Samsung's Find My Mobile , if the phone is formatted. - Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers

Hello experts...
I just lost my phone two days ago , it was stolen to be honest and i was able to track it for the first 5 hours using Samsung's find my mobile then it went offline.
I was using HadesROM with Samsung account logged in , i just want to know if i can track it again if its formatted or the stock ROM is flashed on it ?
NOTE : the police IMEI tracking service is not available on my country , they can only help me if i gave them the exact phone location.
Thank you.
:fingers-crossed:

Mohamed Adam Amin said:
i just want to know if i can track it again if its formatted or the stock ROM is flashed on it ?
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No. Once wiped in any way that your Google / Samsung account isn't signed in, it is no longer possible.
The only thing you have left is the Factory Reset Protection which you most likely disabled to load your custom ROM.
That phone is officially the thief's now.
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Mohamed Adam Amin said:
NOTE : the police IMEI tracking service is not available on my country
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IMEI tracking (to my knowledge) can only be done by the carrier(s). This would of course mean that the phone would need a valid SIM inserted, and at least attempt to register to a network.

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Who has received the HD7 8107 update?

I have T-Mobile USA and have not received it. T-Mobile USA says 7720 is the latest for the HD7, yet some folks say they have it. Do you have it, and did you force it?
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...not even the two guys who claimed to have it haven't posted yet....?
Got it. Forced it. Followed this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306415
Got tired of waiting. It was easy and the phone works fine.
Also forced mine, but can't find the article. I'm not unlocked.
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tnygigles66 said:
Also forced mine, but can't find the article. I'm not unlocked.
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Ba-blam!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432254
tnygigles66 said:
Also forced mine, but can't find the article. I'm not unlocked.
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Ba-blam!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432254
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this method needs any kind of unlock to force the update ???
backlashsid said:
this method needs any kind of unlock to force the update ???
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Negatory. I'm not unlocked and on 5.xx bootloader. was done with no issue.
tnygigles66 said:
Negatory. I'm not unlocked and on 5.xx bootloader. was done with no issue.
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thanks i did the 8107 update but I am not able to access the phone dialer....also Cellular settings don't work !! what to do !!!
backlashsid said:
thanks i did the 8107 update but I am not able to access the phone dialer....also Cellular settings don't work !! what to do !!!
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give me just a second......
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backlashsid said:
thanks i did the 8107 update but I am not able to access the phone dialer....also Cellular settings don't work !! what to do !!!
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Ok, all you need to do is read the rest of the article, especially update two where it states if your phone and setting no longer work to flash the language pack in the same way.
tnygigles66 said:
give me just a second......
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Ok, all you need to do is read the rest of the article, especially update two where it states if your phone and setting no longer work to flash the language pack in the same way.
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thanks bro...for the quick reply...doing it now !! hope for the best...I already did a hard reset and lost everything....
EDIT: WORKS !! !!
but still a little sad cos lost everything !!
backlashsid said:
thanks bro...for the quick reply...doing it now !! hope for the best...I already did a hard reset and lost everything....
EDIT: WORKS !! !!
but still a little sad cos lost everything !!
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It should have backed up everything (or you should have) did it or you not?
tnygigles66 said:
It should have backed up everything (or you should have) did it or you not?
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well....not really sure...lets c !!
EDIT: Got all my stuff back.......
backlashsid said:
well....not really sure...lets c !!
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I think it does an auto back up. it's the first step that takes so much time. Not sure how to back it up from there.
got my hd7 updated 2 weeks back... no issues with it, bootloader changed to 5.12..2250.0(135240)
truffle1234 said:
got my hd7 updated 2 weeks back... no issues with it, bootloader changed to 5.12..2250.0(135240)
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strange...i did the update too last nite to 7.10.8107.79 but my bootloader is still 5.10
Also i notice that even after this update...my MAC address still changes :?
backlashsid said:
strange...i did the update too last nite to 7.10.8107.79 but my bootloader is still 5.10
Also i notice that even after this update...my MAC address still changes :?
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That is because you are not able to force the Firmware update that is pushed with this - it is the firmware update that fixes the MAC address issue. Surprising that T-Mobile US are not pushing the update for just this reason, pretty sure it is against regulations to have the MAC address changing!
I received a replacement HD7 and the tmobile rep swears the latest software is on it, I will post back shortly.....
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Dr.8820 said:
I received a replacement HD7 and the tmobile rep swears the latest software is on it, I will post back shortly.....
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I suspect it will be latest available on T-Mobile network, ie 7720!
Just got 8701 without forcing but got a zune notification instead. Bootloader upped too. Surprised.
Unlocked TMO HD7.
TMOUS updating the HD7 today finally. Got a total of 3 updates. 7740, then 8107, followed by an update from HTC. Not sure what the HTC update did. Anyone have any ideas?
Its the firmware fix that fixes the MAC address changing on reboot...
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New phone, Balong firmware

I have bought a p8 lite from an online store. I received it with the balong firmware. How does it mean? That the phone has been modded by the seller?
What can I do? Flash the b046 firmware?
My phone is mono-sim and i want to keep it mono.
Thank you very much
That means that the seller had installed a wrong Rom for your phone version . If I were you I ask for another phone.
You bought a new phone or an used phone. And you bought it in an official store?
Anyway you can solve it more or less easily but you should tell it for the seller
Enviado desde mi ALE-L21 mediante Tapatalk
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I have the tutorial for solve it but it is in Spanish. I'm trying to find it in English
Enviado desde mi ALE-L21 mediante Tapatalk
I am interested too, because I have bought my P8Lite with B171.. and flashed the 2nd STEP of B132.. and then I've got the Balong error.. and now I don't know how to get back to B171 with no errors.
Thanks in advance.
zuzuzuzu said:
I am interested too, because I have bought my P8Lite with B171.. and flashed the 2nd STEP of B132.. and then I've got the Balong error.. and now I don't know how to get back to B171 with no errors.
Thanks in advance.
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you can revert it to B171 easy... only download B049 single sim FW and unzip it. you will see 2 folders - dload and vendor... copy vendor folder to sd card, rename it to dload (dont touch anything in folder) and do local update...
voila B171 is back
jacopastorius said:
I have bought a p8 lite from an online store. I received it with the balong firmware. How does it mean? That the phone has been modded by the seller?
What can I do? Flash the b046 firmware?
My phone is mono-sim and i want to keep it mono.
Thank you very much
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Thank you Vigo. I bought a new phone. I'm going to call them and ask for a complete refund.
The "Balong" is not an Error. It´s missing the Vendor Update (see bluedolphin post). The Vendor Update simply changes the Build name. Nothing more!
Balong is is the name of the HSPA/LTE/SoC Chipset. Produced by HiSilicon (owned by Huawei)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HiSilicon
I asked about sixaxis not working on my firmware and someone said that its because i have balong build. So how come you say that it does not affect anything? I understand it changes the build name on build.prop but i think it does affect other things. Im going to flash the vendor folder of my fw and report back this weekend
Factory Reset
jacopastorius said:
I have bought a p8 lite from an online store. I received it with the balong firmware. How does it mean? That the phone has been modded by the seller?
What can I do? Flash the b046 firmware?
My phone is mono-sim and i want to keep it mono.
Thank you very much
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zuzuzuzu said:
I am interested too, because I have bought my P8Lite with B171.. and flashed the 2nd STEP of B132.. and then I've got the Balong error.. and now I don't know how to get back to B171 with no errors.
Thanks in advance.
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shay8642 said:
I asked about sixaxis not working on my firmware and someone said that its because i have balong build. So how come you say that it does not affect anything? I understand it changes the build name on build.prop but i think it does affect other things. Im going to flash the vendor folder of my fw and report back this weekend
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Hi there,
Factory Reset/Full phone memory wipe will get back to any B1xx or B0xx build you have installed. I have done it many times, no issue at all. Before you do this ensure you have a backup of your data because your phone will get stock as "right from the box". After reset will stay around 3 min to reinitialize, then you can set up the device again, restore your data and you are good to go. :good:
Cheers.
Good morning!
I have the same problem here.
Got my splendid phone, and tried to debranding.
Now i tried and after step 1 i got the balong thing.
So i tried really EVERYTHING in right order, but nothing happens.
It keeps say thet the installation is impossible.
Now i don't want to lose the warranty, but i would like to know if i can go back from this "balong"...
Its so easy. What model have you ? L21
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Without loosing warranty
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Only need to unlock your bootloader
Help!!! Problem I have the same problem with balong c50b311 s
I have the same problem with balong c50b311 software and menu not working wifi on the phone . What must at and take off from where I could throw new stock rom . I tried to unlock the bootloader , or simply will not . I pray for help. My phone is dual sim
Hi, follow my Tuto here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3309796
But you can stop at the B170 build of the Tuto if you want stay on 5.0. And after you have one the B188 by ota .
The latest European is B190(5.0.1)
Required minimal b163.Also B170 is good
dkonect said:
Its so easy. What model have you ? L21
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Without loosing warranty
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Only need to unlock your bootloader
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Yep the model is ALE-L21....
So i just need to unlock the bootloader you mean? Doesn't it mean that i lose the warranty?
Somehow I managed to throw softwer in the phone and now I verzion ALE - L21C432B170 , but I still have problems with wifi internet, I can not find any wifi network. I see on forums that people have a problem with that , but I want to know if someone managed to they understand what's the problem? Is it good this version for my phone . This is a model with two cards and everything works except the wifi network and I do not know that there maybe a hardware problem?
hi, I have one question. I have balong c50b311 firmware and emui 3.1... so my question is, when emui 4.0 and marshmallow 6.0 it is released, will I get notification in updater? and is my phone going to be able to perform that update? thanx
Hello on wich build are you?
If you are on b524 update directly.
If you are on b525 you can use the roll back package but personally I make real downgrade with full wipe and format.
One flash by fastboot, 2 by sd and you have a real clean system with B550 official marshmallow.. I make this at the same time I write this. (last week I have downgrade to b525)
It's why I downgrade again. With twrp I format all before the Flash by fastboot. Flash like a normal update the vendor to didn't see the balong bug and b170 then B550
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Before this balong I had ale-l21deuc150b181..
huaweil21 said:
Before this balong I had ale-l21deuc150b181..
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I've also the BalongC52B311 on my ALE-L21 , how i can get the right Build-Number ?
Can i download somewhere the vendor File to flash this ? Where?
I hope you can help me.
regards
Chris
chrismp8lite said:
I've also the BalongC52B311 on my ALE-L21 , how i can get the right Build-Number ?
Can i download somewhere the vendor File to flash this ? Where?
I hope you can help me.
regards
Chris
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What build are you on? You must download c432b052, that has vendor file amd then work allbthe way up
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Toms89 said:
Good morning!
I have the same problem here.
Got my splendid phone, and tried to debranding.
Now i tried and after step 1 i got the balong thing.
So i tried really EVERYTHING in right order, but nothing happens.
It keeps say thet the installation is impossible.
Now i don't want to lose the warranty, but i would like to know if i can go back from this "balong"...
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Good Morning Toms89,
If you still need help, it would be useful if you could tell if you have Single or Dual Sim! If you have 2 IMEI numbers, you have Dual Sim and if you have only one IMEI, you have Single Sim.
In addition, it would be nice if you could tell me whether your P8 lite rooted and / or the Bootloader is unlocked
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zuzuzuzu said:
I am interested too, because I have bought my P8Lite with B171.. and flashed the 2nd STEP of B132.. and then I've got the Balong error.. and now I don't know how to get back to B171 with no errors.
Thanks in advance.
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That's because you flashed a Dual-Sim Firmware on Single-Sim Smartphone.
Try to flash 171 from Carbon Tesla
If it doesn't work unlock your Bootloader and Flash C432B049 (install it also from Carbon Tesla) via Bootloader. Then install B171 with Updateapp and get OTA B199 ,B575,B585...
If you still need help, it would be useful if you could say whether your P8 lite rooted and / or the Bootloader is unlocked:fingers-crossed:
Best regards Seibertino

how to disable OTA updates on a T mobile galaxy note 4

My lg g4 was so easy you go to the service menu and bam done. Now remember this is a t mobile phone note 4 so why should it be so hard. Any tips or will i have to use a program like debloater
http://rootjunkysdl.com/files/?dir=Gates/DeBloater
Really need to halt android 6. do not want it so do not try to convince me. I am here to find out how to stop the OTA on my note 4 from t mobile.
Now let's get cracking...
Will i need a sim card to get this done
gloege said:
Will i need a sim card to get this done
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No sim needed..
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gloege said:
My lg g4 was so easy you go to the service menu and bam done. Now remember this is a t mobile phone note 4 so why should it be so hard. Any tips or will i have to use a program like debloater
http://rootjunkysdl.com/files/?dir=Gates/DeBloater
Really need to halt android 6. do not want it so do not try to convince me. I am here to find out how to stop the OTA on my note 4 from t mobile.
Now let's get cracking...
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with a t-mobile note 4 you will be asked to update.. it won't do it on it's own... you have to give the permission...
S5Sickness said:
No sim needed..
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with a t-mobile note 4 you will be asked to update.. it won't do it on it's own... you have to give the permission...
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So how do i stop this and my mother may inadvertently update it
gloege said:
So how do i stop this and my mother may inadvertently update it
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No need to stop it... When the update comes out to your phone ... You will be asked to update or not.. Just hit don't update and your good.
Hope she hits the right one
I was getting pestered to take the update constantly so I finally installed Debloater to stop it.
Here is a link to what I did:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...rier-bloat-t2998294/post64358977#post64358977
It was extremely easy and it stopped the update prompts perfectly.
Good luck

N9208, flashed custom 7.0 ROM and still network locked

Anyone experienced this? Installed NN7_N920CXXU3CQC7_ONougat, with successful root. Phone still asking for unlock code. Network locked with Globe (Philippines), Samsung Note 5 dual sim.
Captain Cook said:
Anyone experienced this? Installed NN7_N920CXXU3CQC7_ONougat, with successful root. Phone still asking for unlock code. Network locked with Globe (Philippines), Samsung Note 5 dual sim.
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Why not just pay for it?
https://idoneapps.com/
This is what I used on my sprint S6 Edge+
I have and the site I paid for says they can't and will just refund.
Captain Cook said:
I have and the site I paid for says they can't and will just refund.
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try the site i linked, if i remember correctly they have an app you download that verifies it can be done before it asks you to go ahead and pay for it.
Captain Cook said:
I have and the site I paid for says they can't and will just refund.
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i used idone on my note 5 only issue was after installing custom rom it changed the android id and locked again i updated it with the idone team they resent the unlock and good to go again
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lumikin said:
try the site i linked, if i remember correctly they have an app you download that verifies it can be done before it asks you to go ahead and pay for it.
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they do indeed i will stand by idone til the day they shut down
TheMadScientist420 said:
i used idone on my note 5 only issue was after installing custom rom it changed the android id and locked again i updated it with the idone team they resent the unlock and good to go again
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they do indeed i will stand by idone til the day they shut down
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I've never had that issue with idone... You just need to back up your unlock txt file I think...
lumikin said:
I've never had that issue with idone... You just need to back up your unlock txt file I think...
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i flashed a note 7 rom to my note 5 which again it changed the android id thats how the app verifys each phone and unlocks foir as long as u own that device. i had it backed up
app was sayin i didnt purchase it but again idone promptly took care of it
this came straight from them that the id had changed
as my model num and everything had changed too
Im using a N9208 locked from globe. Flashed it with latest Philippines (openline) from sammobile.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/121007/N9208XXS3BQA6_N9208OLB3BPJ2_XTC
did this before flashing any custom ROMs.

Need Galaxy note 5 (sm-n920D) firmware

Hi everybody,
I bought a confusing note5 from someone. I formated it from recovery mode because it was runing a custom firmware (viber venom), but i accidentally wiped the system files, so my phonestuck on Android logo, I tried to flash a formal firmware but I surprisingly found that the product name is sm-n920D
I looked for a compatible firmware but in Vein
I tried sm-n920c but didn't work out too
Can you smarts help me find sm-n920D firmware, please?
[email protected] said:
Hi everybody,
Can you smarts help me find sm-n920D firmware, please?
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I am pretty sure that's not even a real Note5 model.
Try this short guide and let us know what happens.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65031919&postcount=270
CodeNameRedNeck said:
I am pretty sure that's not even a real Note5 model.
Try this short guide and let us know what happens.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65031919&postcount=270
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Its a real note 5.
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billowusu47 said:
Its a real note 5.
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Smartswitch has failed for me 2 times already. It worked in the past. My phone is also messed up N920G model. Even tried odin but no luck.
billowusu47 said:
Its a real note 5.
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Smartswitch has failed for me 2 times already. It worked in the past. My phone is also messed up N920G model. Even tried odin but no luck.
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Well that's no good. I hope you get it sorted.
CodeNameRedNeck said:
I am pretty sure that's not even a real Note5 model.
Try this short guide and let us know what happens.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65031919&postcount=270
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Thanks for your help, I tried this but Samsung's smart switch doesn't recognize my device, I agree with you sm-n920D model might be a fake one :crying:
CodeNameRedNeck said:
I am pretty sure that's not even a real Note5 model.
Try this short guide and let us know what happens.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65031919&postcount=270
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Thanks for your help, I tried this but Samsung's smart switch doesn't recognize my device, I agree with you sm-n920D model might be a fake one :crying:
But don't you agree with me that it must be a firmware even if it is fake? I mean it was working as any other note5s
billowusu47 said:
Its a real note 5.
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Smartswitch has failed for me 2 times already. It worked in the past. My phone is also messed up N920G model. Even tried odin but no luck.
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I hope you'll solve it, brother, thanks for being around
Why don't y'all try emergency recover with kies? Lol
[email protected] said:
I hope you'll solve it, brother, thanks for being around
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Thanks I was able to get it working now. After 5 hrs of trying.
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[email protected] said:
Thanks for your help, I tried this but Samsung's smart switch doesn't recognize my device, I agree with you sm-n920D model might be a fake one :crying:
But don't you agree with me that it must be a firmware even if it is fake? I mean it was working as any other note5s
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It didn't recognize mine either . I have n920g . To restore , open smartswitch, click emergency software recovery and initialization, type model and s/n and ur goid to go.
I have the same issue,
billowusu47 said:
Thanks I was able to get it working now. After 5 hrs of trying.
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It didn't recognize mine either . I have n920g . To restore , open smartswitch, click emergency software recovery and initialization, type model and s/n and ur goid to go.
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hello, I'm facing the same problem on the confusing Note 5. how did you solve it?

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