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Hey guys,
So I need to unlock my Focus S and went to fastgsm.com, and there are two methods, one by USB and one via IMEI. Can anyone tell me what the difference is? I'm in the USA btw. Thanks!
tonynojutsu said:
Hey guys,
So I need to unlock my Focus S and went to fastgsm.com, and there are two methods, one by USB and one via IMEI. Can anyone tell me what the difference is? I'm in the USA btw. Thanks!
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USB can be quicker and cheaper but more trouble sum to get working if it is possible at all (not all models work)
IMEI can take a while to come through and generally costs more, but is a lot easier to get working.
My phones yet to arrive so I cant say for sure what does and doesn't work, but after spending an hour or so researching unlocking via cable. it doesn't appear to be possible, in that the i937 isn't on any of the supported cable unlock lists..
I unlocked via USB and it worked fine. It's not working in Windows 8 though!
Also, in the event that the USB unlock doesn't work, the network unlock tool is actually displayed within the app, that you can then enter in the phone manually.
64GUNSHIP said:
I unlocked via USB and it worked fine. It's not working in Windows 8 though!
Also, in the event that the USB unlock doesn't work, the network unlock tool is actually displayed within the app, that you can then enter in the phone manually.
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could you drop some details of where you did it?
still cant find any cable unlock sites that say they support the i937
FastGSM.com worked fine for me.
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Just tried to unlock my Focus S (updated via Zune to the latest 8773 version with Samsung drivers) using the USB method from FastGSM and the program failed to unlock my phone. Also tried using the program to unlock after restoring to a 7720 backup but usb unlock still failed - thinking it is the bootloader as its version number didn't revert to an earlier number even after restoration. Currently waiting for support from FastGSM to respond...
armodons said:
Just tried to unlock my Focus S (updated via Zune to the latest 8773 version with Samsung drivers) using the USB method from FastGSM and the program failed to unlock my phone. Also tried using the program to unlock after restoring to a 7720 backup but usb unlock still failed - thinking it is the bootloader as its version number didn't revert to an earlier number even after restoration. Currently waiting for support from FastGSM to respond...
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Are you using Windows 8 by chance? It didn't work on W8 for me. The program actually displays the unlock code during the process. It's like "network code" or something in the dialog. You can simply enter that into your phone.
64GUNSHIP said:
Are you using Windows 8 by chance? It didn't work on W8 for me. The program actually displays the unlock code during the process. It's like "network code" or something in the dialog. You can simply enter that into your phone.
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I am using Windows 7 Pro 64-bit. Hm...nothing like that comes up in the dialogue box of the FastGSM program. Here is the log (replace the IMEI and serial with X's):
7/4/2012 1:54:44 PM
1. Please ensure that battery of your phone is fully charged
2. Turn on your phone without simcard.
3. On keypad of your phone type ##634# and click "Call" button to show Diagnosis screen.
4. Type *#7284# onto Diagnosis screen, select "Modem, USB Diag." and confirm selection.
5. After the phone restarts please connect USB cable to your computer and to the phone
6. Wait until all drivers are installed.
7. Click "Next" button.
OPENING COM5 : [OK]
PDA VERSION : I937UCKJ1
CSC VERSION : I937ATTKJ1
PHONE VERSION : I937UCLE2
HARDWARE VERSION : REV1.0
BUILD VERSION : M7630A-AAEQMWZM-1.6.002407
PHONE IMEI : XXXXXX-XX-XXXXXX-X
PHONE SERIAL NUMBER : XXXXXXXXXX
PHONE MODEL : SGH-I937
PHONE PLATFORM : WP7_YUKON
BYPASSING MSL PROTECTION : [FAIL]
Log was created using FastGSM Client 1.0.0.65
Unfortunately no network code seems to be displayed
just to give an update, the fastgsm client is unable to unlock phones that have applied the new LE2 firmware update from samsung. they refunded my cost (rather than unlock it with IMEI for me :crying
if they won't.. try SAMSUNGimeiUnlock.com
i got mine there for my focus s
Can you guys tell me how much are they charging for unlocking Samsung focus s on http://www.samsungimeiunlock.com ?
and we are talking about network unlock right? could somone confirm if the below phone can be unlocked?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AT-T-SAMSUN...0941959080?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item4ab9a1a7a8
lsguntu said:
Can you guys tell me how much are they charging for unlocking Samsung focus s on http://www.samsungimeiunlock.com ?
and we are talking about network unlock right? could somone confirm if the below phone can be unlocked?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AT-T-SAMSUN...0941959080?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item4ab9a1a7a8
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yeah it can be SIM unlocked via IMEI and if you don't update it (apparently) via USB cable as well.
One more question . Any other specific advantage on buying a unlocked device apart from price?
lsguntu said:
One more question . Any other specific advantage on buying a unlocked device apart from price?
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Even being unlocked the chances are with the Focus S it will still be branded so the only difference buying unlocked against locked, is that its usually more expensive to buy an unlocked device, however unless you fail do to your research you will find that the price is usually about the same anyway, sometimes marginally more expensive, I suppose you could call it the "hassle tax"
My Experience with UNLOCKing Samsung Focus S i937
...this is is the worst to unlock. I went through 3 ebay sellers (range .99 to $25). No one could find a unlock code (but refunded my money...after complaining). I went to local 3rd party mobile phone shop...they couldn't find a unlock code.
I then went to FastGSM and selected USB unlock...since IMEI way hasn't worked. I paid, downloaded client...client connected..but didn't do anything.. I left it there for 30 mins. Contacted FastGSM, they referred me to online tutorial..which i followed to the "T". Still didn't work. So I deiced to hard reset my phone...still didn't work...i decided to update it to the latest version through Zune( DON'T DO THIS! without making a Backup first!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=13795711).. Then I found this thread...member "64GUNSHIP" stated that usb client doesn't work with Windows 8 ( which is what I was using). So I used another computer with Windows 7. The usb client works!!! I got unlock code...but somehow the "SIM Unlock Screen" didn't show up any more with or without a SIM card. [Unaware to me, the client somehow unlocked my phone without me entering the code]
So the entire time I was trying to figure out did the Zune update kill the Sim unlock menu, I tried the #7465625*638*CODE#. I even restored to a previous ROM Backup. The issue is that I was using an OLD OLD OLD Sim card from a different carrier that the phone didn't recognize. Once I put in a working Tmobile SIM ...everything worked great!
Hello guys,
Is it possible to flash anything to the Redmi 4X Global if the bootloader is locked? Perhaps using fastboot, Mi Flash Tool or some unofficial tool I don't know about? Maybe using the device's IMEI numbers and SN? Just shooting in the dark here.
My situation:
Locked Mi account, credentials unknown. Want to reset.
Details:
A relative of mine works at a store that sells smartphones. Boss rarely bothers sending defective devices for repairs and often gives them to employees instead. A customer brought this device back because some of the pixels on the screen are dead. He said he had performed a factory reset on the phone. They gave him a new one and handed the "defective" one to my relative who noticed the Mi Account Locked thing upon booting. When I got the device yesterday, the battery was dead. I charged it a little bit and when it turned on, it went through the setup normally, I was able to use the device without issues for 30 seconds or so (!), THEN it locked me out! That makes me think that if I let the battery go down to 0 and wait before charging and turning it back on, that will give me enough time to go to developed options and turn on OEM unlock and USB debugging (which needs a SIM card I think for some reason but OK). Then I may be able to unlock it; but that requires a lot of waiting and is unlikely to work anyway.
If you have an FRP locked Samsung phone, you just flash the stock ROM through Odin and it's as good as new. But Xiaomi locks everything down so tightly, there isn't even a download mode (just reboots to system if I choose "download" on the recovery menu)!
Wondering if there's any way to bypass all this? I don't mind the risk of bricking it cause it's useless as it is. Opening the device's back and tinkering is not an obstacle either :good: In all honestly, I understand Xiaomi does this for security (although if Samsung doesn't do it, I'm not sure why Xiaomi even bothers) and it would make me feel better knowing if someone stole my locked Xiaomi phone, they wouldn't be able to use this, but at the moment it's simply frustrating. I also know that officially unlocking the bootloader often doesn't even work, gets stuck or you never get an unlock code (personal experience with broken Xiaomi unlocking system)...
Any info appreciated. Thanks in advance.
i have a bootloader locked redmi x4 and wanted to take its original firmware backup (requires edl-mode) before unlocking/rooting/tinkering the device (i always do this with all my devices), tried every possible solution (except test point) but couldn't succeed.
You can try with deep flash cable or patched fastboot if your x4 has an old firmware...
And as per my knowledge, shorting test points is the only solution for new/updated xiaomi devices to open edl-mode now, only then you can reflash it... Good luck...
if you find any other solution, please share. As currently i have to wait for 3 days before i can unlock my x4...
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So, I Googled the Test Point method and it worked like a charm! :laugh: Thanks for the info!! :good:
Basically you open the phone's back, you unscrew a small metal plate and then you have access to 2 tiny dots, the "test points", which apparently are built exactly for such purposes.
Instructions:
You unplug the battery (and the display I think although once it worked with the display plugged so don't take my word for it), temporarily connect the test points with a pair of tweezers or a paperclip ?, while the test points are connected you plug the phone to the PC and it miraculously shows up in device manager under "ports" as "Qualcomm 9008"! (Qualcomm drivers need to be installed. If it shows up as "diagnostics..." anything, you did something wrong).
The device is flashable in that state, you use XiaoMiFlash to flash a stock ROM (it's a folder that contains a folder named "images". The flash tool doesn't have you selecting specific files to flash, you need to select the whole images folder).
Pictures attached.
Left: the screws you gotta unscrew
Right: the test points and what you need to unplug
PS on opening the back: insert a flat narrow tool (best to have a smartphone repair kit) where the back plate connects with the front part of the phone (NOT where the glass meets the rest of the device). At first it won't go in but be persistent and patient, eventually it it. Wobble it back and forth and go slowly around the whole device the same way, paying attention not to wound the parts under the side buttons. Once you do that, it'll be possible to remove the back with your hands. Don't yank it because you need to carefully unplug the tape connecting the fingerprint sensor to the motherboard first
Or just wait a couple of days when you ask for a unlocked bootloader
Whatever floats your boat
Mister Advance said:
Or just wait a couple of days when you ask for a unlocked bootloader
Whatever floats your boat
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Hi, I don't think you actually read the post. The device I got was completely locked, not just the bootloader. There was no way to remove the Mi account. Since the device does not normally have a download mode, there was no way to flash the stock firmware in order to factory reset it. The only way that I know of now, is what I did and described above
bi11ie said:
Hi, I don't think you actually read the post. The device I got was completely locked, not just the bootloader. There was no way to remove the Mi account. Since the device does not normally have a download mode, there was no way to flash the stock firmware in order to factory reset it. The only way that I know of now, is what I did and described above
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Whoops, sorry read it to fast i gues then yeah xD
I already found it a weird solution to unlock a bootloader
Don't mind me pls
bi11ie said:
So, I Googled the Test Point method and it worked like a charm! :laugh: Thanks for the info!! :good:
Basically you open the phone's back, you unscrew a small metal plate and then you have access to 2 tiny dots, the "test points", which apparently are built exactly for such purposes.
Instructions:
You unplug the battery (and the display I think although once it worked with the display plugged so don't take my word for it), temporarily connect the test points with a pair of tweezers or a paperclip , while the test points are connected you plug the phone to the PC and it miraculously shows up in device manager under "ports" as "Qualcomm 9008"! (Qualcomm drivers need to be installed. If it shows up as "diagnostics..." anything, you did something wrong).
The device is flashable in that state, you use XiaoMiFlash to flash a stock ROM (it's a folder that contains a folder named "images". The flash tool doesn't have you selecting specific files to flash, you need to select the whole images folder).
Pictures attached.
Left: the screws you gotta unscrew
Right: the test points and what you need to unplug
PS on opening the back: insert a flat narrow tool (best to have a smartphone repair kit) where the back plate connects with the front part of the phone (NOT where the glass meets the rest of the device). At first it won't go in but be persistent and patient, eventually it it. Wobble it back and forth and go slowly around the whole device the same way, paying attention not to wound the parts under the side buttons. Once you do that, it'll be possible to remove the back with your hands. Don't yank it because you need to carefully unplug the tape connecting the fingerprint sensor to the motherboard first
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Hi, you were using miui 8 or 9 when you used the test point method?
uts58 said:
Hi, you were using miui 8 or 9 when you used the test point method?
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Oops, forgot to mention..
MIUI 8
I don't think it makes a difference though. The test points are a hardware thing.
Locked bootloader and phone bricked
Hi,
I have a locked redmi 4x device which cannot boot to system. I can only boot to fastboot or to stock recovery. Since the bootloader is locked, I cannot flash TWRP or any rom. I have tried to apply for unlock permissions from xiaomi at http://en.miui.com/unlock/
but the link is greyed out for me. (screenshot attached)
Please let me know if there is a way to unlock my bootloader without the test points method. Thanks.
Your doing correct
Go ahead
Try using the Test Point, i use that to flash my new Redmi 4X from chinese version to global version.
Did it work?
bi11ie said:
Oops, forgot to mention..
MIUI 8
I don't think it makes a difference though. The test points are a hardware thing.
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Thank you man!
fluster84 said:
Hi,
I have a locked redmi 4x device which cannot boot to system. I can only boot to fastboot or to stock recovery. Since the bootloader is locked, I cannot flash TWRP or any rom. I have tried to apply for unlock permissions from xiaomi at http://en.miui.com/unlock/
but the link is greyed out for me. (screenshot attached)
Please let me know if there is a way to unlock my bootloader without the test points method. Thanks.
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Hi, as far as I know, there is no other way. The test points are there exactly for cases like yours and mine, where you need to restore a device to factory defaults. There's no reason not to try it. If you are careful, you won't damage the phone and it won't even show that you opened it.
Hi,
I restored santoni 8.2.8 in EDL mode but bootloader is still locked, did I miss an important step?
best regards
Sorry for pulling an old thread but I was wondering if this solution would work in Redmi Note 3SD as I am facing the same problem i.e. locked bootloader and no option to enter developer options for turning on debugging options
I have the same issue
bi11ie said:
So, I Googled the Test Point method and it worked like a charm! :laugh: Thanks for the info!! :good:
Basically you open the phone's back, you unscrew a small metal plate and then you have access to 2 tiny dots, the "test points", which apparently are built exactly for such purposes.
Instructions:
You unplug the battery (and the display I think although once it worked with the display plugged so don't take my word for it), temporarily connect the test points with a pair of tweezers or a paperclip , while the test points are connected you plug the phone to the PC and it miraculously shows up in device manager under "ports" as "Qualcomm 9008"! (Qualcomm drivers need to be installed. If it shows up as "diagnostics..." anything, you did something wrong).
The device is flashable in that state, you use XiaoMiFlash to flash a stock ROM (it's a folder that contains a folder named "images". The flash tool doesn't have you selecting specific files to flash, you need to select the whole images folder).
Pictures attached.
Left: the screws you gotta unscrew
Right: the test points and what you need to unplug
PS on opening the back: insert a flat narrow tool (best to have a smartphone repair kit) where the back plate connects with the front part of the phone (NOT where the glass meets the rest of the device). At first it won't go in but be persistent and patient, eventually it it. Wobble it back and forth and go slowly around the whole device the same way, paying attention not to wound the parts under the side buttons. Once you do that, it'll be possible to remove the back with your hands. Don't yank it because you need to carefully unplug the tape connecting the fingerprint sensor to the motherboard first
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Hey, so I have the same issue.. Redmi 4x boots into the boot screen all the time.. Bootloader is locked so I can't flash a ROM from Fastboot. I found a solution wherin I require to use a Deep Flash Cable so as to flash a stock ROM. I just ordered one and am planning to try that. Do you think that method would work as well? .... After reading your post I tried opeing up the phone... but one of the screws is so messep up it just isn't unscrewing!
So my question, is the Deep Flash Cable method legit ?
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sambau5 said:
Hey, so I have the same issue.. Redmi 4x boots into the boot screen all the time.. Bootloader is locked so I can't flash a ROM from Fastboot. I found a solution wherin I require to use a Deep Flash Cable so as to flash a stock ROM. I just ordered one and am planning to try that. Do you think that method would work as well? .... After reading your post I tried opeing up the phone... but one of the screws is so messep up it just isn't unscrewing!
So my question, is the Deep Flash Cable method legit ?
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Alrternate method found:
#1 To enter EDL mode (also known as Download mode) :
Make a 'Deep Flash Cable' by short-circuiting the 'Green' and the 'Black' wire inside the USB cable. I would better recommend you to buy a quality thick USB cable from a local store and tell the guy to cut open the cable and solder the green and the black wire to a small switch.
Now, power off your device and yes, make sure it's powered off. (In case the device is not getting powered off, see the images below for disconnecting and reconnecting the battery connector.)
If Windows 10 or 8/8.1, press 'Shift' key while restarting your computer. Now, go to Advanced settings - Startup Settings - Reboot, and if on Windows 7, reboot your PC and press F8 key before the Windows startup icon appears.
Now, select 'Disable Driver Signature Enforcement' from the list.
Connect the cable to your phone and pressing the switch, connect the cable to your PC. Your phone should not show as charging. Being sure that it's not charging, release the switch. You should now see your device recognized as 'Qualcomm QLoader 9008' under Device Manager. Voila ! You are on EDL mode.
Link for making your own Deep Flash cable : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmdrj4uX7gY
#2 To flash official MIUI ROM :
Download the fastboot ROM for your device, and download the latest Mi Flash tool from http://api.bbs.miui.com/url/MiFlash
I would recommend downloading the fastboot ROM with a separate download manager. Internet Download Manger - Recommended (https://www.internetdownloadmanager.com/download.html)
Also install 7Zip and WinRAR from https://ninite.com/
Now, first extract the fastboot ROM file with WinRAR and then re-extract it from the extract folder with 7Zip, and shorten the file names.
Having installed Mi Flash tool along with all its drivers ( I mean the popups asking for installing driver while installing Mi Flash), run it and select 'Clean all' from the bottom-right side.
Click 'Refresh' and it should show as 'COM10' or something similar. Now, click 'Flash'. And yes, that's it.
After successful flash, disconnect it from the cable and boot it up by pressing the Power key until it vibrates and turns on.
Yeah, you DID IT
*Why a download manager ? I had downloaded the file with Chrome and Firefox (without even pausing it), but even after successful flash, the phone does not boots into MIUI. It gets stuck on the MI logo. However, on using a download manager, the boot successfully completes without any hassle. I have used several download manager, but only IDM downloads the file with .tar extension which always and YES, ALWAYS results in successful flash. You can try out a different method but I would recommend you to play safe as my method is FOOLPROOF.
I have try this method before, but unfortunately it doesnt work. When i connecting those 2 pins, there are nothing changed in my device manager. No new hardware founds at all. I Have install these drivers too, no luck
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meltbanana said:
Hi,
I restored santoni 8.2.8 in EDL mode but bootloader is still locked, did I miss an important step?
best regards
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Flahing ROM didn't unlock your bootloader bro. Its just a way to migrate from somehow global rom into dev rom. UBL is kind of different things
Hello
i've bought a used phone, and the device is locked (MIUI10) with the MI account of the first owner. The bootloader is locked.
If i try to flash ROM in EDL mode, is the MI account of the first owner will be delete ??
Thanks
conduisant said:
Hello
i've bought a used phone, and the device is locked (MIUI10) with the MI account of the first owner. The bootloader is locked.
If i try to flash ROM in EDL mode, is the MI account of the first owner will be delete ??
Thanks
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Yes, it should be.
Hello all . I have problem with note8 . bought it few days ago , owner did wipe the phone thru recovery wipe data etc after that the phone normally turned on .
so i checked it and all worked without issue . turned off the phone then the guy removed hes simcard .
when i got home i put my own sim into it (same network as the guy i bought it from ) turned on and now all i am getting on the screen is " Please enter Privacy Protection password to unlock .
the previous owner vanished but i checked the imei and its clean .
After googling i found out that its asking for the password because the original sim was removed and the only way to bypass it its to flash it with other rom / firmware .
I got stock firmware corresponding to the model but i cant access download mode on it .
tried volume down + bixby + power no luck
volume down + bixby + power , release power but still holding the vol+bix brings me to screen with options i guess chinese ...
vol up+bix + power brings me to recovery
Can anyone help me with it ?
Try "USB JIG Emulator - Samsung 300K" to get access into download mode
szelingo said:
Hello all . I have problem with note8 . bought it few days ago , owner did wipe the phone thru recovery wipe data etc after that the phone normally turned on .
so i checked it and all worked without issue . turned off the phone then the guy removed hes simcard .
when i got home i put my own sim into it (same network as the guy i bought it from ) turned on and now all i am getting on the screen is " Please enter Privacy Protection password to unlock .
the previous owner vanished but i checked the imei and its clean .
After googling i found out that its asking for the password because the original sim was removed and the only way to bypass it its to flash it with other rom / firmware .
I got stock firmware corresponding to the model but i cant access download mode on it .
tried volume down + bixby + power no luck
volume down + bixby + power , release power but still holding the vol+bix brings me to screen with options i guess chinese ...
vol up+bix + power brings me to recovery
Can anyone help me with it ?
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Try second last option.. Version information.see what it says..
Tbh that looks like a clone and not a real samsung
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vash_h said:
Try second last option.. Version information.see what it says..
Tbh that looks like a clone and not a real samsung
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Attached picture below with all the info .
Lets say that it is clone but it is still an android and it should let me turn on download mode ...
The way it starts up and all the boot screens look i dont see any things that may point out to a clone .
But i checked the serial number online and its legit .
I think someone flush wrong firmware into it and now its acting strange
szelingo said:
Attached picture below with all the info .
Lets say that it is clone but it is still an android and it should let me turn on download mode ...
The way it starts up and all the boot screens look i dont see any things that may point out to a clone .
But i checked the serial number online and its legit .
I think someone flush wrong firmware into it and now its acting strange
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First your phone is a galaxy s8 sm-G950F
Which imei number did you check the one on back of phone or when you dial *#06# in dialer to check?
I would check the imei from *#06# (not the serial number).
Download Phone Info Sam app from play store. See if the imei matches and that you have a exynos soc.
And yes you'll get a download mode and that Chinese letters is most likely your download mode options. Which might mean you got a pretty good fake galaxy s8.
As I know you can't flash sm-G9500 (snapdragon soc) onto a Sm-G950F (exynos soc). So don't know where the Chinese language popped up from or where you can change the language for download mode.
Check out the galaxy s8 forums for any info.
Not sure what's going on here.first screenshot is common for China phones, which is the base for all China cloned phones.
Second screenshot belongs to a samsung s8 phone.
But your title says note 8.
Either you are confused or the phone is confused.
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BluePhnx said:
First your phone is a galaxy s8 sm-G950F
Which imei number did you check the one on back of phone or when you dial *#06# in dialer to check?
I would check the imei from *#06# (not the serial number).
Download Phone Info Sam app from play store. See if the imei matches and that you have a exynos soc.
And yes you'll get a download mode and that Chinese letters is most likely your download mode options. Which might mean you got a pretty good fake galaxy s8.
As I know you can't flash sm-G9500 (snapdragon soc) onto a Sm-G950F (exynos soc). So don't know where the Chinese language popped up from or where you can change the language for download mode.
Check out the galaxy s8 forums for any info.
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HI Hi am wondering if you could help with my Galaxy Note 8
I am able to install the firmware using ODIN without any errors on download mode but after ODIN is finished the phone turns off and does not boot.
I have taken the phone to a repair shop as well and they have confirmed that there is no hardware issues,
My model number is SM-950F , basically stuck on download mode
Yashfauuu said:
HI Hi am wondering if you could help with my Galaxy Note 8
I am able to install the firmware using ODIN without any errors on download mode but after ODIN is finished the phone turns off and does not boot.
I have taken the phone to a repair shop as well and they have confirmed that there is no hardware issues,
My model number is SM-950F , basically stuck on download mode
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Try getting into recovery mode and do a factory reset.
Or
In Odin use all 4 files AP, CP, BL, AND CSC (use the CSC file NOT the home-CSC ). (Try checking Nand erase all.)
Also you can do both if you want too.
I wonder if you need to re-partition your phone?
I would take the phone back to the service shop you took it too and tell them to get it working. I find it hard to believe they will tell you it's not a hardware fault when they can't get the phone to boot up! If they cant get it to boot they need to give you a new motherboard.
How did they check the phone without the phone booting up? Isn't that there first test to see if the phone starts up to home screen?
BluePhnx said:
Try getting into recovery mode and do a factory reset.
Or
In Odin use all 4 files AP, CP, BL, AND CSC (use the CSC file NOT the home-CSC ). (Try checking Nand erase all.)
Also you can do both if you want too.
I wonder if you need to re-partition your phone?
I would take the phone back to the service shop you took it too and tell them to get it working. I find it hard to believe they will tell you it's not a hardware fault when they can't get the phone to boot up! If they cant get it to boot they need to give you a new motherboard.
How did they check the phone without the phone booting up? Isn't that there first test to see if the phone starts up to home screen?
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No luck turning the phone on recovery mode only can use download mode and i have tried the same files with the Nand erase all, the same thing .. Odin installs all the files without any errors but does not boot up after installation is finished.
The service shop said they checked components on the motherboard and there is no damage or no IC has been damaged.
What do you suggest i do next?
Yashfauuu said:
No luck turning the phone on recovery mode only can use download mode and i have tried the same files with the Nand erase all, the same thing .. Odin installs all the files without any errors but does not boot up after installation is finished.
The service shop said they checked components on the motherboard and there is no damage or no IC has been damaged.
What do you suggest i do next?
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Take it back to the shop and have them install the firmware.
BluePhnx said:
Take it back to the shop and have them install the firmware.
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I just came from the shop and they have tried to install the same firmware but still doesnt work
Yashfauuu said:
I just came from the shop and they have tried to install the same firmware but still doesnt work
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Then you have a bad motherboard!
If they cant get it to boot then it is a bad motherboard and they need to replace it!
So as the title says I have managed to put my lovely XQ-AT52 into a lovely boot loop of hell.
It all started because I read on XDA that you could install the AT51 software on the AT52 to get VOLTE and other features working. So I downloaded the the AT51 software, connected a good quality USB C to USB A cable and put the phone into flash mode. Installed the software with Newflasher. No errors and the phone rebooted. The initial Sony logo flashed up but after aprox 2 seconds the screen goes blank and then the Sony logo shows up again. It will do this 3 times and the it will go straight into fast boot mode. Notification led goes red and then stays solid blue. I can put the phone back into flash mode by holding the power key until the light goes out the then pressing the volume down key.
I tried re-flashing the correct factory AT52 software (in fact I tried all available AT52 software) but the phone still does the exact same boot loop.
At no point does Newflasher report any issues or faults.
I have tried a different USB cable just in case but no luck. Phone is also above 80% battery.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Many thanks in advance, Ben
Also I should clarify that I wanted the AT51 software because over here Telstra VOLTE will work on AT51 but not AT52 and I wanted to see if it was just a software difference that caused it to work.
Well I managed to fix it. The Xperia companion application managed to recover it.
FYI the boot loop was caused from the enable OEM unlock option not being selected in developer settings. I have never encountered this issue before but the last phone I owned was a xz2 and I guess things have changed since then.
To all those interested the XQ-AT51 software didn't allow the volte to work on Telstra network but it did allow the RCS messaging to function.
The OEM unlock option is defaulted to off. Should only be enabled if you're going to unlock the bootloader. Did you use newflasher or flashtool to flash? Did you opt for a full wipe or keep user data? If you opted to keep user data, you'll obviously bootloop if you flash from one variant to another.
iArvee said:
The OEM unlock option is defaulted to off. Should only be enabled if you're going to unlock the bootloader. Did you use newflasher or flashtool to flash? Did you opt for a full wipe or keep user data? If you opted to keep user data, you'll obviously bootloop if you flash from one variant to another.
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Flashed with Newflasher mate. It was a full wipe, I wouldn't dream of trying to keep user data from one to another. That would be a big headache. I have tried to flash 3 times now without the OEM unlock switch on and each time it just boot loops. I think it does something more then just allows bootloader unlocking.
Cheers, Ben.
Hey thanks for this information I'm going to add this to my post as on my model oddly enough I didn't have to have OEM unlock enabled under development settings. I will make sure this is added to my post.
I have a nexus 6 device, recently the phone dropped and the digitilizer stopped working, but as i was searching for ways to backup data the screen went completely blank as well, the data is extremely important.
The phone is working perfectly debugging is off and it has a pin lock, i cant get data off by connecting a USB as it requires to unlock the device which i cant.
Serching the forums some people have mentioned they used WUG's toolkit to unlock bootloader without losing data! is it possible or am i missing something?
example: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/enable-usb-debugging-recovery-t3434971
What i want:
1. Enable adb somehow
2. The only option i see in to flash custom recovery but that requires unlocking bootloader, i cant delete my data.
I also can't find a replacement LCD for this phone where i live suppliers don't ship here
cyber_02000 said:
I have a nexus 6 device, recently the phone dropped and the digitilizer stopped working, but as i was searching for ways to backup data the screen went completely blank as well, the data is extremely important.
The phone is working perfectly debugging is off and it has a pin lock, i cant get data off by connecting a USB as it requires to unlock the device which i cant.
Serching the forums some people have mentioned they used WUG's toolkit to unlock bootloader without losing data! is it possible or am i missing something?
example: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/enable-usb-debugging-recovery-t3434971
What i want:
1. Enable adb somehow
2. The only option i see in to flash custom recovery but that requires unlocking bootloader, i cant delete my data.
I also can't find a replacement LCD for this phone where i live suppliers don't ship here
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You can't do anything without "USB debugging" so you have to replace the screen.