Hi. I am having problems with my Galaxy S2. I don't remember the screen pin!
I have done a hard reset, wiped the phone and cacheand even re-flashed the ROM (I'm using Villain 2.5). When I start the phone it goes to the normal first time setup screens, I sync it with my google account etc but as soon as I leave it for a few mins it asks me for the screen lock pin again!!!
I reset it again and this time tried to turn off the screen lock via the settings but to do this it needs the old pin, which I don't remember! Please help!
Ensure backup data is not selected in the Privacy settings. Otherwise google will restore the lock after it syncs.
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No it isn't. I even tried making a new google account after i wiped the phone and that didn't work either! I can't use my phone now grrrr!!!
try a reflash using odin maybe?
yeah i tried that too using villians 1.0 rom
Did you full wipe all the partitions prior to re-flashing?
Also google leaves some files on your sdcard or ext sdcard. Delete those too, even fresh format to make sure. I think they are android secure & lost. After first boot, as before, ensure backup data & restore is unchecked in privacy.
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Yeah I set it to USB mode and deleted every file on it and formatted the memory card. Still no luck
How about full wipe, reflash, boot (no google account setup), uncheck all google privacy settings, reboot, if no lock pin, then setup google and sync......and see what happens.
Make sure you don't restore system data from Titanium (ie accounts). Wifi should be safe.
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Given that a go and....it is still asking for the pin! It starts up fine after a flash and a wipe but then as soon as it goes to standby it asks for the pin again! If I wip it again and don't let it go to standby and go to the screen pin in the settings menu it still asks me to confirm the pin before I can turn it off
Pin is stored in efs. If you have a backup of your efs you could try phone efs clear in odin. But then you have to restore your efs map.
DO NOT TRY THIS IF YOU DONT HAVE A BACKUP OF YOUR EFS MAP, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR IMEI
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I've just dl "GSII_Repair" free from market and backed up the efs folder to sdcard. I've also copied it to pc and ext sdcard as well, safe keeping. The dev says can repair as well, but no comments as yet.
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What would happen if I lose my imei? I will do a search now to find out how to make a backup of my efs
Ive been away on holiday without my Galaxy as i still couldnt get it working. I tried the efs clear and still no luck it still asks for the password!
Any ideas? Surely someone else has forgotten their screen pin before?!
As its been a while and you still have no joy.....
Flash all back to stock, reset counter with usb jig, and drop it into a service centre.
Sorry can't come up with anything else, because if you screw up the efs, you could be in a world of further hurt.
Just remember to back it up next time. Sorry
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try this....
Simple maybe?
Double Tap home button..
see what happens
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Mk67WEYnnY
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It's a random softbrick, no changes have been made for months, so I've not backed up for ages, I want to svae contacts and messages and app data.
Will odin wipe data, can it be repaired with CWM no wipe flash?
Long version.
I've been using ICS for 4 months.
I did a wipe and fresh install on the release of the official GB ICS.
I then used clockwork mod to changle toggles and clock, then triangle away.
Things were ok until a month ago when I hit the App to SD memory bug, which was fixed be removing apps back to internal.
Again been fine for about a month.
Then today, random lock on "Samsung Galaxy s II gt-9100" screen.
No changes have been made for ages, the only change was adding on{x} today.
Whats the best way to try and get this fixed? I want to save as much data as I can, I've not backed up for a few months, as I wasn't ,making any changes.
Should I just Just use odin and see what happens, or is there a better way, even if it is longer?
Can I put a no wipe flash on my SD and use CWM to try and repair? Is this a more complicated risk move? if so whats the risk.
I'd really like to keep as much as I can 'cos I've got the perfect setup for me (besides the boot lock...)
THanks folks.
mega_bite said:
It's a random softbrick, no changes have been made for months, so I've not backed up for ages, I want to svae contacts and messages and app data.
Will odin wipe data, can it be repaired with CWM no wipe flash?
THanks folks.
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just check the kink below hope it might help with ur soft brick issue
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
Cheers.
I've already got the files and odin ready to go.
I just don't want to wipe my data.
I was wondering if a cwm rom would be able to fix it. or Do i have to use odin
I don't want to loose data or current setup and apps
THanks
mega_bite said:
Cheers.
I've already got the files and odin ready to go.
I just don't want to wipe my data.
I was wondering if a cwm rom would be able to fix it. or Do i have to use odin
I don't want to loose data or current setup and apps
THanks
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I'm pretty sure odin is your only option
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Yeah, thanks for the help anyway.
I didn't know if using CWM to flash a different rom would work.
I was hoping a no wipe rom would fix the error was and keep my apps and data.
It didn't.
I used odin to flash a base > then CWM > then resurection.
I've lost loads of data :-(
But my phones sweet
lol, you win some and you loose some.
I really should know better, as a sys admin I bollock folks all the time for not doing backups. luckily I backed up messages recently, so should also have contacs there. Just all my save games, app data, is gone
THanks
mega_bite said:
Yeah, thanks for the help anyway.
I didn't know if using CWM to flash a different rom would work.
I was hoping a no wipe rom would fix the error was and keep my apps and data.
It didn't.
I used odin to flash a base > then CWM > then resurection.
I've lost loads of data :-(
But my phones sweet
lol, you win some and you loose some.
I really should know better, as a sys admin I bollock folks all the time for not doing backups. luckily I backed up messages recently, so should also have contacs there. Just all my save games, app data, is gone
THanks
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Yea that's why it's good practice to make frequent backups and store some on your computer
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I created a backup because I wanted to try a mod ,I didn't like the mod because it messed up the system UI.
So I tried to restore the backup however I ended up with the Samsung logo flashing?
I advanced restored the boot image and the phone started but all my apps were force closing , then I tried the full restore however the /data section wouldn't restore because it was corrupted
what's my best option? I've currently decided to boot to the nandroid menu and go on wipe data/factory reset , the phone has restored and I'm restoring using Titanium Backup. This will bring back my user apps I think?. But is there any way to restore wifi passwords and bookmarks and calendar appointments?
Hope this makes sense and thanks in advance
I am pretty sure that by signing into your Google account it should restore your WiFi passwords and bookmarks automatically
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Messaging app doesn't work neither does something called "broadcom mems service. What do I do? Panicking
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Shall I flash XLFB using mobile odin??
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jediknight111 said:
Shall I flash XLFB using mobile odin??
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Yes you can try flashing that via mobile odin.
shimp208 said:
Yes you can try flashing that via mobile odin.
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What options shall I keep unchecked?
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Before flashing anything.. go to recovery wipe cache and dalvik cache, when done "fix permissions" ,this option is located in advanced menu in recovery. Now reboot.
Use "titanium backup" to backup BT WIFI and other settings.
Ps. Don't restore system apps, only the app data if absolutely necessary.
zodiaxe66 said:
Before flashing anything.. go to recovery wipe cache and dalvik cache, when done "fix permissions" ,this option is located in advanced menu in recovery. Now reboot.
Use "titanium backup" to backup BT WIFI and other settings.
Ps. Don't restore system apps, only the app data if absolutely necessary.
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I agree with zodiaxe66's suggestion always try something like this before you just go flashing away.
zodiaxe66 said:
Before flashing anything.. go to recovery wipe cache and dalvik cache, when done "fix permissions" ,this option is located in advanced menu in recovery. Now reboot.
Use "titanium backup" to backup BT WIFI and other settings.
Ps. Don't restore system apps, only the app data if absolutely necessary.
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I've used Mobile Odin to flash the stock LFB .I've done this before perfectly.
But this time once I load the file the:
Kernel,Recovery,System,Cache, Modem and Hidden are filled in
Param and Data are clear.
And I tick:
Enable everroot .Inject SU ,Inject Mobile Odin.
And I select
Wipe data and Cache
Wipe Dalvik Cache.
Then I select flash firmware.
the mobile Odin screen pops up and it shows the progress when it flashes the
kernel recovery system hidden
and wipes the dalvik cache
However the Message App still force closes!
could somebody please help me out ? I'm getting proper stressed now
I've used Mobile Odin to flash the stock LFB .I've done this before perfectly.
But this time once I load the file the:
Kernel,Recovery,System,Cache, Modem and Hidden are filled in
Param and Data are clear.
And I tick:
Enable everroot .Inject SU ,Inject Mobile Odin.
And I select
Wipe data and Cache
Wipe Dalvik Cache.
Then I select flash firmware.
the mobile Odin screen pops up and it shows the progress when it flashes the
kernel recovery system hidden
and wipes the dalvik cache
However the Message App still force closes!
could somebody please help me out ? I'm getting proper stressed now
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Clean Slate for those that balls up the firmware .Or need to return to service or decide if its hardware/firmware problem .
Backup data first if phone is working .
Boot CWM recovery
Mounts and Storage
Format cache data system sd card .
Remove battery
Boot to download mode
Open Odin
Install correct stock firmware .
jje
Did u download the additional file beside the app itself. Either from mobile Odin thread or if bought it from market,then turn on wifi and open Odin again and u be asked to download additional file.
remember to grant superuser permission.
Update from the idiot, partial success achieved .
I ended up flashing the stock rom using odin on the desktop then I flashed CWM recovery rooted supersu etc
Then I started the phone, memory card is intact, however phone memory was wiped. Luckily my titanium folder is on the memory card. So luckily I was able to restore the apps and data. No force closes now
The stuff I lost on the internal memory was music (now restored) camera pics (most restored thanks to dropbox) ringtones and bookmarks.
However I have much more free internal memory than before, so I was wondering whether I could be missing an important folder or something than may cause issue with apps or is there anything important I might have lost?
Thanks once again for helping an idiot out
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No your probably not missing anything
Important in fact when your phones internal storage was wiped it very likely got rid of the traces of any file that could cause problems.
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shimp208 said:
No your probably not missing anything
Important in fact when your phones internal storage was wiped it very likely got rid of the traces of any file that could cause problems.
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Thanks, on Titanium Backup it shows my system apps and a few have green text, such as bookmarks, wallpapers, phone book. Is there any way to only back these up and not all the system apps?
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jediknight111 said:
Thanks, on Titanium Backup it shows my system apps and a few have green text, such as bookmarks, wallpapers, phone book. Is there any way to only back these up and not all the system apps?
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I think if you long press on the options that are green it should bring up a list of options such as backup, restore, etc. try that and see what happens.
shimp208 said:
I think if you long press on the options that are green it should bring up a list of options such as backup, restore, etc. try that and see what happens.
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Is there any way to make it back up automatically?
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jediknight111 said:
Is there any way to make it back up automatically?
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Yes if you have the pro version of titanium backup you can schedule an automated backup that backs up to dropbox or Google drive I believe.
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Is there such a thing?
If my phone ever gets stolen, I'll just consider it gone. The first thing anyone with half a brain will do is power it off and pull the sim. By having a boot password I'll ensure they can't use my data and have to wipe the phone.
Godfrd824 said:
Is there such a thing?
If my phone ever gets stolen, I'll just consider it gone. The first thing anyone with half a brain will do is power it off and pull the sim. By having a boot password I'll ensure they can't use my data and have to wipe the phone.
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this would be a great thing, like a bios password
I believe that Ice Cream Sandwich and later will let you encrypt your entire device so that you need to enter a password to decrypt it each time you boot.
The password is entered at the lock screen.
I haven't personally tried it because it appears to prevent custom recoveries from accessing data on the phone.
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1388977 for more information.
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If you have a password at the lock screen, files cannot be accessed via USB as it won't mount the /sdcard until after the password has been entered. But if you have a recovery installed then someone could just mount the sdcard from within that.
The thief would have to know what recovery is first. What are the odds of that happening? If you do end up getting your phone stolen by a thief with tech knowledge about Android, then consider it your bad luck and forget about it.
On a side note, use Cerberus. It's a hell of an app and you can remotely wipe data off your phone and SD card via www.cerberusapp.com or using SMS via the Cerberus client app (if your phone's internet is disabled).
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On a side note, use Cerberus. It's a hell of an app and you can remotely wipe data off your phone and SD card via www.cerberusapp.com or using SMS via the Cerberus client app (if your phone's internet is disabled).
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Wow! I didn't know about Cerberus. I'm going to have to try this out some time. I especially like the idea of being able to take pictures of the thief.
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It's brilliant. And for the very minimal amount that you have to pay for a lifetime license (~$4.5), you get to use up to 5 devices with your account. The best way to install Cerberus if you're rooted is to download the flashable zip from their website and flash it. Or copy the Cerberus apk to /system partition and set permissions. That way, even if the thief factory resets the device, the app will remain in the /system partition and still be active. Unless the thief knows how to go into recovery, wipe system and flash a new ROM (highly unlikely), Cerberus will always be there to work when required. If you install it from Play Store then it goes into the /data partition and gets removed when a factory reset is done.
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Need help
Hi, i hv htc one v and i want to root it, i tried bt failed. Cd u pls help me....?
reset to factory setting with starting the phone
What if the phone is reset to factory setting with starting the phone? There is an option to do that with out starting the phone by pressing the down volume key and the power key.
hey guys is there a way to completely formar all user data on sgs 3 l9300 bcuz i tried 2 ways but it still remember settings
1 i used backup and reset in settings
2 i also wiped with cwm manaeger
it still remember settings and some apps like swiftkey dont realy want to work well
everytime whe i type it messup words and backspace is like copy and enlage words like heyheyheyheyhey and all functions are disabled like auto predict and space enter prediction
any clues? it seems it dont store setting in the visible sdcard0
Wesley_NL said:
hey guys is there a way to completely formar all user data on sgs 3 l9300 bcuz i tried 2 ways but it still remember settings
1 i used backup and reset in settings
2 i also wiped with cwm manaeger
it still remember settings and some apps like swiftkey dont realy want to work well
everytime whe i type it messup words and backspace is like copy and enlage words like heyheyheyheyhey and all functions are disabled like auto predict and space enter prediction
any clues? it seems it dont store setting in the visible sdcard0
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You can try a normal factory reset in settings or CWM, or super wipe. In addition there is mega wipe which deletes anything, so be careful. You can find both flashbacks flashable zips via search function.
Also check if you backup some data, eg Swype lets you backup all settings and restores.
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chrismast said:
You can try a normal factory reset in settings or CWM, or super wipe. In addition there is mega wipe which deletes anything, so be careful. You can find both flashbacks flashable zips via search function.
Also check if you backup some data, eg Swype lets you backup all settings and restores.
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yeah factory reset i did that is whatbi mean with in settings
Have a look around for a app on xda called Super wipe and that should help you mate
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Hi everyone
I have a GS3 I9300 that I have made a CWM nandroid backup of (the phone is working fine). For reasons irrelevant to this, I have restored this backup onto a different I9300 and all is working as it should except wifi. Whenever I try to connect to a wifi network it always comes up with "authentication error" regardless of what password is put in. I am 100% definitely putting in the correct passwords (tried changing the passwords too just in case) and it still doesnt work.
I have done a factory reset on the phone to test wifi, and it does work without the backup loaded on. I thought this would indicate an issue with the backup, so I booted back into recovery and did an advanced restore and just selected data (no system, recovery, cache etc) and the issue still persists.
As far as I can tell this points towards an issue with the data backup of the original phone. I have tried various things to reset the wifi settings, such as forgetting the network, removing and resetting the wpa_supplicant.conf file, as well as various other methods and none have worked so far.
I think what I need to do is completely reset the wifi settings to stock defaults (being that wifi worked fine without the nandroid backup data). Can anyone advise on how to do this? I can't seem to figure it out.
Any advice will be much appreciated.
This sort of problem will always be data.
Try using titanium and wipe data for "wifi access points"
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I just checked in titanium and under wifi access points, there is the "explore" option under storage and it shows the file path as /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf. I have already deleted this file in an adb shell and it didn't change anything. I can't see any option in titanium to clear data for this either, am I missing something?
Oh looks like you can't do it any more.
Tried deleting all networks in wifi settings?
You may have to wipe and restore with titanium
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Yeah I have done that. It appears that there is some setting that isn't accessible through the normal phone GUI and needs to be removed or modified through a file explorer or ADB or something. I just need to find out what that setting actually is and where it's located.
Is there a "reset network settings" type of option? Or an option to reset wifi data through an engineering menu or something?
Not that I'm aware of.
Best bet is to wipe and restore as little system data as possible.
These things are hard to track down. You have to restore one thing st a time.
I once had fc in sound settings. Turned out it was because id restored wallpaper settings.
Good luck
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I finally managed to sort it out. The file I needed to delete was the wpa_supplicant.conf file, which I thought I had already deleted through adb shell. It must not have deleted it (maybe I forgot to mount system as r/w). The file is located at /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf - I just manually navigated there with a file explorer and deleted it.
Thanks for you help with this, I probably wouldn't have figured it out if I hadn't messed around with Titanium so thanks for the suggestion.
Edit - is there a way to mark this thread as solved? Sorry I haven't posted here much, just a lurker.
Thanks for posting your solution.
If you edit post 1 then advanced edit, you can change the title
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Updated title. Thanks again
Hey, sorry to dredge this one up, but it seems to be the most relevant to me.. My situation at the moment is exactly the same as the Op, took a backup of an I-9300 using CWM, after restoring this on a different I-9300, I find that everything works except that when I try to connect to any wifi network, it gives me an authentication error.
I've tried deleting the wpa_supplicant.conf through a file explorer, and I'm still getting the same issue.. I'm not sure where to look for the data in Titanium to delete? does anyone have any suggestions for more to try?
Thanks,
Jono