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I am in need of some quick assistance. I opened my case to my GT10.1 this morning and found a scratch. I have until tomorrow to return this and plan on doing so at lunch today (about 3 hours from now).
Being as I am rooted, how do I un-root and return to stock?
Do I just flash this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118132
and if so, do I flash it from recovery or what?
I'm not sure that would unroot the device. In this thread there's a link to the stock rom, but again, I don't believe that would unroot. Where did you buy it? I'm pretty sure they'd probably just take it back anyway. Chances are the employees won't even be able to tell its rooted.
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I'm not sure that would unroot the device. In this thread there's a link to the stock rom, but again, I don't believe that would unroot. Where did you buy it? I'm pretty sure they'd probably just take it back anyway. Chances are the employees won't even be able to tell its rooted.
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Actually, I went ahead and flashed the 3.1 OTA which does indeed return it to stock/unroot as the apps the required root are no longer working. However, you have to do a wipe as well to remove all of your apps/data/etc. Afterwards, I hooked it up to my computer and removed all of the non-stock folders.
I got it from Best Buy and since I'm a premiere silver customer, I have 45 days to return with no re-stock fee . Honestly though, I just want a new one.
The only thing I'm not sure on is the recovery. I did not check that to see if it was still CWM or not. I'm guessing they won't even check that though (or hoping rather).
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The only thing I'm not sure on is the recovery. I did not check that to see if it was still CWM or not. I'm guessing they won't even check that though (or hoping rather).
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You'll get a blank confused stare if you mention the word recovery. Its good to know that its that easy to unroot. I wonder if odin can remove the custom recovery. I really have little to no knowledge of these things.
You have to ODIN stock recovery as well.
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You have to ODIN stock recovery as well.
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Not familiar with ODIN at all.
Care to explain/shed some light on it ?
Returned/Exchanged at lunch. No questions asked
I'm sure they had other things on their mind at customer service. If it were geek squad it might be another story, those nerds are on to us!
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I'm sure they had other things on their mind at customer service. If it were geek squad it might be another story, those nerds are on to us!
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lol...True.
So I had them put on the Invisible Shield while I was there (this way I avoided doing it and no finger prints). I let it sit in my office over the weekend then turned it on today. Come to find out, a brand new in box that I have has the locked bootloader . Luckily, I read up on things and have since rooted it.
So let me get this straight, you scratched your device and returned it for a new one? That doesn't seem wrong to you?
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So let me get this straight, you scratched your device and returned it for a new one? That doesn't seem wrong to you?
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First, I scratched nothing. It was in a protective case (Belkin Case) in the same spot overnight not moving. Nothing touched it, nor did anyone. I opened the case (lifted the flap) and there was what looked like a small scratch. As I looked at it more, there seemed to be more of a dent to the scratch than anything. Maybe it was a crack, either way I'm not sure. Regardless, I returned it as in my opinion, this was not caused by me, and was more than likely a defect. This is suppose to be (as I've been told) Gorilla Glass, which I believe is hard to scratch. Nevertheless, my device (which was under coverage/warranty/within return time frame) was flawed and as such returned. If it was something that I had done, things would be different.
Anyways, back on topic (thanks for the de-rail/non-helpful/offtopic post). It was easy enough to un-root and just as easy to get things going to root the new device even though it was locked. Thanks to those who provided useful information .
This looks like a good place for me to ask my question...
I'm getting a used GTab 10.1 (should get it tomorrow) but it's coming rooted and running a custom ROM. I'm a noob when it comes to rooting and romming, especially on tablets. I would really like to unroot and flash it back to stock, but I'm not sure exactly how to do that. The OP said that it was pretty easy, but I'm not sure what I need to do, or what ODIN is, and how that would help me.
If anyone can help me out and give me a few pointers, it would definitely be greatly appreciated.
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This looks like a good place for me to ask my question...
I'm getting a used GTab 10.1 (should get it tomorrow) but it's coming rooted and running a custom ROM. I'm a noob when it comes to rooting and romming, especially on tablets. I would really like to unroot and flash it back to stock, but I'm not sure exactly how to do that. The OP said that it was pretty easy, but I'm not sure what I need to do, or what ODIN is, and how that would help me.
If anyone can help me out and give me a few pointers, it would definitely be greatly appreciated.
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I recommend reading the sticky thread in the Development section. This will have all the files you need to return the tab to stock. It will also help you with..
What clockworkMod recovery is. How to flash the stock ROM zips, and/or Use the Odin flashing software to flash stock recovery and do a full wipe of the tab.
There are some youtube videos out there as well. Read lots and ask questions!
Also check galaxytabhacks.com. it have videos of rooting, unrooting, installing custom ROMs etc.
Sent from my GT-P7510
Sorry to completely hijack the thread, but I've got everything I need downloaded (I think). Picked up the files for dummies zip in the developer thread and I watched the video on galaxytabhacks.com (and I'll probably watch again). I'm supposed to get the Tab today, so if I have anymore questions, I'll be back here.
Thanks to both of you guys for your advice.
So I changed a few things in the build.prop-file to get incompatible apps work on my TF 201 but then I somehow restarted it and now it won't boot anymore. Well it shows up the Asus logo and so one but then the screen just stays black (but still illuminated).
I already wiped the data and tried the recovery mode (with the Volume-down/up-button) but they didnt work, it still doesnt boot.
So any ideas which could help me? Im thankful for every help I can get
Maybe let the battery run out. There is also the reset button in the pinhole next to the SD card slot.
Why do people keep taking such risks. There has been a few threads already of some trying to do the same thing and bricking their device. Where these apps so great n important to now have possibly bricked your device? Instead of editing build. Props you could've used another device with same screen size resolution. For example a gameloft game, modern combat 3. Won't work on Prime because it says its incompatible. That is b.s. Prime just wasn't added to support list yet. So I used an Acer500 , same screen size resolution, version and it worked perfectly. A simple wrkaround without risking editing the app and causing a possible bootloop or brick.
Hope you get it up n running soon. Maybe letting the battery completely die and charging back up may clear whatever you did. I won't risk anything till atleast bootloader unlocked n we have recovery also. GOOD LUCK.
I already let the battery run out twice but it doesnt help, when I plug it in again, it just boots normally till the part where the screen stays black.
And the reset button under the sd card slot just reboots the device normally.
try to return it from wherever you bought it they will never even know what happened to it
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So I changed a few things in the build.prop-file to get incompatible apps work on my TF 201 but then I somehow restarted it and now it won't boot anymore. Well it shows up the Asus logo and so one but then the screen just stays black (but still illuminated).
I already wiped the data and tried the recovery mode (with the Volume-down/up-button) but they didnt work, it still doesnt boot.
So any ideas which could help me? Im thankful for every help I can get
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I have the same problem with being stuck in bootloop. I've done the pinhole reset, as well as the power+volume reset... nothing works. I've let the battery drain.. nothing.
I just got off the phone with Asus customer support. They told me to return the tablet. Guess where I'm going today? Best Buy and returning it.
And yes, I'll probably get another Prime. They are just so Beautiful!
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try to return it from wherever you bought it they will never even know what happened to it
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You sure about that? I bought it from Amazon btw. But I read that some people got the same problem by just applying an official firmware update, so I guess it's really possible that they will never find out what really happened .
but I think there's no other possibility but returning it. :/
I'll give you $50 for it. J/K.... Good luck getting it running.
I don't quite understand how some people can make changes with out us being able to use Clockwork recovery yet. I would return it, they will probably give you a replacement.
Wait til Feb. Asus will prolly release a restore tool along with the bootloader unlock. Like the ruu for htc phones.
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You sure about that? I bought it from Amazon btw. But I read that some people got the same problem by just applying an official firmware update, so I guess it's really possible that they will never find out what really happened .
but I think there's no other possibility but returning it. :/
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Yes. I just did it today. Got the new one on order.
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Yes. I just did it today. Got the new one on order.
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And did you have to say anything how it happened? If yes, what did you tell them?
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And did you have to say anything how it happened? If yes, what did you tell them?
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Nope. Didn't have to tell them anything. It wouldn't leave the bootloader screen. So I did both types of factory resets. They only way thy find out that I rooted it is when it gets back to Asus, they are somehow to get a computer to recognize it (mine won't), and look at the root files therein.
I had no problem returning mine!
Hope that helps!
Did you at least make a backup of the build.prop? I think the system will make one automatically I am just not sure how to go about getting it. I would guess if you can get into it with adb you could pull the backup rename it and push it to the /system. I don't know the commands but I am guessing someone who has posted stuff in the development section does, maybe that would work. Also, I am not sure there is a way to clear the cache/dalvik cache. Maybe through adb somehow which might have to be done as well.
I just don't know enough about adb and the commands to get it done.
Problem is, adb doesnt work because the device isnt recognized. It always says "No device found" or anything like that. Well I'll send it back to Amazon but I think they will send it then to Asus, so there's a chance that they will find it out, right?
Hello fellow XDA Members,
I recently found out that my transformer prime had a soft spot on the back shell and it was causing creaking, I also have a dead pixel on the front. I told myself that I can live with this and I proceeded to using the prime out of the box until it progressively got worse. Its at a point where I can no longer bear to use it without being bothered by the creaking. The pixel is still something I can deal with.
I want to return it, but there were a few problems.
-The RMA number was recieved on March 14th, today is April 9th, and I'm not sure if its too late to send it
-I unlocked the device without knowing the consequences of voiding the warranty and how badly I'd need it.
-I used the ViperBoyMod to unroot the device and then attempt to factory reset (hoping that Asus won't be able to tell that it was rooted and unlocked). After factory resetting, I am now stuck in clockworkrecoverymod and I can't get out. At this point, I just want to be able to use my prime at the least.
What should I do? Is there anything I can do? This if my first major purchase EVER and I really love my prime. I have no idea what to do. I won't mind having to pay Asus to fix the problems if the price isn't outrageous, but how do I even get the prime to work again?
PLEASE HELP
I'm not sure if this is the right thread to go to, but I really really need some help.
You will need to boot into fastboot mode and flash the stock firmware (basically a factory reset)
Hold the volume down button whilst turning it on. Some text should appear, then let it go to boot into fastboot.
Hope that helps. I'm not a tablet user myself
Sent from my sexy, sultry, suave Xperia Play sporting this season's Ice Cream Sony swimwear
bri.kwong94 said:
Hello fellow XDA Members,
I recently found out that my transformer prime had a soft spot on the back shell and it was causing creaking, I also have a dead pixel on the front. I told myself that I can live with this and I proceeded to using the prime out of the box until it progressively got worse. Its at a point where I can no longer bear to use it without being bothered by the creaking. The pixel is still something I can deal with.
I want to return it, but there were a few problems.
-The RMA number was recieved on March 14th, today is April 9th, and I'm not sure if its too late to send it
-I unlocked the device without knowing the consequences of voiding the warranty and how badly I'd need it.
-I used the ViperBoyMod to unroot the device and then attempt to factory reset (hoping that Asus won't be able to tell that it was rooted and unlocked). After factory resetting, I am now stuck in clockworkrecoverymod and I can't get out. At this point, I just want to be able to use my prime at the least.
What should I do? Is there anything I can do? This if my first major purchase EVER and I really love my prime. I have no idea what to do. I won't mind having to pay Asus to fix the problems if the price isn't outrageous, but how do I even get the prime to work again?
PLEASE HELP
I'm not sure if this is the right thread to go to, but I really really need some help.
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Check the "How to unbrick your Prime" thread.
As far as voiding the warranty, I would hope Asus would still fix the creaking/dead pixel as those are physical defects, not pertaining to software.
There is a thread here somewhere stating that someone bricked their Prime, with voided warranty, and Asus said it needed a new mainboard, and he would have to pay. He said he was aware of the voided warranty and said he would pay, but then they gave him the cost....$679 dollars!! Ridiculous
Sorry I couldn't be if more help, but do let us know what happens. Good luck bro
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Check the "How to unbrick your Prime" thread.
As far as voiding the warranty, I would hope Asus would still fix the creaking/dead pixel as those are physical defects, not pertaining to software.
There is a thread here somewhere stating that someone bricked their Prime, with voided warranty, and Asus said it needed a new mainboard, and he would have to pay. He said he was aware of the voided warranty and said he would pay, but then they gave him the cost....$679 dollars!! Ridiculous
Sorry I couldn't be if more help, but do let us know what happens. Good luck bro
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Thank you all so much, I have to figure out how to get it to go into fastboot right now because i don't know how i would be able to drop any files into my prime since i can't use it at all.
I'm 17, i just bought my first piece of technology two months ago with my own money, i'm not going to have 600 bucks to spare for my tablet. :/
bri.kwong94 said:
Thank you all so much, I have to figure out how to get it to go into fastboot right now because i don't know how i would be able to drop any files into my prime since i can't use it at all.
I'm 17, i just bought my first piece of technology two months ago with my own money, i'm not going to have 600 bucks to spare for my tablet. :/
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Hold the volume down button while turning the power on. I did a quick Google search for you when I saw this thread. Hopefully you should get some text on your screen, then release the buttons and you should be in fastboot.
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CTU_Loscombe said:
Hold the volume down button while turning the power on. I did a quick Google search for you when I saw this thread. Hopefully you should get some text on your screen, then release the buttons and you should be in fastboot.
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Thank you so much for your efforts. Sadly, that method brings me straight to Clockworkrecoverymod. I'm trying to get ADB working and try unbricking it. I desperately want to send it in still.
bri.kwong94 said:
Thank you so much for your efforts. Sadly, that method brings me straight to Clockworkrecoverymod. I'm trying to get ADB working and try unbricking it. I desperately want to send it in still.
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Try factory reset/data wipe
Then go to advanced
Then wipe dalvik cache.
All from Clockworkmod
Standard Clockworkmod factory reset
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you have to install the naked driver find them in dev section then push a rom through adb to your sdcard and flash it then you will be all better again.
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you have to install the naked driver find them in dev section then push a rom through adb to your sdcard and flash it then you will be all better again.
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Thank you for the insight, do you think you can link me to a naked driver and/or a stock rom?
I tried the ABD unbricking method. The setup was successful, but my Prime can't even be detected in clockworkrecoverymod, i'm guessing i'd need the driver?
bri.kwong94 said:
Thank you for the insight, do you think you can link me to a naked driver and/or a stock rom?
I tried the ABD unbricking method. The setup was successful, but my Prime can't even be detected in clockworkrecoverymod, i'm guessing i'd need the driver?
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its in the developement section. make sure before you install naked driver tool, to completwly remove any previous prime or android drivers. if not they will interfere with naked drivers and won't work.
demandarin said:
its in the developement section. make sure before you install naked driver tool, to completwly remove any previous prime or android drivers. if not they will interfere with naked drivers and won't work.
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I downloaded and extracted the files, but I'm not sure how I can install this. I couldn't find any directions. Another problem is that the computer makes a strange sound when i plug the tablet in, its not the usual USB sound. I can't find it in device manager to make sure I delete all the drivers.
bri.kwong94 said:
I downloaded and extracted the files, but I'm not sure how I can install this. I couldn't find any directions. Another problem is that the computer makes a strange sound when i plug the tablet in, its not the usual USB sound. I can't find it in device manager to make sure I delete all the drivers.
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try this http://www.addictivetips.com/window...-or-device-drivers-manually-in-windows-vista/
Thank you so much to everyone, I have successfully unbricked my Transformer Prime and I will ship it out tomorrow. I just hope everything goes well. I really and sincerely appreciate all the help that each of you gave me today. God bless.
just come back from a trip to HK.
recently having loads of problems with the browser, then i saw one of the threads here this morning about just doing a factory reset and it should fix it.
On a whim, i decided that's what I'll do. Completely forgetting that I had photos on my prime from my trip that I want/need.
Stupidly, I didn't make my prime auto sync to g+ drop box and such (no idea why because my Phone does)
Anyway, so i have about 150 photos I need.
My asus is not back to factory settings. I've done as little as possible to it..ie prevented it downloading anything new.
What is the best way to try and recover my files from before reformatting it.
I don't really want to root (there's no real point) but I will if I can unroot and go back to stock.
please guys...advice greatly needed
Not sure this will help but thought I would pass it along. It does require root and if you are on .21 you are out of luck. Just passing this a long.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fahrbot.apps.undelete
fasthair
fasthair said:
Not sure this will help but thought I would pass it along. It does require root and if you are on .21 you are out of luck. Just passing this a long.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fahrbot.apps.undelete
fasthair
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I'm on .21
is this a new problem? Having just come back, I'm totally out of sync with news about the prime and haven't been here for quite some time.
Yes .21 broke all known root methods as of right now. The only option is to unlock and install a rom that is already rooted. I'm sure this would further make things worse in you case. Good luck.
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So there's no way to do it and I might as well just forget all those photos i took in Hong Kong and start reinstalling everything.....
That's so annoying...especially since only last night i was thinking to myself to back up all my photos online or at least upload to FB or G+
As soon as i clicked ''accept'' to factory reset, i realised...i physically felt sick. I knew switching it off would do far more harm than good so i just had to sit there and watch it.
Where these pictures on an external SD card? If so pop it in a PC and use some recovery software on the PC. Otherwise I think you are SOL sadly.
fasthair
Aight so I have this Samsung Galaxy J7 Max that I've been trying to unlock for more than 2 years now. I of course, don't want to lose the super important data it holds. It got locked out randomly and hasn't been able to take up the pattern I had put on it till date. I'm absolutely sure no one changed its lock screen pattern and its the phone that is unable to recognize the exact same password it had before this happening. I got hold of it today and yet again, started looking for solutions on YouTube and the internet itself. After all of my research, one thing is clear. There is only one way that the pattern lock can be removed in such a condition; by deleting this system folder called gesture.key that lies within the phone itself. I am by no means a nerdy software dev or something but I do have very little knowledge about these workarounds. I used an ADB via a cmd terminal to contact my phone. But it turns out that due to my usb debugging setting not being turned on in my phone, the adb didn't have the required authorization to make any changes to the target. I then got my phone into stock recovery mode and chose the Install through ADB option there. Now when I input the command adb devices, the prompt showed me my device ID, but instead of the "unauthorized" indicator beside it, it now had the indicator "sideload". I had no idea of what had to be done when such happens, so I tried the adb shell > cd data/system > su > rm *.key [taken from an XDA forums thread] commands again. But right on the second step it displayed error this time. I have tried using a key eraser via sd card too, but it just doesn't happen, the sd card folder in the stock mode does not display the contents of the folder.
Now the phone isn't being an obstacle in my life right now, but I really hope there's a way to fix it. Early help would be appreciated. Thank You.
If the data is super important why isn't it redundantly backed up?
Having a set lock screen and storing data on the OS is a sure fire way to lose data, eventually.
Maybe you'll get lucky... is that drive encrypted?
If not it may still be corrupted and unusable.
Don't put yourself in this position again... been there, done that
@blackhawk As I said, this was an absolutely random incident, had never even thought this could've been the case someday. Its not like the phone crashed and then this happened, I turned off my phone's display and the next time I woke it up, the pattern wasn't working anymore. Furthermore, the timed attempts that happen after 5 incorrect tries wasn't existing anymore. Now it could be that someone did get the timed attempts wrong as well [it isn't my own phone]. But I really don't see any other reason to that occurrence.
About the backups, I mean cmon, I was 15 back then, a medico student even more so. I never got my hands around backing up anything. But yes, have been backing up every single bit of data within these two years.
The storage drive shouldn't be encrypted. It was a regular phone bought online that had pdfs, images, recordings and videos stored. The google account was not that of the owner either! It was my uncle's account that was being used ever since he bought it. And since there was never a problem having used his account for quite a while, we never cared to change it to a new google account. Now my uncle's google account itself handles another device, his own phone, exact same model, Galaxy J7 Max. I have tried using his account at the Google Find My Device app to locate and unlock the phone that way [I hope you know it has the three options Ring, Secure and Erase Data]. But it happens so that the Secure phone with password option only for devices that have been lost and don't have a security lock already setup, which wasn't, unfortunately, my case. So that option was greyed out.
For the data corruption, you might be correct. But that phone still does receive SMS texts, calls, whatsapp texts and other notifications. They just don't show up on the lock screen anymore. I honestly had the "Screw the data, I'll erase it anyway" thought yesterday, but during my latest tries, I found the XDA forums website to be quite helpful. Had not it been the damn USB debugging, the solution I approached from this forum would've got the job done in a couple minutes. Again, if the data might've gone corrupted, I will erase the data [I mean I would have to]. But this little glimmer of hope that I experienced yesterday is what is preventing me from doing that. I really hope there is a fix to my situation.
@Chinmay47
a phone can get booted into these modes
Normal ( AKA Android OS )
Recovery
Fastboot
Sideload
EDL
Sideload mode is used to flash OTAs and/or ROMs.
Recovery mode allows you to perform some ADB actions as e.g. pull userdata, but this reqires ADB ( read: USB debug ) got enabled.
So my guess is you can't recover phone's userdata at your own, this would have to be done by an external service who can pull out phone's internal SD-card and has the forensic tools to read it.
@jwoegerbauer Surprisingly the idea of taking the phone to a forensic service struck me yesternight too. As you mentioned, since I can't recover the phone's data myself, all tips and tweaks on the web should now be struck off of my list of solutions. I'll leave the data to some forensic services then. Let's hope the recovery is worth the hassle. The thread is still open to more suggestions though. Thanks for the replies everyone. Really appreciate it!
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@jwoegerbauer Surprisingly the idea of taking the phone to a forensic service struck me yesternight too. As you mentioned, since I can't recover the phone's data myself, all tips and tweaks on the web should now be struck off of my list of solutions. I'll leave the data to some forensic services then. Let's hope the recovery is worth the hassle. The thread is still open to more suggestions though. Thanks for the replies everyone. Really appreciate it!
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It not a card they can pull. More than likely it's on a BGA chipset, the hardest kind there is to work with.
If they can't access the data on/with the mobo they will have to unsolder the chipset without damaging it then put it into a test jig or another mobo (after pulling that mobo's matching chipset).
If they can access the data on the mobo, not so bad. Otherwise not so good.
Let us know how this plays out for you.
Here's one I found showing you this complex procedure: https://flashfixers.com/recover-data-dead-phone-chip-off-data-recovery/
They may be able to help you, but I have no personal knowledge of this company.
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If they can't access the data on/with the mobo they will have to unsolder the chipset without damaging it then put it into a test jig or another mobo (after pulling that mobo's matching chipset).
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Actually thought of this idea right after a couple days from the beginning of the problem. Yes its gonna take loads of precision and patience but it does sound doable. Maybe that's what is gonna be the last option for the forensic service too in case, god forbid, they aren't able to do it the "simple" way. Can't say yet, but I'm gonna keep this thread updated with all the developments that take place.
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Actually thought of this idea right after a couple days from the beginning of the problem. Yes its gonna take loads of precision and patience but it does sound doable. Maybe that's what is gonna be the last option for the forensic service too in case, god forbid, they aren't able to do it the "simple" way. Can't say yet, but I'm gonna keep this thread updated with all the developments that take place.
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If they need to remove the chipset the chances of failure increase. Flash memory retension is generally good for 10+ years but it may be damaged in the removal process if so, snake eyes.
Get price quotes up front for the whole process.
Once they got the phone, they got you by the balls. Not saying they aren't trustworthy but feel them out. If it's a couple hundred and you get the data back, you did good.
No idea of the cost though, my guess is $400-1000+ especially if they need to pull the chipset.
That's high risk even if they do it by the book.
If their policy is no data, no charge... expect higher rates to cover their loses.
@blackhawk All of that sounds kinda terrifying if you ask me. Well I mean, there is always a first option that can be tried without any mentions of pull-aparts. Yet I will surely judge the person well before I hand my device in his hands. I would try my level best to not take it to the critical stage, but if it needs be and there is a really high chance of losing my data, I can factory reset my data at home by myself too can't I? Future shall tell I suppose.
If you factory reset it all data will be lost.
It will not be recoverable!
If you want the data you will need to use a service like I showed you. They will need physical access to the phone to recovery the data.
The phone may be scrape afterwards
@blackhawk Sure does look like it would be! But paying to get your phone reset for you is way to harsher than doing it yourself. It is only in case the data is nearly impossible to recover that I'll reset the phone myself.
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@blackhawk Sure does look like it would be! But paying to get your phone reset for you is way to harsher than doing it yourself. It is only in case the data is nearly impossible to recover that I'll reset the phone myself.
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Reset? Most likely destroyed.
Do you really want the data?
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Reset? Most likely destroyed.
Do you really want the data?
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I actually do though. But well, if it ain't coming back then why wish for it. Yeah the data was really important.
Chinmay47 said:
I actually do though. But well, if it ain't coming back then why wish for it. Yeah the data was really important.
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Call them up and see what they say.
Since it's not physically damaged they may be able to access it none invasively.
blackhawk said:
Call them up and see what they say.
Since it's not physically damaged they may be able to access it none invasively.
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I'll do that and report back ASAP. Thanks for the help sire!