Hey guys,
I bought a phone off of Craigslist and it appears that the phone is locked with a password. I tried to go through the bootloader and do a factory reset but I get a message that the MDM Does Not Allow Reset or something along those lines. I have also tried to use Odin to flash a stock recovery, that goes through successfully, but upon starting up the phone it appears that the password is still locked to the phone and nothing changed.
I tried calling the person who I purchased the phone from and there is no answer, so at this point I feel like I lost money and cant use the phone.
Please help
elite-fusion said:
Hey guys,
I bought a phone off of Craigslist and it appears that the phone is locked with a password. I tried to go through the bootloader and do a factory reset but I get a message that the MDM Does Not Allow Reset or something along those lines. I have also tried to use Odin to flash a stock recovery, that goes through successfully, but upon starting up the phone it appears that the password is still locked to the phone and nothing changed.
I tried calling the person who I purchased the phone from and there is no answer, so at this point I feel like I lost money and cant use the phone.
Please help
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If you Odin all four files BL, AP, CP, CSC what should wipe the phone clean. It don't Matter which four files. N900AUCUDNL1 Files http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/kitkat-4-4-4-n900aucudnl1-odin-tars-t2999317 N900AUCUEOC1 Files http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/100-stock-lollipop-5-0-n900aucueoc1-t3069609 N900AUCUCNC2 Files http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/n900aucucnc2-odin-files-t2838117 The NC2 files can be rooted with Towelroot https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952593961
elite-fusion said:
Hey guys,
I bought a phone off of Craigslist and it appears that the phone is locked with a password. I tried to go through the bootloader and do a factory reset but I get a message that the MDM Does Not Allow Reset or something along those lines. I have also tried to use Odin to flash a stock recovery, that goes through successfully, but upon starting up the phone it appears that the password is still locked to the phone and nothing changed.
I tried calling the person who I purchased the phone from and there is no answer, so at this point I feel like I lost money and cant use the phone.
Please help
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The above post is correct. Odin will be your only option, although keep in mind that "MDM" stands for Mobile Device Management, it's what large companies and schools use to manage devices remotely to install updates and such, kind of like Microsoft Active Directory . Did your Craigslist source seem a bit shady? Because if that phone is linked to a MDM account and it was stolen and currently turned on, it's very likely that someone is going to track it down using it's data connection and gps.
Hi Guys,
I think I have no lucky these days...
I was testing a new ROM and when a returned the backup with TWRP android asked me a patteren for unlock.
The patter I usauly use dont work.
I found a help that say to erase some files in /data/system but it doenst work...
I had a idea to block the cell with my google account and set a new PIN for unnlock... It doenst work
Now I have the cell blocked by google and its impossible to access the internal memory with TWRP...
I need help... I dont know what to do...
Please !!!!
Sounds like your only way back is to format/delete all your data and start from scratch. You can use fastboot to do this.
I think this is the way... but I never did this before...
Do you know a step by step to do this !?
If I understand rightly you have a Google locked phone. I have not tried this on the OP3T but if you are able to reach the boot up screen where Google asks you for the password/pattern lock, you can try inserting an OTG drive of any capacity into your device. The phone will ask for changing storage. After clicking 'OK' you will be taken to the storage section. Go to 'Apps' and from there to 'Setting'. If you are able to reach this far, do a complete reset from that 'Settings' section and you would be able to recover your phone. I repeat, I have not tried this on the OP3T but have successfully tried this on some other phones. Best of luck and hope you get back your toy.
Let me also add that you won't be able to recover a Google blocked phone by factory resetting from recovery. The only way to do this is to reset it from the settings section of the OS itself after you have booted up.
shantanil said:
If I understand rightly you have a Google locked phone. I have not tried this on the OP3T but if you are able to reach the boot up screen where Google asks you for the password/pattern lock, you can try inserting an OTG drive of any capacity into your device. The phone will ask for changing storage. After clicking 'OK' you will be taken to the storage section. Go to 'Apps' and from there to 'Setting'. If you are able to reach this far, do a complete reset from that 'Settings' section and you would be able to recover your phone. I repeat, I have not tried this on the OP3T but have successfully tried this on some other phones. Best of luck and hope you get back your toy.
Let me also add that you won't be able to recover a Google blocked phone by factory resetting from recovery. The only way to do this is to reset it from the settings section of the OS itself after you have booted up.
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Perfect!
I did exactly this and now I recovery the cell...
Thanks a lot!
You save my day!
Hi everybody, I don't know if this will help all you but this is what worked for me (Android 6.0.1):
1. On the setup wizard (after factory wipe), connect to internet (wifi/data)
2. Select "Emergency call"
3. Call to any valid number (112 for example)
4. When the calls start swipe to the left on the dialing screen and you will see message and browser displayed (in my case the message method doesn't works).
5. Select browser.
6. Go to google.
7. Search for Package Disabler Pro 9.8
8. Download it and install it.
9. Open it and search for "Samsung account".
10. Click on Clear Data and then Disable.
11. Go back to google and search for QuickShortMaker
12. Install it and open it.
13. Search for "Setup Wizard", it will expand.
14. Select the one with ".setupwizards.SetupExitActivity"
15. Done! You can now use the phone and restart.
Ok after this you can go and check that there is no Samsung account displayed (Settings>Accounts), buuuuut, you can't add it . What I did was:
1. Go back to Package Disabler Pro and enabled "Samsung Account".
2. Then go to Settings>Back up and reset
3. Factory data reset
4. Asked for Samsung account and I inserted my real account.
5. Done, now I can sync with my account.
The oooooooonly issue that I can't figure out it's the way to remove the "Reactivation lock" from Settings>Lock screen and security>Find my mobile.
Well that's all hope it works for you guys.
If this doesn't work for you, you can check out unlockjunky, they will definitely be able to do it.
Good luck!!
xxspokiixx said:
Hi everybody, I don't know if this will help all you but this is what worked for me (Android 6.0.1):
4. When the calls start swipe to the left on the dialing screen and you will see message and browser displayed (in my case the message method doesn't works).
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when i'm calling i cannot swipe to the right. Is there anyother way to open the browser?
112
What ever you do, absolutely do not dial for example ( 112 )
Turns out 112 will connect you to your local emergency dispatch.....
Ask me how I know...
please change your number in the above post for newbies who may be trying to learn and have no clue what these phones are capable of...
Thanks
xxspokiixx said:
Hi everybody, I don't know if this will help all you but this is what worked for me (Android 6.0.1):
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Mate, you are an absolute legend! I've been searching for 8hrs looking for a solution after hard resetting my phone and being unable to get past the Samsung Account lock afterwards (even though I had the right username & password!) About fifty useless/outdated YT videos & a few hundred websites/forums later - none of which were helpful, I finally stumbled across your post, despite it not showing up 8hrs ago when I came straight to XDA hoping to find a solution first.
I have an improved method for #2, 3 & 4 of your post and will add all relevant info soon (just need some kip now that the panic is over). I'll also expand a little on some details and include further options which worked in my particular case, but all n'all - you're an absolute legend mate and I'd be screwed & still panicking without your shared info. Huge thanks...
Nice meme dude ya got me
Nomak1835 said:
What ever you do, absolutely do not dial for example ( 112 )
Turns out 112 will connect you to your local emergency dispatch.....
Ask me how I know...
please change your number in the above post for newbies who may be trying to learn and have no clue what these phones are capable of...
Thanks
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AGREED!!!!!!!!! DO NOT DIAL 112!!!!!! It switches to 911... not a funny joke
Nomak1835 said:
What ever you do, absolutely do not dial for example ( 112 )
Turns out 112 will connect you to your local emergency dispatch.....
Ask me how I know...
please change your number in the above post for newbies who may be trying to learn and have no clue what these phones are capable of...
Thanks
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You have to dial an emergency number or this trick doesn't work. Its not practical for most folks but if you are worried about dialing an emergency number I'd recommend using a SIM out of a tablet that isn't phone number enabled.
its working for j7 prime bypass samsung account
Hi, First of all thanks for this thread. i made it to #8 but when i download the apk and i cant figure out how to install it to complete steps 9 and 10. Maybe i'm over looking something im not sure but i need help.
TIA
Beasy936 said:
Hi, First of all thanks for this thread. i made it to #8 but when i download the apk and i cant figure out how to install it to complete steps 9 and 10. Maybe i'm over looking something im not sure but i need help.
TIA
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Look for Aptoide apk download it to sd card and search for package disabler in this app and install it or download and copy Pachkage disabler you your sd card and run via file explorer or download and run ES File manager as I did.
when i make the call my wifi gets turned off and wont come back on till i restart the phone. i managed to open the browser but the wifi is off so i cant do anything after that except cry.
stock 5.0
Did you get it figured out I got the edge 6 plus to work fine now it was one of the tougher ones and I've done a few on some newer models what are you stuck on?
I thought the Combination Firmware would reset the FRP lock by default after being installed.
first thank you for sharing ur experience and i want to add
that i done it step by step and it works nicely but still cant remove the reactivation
and here is how iv done it after i bypassed it using ur method
i flashed a lower modem file from stock rom N910VVRU2BOG5 which is 5.0.1
at this point my imei went off
so i went for full flash by N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVZW2BPA1_N910VVRU2BPA1_HOME. which is 5.1.1 and did full hard reset
then i just signed in with the last Samsung account i used with ur method earlier and it passed so now i can easly remove reactivation mark , unlock and root then make it Arabic .
thx again
Did you ever post up the suggested steps to replace #'s 2-4 in the original post above? I'm not seeing them anyplace. This would be a big help. Thanks.
When I call I can't swipe to the right is there another way to open browers
I successfully used this to gain access to my phone but I believe that if I power cycle it I will be locked out again. Is there any way to remove or change the samsung account now that I am in? The options are greyed out in settings.
ADB and Root.
Hey, I have been working on these for a while keep finding new things each time I try to remove Reactivation Lock. However I was wondering if I show you guys how to enable ADB with RSA Key, and Root the device. Could someone show me how to remove the Reactivation Lock using root. I used other methods on older and newer models, but these S5's are the only ones giving me issues.
After weeks of going mad trying different solutions I've found online, here's what worked 100% for me just last night:
Login to Samsung Account on other device, select Password & Security, enter password then choose Devices. LOG-OUT of your S6 Edge if listed, confirm. Next change password - doesn't matter what, can even change it back afterwards.
Flash Lollipop (I used G925VVRU4BOK7)
Wipe Data/Cache
Boot fresh Stock firmware, enter/confirm network details, at Reactivation Lock prompt, enter user & updated password. Sign-in....
Settings -> Lock Screen & Security -> Find My Mobile. Unselect Reactivation Lock and enter password... voila!
Works for anybody else??
when i made the call the wifi turn of
hi friends. i have a problem with an s5 active.
bougth from ebay. seller say work good but does not say it has samsung lock. now he is not aswer anymore to my messsage,
i can just bypass the lock on 6.0.1. can not remove the samsung account i have tried many times with other methods but not success.
i do a downgrade from 6.0.1 to 5.1.1 and then i tried all the ''remove tutorials'' with not success. i see on youtube some people can, (after bypass samsung lock) remove the account from ''factory reset'' or remove it adding a new account. but i can't with 6.0.1 when i go to add new account it never open when i push ''add new account / Samsung account'' or when i go to ''factory reset'' it open i put my account and says it is wrong.
after downgrade to 5.1 i think it will let me put my account but not. is the same it close adding new account or say it is wrong.
now im using 5.0 and is the same..
how can i remove the samsung lock? because if i just bypass it i can't use the ''home'' buttom. only left and right buttoms. (first time i think was broken but it is ok because i can enter download mode and recovery mode without problems.
i have searched here on forums but can not succesfull remove it. just bypass it.
sorry for my english is not my main. thanks again.!
xxz21xx said:
hi friends. i have a problem with an s5 active.
bougth from ebay. seller say work good but does not say it has samsung lock. now he is not aswer anymore to my messsage,
i can just bypass the lock on 6.0.1. can not remove the samsung account i have tried many times with other methods but not success.
i do a downgrade from 6.0.1 to 5.1.1 and then i tried all the ''remove tutorials'' with not success. i see on youtube some people can, (after bypass samsung lock) remove the account from ''factory reset'' or remove it adding a new account. but i can't with 6.0.1 when i go to add new account it never open when i push ''add new account / Samsung account'' or when i go to ''factory reset'' it open i put my account and says it is wrong.
after downgrade to 5.1 i think it will let me put my account but not. is the same it close adding new account or say it is wrong.
now im using 5.0 and is the same..
how can i remove the samsung lock? because if i just bypass it i can't use the ''home'' buttom. only left and right buttoms. (first time i think was broken but it is ok because i can enter download mode and recovery mode without problems.
i have searched here on forums but can not succesfull remove it. just bypass it.
sorry for my english is not my main. thanks again.!
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I might be a little late answer but i was in the exact same situation as you. I ended disabling all samsung account and setupwizard apps with package disabler app. So that the phone boots up into the operating system fully functional without samsung account services. It is working just fine as long as you don't factory reset the device. There are paid options that remove the reactivation lock but the price they ask is ridicilious for an old device like this. So what :laugh::good:
Hi,
I've the same problem with my g870a that it's locked by my samsung account after installing an update, does anyone found a way too tackle this problem????
Thanks,
Jan Martijn
Hi, my mother have a Galaxy S4 sph-L720T kitkat version and she put a screen password and now she cannot go inside her phone. she got so much important information there, including her accident information she just had, so she needs a way to
get inside her phone, PLEASE HELP, PLEASE HELP . She is willing to prove is her phone and willing to pay for the help too.
How can she get back to her phone WITHOUT loosing her information inside the phone ? ? ,
how she can remove/reset the screen password WITHOUT loosing her information that is inside her phone ? ?.
She donot have usb debugging enabled in her phone. Her phone donot give her an option to reset the screen password with her google account.
la key said:
Hi, my mother have a Galaxy S4 sph-L720T kitkat version and she put a screen password and now she cannot go inside her phone. she got so much important information there, including her accident information she just had, so she needs a way to
get inside her phone, PLEASE HELP, PLEASE HELP . She is willing to prove is her phone and willing to pay for the help too.
How can she get back to her phone WITHOUT loosing her information inside the phone ? ? ,
how she can remove/reset the screen password WITHOUT loosing her information that is inside her phone ? ?.
She donot have usb debugging enabled in her phone. Her phone donot give her an option to reset the screen password with her google account.
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Sorry to say, but ... why is she not able to remember the password she had set previously
If her Google account is not linked to screen locking, maybe it is possible to flash a new firmware. But that would not erase the unlock password. A factory reset would do, but also wiping her data.
Best to make your mother a good coffee or tea, and she might remember the password. Then enter every possible variant and combination.