )
there is an application to do this?
I think rather a kernel with this option.
next month I will buy the galaxy note 2, and I am very happy to have a phone that turns into a brick if it gets stolen again!
I'm ok to take the risk of losing the pin code (if I get amnesia) and not being able to use my phone, but it's so unlikely that it happens!
so many people could do this, there would be less robber smartphone ...
I'm right when I say that.

gomatrixor06 said:
I stole my gt n7000
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omg wat. gaiz we have have a thief here.
jk.
I think I get what you're trying to say.
Pretty sure I've actually searched this up before cuz I've also thought about how much more safer it would be to have pin protected recovery.
Similar to how you can password protect your computers bios to stop people from booting from usb/cd etc.
But the search results were basically like:
"It's not worth it."
"It's still pretty easy to circumvent etc."
and the typical "If you want something, make it yourself." response.
So yea.
Unfortunately no kernel (that I know of) supports this.

I know that in France people take knives to hit a smartphone, it would be better for everyone that manufacturers include this option directly on any smartphone.
I think that must be an online petition.

I too thought of this several time but nothing can be done anyone can wipe the phone after stealing it and use it normally
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gomatrixor06 said:
I know that in France people take knives to hit a smartphone, it would be better for everyone that manufacturers include this option directly on any smartphone.
I think that must be an online petition.
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It doesn't happen so often in France because a stolen phone can be blacklisted by french operators database (imei blacklist).
A good way would be a worldwide blacklist of stolen phones.
International roaming is possible, so I think international blacklist would be possible.

Think thats a brilliant idea.

lionelia said:
International roaming is possible...
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Isn't that punishment enough? You'll get poor soon with this stolen device when paying for roaming.

I think avast has the option to have the anti-theft app stick to your phone... even after a factory reset.

XxPixX said:
I think avast has the option to have the anti-theft app stick to your phone... even after a factory reset.
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What if the thief know how to flash a new fresh rom through odin thrn the avast will not persist
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XxPixX said:
I think avast has the option to have the anti-theft app stick to your phone... even after a factory reset.
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Its partly secure.
It would be gone if you format system.

I stole my underwear
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least we can do is.. always safe keep our personal belonging..
we used, hard earned money to buy smartphones and other gadgets, etc..
be extra cautious..

Nexus 6 Random Restarts/Strobing Green Lines

Hi all -
I have an issue with a Nexus 6 that was sent back to me. When I got it, I could barely get to the login part of the setup wizard without it crashing and rebooting. Half the time it would reoptimize apps. At one point it just continued to crash enough that the setup wizard would not even start and so I was able to flick the notification shade down and get the bootloader unlocked. I've tried to flash LMY48I and M3 on it but I still can't get it to boot completely. I checked the water indicator and it doesn't appear to have water damage. Is it possible the internal memory chip is somehow fried? When it sits in TWRP or the bootloader it seems to operate like normal but otherwise I can't get it to function at all.
Any help would be much appreciated. The memory type under bootloader is Hynix, if that helps. Motorola refuses to warranty it.
Cheers.

h4xdaplanet said:
Hi all -
I have an issue with a Nexus 6 that was sent back to me. When I got it, I could barely get to the login part of the setup wizard without it crashing and rebooting. Half the time it would reoptimize apps. At one point it just continued to crash enough that the setup wizard would not even start and so I was able to flick the notification shade down and get the bootloader unlocked. I've tried to flash LMY48I and M3 on it but I still can't get it to boot completely. I checked the water indicator and it doesn't appear to have water damage. Is it possible the internal memory chip is somehow fried? When it sits in TWRP or the bootloader it seems to operate like normal but otherwise I can't get it to function at all.
Any help would be much appreciated. The memory type under bootloader is Hynix, if that helps. Motorola refuses to warranty it.
Cheers.
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I would simply send it back lol. Better to be safe then sorry. I wouldn't trust it. Especially if you just got it back. Keep fighting them on it 7-10 times ( made up number) they will replace it.

I wish I could. The buyer sent it back to me after having it since June and then I tried to return it to the Swappa seller I bought it from but no dice.

h4xdaplanet said:
I wish I could. The buyer sent it back to me after having it since June and then I tried to return it to the Swappa seller I bought it from but no dice.
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I just looked at my bootloader. I have nothing in it that matched that name. If you haven't already try flashing new bootloader, I doubt that would be the problem. But its worth a shot.
Better yet if you haven't tried it. Flash completely back to stock. Not a custom ROM but complete stock. See if that helps

Yeah if I understand correctly that is the manufacturer of the memory chip. My other n6 has SanDisk. And yeah I've tried both lollipop and marshmallow stock rom with no dice.

h4xdaplanet said:
I wish I could. The buyer sent it back to me after having it since June and then I tried to return it to the Swappa seller I bought it from but no dice.
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It should still be under Manufacturer warranty for at least a month. Call Moto. They will RMA it regardless of who purchased it where and when depending on the records.
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Sounds like a bad chip. Put it back to stock if fastboot still works and ship that ****er to Moto. If it won't boot they not even likely to look. Ship it anyway.

I wish man they are refusing to service it because the imei shows that it has a void warranty even though I've gone in circles with them and they say the warranty is good through Apr 16... Wonder if I could use a different imei to send the phone in and if they would check it.

h4xdaplanet said:
I wish man they are refusing to service it because the imei shows that it has a void warranty even though I've gone in circles with them and they say the warranty is good through Apr 16... Wonder if I could use a different imei to send the phone in and if they would check it.
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Sorry but that would constitute fraud and can't be discussed on XDA threads.
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Sounds like IEMI most probably reported stolen and blacklisted.

Motorola claims the phone was obtained through "non-official channels", whatever that means.

this device was reset ( Google Account )

Hello, I have a big problem with my note 5 I have always this message : this device was reset. To continue, sign in with a Google Account that was previously synced on this device
I flashed it with Odin but I have the same problem !!

That is not a problem. Simply sign in using the Google account that you used before you reset the phone.

CodeNameRedNeck said:
That is not a problem. Simply sign in using the Google account that you used before you reset the phone.
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That's not working, Even when I flashed new Rom

Zakwa said:
That's not working, Even when I flashed new Rom
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Maybe reactivation lock was on when it was reset.Did you buy second hand?

Changed my mind.

Thanks, Toskabab!

Zakwa said:
Hello, I have a big problem with my note 5 I have always this message : this device was reset. To continue, sign in with a Google Account that was previously synced on this device
I flashed it with Odin but I have the same problem !!
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This is a Google security feature designed to protect against theft and personal data loss. If you have changed your Google password and then done a factory reset, you must wait 72 hours before you can log back into your device with your new password. If you have purchased the device in this condition, you must return it to the seller and have them unlock the device.
Since the onset of Android 5.1 and up, you must remove your Google account first, prior to a factory reset if you are planning to sell your device. Otherwise, when the new owner starts up the device they will see the same message you are. If you have stolen this device, this prevents you from getting their information and also being able to use the device.
There may be ways around this, but that falls into a gray area of what is allowed on XDA and what isn't. Please be mindful going forward with this discussion.
Thank you.
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jtOttawa said:
Why would you help someone bypass a security feature to prevent the use of a stolen phone? If he had the proper Google account credentials, he wouldn't need to bypass this feature.
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I understand where you're coming from. And I in no way condone theft of any kind. But I do also realize that I am unaware of the situation at hand and tend to give people the benefit of the doubt. What if someone sold it to him in that condition? What if he genuinely did screw something up and get locked out of his Google account? There could be any number of situations and yes, theft can be one of them. I just don't like to assume the worst. But maybe I'm just naive.
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toskabab said:
I understand where you're coming from. And I in no way condone theft of any kind. But I do also realize that I am unaware of the situation at hand and tend to give people the benefit of the doubt. What if someone sold it to him in that condition? What if he genuinely did screw something up and get locked out of his Google account? There could be any number of situations and yes, theft can be one of them. I just don't like to assume the worst. But maybe I'm just naive.
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Fair enough, but my view is that if the device was acquired legally, it would be a simple matter to go back to the seller to rectify the situation. We have had a number of people on here recently trying to find ways past locked/blocked phones etc., when the simplest (and most logical) solution if the phone was acquired legally would be to go back to the seller for help, and not seek a way past such security measures here - as such, and to avoid the risk of potentially aiding and abetting phone theft, I prefer to see such discussions shut down.

Theres actually a work around thats very simple and requires a otg cable

jtOttawa said:
Fair enough, but my view is that if the device was acquired legally, it would be a simple matter to go back to the seller to rectify the situation. We have had a number of people on here recently trying to find ways past locked/blocked phones etc., when the simplest (and most logical) solution if the phone was acquired legally would be to go back to the seller for help, and not seek a way past such security measures here - as such, and to avoid the risk of potentially aiding and abetting phone theft, I prefer to see such discussions shut down.
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While I understand your point, there are many instances where individuals have purchased devices legal (e.g., via eBay or Swappa) and the seller is either unwilling or unable or not knowledgeable enough to help. Many of these instances have been reported here on XDA. Hence there are indeed valid reason for threads like this to exist. That said, any indications or suggestions of fraud will not be tolerated.

Note 8 "Rent-a-Center" lock

I just bought a "unlocked" note 8 and everything was clean when I checked it and everything works and is activated but when I was scrolling though the settings I saw under "knox" there's a Rent-a-center profile with the contact number and everything on it and had no idea why, So I've been doing research about what it means and a looking for a solution when I found out that the phone is though them and if it's not paid off they can remotely lock you out of it and I want to prevent that from happening because I paid alot of money for this phone! I had another note 8 before this one that i broke the screen on and it was locked to AT&T(which I don't have) so I got help on here with rooting it and putting new firmware on it which worked. So I don't know if doing that again will take care of the issue or what I should do? If anyone has any advice or knows what I should do please let me know!! Thank you!

If you own the phone, ie, paid for it all then I'd go back to where you got it from and tell them to take it off.

Contact seller and possibly even rent-a-center to check what status of phone is. If issues do exist, demand a refund of the seller.

Wow, was curious how much they charge.

OnnoJ said:
Contact seller and possibly even rent-a-center to check what status of phone is. If issues do exist, demand a refund of the seller.
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I already did that and they said it wasn't paid off fully and to contact the person I bought it from which I've already tried but nothing.. That's why I'm looking for a solution now before I get locked out because they said it's only a matter of time before it happens when the store it was rented from shuts it off and then I'm screwed. I didn't even know you could RENT A PHONE !

Limeybastard said:
Wow, was curious how much they charge.
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....why would anyone do this.

xbmoyx said:
....why would anything do this.
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For folks that are less advantaged than us I guess. But in reality, I don't agree with it.
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Limeybastard said:
For folks that are less advantaged than us I guess. But in reality, I don't agree with it.
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For $174/month you can get the phone in device installments and service from any carrier for less.

".....I got help on here with rooting it and putting new firmware on it which worked. So I don't know if doing that again will take care of the issue or what I should do?"
No. Root isn't an option in this scenario nor is flashing new firmware.
It appears that Rent-A-Center utilizes a Mobile Device Management solution which, in turn, is dependent on KNOX.
With the current root option for the Snapdragon 835 & Note 8, we don't the ability to alter or remove the partition in question.
However
There are services available ONLINE which MIGHT help you; look for yourself.
Even if you were able to remove the lock, they could still blacklist the device for non-payment.
This puts you back at square one.
Talk to Rent-A-Center directly and explain the situation.

Limeybastard said:
Wow, was curious how much they charge.
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God I feel violated just looking at that. Those places should be banned. I'd rock a $100 phone before I ever paid that crap.

Nick216ohio said:
God I feel violated just looking at that. Those places should be banned. I'd rock a $100 phone before I ever paid that crap.
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The six months same as cash made me chuckle.
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Guaranteed OP bought an under contract RAC phone. Phone is gonna get locked and op will be SOL.

Sounds to me like the person you bought it from pulled a fast one, phone is probably not even close to being paid off & he sold it.
Like AHE said, even if you were able to remove that RAC lock on it, they can still blacklist if that's the case (phone not being paid off).

xbmoyx said:
For $174/month you can get the phone in device installments and service from any carrier for less.
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Most of Rent-a-Center's clientele couldn't borrow a buck for a soda. They don't have the credit rating to get a phone at a more mainstream price.
And before anyone screams about RAC's "predatory" business model, consider that most of their customers got into the credit mess they're in by getting stuff they couldn't afford or thought they were too slick to not pay and get away with it. They're a match made in heaven.

douger1957 said:
Most of Rent-a-Center's clientele couldn't borrow a buck for a soda. They don't have the credit rating to get a phone at a more mainstream price.
And before anyone screams about RAC's "predatory" business model, consider that most of their customers got into the credit mess they're in by getting stuff they couldn't afford or thought they were too slick to not pay and get away with it. They're a match made in heaven.
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You have good points. But rent a center places are straight up predatory business. If customers credit not able to get phone on payment plan. Then straight out deny them. For the better off of person.
I would feel like I had no soul working and selling to people at places like that. Double price stepping over the line. Tripled price jesus christ that's insane! Those type of places and others should be banned.
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The six months same as cash made me chuckle.
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Nothing like paying $500 over original price. Like I said rent a center and checkNcash type places should be banned. Jesus christ those companies are pathetic.
OP I feel really bad for getting shafted

I've figured out how to make it work if you're interested

If you were able to root it, install Titanium backup, there is a file that is installed by Rent a center. It cannot be unistalled..I tried to and it vanishes for a few minutes but is reinstalled. Even after device is paid off you have to call rent a center and get their loss prevention department and they will remotely remove it. Even when I rooted and installed a rom the file was there. Trust me on this, I was silly enough to get a device from them yrs ago and even after the 90 days same as cash it took them over a month to take the file off my phone.
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I believe the file is sec.abt
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Note 8 Rent a center locked
obyrd1983 said:
I've figured out how to make it work if you're interested
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Yes please share thanks!
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Limeybastard said:
Wow, was curious how much they charge.
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for my case they want shy of $1800 for a note 8

actually i bought a note 8 on ebay after 2 months use my phone was locked too with its was saying rent a center and asking for password
a friend of mine has commented on facebook post for someone who was saying he have sucessfully removed this lock
i did contacted him on his facebook he told me to send picture of the lock i did send it and he said he can unlock it he asked me for 90$ to remove the lock i accept and and paid him via skrill he asked for team viewer the logged to my pc then made the screen black and i do not know what he did then he tell me to do some steps and volla my phone was in download mode for 2 minutes then rebooted and i cant believe the lock was gone
this is the link where i found his post
www . facebook . com/ baselalzoupi/posts/2089441677959653
and this his facebook id page where i contacted him
www . facebook . com/ baselalzoupi
i cant post links because i just registered to make you guys know about it because i spent 1 month searching for solution
remove spaces in the link to make it work

Good for you! That guy probably works in rent a center!!

Question Google Locked Galaxy Tab A8

Hello everyone,
A few days ago I was given a sm-x200 at a local tech shop that is google locked. A factory reset was done, but sadly the account is still there and nobody has the original info. I'm very unfamiliar with tablets so I don't know to remove the account. Is there a way to remove this account? I'd hate to throw this tablet away since it's in good condition.

adrian0883 said:
Hello everyone,
A few days ago I was given a sm-x200 at a local tech shop that is google locked. A factory reset was done, but sadly the account is still there and nobody has the original info. I'm very unfamiliar with tablets so I don't know to remove the account. Is there a way to remove this account? I'd hate to throw this tablet away since it's in good condition.
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That is an anti-theft lock and the only way to unlock it is to contact Samsung tech support and show "proof of purchase". Back in the Android 6 and 7 days, there were ways to circumvent it, but Google has since made it next to impossible to get around.

lewmur said:
That is an anti-theft lock and the only way to unlock it is to contact Samsung tech support and show "proof of purchase". Back in the Android 6 and 7 days, there were ways to circumvent it, but Google has since made it next to impossible to get around.
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That really sucks! I guess there is nothing I can do since I didn't buy this. Thank you for replying.

One more thing. Do those programs like Tenorshare 4uKey actually work?

adrian0883 said:
One more thing. Do those programs like Tenorshare 4uKey actually work?
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You tell me. $30 gamble to find out.

lewmur said:
You tell me. $30 gamble to find out.
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I might take the risk since it was a completely free tablet. I'll post if it works once I do it.