Root to unlock phone - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm new to this, and I just wonder if I can unlock a phone and make it usable again if the original owner doesn't know his gmail password? I would be happy to try the root option, but is that the only option at this point?

baldoomba said:
I'm new to this, and I just wonder if I can unlock a phone and make it usable again if the original owner doesn't know his gmail password? I would be happy to try the root option, but is that the only option at this point?
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Hint: Google FRP bypass + your model.
In any case, if owner forgot his password it should be fairly easy to retrieve

You can, it depends on the model but almost all model enter in recovery by shutting down the phone and then press volume down and power button, if it's samsung then home button too. After you enter the recovery just factory reset

PeterJ74 said:
You can, it depends on the model but almost all model enter in recovery by shutting down the phone and then press volume down and power button, if it's samsung then home button too. After you enter the recovery just factory reset
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Ok thanks for your help.
Also, do you know if the textnow phones are able to be used under another carrier like AT&T? Does this require a root?

baldoomba said:
Ok thanks for your help.
Also, do you know if the textnow phones are able to be used under another carrier like AT&T? Does this require a root?
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root doesn't unlock anything but access to all of the files in the phone, the system files, similar to the windows folder in microsoft windows. it's not some kind of magic, you still need to know the password of the phone if you want to use it.

baldoomba said:
I'm new to this, and I just wonder if I can unlock a phone and make it usable again if the original owner doesn't know his gmail password? I would be happy to try the root option, but is that the only option at this point?
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Use this link to know ways to unlock
http://www.yogadz.com/how-to-unlock-android-pattern-lock-without-factory-reset/
This will also unlock without having to do a factory reset
Regards milkyway3

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Help!!! locked phone!

My wife has the Tmo LG V10 secured with google but she forgot the password to her account. So I decided to factory reset the phone by hitting the button combination and entering recovery. After the phone booted up it still asking for the google account password. And there's no way I can unlock the phone. Is there anyway to do this? By unlocking bootloader and installing a fresh rom? I thought on rooting it but I have to enable developer mode and I can't access it. Any ideas??
manny18pr said:
My wife has the Tmo LG V10 secured with google but she forgot the password to her account. So I decided to factory reset the phone by hitting the button combination and entering recovery. After the phone booted up it still asking for the google account password. And there's no way I can unlock the phone. Is there anyway to do this? By unlocking bootloader and installing a fresh rom? I thought on rooting it but I have to enable developer mode and I can't access it. Any ideas??
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Can she get on another device and reset her Google password?
Log into Google and select forgot password and reset.
What screen is asking for the google password? The setup screen?
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blackhemi4x4 said:
Log into Google and select forgot password and reset.
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+1 to this.. I was surprised when I reset my nexus 6 and it asked me for old email account pw..
need tot file to flash bypass bro
manny18pr said:
My wife has the Tmo LG V10 secured with google but she forgot the password to her account. So I decided to factory reset the phone by hitting the button combination and entering recovery. After the phone booted up it still asking for the google account password. And there's no way I can unlock the phone. Is there anyway to do this? By unlocking bootloader and installing a fresh rom? I thought on rooting it but I have to enable developer mode and I can't access it. Any ideas??
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If you are unable to just reset the password and wait the 72 hours try this. http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f779/lg-v10-factory-reset-protection-frp-2064805/ this work around wworked for me a couple days ago. Or if it doesn't I guess you ccould always pay mrcertkings extortion of 20 dollars to use the tot file to fix. I'm sure he's already pmed you offering to do it for 20 dollars like he did me.

How can I unlock my phone?

Hi!, I have a RAZR D3 (XT919). It ships with Android 4.1.2, but I upgraded it to 4.4.2. A few days ago, I dropped it, and the screen shattered, the screen itself it's not broken, I mean, it displays what it needs to, but half of the screen lost the "touch" capabilities, meaning that I can't input my unlock pattern. I've tried everything in order to be able to unlock it (do not ask why I need it to be unlocked, I just NEED it unlocked), I tried through ADB, but, USB debugging is not enabeld (it actually IS enabled, but I can't confirm the debugging access to my pc because it does not show up the window that asks for confirmation, and, even if it did, I would not be able to tap it not because of the broken screen, because I think the touch part that is still working is in range, but because it would not let me tap it in the unlock screen), I tried through flashing a zip file (actually, lot's of them) that in theory disabled the pattern... yet, no luck (I'm aware that I may needed to input a random pattern, it didn't worked), I tried a file manager made for recovery mode, didn't worked either. So, in short terms, I tried tons of things to unlock the damn phone (factory reset is not an option) and nothing works. I just don't know what to do, I will be buying a new one, of course, but I need it unlocked right now. Oh, I also tried with a USB-OTG cable with either the pc keyboard and mouse, the device simply does not support it. So... yeah, I'm pretty much screwed. Don't be afraid to post any complicated solution, just keep in mind, to make it as clear as possible, thanks for caring and I hope somebody would be able to help me!
Do you have twrp installed?
If so, Go to twrp>file manager>data>system and there delete lockscreen.db and reboot
Black_Eyes said:
Do you have twrp installed?
If so, Go to twrp>file manager>data>system and there delete lockscreen.db and reboot
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Sorry, I'm not sure that I do (most likely not), even if I did, how am I supposed to browse my files? I can't acces my phone through my pc either unless I enable US debugging (literally, it shows no folder neither files... it's like an empty windows folder), thanks for caring anyway
Nikephor said:
Sorry, I'm not sure that I do (most likely not), even if I did, how am I supposed to browse my files? I can't acces my phone through my pc either unless I enable US debugging (literally, it shows no folder neither files... it's like an empty windows folder), thanks for caring anyway
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That's because phone is Pattern locked.
If there is no lock, you will be able to browse your files
Black_Eyes said:
That's because phone is Pattern locked.
If there is no lock, you will be able to browse your files
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so... what can I do to unlock it?
what do u mean by unlock?
sim unlock or pattern unlock?
asadnow2k said:
what do u mean by unlock?
sim unlock or pattern unlock?
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Pattern unlock, now the screen ins completly broken, it still shows the image, but the touchscreen itself does not work at all
i dont have any trick to bypass moto phones for samsung and lg i got
Nevermind guys, thanks for trying to help, but I already bought a new phone (LG F60). It's not that I wasn't gonna buy a new one anyway, but, I wanted to check some stuff on some apps that were on the functional part of the screen, anyway, you said you have some tricks for LG devices, if you know anything to get some tweaking or just for knowledge for any problem that I may encounter in the future, let me know (I don't want to root it yet because I will lose guarantee). With that said, thanks agakn for trying, I hope this is not the only time I'll get to this forum. See ya!

[For newbie] FRP and Phone lock / unlocked explanation

Hi people!
I know, I'm completely newbie in this.
But I'm getting in trouble and confused about it.
The question is simple:
What's means FRP lock / unlocked and Phone lock / unlocked?
And what's the difference between them?
FRP means Factory Reset Protection. If locked your phone will be protected of unauthorized factory​ resets. If a stranger tries to reset your phone, the phone will ask for your Google password on startup.
So if you unlock FRP you will lose that protection but this is required too unlock your bootloader (that's what you called phone locked/unlocked).
Phone locked (bootloader locked) means that you cannot make any changes too the partitions of your phone for example the recovery. So you are required to unlock your phone to install custom recoveries and ROMs like TWRP or RR etc.
Hope I could help you clear some things up.
If you're planning to sell your Android phone, make sure to remove your Google account from it first or else the next owner wouldn't be able to use it.
FRP means Factory Reset Protection. If locked your phone will be protected of unauthorized factory​ resets. If a stranger tries to reset your phone, the phone will ask for your Google password on startup.
So if you unlock FRP you will lose that protection but this is required too unlock your bootloader (that's what you called phone locked/unlocked).
Phone locked (bootloader locked) means that you cannot make any changes too the partitions of your phone for example the recovery. So you are required to unlock your phone to install custom recoveries and ROMs like TWRP or RR etc.
actory Reset Protection (FRP) is a security method that was designed to make sure someone can't just wipe and factory reset your phone if you've lost it or it was stolen. Starting with Android Lollipop, FRP is "standard" in vanilla Android, and most companies making our phones have implemented it in their own models.Mar 29, 2016
Killus3 said:
Hi people!
I know, I'm completely newbie in this.
But I'm getting in trouble and confused about it.
The question is simple:
What's means FRP lock / unlocked and Phone lock / unlocked?
And what's the difference between them?
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Hi everybody,
My question is going to sound stupid, but now that I've got the unlock code for the bootloader, how do I unlock the FRP?
It is to this part that I am lost.
Sorry but I'm not very young anymore and not healthy. I had a big car accident and am much more on my phone and my computer
Rommco05 said:
You need have enabled OEM unlock in Developer options for unlock FRP
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Hi,
OK so I activate the OEM to unlock the FRP.
And for unlocking the Bootloader I can use Huawei Multi Tools?
Should I delete my Google Account or Huawei before doing these manipulations?
I do not have fingerprint or pattern lock.
Thanks in advance for your answers.
This video is for the Honor 8, but the same steps are used to unlock the bootloader on the Honor 9.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_svTrjyU7o
Hey, guys! I have on the screen now written in green font "PHONE Relocked", "FRP Lock". What to do?
Rommco05 said:
What u need to do?
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I can't restore the system
Rommco05 said:
You can't boot to system? What u do before
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I unlocked the bootloader. Done on the instructions of the website:https://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin/unlock/step. After unlocking bootloader on my phone fastboot appeared the inscription "PHONE Unlock" and "Unlock FPR". On my device sprosili settings. After that, I re-entered entered the Google account, but the phone then began to hang periodically. I went into developer mode, done a factory reset there. And decided to turn back. Went to fastboot, blocked Downloader. Phone rebooted, then on the screen appeared the inscription: "Relock PHONE" and "FPR Lock". Out of fastboot, there was a black window where it says to restore the system through recovery in the air, but when I try to do fails. Help me, please!
Rommco05 said:
You can't boot to system? What u do before
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Here are pictures of my screen:
Reset via HiSuite does not help.
I have the honor 6a.
Rommco05 said:
I understand but I don't know how fix it
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I think he became a brick forever((((((crying:
Rommco05 said:
U can try something like dc unlocker or funkyhuawei but is a payed services
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How much is the service on DC Unlocker?
First try using funkyhuawei?
nl520 said:
I think he became a brick forever((((((crying:
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First you should try the HWOTA procedure without rebranding.

Samsung FRP lock SM-G925F

Hello everyone,
My S6 Edge is FRP locked because of a hard reset via the standard recovery.
Now is my question, how can I get rid of the FRP lock?
I've already tries multiple things, like:
- Flash a custom recovery (Can't because of RL lock (Reactivation Lock))
- Install factory binary to try a new method (Can't because there's no binary for my binary security level: RP SWREV: B:6 K:2 S:2)
- Install a stock rom with USB debugging enabled (Doesn't work, because for some reason ADB commands do not work...)
Hope you can help me!
same problem here
batlleTOPField3 said:
Hello everyone,
My S6 Edge is FRP locked because of a hard reset via the standard recovery.
Now is my question, how can I get rid of the FRP lock?
I've already tries multiple things, like:
- Flash a custom recovery (Can't because of RL lock (Reactivation Lock))
- Install factory binary to try a new method (Can't because there's no binary for my binary security level: RP SWREV: B:6 K:2 S:2)
- Install a stock rom with USB debugging enabled (Doesn't work, because for some reason ADB commands do not work...)
Hope you can help me!
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So you have access to the device? In other words, you can use the device (open apps, play videos etc.) and just want to disable FRP but it wont let you? Did I get that right?
CroGamer1 said:
So you have access to the device? In other words, you can use the device (open apps, play videos etc.) and just want to disable FRP but it wont let you? Did I get that right?
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Thanks for your reply!
But no, I don't have access to ky device. Only the configuration screem which you get when your phone comes new out of the box or after a factory reset.
Within the configuration screen I can't go any further than login of the Samsung account. Because it won't let me login
I need a way to bypass this, otherwise I will not be able to use my phone anymore...
batlleTOPField3 said:
Thanks for your reply!
But no, I don't have access to ky device. Only the configuration screem which you get when your phone comes new out of the box or after a factory reset.
Within the configuration screen I can't go any further than login of the Samsung account. Because it won't let me login
I need a way to bypass this, otherwise I will not be able to use my phone anymore...
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So you know your credentials but the phone refuses to accept it? If so, open Google on your PC and type in Samsung - Find my mobile. Log into your account, choose your S6 and select Unlock Reactivation lock. Make sure that the phone is connected to the Wi-Fi network.
If you forgot your Samsung credentials click reset password on the login screen (on your PC) and repeat the steps above.
Hope it helps
CroGamer1 said:
So you know your credentials but the phone refuses to accept it? If so, open Google on your PC and type in Samsung - Find my mobile. Log into your account, choose your S6 and select Unlock Reactivation lock. Make sure that the phone is connected to the Wi-Fi network.
If you forgot your Samsung credentials click reset password on the login screen (on your PC) and repeat the steps above.
Hope it helps
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I'll try when I get home!
I'll come back to you, but thanks in advance!
You need to reset your Google password and then log in.
callumbr1 said:
You need to reset your Google password and then log in.
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Why should he? The phone is asking for the Samsung account
CroGamer1 said:
Why should he? The phone is asking for the Samsung account
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FRP lock is Google account....
callumbr1 said:
FRP lock is Google account....
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I just checked your claims and I don't see an option to disable FRP on my S6 edge using Google's method. It can erase and lock the device but it doesn't have the power to disable FRP. On the other hand Samsung's find my phone site has the FRP disable button. I wish to point out again that the phone explicitly asked for the Samsung account. If it wanted Google's info it would have asked. I could be wrong but I'm just saying what I'm seeing.
CroGamer1 said:
I just checked your claims and I don't see an option to disable FRP on my S6 edge using Google's method. It can erase and lock the device but it doesn't have the power to disable FRP. On the other hand Samsung's find my phone site has the FRP disable button. I wish to point out again that the phone explicitly asked for the Samsung account. If it wanted Google's info it would have asked. I could be wrong but I'm just saying what I'm seeing.
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Yeah I know it's asking for Samsung account. But FRP lock is down to google. Remove Google account = FRP lock disabled. FRP lock and reactivation lock are different. If he can't get passed Samsung account the very easiest way is to just reset Samsung account credentials.
callumbr1 said:
Yeah I know it's asking for Samsung account. But FRP lock is down to google. Remove Google account = FRP lock disabled. FRP lock and reactivation lock are different. If he can't get passed Samsung account the very easiest way is to just reset Samsung account credentials.
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Aha, okay then, sorry for the misuse of words. But still in a nutshell FRP and Reactivation lock are the same thing. Both still block the circumvention of the stock ROM if it's enabled. I think that the author of this topic meant to say Reactivation lock tbh
callumbr1 said:
Yeah I know it's asking for Samsung account. But FRP lock is down to google. Remove Google account = FRP lock disabled. FRP lock and reactivation lock are different. If he can't get passed Samsung account the very easiest way is to just reset Samsung account credentials.
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I've done that already a long time ago. But simply resetting my Samsung account password isn't going to cut it.
My phone has been reset via the standard Samsung recovery menu. After that the phone boots up like it's totally new.
So you have to go through the configuration menu for the phone.
At the part where I have to fill in my Samsung account credentials it fails to advance because of Samsung's FRP lock which I still haven't been able to bypass.
batlleTOPField3 said:
I've done that already a long time ago. But simply resetting my Samsung account password isn't going to cut it.
My phone has been reset via the standard Samsung recovery menu. After that the phone boots up like it's totally new.
So you have to go through the configuration menu for the phone.
At the part where I have to fill in my Samsung account credentials it fails to advance because of Samsung's FRP lock which I still haven't been able to bypass.
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Did you try the method I suggested on the previous page?
batlleTOPField3 said:
I've done that already a long time ago. But simply resetting my Samsung account password isn't going to cut it.
My phone has been reset via the standard Samsung recovery menu. After that the phone boots up like it's totally new.
So you have to go through the configuration menu for the phone.
At the part where I have to fill in my Samsung account credentials it fails to advance because of Samsung's FRP lock which I still haven't been able to bypass.
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But if you are entering the correct details then it should pass the reactivation lock. So long as you use the same Samsung account you had logged in before you reset. So if you reset the credentials for that account you should be able to log in and pass the lock after.
CroGamer1 said:
Did you try the method I suggested on the previous page?
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Not yet, within one hour I'll be home and the results for you.
callumbr1 said:
But if you are entering the correct details then it should pass the reactivation lock. So long as you use the same Samsung account you had logged in before you reset. So if you reset the credentials for that account you should be able to log in and pass the lock after.
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Never heard that this wasn't possible. But I tried every possible combination.
batlleTOPField3 said:
Not yet, within one hour I'll be home and the results for you.
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Ok. Keep me posted
CroGamer1 said:
Ok. Keep me posted
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I will do so sir!
batlleTOPField3 said:
Never heard that this wasn't possible. But I tried every possible combination.
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You can always try combination firmware.

Sonim xp5s XP5800 bootloader, firmware and unlock questions

Hi, all. Please help me with some issues. Have Sonim XP5s dualsim gsm phone ATT locked.
1 Bootloader. Trying to unlock it.
*#*#2387#*#* activated USB debug. Set OEM unlock, but bootloader locked. fastboot unlock, fastboot oem unlock, fastboot flashing unlock do nothing. How i can unlock it?
2 Firmware. Does anyone have image to flash with QFIL? I try to flash empty one but QFIL say timeout and take no action. EDL started but ignore all requests. Bootloader issue?
3 SIM2 activation. Phone disable second SIM at all. Need correct firmware?
4 ATT unlock. How i can do it, with correct firmware installed?
5 Root. Kingroot, kingoroot no success. Custom recovery not found. Flashing\booting custom recovery is locked.
Thanks.
bumpity-bump
I have the same phone that I just bought and (sheepishly) just found out has wi-fi calling disabled by AT&T. That was a main reason for getting it, but unfortunately I went by the Sonim website's info and not AT&T's regarding that feature. Verizon's version has it enabled, but it's also much scarcer on the secondary market. The XP5800 doesn't seem to be a popular phone for tinkering judging by the lack of info on doing so.
Does anyone know if wi-fi calling could hypothetically be activated by rooting and then toggling some values, or is it more likely that the involved code was omitted entirely? I saw something to the former about tethering.
Bit_Basher said:
be activated by rooting and then
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Still have found no rooting way. Bootloader locked, so no custom recovery can be used. Very unpopular phone, as you see, thread dead.
SpectralUA said:
Still have found no rooting way. Bootloader locked, so no custom recovery can be used. Very unpopular phone, as you see, thread dead.
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Each Android can get rooted by means of SuperSU ZIP. Only requirement is to have successfully USB debugging option enabled in Android->Settings->Developer options. You install this ZIP via phone's stock recovery.
To access developer mode, google "developer mode sonim xp5s". Open article: kb.eschat.com "Open Developer Options Tab on Sonim XP5, XP5s or XP3...". The device will then open the Developer Options tab. Ensure the take bug report option is enabled, and that USB debugging is also enabled. You may also add a menu button to the Power tab for future access to this feature.
Be sure you use a clean SuperSU ZIP to avoid malware. Suggest getting one from the xda forum.
Hi. Is there any success with rooting or enabling second sim to working 2 sims together?
jwoegerbauer said:
Each Android can get rooted by means of SuperSU ZIP. Only requirement is to have successfully USB debugging option enabled in Android->Settings->Developer options. You install this ZIP via phone's stock recovery.
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How i can do it? Stock recovery have no menu. /cache access denided from user. Putting update.zip do nothing without /cache/recovery/command. Did you know some trick to proceed install? ADB debugging enable, but no root rights there.
haikkk said:
Hi. Is there any success with rooting or enabling second sim to working 2 sims together?
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Nothing.
Here are the firmware images for the Sprint XP5s
5SA.0.4-05-8.1.0-29.33.00_USER_PST.zip
Root has been achieved with Magisk!
ytagger said:
Root has been achieved with Magisk!
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Is there any way to get Android Auto to work on the XP5s?
Hello All.
sorry for off topic, but can’t find anywhere.
does anybody know how to remove PIN on Sonim XP5s? Can’t access phone without entering PIN.
I would really appreciate for any help.
Thank you.
bkarshibaev said:
how to remove PIN on Sonim XP5s?
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Recovery mode. Power + volUp long to show menu. Factory reset.
SpectralUA said:
Recovery mode. Power + volUp long to show menu. Factory reset.
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Hello SpectralUA,
Does it really remove PIN?
I’m planning on buying Sonim XP5s and send it overseas. I just want to be 100% sure that Recovery mode will remove PIN.
Thank you.
bkarshibaev said:
Hello SpectralUA,
Does it really remove PIN?
I’m planning on buying Sonim XP5s and send it overseas. I just want to be 100% sure that Recovery mode will remove PIN.
Thank you.
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Yes, it does, except if Factory Reset is blocked by Scout
ytagger said:
Yes, it does, except if Factory Reset is blocked by Scout
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Is there way to check if Scout has restriction?
also, do you know which XP5s (AT&T, SouthernLinc, Sprint or Verizon) has wifi calling enabled and 2nd sim card slot is unlocked? I mean unlocked version of those 3 carriers.
Thank you.
bkarshibaev said:
Is there way to check if Scout has restriction?
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Not if the device is PIN locked and you don't know it, obviously .
If it's open, just try to reset the phone from the regular menu and you'll see if it's restricted
bkarshibaev said:
2nd sim card slot is unlocked?
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2nd sim usable without 1st. Found no way to enable both at same time.
Maybe anyone know how to dualsim (standby mode, etc) this unit?
ytagger said:
Here are the firmware images for the Sprint XP5s
5SA.0.4-05-8.1.0-29.33.00_USER_PST.zip
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The link is not working. Do you have a different one?

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