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I installed my job email from an exchange email server. To complete the install i had to enter either a password or pincode (which i did not have from before), I chose password and entered a 4 digit code of the same number (e.g. 4444).
When I try (tried) to unlock my phone it says that it is not a correct match. This could come from a typo made by me or something which I can not grasp. If I type the password wrong one more time (9 out of 10), it says that it will factory reset my phone and delete all content (i have nothing of my data on my sd card, and the last backup was about a year ago)
Either way, I have lots of stuff on my phone which I do not want to loose (which is not in my last back up), meaning I will do A LOT to avoid hard reset/factory reset, also meaning I ask if there is a way to bypass the password without any wipe?
PS. I understand that the question above just as well could be written by a thief or similar, however, I can only say that I am just a simple Norwegian that wants help to access my pics, msgs, memos etc.
PS. If it is not legal to ask this kind of question here; could not understand from forum rules, tell me so and I will delete the post accordingly.
So if you enter a wrong unlock password 10 times it will Wipe/Reset the phone and give you access to it? I have never wiped or factory reset my Galaxy S2, so that's why I am just curious.
About your case, I just don't think it would be a really good security system if there was a simple way to bypass it. Who knows? maybe there is?
Yes, at least thats what the security set up from my job email account has constructed. Or at least what it is, I am not 100% sure that it will happen, but i'm not willing to take the risk yet..
Of course, and I am not imagining that someone will give me a short solution. As I am asking, I want to know if it is possible, and if so hopefully a hint in the right direction and level of difficulty can be given.
Have you got root and CWM installed?
if you are running a rooted kernel that has adb u can pull your files and reset
But before that usb debugging needs to be enabled.
Nope, no root kernel, no cwm as far as I know.. Any options? I heard/read that it is possible to set the phone in debug mode and make a script as a solution to my problem, familiar with something like that and if it will work? Do not know what/how to do either, but I am willing to learn how to.
Flash Siyah kernel through Odin. After that you can make a CWM flashable zip to flash package which will contain a password deleting script.
Kakkmaddafakka said:
Nope, no root kernel, no cwm as far as I know.. Any options? I heard/read that it is possible to set the phone in debug mode and make a script as a solution to my problem, familiar with something like that and if it will work? Do not know what/how to do either, but I am willing to learn how to.
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Flash siyah kernel by download mode
reboot to recovery u will have siyah recovery with adB enabler
Pull ur data and reset
Or if u find a pass reset script use it
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Hello,
I've got myself a tablet the other day. It's a Point of View TAB I847. Android 5.1
I was at a friends house and wanted to try the tablet. So I registered some random account at google because I couldn't remember the password of my own.
Today I resetted the device and wanted to start over with my actual account. Now I'm stuck at the point where I'm supposed to sign in with the account I've previously used with the tablet, and I couldn't remember the login to save my life.
Is there ANYTHING I can do? Even somehow figuring out the gmail account name I used would help me, because I remember the password.
PS: I'm very mad at google for activating this feature without telling me about it before I was resetting the device.
Did you do a factory reset using recovery? That should work if you haven't tried it yet
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@jantdroid solution would work for sure
Press volume up and power key simultaneously until phone boots and then release the power key. It make take up to 20sec to boot into recovery. Once in recovery, either choose a factory reset option or wipe user data (whatever option you get ).
Do a reboot after that, and it will be as if you're using it for first time
Hmm yeah I did that. I chose "wipe data/factory reset" and it does that. But once the device rebooted and I'm setting it up, Google asks me to log-in with the account that I have previously synched the device with (which I can't remember).
If you've a warranty, get to your retailer to get it fixed (carry your bill there )
If not, head over to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838435, make sure you've the same device then and then only proceed to below step.
1.flash a custom recovery, reboot into recovery and do a full wipe.
Reboot, this time it should work.
2.thought, you won't require this, if you will, flash any custom rom and don't flash gapps. Boot the rom, setup your device and then reboot to recovery and flash the gapps and reboot. (This time google is out of your way )
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If you've a warranty, get to your retailer to get it fixed (carry your bill there )
If not, head over to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838435, make sure you've the same device then and then only proceed to below step.
1.flash a custom recovery, reboot into recovery and do a full wipe.
Reboot, this time it should work.
2.thought, you won't require this, if you will, flash any custom rom and don't flash gapps. Boot the rom, setup your device and then reboot to recovery and flash the gapps and reboot. (This time google is out of your way )
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This is basically the next step if the factory reset didn't work. I don't think the retailer will consider this problem as under warranty though.
It would be wise yo recover your google account by all means, backup email address, phone recovery pasword, etc.
If you're really out of hand of everything in trying to recover your google account.
Then that's the time you try to flash a custom recovery and/or flash a custom rom to regain access to your phone.
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Thank you guys. I've contacted the dealer but they basically said that they can't help me. They don't take back locked devices either. This is the biggest case "not owner of my own device" I've ever experienced personally.
I'm trying to flash it now. Though I'm not sure how I'm going to "Enable debugging on device" without being able to access it
Also pretty sure it's not the same device(?). Mine is by Point Of View and produced in 2016 also known as "Mobii TAB-I847"
If you can't remember the credentials you used you have a problem:
http://www.pcnexus.net/2015/12/what...-google-72-hour-lockout-android-lollipop.html
I don't know this device but if there's a 4.4 rom for it, it could help you.
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http://android.stackexchange.com/qu...-verify-your-account-factory-reset-protection
nothing to loose i guess
Oh well, I tried the stuff he shows in the video, but it seems they have fixed the "share" exploit. I managed to use the camera app from the lockscreen though! so that's a huge step forward
Purchasing a OTG now, might come in handy.
Also purchased a new tablet now because I've already spent too much time and energy on this. Might come back to it later though. GOOD GAME GOOGLE! Next time please ask if I want your silly protection feature, k?
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Oh well, I tried the stuff he shows in the video, but it seems they have fixed the "share" exploit. I managed to use the camera app from the lockscreen though! so that's a huge step forward
Purchasing a OTG now, might come in handy.
Also purchased a new tablet now because I've already spent too much time and energy on this. Might come back to it later though. GOOD GAME GOOGLE! Next time please ask if I want your silly protection feature, k?
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Well that is one feature used in LL 5.1 and looks like it's just a mimic of iOS lockdown feature too. Flashing a ROM less than 5.1 just like KK will remove that lockdown. Goodluck on unlocking it again in the future. [emoji1]
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jantdroid said:
Flashing a ROM less than 5.1 just like KK will remove that lockdown. Goodluck on unlocking it again in the future. [emoji1]
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How would I got about doing this though? I don't see a way to flash anything on to it without getting past the FRP first...
Also I can't seem to find a custom rom for this model. Or are there like generic ones? Sorry, I'm a noob in this field...
Sorry to say but your device is different so don't flash it.
Until something new to recover it, is found out you can go to mobile specialist to get your device qflash(ed). (This is same method by which a factory system is installed )
forgotter said:
Sorry to say but your device is different so don't flash it.
Until something new to recover it, is found out you can go to mobile specialist to get your device qflash(ed). (This is same method by which a factory system is installed )
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Thank you! This is interesting. I'm talking to the support of the company at the moment and they asked for the steps to reproduce it. Maybe there's a chance they can do something.
I bought an LG G5 H850 3 months ago, and following the tutorial of this forum I unlocked, installed TWR and rooted the device without problems... I kept the TWR boot after this.
Note: I configured my phone to have a pattern code when boot in security options
Yesterday I received the OTA (I think it is called that) Android Update to Nouget from the inbuild update service...
I didn't know if I could install it or not in my rooted phone, but I tried...
I download the 1.6GB update, and try to install it. But instead of upgrading it booted to the TWR and asked for a pattern. I tried mine, but it said it "couldn't decrypt the data" so I think it is not THAT pattern.
After that I just cancel, and ask me to enable or not write access. Whatever option I choose, it just return me to TWR main menu, where I can just reboot and return to my 6.x Android... (not upgraded)
I tried also disabling the pattern or chaging to password unlock, but it only changed the pattern question in the TWR to a password question (again, no luck bypssing it with my new password)
As you can guess, I have no much idea about Android and TWR... But I think I must be something terribly wrong here... I don't remember having encrypt the data or decrypting it before.
Is it possible to upgrade to Nouget with the OTA upgrade in a rooted H850 with TWR? If not, is there any way to upgrade to the new Android version without wiping my data? (and if possible without losing root?)
Android is encrypted by default since Marshmallow or even Lollipop. You can turn off the encryption by wiping the data in TWRP (note: it will erase all the data from your internal storage, essentially making it a factory reset). If you want to just update to Nougat use LG UP to flash the KDZ (note: use upgrade mode). Relevant guides are available on the forum.
Sidenote: check your spelling. :V It's TWRP and Nougat, not TWR and Nouget.
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Android is encrypted by default since Marshmallow or even Lollipop. You can turn off the encryption by wiping the data in TWRP (note: it will erase all the data from your internal storage, essentially making it a factory reset). If you want to just update to Nougat use LG UP to flash the KDZ (note: use upgrade mode). Relevant guides are available on the forum.
Sidenote: check your spelling. :V It's TWRP and Nougat, not TWR and Nouget.
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Thanks! Does that method also wipe my data?
Xelloss Nakama said:
Thanks! Does that method also wipe my data?
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Upgrade mode doesn't. Note that there's always a chance that something will go wrong, so I'd recommend a backup.
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Upgrade mode doesn't. Note that there's always a chance that something will go wrong, so I'd recommend a backup.
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Thanks!. I know, I always do a backup.
Last question, do I lose TWRP or root with the LG UP? If so, is there a method for rooting it again with Nougat?
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Thanks!. I know, I always do a backup.
Last question, do I lose TWRP or root with the LG UP? If so, is there a method for rooting it again with Nougat?
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You'll most likely lose both. You can install recovery and root normally after upgrading.
Hello
I am enjoying the life with Redmi note 9 pro, unlocked bootloader and custom rom.
However, I was thinking, if someone gets physical access to the phone he could boot in fastboot or recovery and get inside, right?
So if this is possible, what do we do to protect our information? Is it possible to password protect the booting?
Not if you use encryption. That's why it's there. If you have unlocked phone they can get to bootloader abd for example reinstall whole system a basically make their stolen/found phone working, but that is not possible without full wipe, which means also your data.
Gajdalf said:
Not if you use encryption. That's why it's there. If you have unlocked phone they can get to bootloader abd for example reinstall whole system a basically make their stolen/found phone working, but that is not possible without full wipe, which means also your data.
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Hi,
Is there a guide for how to enable encryption after unlocking the bootloader on the Note 9 Pro?
Thanks!
Gajdalf said:
Not if you use encryption. That's why it's there. If you have unlocked phone they can get to bootloader abd for example reinstall whole system a basically make their stolen/found phone working, but that is not possible without full wipe, which means also your data.
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If that's the case then I am ok. My primary objective is the data to be secured.
And do you know why there is no option to encrypt the SD card? I am at MIUI 11 V11.0.4.0.QJZMIXM
BuzzyMind said:
Hi,
Is there a guide for how to enable encryption after unlocking the bootloader on the Note 9 Pro?
Thanks!
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Hi. The easiest way to accomplish this is to go to settings and search for "encrypt". Activate the "Encrypt device using lock screen password".
Just remember that if you forget this password there is no way to get your data back, and also the microSD card is not encrypted.
BuzzyMind said:
Hi,
Is there a guide for how to enable encryption after unlocking the bootloader on the Note 9 Pro?
Thanks!
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Unlocking has nothing to do with encryption. These 2 things are not connected in any way. So if you have encrypted system (which is usually by default) unlocking bootloader will not change that.
I don't know where exactly it is on MIUI system, but if you search for encryption in setting you should be able to find it (exactly like Smartie083 said).
If I remember correctly some systems were able to encrypt also sd-card (not sure tho). If your system allows it (you will need to have such option somewhere in security), keep in mind that this will render such sd-card usable only in that device, not anywhere else. So taking it out and connecting to PC will not work etc.
Also if you are interested in security of your system, you might be interested in ditching MIUI, installing clean rom without gapps and if you need G-services then using it through microG (although interesting, I consider this as valid option just for total paranoia people, or people which are running away from law).
Also avoiding root and ensuring that selinux is enabled is helpfull.
Good morning,
I allow myself to write this message because I have several questions, after having rooted my phone.
1) I would like to know how to protect the recovery with a password. Currently I have TWRP but I couldn't find anywhere how to put a password.
I heard about OrangeFox but I couldn't find any version compatible with the Xiaomi 12T Pro.
2) I would like to know how to disable or password protect the factory reset of the phone or how to have a personalized factory reset.
3) I heard about "EliteROM", what does it add to the phone?
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Just put a pin code on the lock screen (for example).
TWRP.
Elite Rom
NOSS8 said:
Just put a pin code on the lock screen (for example).
TWRP.
Elite Rom
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Thank you for your feedback, how to do this? How to put a pin code on the lock screen of TWRP, I did not succeed.
Not on the TWRP but on the phone's lock screen (this will encrypt your data and you will be asked for the code on the TWRP).
Settings/passwords and security
Use the latest version of TWRP.
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Not on the TWRP but on the phone's lock screen (this will encrypt your data and you will be asked for the code on the TWRP).
Settings/passwords and security
Use the latest version of TWRP.
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Ok but I want to have a different code than the phone itself.
Otherwise how to have a factory reset with a custom configuration and applications already installed?
Lukyboy18 said:
Otherwise how to have a factory reset with a custom configuration and applications already installed?
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Ok but I want to have a different code than the phone itself.
not possible To be checked?
Factory reset will erase your data and configuration, make a backup with Micloud.
NOSS8 said:
Ok but I want to have a different code than the phone itself.
not possible
Factory reset will erase your data and configuration, make a backup with Micloud.
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It's not possible to create some sort of custom ROM that would become the new factory format with a set configuration?
Lukyboy18 said:
It's not possible to create some sort of custom ROM that would become the new factory format with a set configuration?
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There is backup with TWRP but not 100% guaranteed.
1) there is no point in protecting recovery with password.
2) not possible to prevent factory reset. everyone with physical access can flash anything.
alecxs said:
1) there is no point in protecting recovery with password.
2) not possible to prevent factory reset. everyone with physical access can flash anything.
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Ok it's just a matter of security so you can't do a factory reset without a pc. So there is no solution?
Lukyboy18 said:
Ok it's just a matter of security so you can't do a factory reset without a pc. So there is no solution?
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Nope,do a search in the settings, there is.
Lukyboy18 said:
1) I would like to know how to protect the recovery with a password. Currently I have TWRP but I couldn't find anywhere how to put a password.
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Why doesn't TWRP have password protection?
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In short: It doesn't make sense because TWRP can be substituted by another custom recovery without a password protection. And then your protection is deactivated.
for privacy security consider encryption
Some Samsung phones won't start recovery until an USB connection is established. This can be a cable connection to a desktop PC, notebook, TV etc. or some certain usb devices. But it's unique for Samsung devices. Any other Android device only needs the key combo to boot into recovery.