Good afternoon,
I have found this tool:
HMD Devicekit Tool for Nokia Devices: Flash, Reset; ETC
Is it real what they count?
Is it useful for our smartphones?
Can it be used for something?
Greetings
The tool is real, and it can be used for:
Firmware download – You can download the latest firmware for the connected smartphone directly within the tool.
Firmware update – Flash the latest HMDSW software package (flash file to the phone)
Factory reset – Most new Nokia smartphones don’t have a factory reset option. This function is used to reset the devices.
FRP erase – To erase the Factory Reset protection data from the device.
Edit Wallpaper ID and SKU ID – Used for marking devices for different regions. For example, Russia uses the SKU 600RU whereas most of the global devices use 600WW.
Edit phone data – Rewrite the phone ID data.
Reboot EDL mode – Restarts the phone to EDL (Emergency Download Mode) i.e. Qualcomm 9008 mode
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
However, you cannot use the tool without access to an account of an organization that works with HMD, like Nokia Mobile Care (I think? either that, or you cannot use the reboot EDL mode feature without the account or something)
I have found this tool:
HMD DeviceKit- Nokia HMD Service Tool
HMD DeviceKit Functions
Firmware Update: Flash the most recent HMDSW software (flash file to the phone)
Factory Reset: The majority of recent Nokia devices lack a factory reset option. The gadgets are reset using this feature.
Download Firmware: The most recent firmware for the connected smartphone can be downloaded right from the program.
Edit Wallpaper ID and SKU ID: used to identify devices for various areas. For instance, the majority of devices worldwide use the SKU 600WW, whereas Russia uses the SKU 600RU.
Reboot EDL Mode: restarts the phone in Qualcomm 9008 mode, often known as EDL (Emergency Download Mode).
Edit Phone Data: Rewrite the phone ID data.
firmwarexbd said:
I have found this tool:
HMD DeviceKit- Nokia HMD Service Tool
HMD DeviceKit Functions
Firmware Update: Flash the most recent HMDSW software (flash file to the phone)
Factory Reset: The majority of recent Nokia devices lack a factory reset option. The gadgets are reset using this feature.
Download Firmware: The most recent firmware for the connected smartphone can be downloaded right from the program.
Edit Wallpaper ID and SKU ID: used to identify devices for various areas. For instance, the majority of devices worldwide use the SKU 600WW, whereas Russia uses the SKU 600RU.
Reboot EDL Mode: restarts the phone in Qualcomm 9008 mode, often known as EDL (Emergency Download Mode).
Edit Phone Data: Rewrite the phone ID data.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Without authorised login you cannot do anything with this tool.
By the way which Nokia device do you need help with?
firmwarexbd said:
I have found this tool:
HMD DeviceKit- Nokia HMD Service Tool
HMD DeviceKit Functions
Firmware Update: Flash the most recent HMDSW software (flash file to the phone)
Factory Reset: The majority of recent Nokia devices lack a factory reset option. The gadgets are reset using this feature.
Download Firmware: The most recent firmware for the connected smartphone can be downloaded right from the program.
Edit Wallpaper ID and SKU ID: used to identify devices for various areas. For instance, the majority of devices worldwide use the SKU 600WW, whereas Russia uses the SKU 600RU.
Reboot EDL Mode: restarts the phone in Qualcomm 9008 mode, often known as EDL (Emergency Download Mode).
Edit Phone Data: Rewrite the phone ID data.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
doubt you can do anything w/ this thing, tbh. Also, I heard that you can use EDL for stuff like bootloader unlocking, it's just that you will have to change certain bits, but the question is: which ones????
TechMesto (a popular Nokia phones' bootloader-unlocking service provider) told me in an email I sent to them that:
We do not know which bytes are written on the chip that remembers the unlocked status. So, even in EDL mode, there isn't much that we can tinker and re-write to the device. I am also unsure if the user firmware that hmd ships to the Nokia Care includes EDL programmer, they never did for the Nokia 7.2 (the last Nokia device I really tried to play around with). Without the programmer, none of the EDL flash tools will work and we can't load just any programmer. It has to be signed by the OEM. A wrong/invalid/modified firehose programmer can put the device into a non-recoverable state.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So... yep, that tool is pretty much useless, unless we know what we're doing, which is.... a strong "No.".
Heck, it seems like you can only trigger EDL by disassembling the whole ****ing thing, then short the test point to trigger it, but if you've read everything above, you already know the answer: what the **** will we do in there???????
firmwarexbd said:
I have found this tool:
HMD DeviceKit- Nokia HMD Service Tool
HMD DeviceKit Functions
Firmware Update: Flash the most recent HMDSW software (flash file to the phone)
Factory Reset: The majority of recent Nokia devices lack a factory reset option. The gadgets are reset using this feature.
Download Firmware: The most recent firmware for the connected smartphone can be downloaded right from the program.
Edit Wallpaper ID and SKU ID: used to identify devices for various areas. For instance, the majority of devices worldwide use the SKU 600WW, whereas Russia uses the SKU 600RU.
Reboot EDL Mode: restarts the phone in Qualcomm 9008 mode, often known as EDL (Emergency Download Mode).
Edit Phone Data: Rewrite the phone ID data.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Totally useless until have account
i use a cracked version with no account and it works fine
r1pp3d2 said:
i use a cracked version with no account and it works fine
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
can u share link?
r1pp3d2 said:
i use a cracked version with no account and it works fine
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Interesting.
I shouldn't have said that haha I got in trouble. I was advised not to share it because if Nokia gets wind they could fix it. I'm sorry!
r1pp3d2 said:
I shouldn't have said that haha I got in trouble. I was advised not to share it because if Nokia gets wind they could fix it. I'm sorry!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
kek, knew it! You can share it via whistleblower tools, though, and don't share it publicly, give it to people secretly, and force them to not tell a single soul about the tool. Not everyone can keep their promise, though, so it's up to you
r1pp3d2 said:
i use a cracked version with no account and it works fine
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
did you use nokia OST (online service tool) or you used nokia hmd devicekit tool (there is no cracked version of nokia hmd devicekit tool). and both are 2 different programs for nokia phones.
nokia OST cracked version is available and used to flash some models of nokia phones, whereas nokia hmd devicekit tool is for lastest nokia phones to reset password or remove frp lock or for flashing firmware.
Could this toolkit do SIM Unlock?
triumph_w said:
Could this toolkit do SIM Unlock?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Maybe but we don't have full access to the software to perform this operation.
@gonzo1963 @r1pp3d2 @mvikrant97 @firmwarexbd
some "news" in the sense past last update
Prototype ABL binaries from Nokia X10 and X100, for bootloader unlock purpose.
If you've followed my prototype ABL image release topics so far, then you should know where it comes from. This topic will be edited later if X20 one is available. WARNING: This is not a guide! Prototype ABL binaries are provided as-is...
forum.xda-developers.com
Bootloader unlocking AND rooting the Nokia X10!
Firstly, I want to say thanks to those people for their help! @hikari_calyx for getting a prototype ABL for the Nokia X10 for bootloader unlocking! @singhnsk for providing me with his service, and guidance on the steps to unlock the bootloader +...
forum.xda-developers.com
Nokia X10 (X20) Android 13 chances of new ROM/ some-any ways to override settings/ "jail-break"???
In short : X10, UK, Android 13 - thanks, no thanks! 0 actual improvements as per discussed to some degree on Nokia "support forum". Silly bloatware "features" added, but nothing what would be useful. Have tried 50 apps of different kinds...
forum.xda-developers.com
Nokia x10/x20 update 2023-04 (security update)
We got the new april update for the Nokia X20 this week. Forgot to make a screenshot :D
forum.xda-developers.com
Nokia X30 HMDSW_TA-1418_121B-0-00WW-B02_user_devicekit.zip Flash File.
Please do not ask for HMD Device Kit Login as I don't have access to it. Please do not downgrade your phone or it will soft brick. Phone has to be flashed in fastboot mode using HMD Device Kit. Nokia X30 Official Flash File to be used with...
forum.xda-developers.com
"Minor thing" - wasn't testing playing about for few years, now I'm kinda stuck. Old MTK loader simply isn't it nor it is compatible. What I need to do (backwards):
need to run call recorder app
downloaded new firmware (2.4gb)
all stuff is backed up locally (but the phone firmware)
just for no love or money can't find a decent bootloader to access- recognise the phone to test the ROM.
Any input or guidance would be very much appreciated. Thanks!
Related
Hi, another fool here who’s bricked their Mate 10 Pro! Will DC Phoenix will help?
I was attempting to de-brand the device and things were going well (flashed numerous Pie firmwares) but then I attempted a downgrade to Oreo and, like others have found, this bricked the phone: the update failed and rebooted to fastboot with a black screen.
So the phone's stuck in fastboot but Windows can see the device via fastboot and so does HiSuite (but HiSuite claims no recovery options are available.)
I have the device serial number, IMEI and numerous firmwares (inc BLA-09 Board Software). Bootloader is locked.
Do you think paying for DC Phoenix will help? :fingers-crossed:
Thanks
Mateus109 said:
Hi, another fool here who’s bricked their Mate 10 Pro! Will DC Phoenix will help?
I was attempting to de-brand the device and things were going well (flashed numerous Pie firmwares) but then I attempted a downgrade to Oreo and, like others have found, this bricked the phone: the update failed and rebooted to fastboot with a black screen.
So the phone's stuck in fastboot but Windows can see the device via fastboot and so does HiSuite (but HiSuite claims no recovery options are available.)
I have the device serial number, IMEI and numerous firmwares (inc BLA-09 Board Software). Bootloader is locked.
Do you think paying for DC Phoenix will help? :fingers-crossed:
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You will have to use test point, so this requires you to remove the back cover and short the test points.
It's not an easy task, but you can find some guides here on the forums.
Update: Took the phone to a local Huawai approved repair shop and they fixed it! They also de-branded it for me.
Disclaimer: By attempting any of the processes listed in this thread you accept full responsibility for your actions. I will not be held responsible if your device stops working, catches fire, or turns into a hipster and claims to have been modified before it was cool.
Hi everyone, similar to the previous threads for
OP3, OP3T, OP5, OP5T, OP6, OP6T, OP7, OP7PRO, regular OP7T, T-Mobile OP7T and regular OP7TPRO here are the EDL packages (also known as MSM tools or unbrick tools) that can revive a bricked OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren bought from T-Mobile.
They can also be used to rollback your phone to a previous release of OOS if for some reason you want to go back to an older firmware
It will only work with 5G T-Mobile variant HD1925
You can download the following versions:
ANDROID 10:
10.0.13 HD61CB
10.0.16 HD61CB
10.0.19 HD61CB
10.0.27 HD61CB
10.0.34 HD61CB
10.0.35 HD61CB
10.0.36 HD61CB
10.0.39 HD61CB
10.0.40 HD61CB
10.0.41 HD61CB
10.0.42 HD61CB
Mirror for first and last MSMs: https://onepluscommunityserver.com/
ANDROID 11:
11.0.1.5 HD61CB
Mirror for first and last MSMs: https://onepluscommunityserver.com/
Instructions:
Launch MsmDownloadTool V4.0.exe.
Specific to 10.0.27 and up
On the login prompt select "Other" in the dropdown menu and click on Next.
Wait a few seconds until main window shows up.
Click on Target button and select T-MO if it hasn't been automatically.
Power your device off.
Maintain volume up and volume down keys to get into Qualcomm EDL mode.
Plug your device to your computer using stock OnePlus cable.
Click on Enum to be sure your device is detected and press Start.
Wait ~300 seconds.
Enjoy your brand new device.
FAQ:
Will this fix OTAs I couldn't receive after unlocking bootloader?
Yes. Mind it will however wipe all of your internal storage and relock bootloader automatically (but you shouldn't have to reapply for an unlock token if your bootloader was unlocked previously).
Does this work on Mac or on Linux?
Unfortunately no, tool is Windows only. You should need at least Windows 7.
Why is my antivirus freaking out when unzipping the archive or running the tool?
In an effort to protect reverse engineering from being done (and by extension prevent conversion process like it was done on 6T and 7Pro), OnePlus now use VM Protect V3 in their MSM tools. As this tries to detect debug environment, this is seen as malicious behaviour by some antivirus.
My device isn't detected when I click on "Enum" button
Go to device manager and make sure your phone shows up as QDLOADER 9008.
If it shows up as QHUSB_BULK, it means Qualcomm driver wasn't installed automatically by Windows Update. Download the latest one from Microsoft website at http://download.windowsupdate.com/c..._fba473728483260906ba044af3c063e309e6259d.cab (source https://www.catalog.update.microsof...updateid=8ee52ba0-bdef-4009-88cf-335a678dd67a ) and install it manually by right clicking on QHUSB_BULK and selecting "Update driver software" and "Browse my computer for driver software" to where you downloaded CAB file.
MSM tool is stuck on "Param pre-processing"
Ensure you're using the Qualcomm drivers linked above.
MSM tool is stuck on "Sahara communication failed"
Unplug your phone, get in fastboot mode, turn off phone, wait 15 secondes and get back in Qualcomm EDL mode. You can also try using a USB 2.0 port instead of a 3.0 one.
What is SMT Download mode?
Just don't try to unlock that mode, it will wipe your IMEI and your Widevine certificate if you use it.
How can I fix "SMT config not found" error?
Please refer to https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83448961&postcount=61, all credits to @Shadow12347 for finding it out.
Credits:
@omariscal1019 for getting 10.0.27 version from OnePlus
@a63548 for getting 10.0.19 version from OnePlus
An anonymous user for unblocking situation with OnePlus CS (they kept sending package meant for 7T T-Mobile)
@jhofseth for decryption of 10.0.19 tool
@xian1243 and @omariscal1019 for testing 10.0.13 version, @twinnfamous for testing 10.0.13 and 10.0.16 versions, @ntzrmtthihu777 for testing 10.0.13 , 10.0.16 and 10.0.19 versions, @DanDroidOS for testing 10.0.19 version, and @me2151 for testing 11.0.1.5 version.
@Titokhan for being a friend and providing inspiration in writing
@headsh0t95 for being a friend and suggesting me to request an access to upload files on AndroidFileHost now one year ago for my previous threads
@AndroidFileHost for the hosting
OnePlus for the device and OS
Related: [HD1925] [OP7TPROTMO] reserve.img dumps OTA fixer from @ntzrmtthihu777 for folks that want to get OTAs if they unlock their phone after using MSM tool
Woooooo!!! Let's hope it's the real deal. Downloading now so I can root in a bit
It's real and was tested extensively. We also used them to complete our reserve.img collection.
Nice work! I refuse to go any further than bootloader unlocking until I had a tested MSM recovery. Can't tell you how many times those saved my butt with previous 1+ phones.
I apologise in advance, but I do not see a link for the msm tool to flash zips in this post ? Can someone please link a copy of the correct msm tool so we can download it, please and thank you if there is a adb command that I'd have to run instead of msm tool please help me by listing a small guide of how to do it thanks
Excuse my lack of knowledge on the subject. Is this what we've been waiting for? I'm guessing no or very little experimenting was being done because nobody wanted to destroy their phone. But if I understanding correctly this will work like the one for the 6T only difference is we can't flash a global firmware (for the moment) if you royally f**k up this will save you. With this tool it should make experimenting with the device a lot less of an issue?
Justingaribay7 said:
I apologise in advance, but I do not see a link for the msm tool to flash zips in this post ? Can someone please link a copy of the correct msm tool so we can download it, please and thank you if there is a adb command that I'd have to run instead of msm tool please help me by listing a small guide of how to do it thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There's a button that has them all listed. There's three versions.
Joe199799 said:
Excuse my lack of knowledge on the subject. Is this what we've been waiting for? I'm guessing no or very little experimenting was being done because nobody wanted to destroy their phone. But if I understanding correctly this will work like the one for the 6T only difference is we can't flash a global firmware (for the moment) if you royally f**k up this will save you. With this tool it should make experimenting with the device a lot less of an issue?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
More or less, but there simply is no global firmware for us to
convert to for this device (they could create one, I suppose).
This tool will fix just about any sort of brick we may encounter
during normal experimentation.
ntzrmtthihu777 said:
There's a button that has them all listed. There's three versions.
More or less, but there simply is no global firmware for us to
convert to for this device (they could create one, I suppose).
This tool will fix just about any sort of brick we may encounter
during normal experimentation.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I guessing there's a strong possibility of a global conversion hindering 5G?
I'm just glad there's a tool available to people that want to modify their phones and don't end up with a 900$ paperweight in the event something goes wrong.
Damn, I can't believe I didn't even think about unzipping the whole file lol figured it was just the phone firmware on those links , because there was only software versions listed haha thanks for your help guys! figured it out, download whatever version you want to flash, unzip file accordingly, all the proper files you'll need will be in the extracted folder install directions above, thanks again!!!
You sir are a lifesaver! I was having too many issues with my phone after some of the tweaks, and was stuck on the .16 software version. Now I'm updated to .19 and ready to break the phone again!
One plus 7T 5G Mclaren pro T-Mobile
OMG, I just used this tool and it worked. I can't believe it. Thank you so much. I thought my device was toasted.
Any chance of updating the post to include the latest update 10.0.25?
adit07 said:
Any chance of updating the post to include the latest update 10.0.25?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Might happen, might not.
If it doesn't happen this however won't be an issue as you can rollback anyway by using.
Mind that I don't make these tools so don't have any control on how they could be updated
What if you connect your phone and it does not even show up as the bulk driver in device manager. I have literally bricked it to the point that only edl mode shows up. Can anyone please show me the light?
djohnson1618 said:
What if you connect your phone and it does not even show up as the bulk driver in device manager. I have literally bricked it to the point that only edl mode shows up. Can anyone please show me the light?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
While booting up the phone hold I believe volume up and plug it in while doing that it should just remain on a black screen after that open msmtool and see if it's connected if it is then do what you would normally do for msmtool. It took me a couple of tries to get it to recognize with this phone compared to my 6T
Lost
Does anyone know what it should say once I press Enum
djohnson1618 said:
Does anyone know what it should say once I press Enum
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Read the OP carefully.
So My One Plus One 7t Pro Mclaren edition (TMO) is bricked beyond belief. It only reboots into Fastboot mode. From CMD when ADB devices command is typed in it says no devices found. When I look in device manager when connected it says Android Bootloader Interface it does not show any of the drivers to update. I tried using MSM. My phone does not make a connection. Can anyone offer any assistance to help me get this phone back and working? Or am I just stuck with an expensive paperweight.
djohnson1618 said:
So My One Plus One 7t Pro Mclaren edition (TMO) is bricked beyond belief. It only reboots into Fastboot mode. From CMD when ADB devices command is typed in it says no devices found. When I look in device manager when connected it says Android Bootloader Interface it does not show any of the drivers to update. I tried using MSM. My phone does not make a connection. Can anyone offer any assistance to help me get this phone back and working? Or am I just stuck with an expensive paperweight.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As said in the OP, you need to turn your device off and enter in Qualcomm EDL mode.
Maintain power button until your device screen goes off, wait 20 seconds, maintain volume up and down keys, plug your device to your computer using OnePlus original cable and use MSM tool.
Question in title, so far I cannot found anything to solve this problem, not to mention Nokia does not offer official bootloader unlocking
Perhaps @hikari_calyx knows
mingkee said:
Perhaps @hikari_calyx knows
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
are you actually sure? like, Nokia just doesn't let you unlock their phones' bootloader, plus he doesn''t have my device, so how is he able to develop a tool to unlock it?
AltFantasy said:
are you actually sure? like, Nokia just doesn't let you unlock their phones' bootloader, and I actually asked someone on Discord if there's another way, and they said I need to use the EDL tool with a flash file that contains an unlock key, but both I (and they) do not know how to make the file
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The poster found a patch of bootloader and I used it to unlock 8.3 bootloader and eventually rooted it.
mingkee said:
The poster found a patch of bootloader and I used it to unlock 8.3 bootloader and eventually rooted it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
cool, but there's no support for the Nokia X10, it's just released last June, and the poster might not support my phone
mingkee said:
The poster found a patch of bootloader and I used it to unlock 8.3 bootloader and eventually rooted it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, apparently they do not support my model (which is the X10). Their tool can only detect the phone, not unlock its bootloader
Well, Nokia/HMD wants to have their phones and tablets deadlocked, and 8.3 is my only and final Nokia Android phone.
No more.
Good Morning,
I have arrived at this thread looking for how to unlock the bootloader of my Nokia X10/X20 for later rooting it.
It seems that there is no way to do it.
To do Root I have found this link (is in Spanish): https://www.ayudaroot.com/root/nokia/como-hacer-root-al-nokia-x10/
The option «Enable OEM unlocking», comes in gray and is not accessible, with which I have not been able to apply this solution.
I have found this other article: How to Unlock Bootloader on Any Nokia Smartphone.
Someone has tried?
If the answer is affirmative, does it work?
If nobody has tried it, do you think it can work?
All the best
gonzo1963 said:
Good Morning,
I have arrived at this thread looking for how to unlock the bootloader of my Nokia X10/X20 for later rooting it.
It seems that there is no way to do it.
To do Root I have found this link (is in Spanish): https://www.ayudaroot.com/root/nokia/como-hacer-root-al-nokia-x10/#comment-41075
The option «Enable OEM unlocking», comes in gray and is not accessible, with which I have not been able to apply this solution.
I have found this other article: How to Unlock Bootloader on Any Nokia Smartphone.
Someone has tried?
If the answer is affirmative, does it work?
If nobody has tried it, do you think it can work?
All the best
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nope, the "buying unlock bootloader keys" (I meant the thing in the "How to Unlock Bootloader on Any Nokia Smartphone" article, the official way also does not work anymore, due to the site is dead) way does not work on the Nokia X10/20 (the creators of those keys confirmed with me that it's literally impossible to unlock those phones and potentially any future Nokia phones).
The "Enable OEM unlocking" should not be not accessible, my Nokia X10 does not have that option greyed out.
About the tool used in the Spanish site? I'm not so sure about whether it will work or not. The tutorial video shows a different phone, but it seems so legit. Try it at your own risk, I guess.
AltFantasy said:
Nope, the "buying unlock bootloader keys" (I meant the thing in the "How to Unlock Bootloader on Any Nokia Smartphone" article, the official way also does not work anymore, due to the site is dead) way does not work on the Nokia X10/20 (the creators of those keys confirmed with me that it's literally impossible to unlock those phones and potentially any future Nokia phones).
The "Enable OEM unlocking" should not be not accessible, my Nokia X10 does not have that option greyed out.
About the tool used in the Spanish site? I'm not so sure about whether it will work or not. The tutorial video shows a different phone, but it seems so legit. Try it at your own risk, I guess.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good morning,
Thank you very much for the answer, but I inform you:
My phone is new, just arrived from the provider (Nokia directly).
-Modelo: TA1332.
-Compilation 00WW_1_070.
-Android 11.
-Actualization May 5, 2021
I have not modified anything, and I assure you that the «Enable OEM Unlocking» option, is gray and is not accessible.
A rectification, I think.
The link in Spanish: https://www.ayudaroot.com/root/nokia/como-hacer-root-al-nokia-x10/#comment-41075
In the article, not in the video; It refers to a Qualcomm chip, but requires that the "Enable OEM Unlocking" option is unlocked.
Three questions apart:
1.- Is there any way to root this smartphone?
2.- Is this option valid to make a backup of the ROM?: [Tutorial] How to use Miracle Box to backup Qualcomm Android firmware
3.- And is it to restore the ROM?: [Tutorial] How to use Miracle Box / Thunder to flash firmware to Qualcomm devices
All the best
gonzo1963 said:
Good morning,
Thank you very much for the answer, but I inform you:
My phone is new, just arrived from the provider (Nokia directly).
-Modelo: TA1332.
-Compilation 00WW_1_070.
-Android 11.
-Actualization May 5, 2021
I have not modified anything, and I assure you that the «Enable OEM Unlocking» option, is gray and is not accessible.
A rectification, I think.
The link in Spanish: https://www.ayudaroot.com/root/nokia/como-hacer-root-al-nokia-x10/#comment-41075
In the article, not in the video; It refers to a Qualcomm chip, but requires that the "Enable OEM Unlocking" option is unlocked.
Three questions apart:
1.- Is there any way to root this smartphone?
2.- Is this option valid to make a backup of the ROM?: [Tutorial] How to use Miracle Box to backup Qualcomm Android firmware
3.- And is it to restore the ROM?: [Tutorial] How to use Miracle Box / Thunder to flash firmware to Qualcomm devices
All the best
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Apparently, the creators of the site that sells bootloader unlocking keys for Nokia phones said that you should ignore sites like the Spanish link, because those websites write similar content for every device that exists and just replace the device name and publish it again, then again for another device. But I guess you can try using it and see, I guess?
For the first question, I don't think you can root the phone with Magisk? You need some files inside the ROM file, but there's no ROM files for Nokia X10/20.
For the second and third question, I do not know if the tool even works. I do ask the creators of that site (again), and I quote:
I don't think they will work. The only way to trigger EDL on the device would be to disassemble and then short the testpoint to trigger EDL. But what next? What do you aim to do while in EDL mode?
We do not know which bytes are written on the chip that remembers the unlocked status. So, even in EDL mode, there isn't much that we can tinker and re-write to the device. I am also unsure if the user firmware that hmd ships to the Nokia Care includes EDL programmer, they never did for the Nokia 7.2 (the last Nokia device I really tried to play around with). Without the programmer, none of the EDL flash tools will work and we can't load just any programmer. It has to be signed by the OEM. A wrong/invalid/modified firehose programmer can put the device into a non-recoverable state.
HMD hasn't done much magic into making the phones more appealing to the buyers. But they have money and time to make more mess behind the scenes to make their devices more secure (which they think is better).
Sorry for the rant, but there's no meaningful ways to unlock the Nokia X10/20 and possibly any forthcoming phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In conclusion: It's impossible, but you can try? (Try it at your own risk of course, you could brick the whole thing, and nothing will fix it.) I do not even know if it's possible or not, so... eh?
gonzo1963 said:
Good morning,
Thank you very much for the answer, but I inform you:
My phone is new, just arrived from the provider (Nokia directly).
-Modelo: TA1332.
-Compilation 00WW_1_070.
-Android 11.
-Actualization May 5, 2021
I have not modified anything, and I assure you that the «Enable OEM Unlocking» option, is gray and is not accessible.
A rectification, I think.
The link in Spanish: https://www.ayudaroot.com/root/nokia/como-hacer-root-al-nokia-x10/#comment-41075
In the article, not in the video; It refers to a Qualcomm chip, but requires that the "Enable OEM Unlocking" option is unlocked.
Three questions apart:
1.- Is there any way to root this smartphone?
2.- Is this option valid to make a backup of the ROM?: [Tutorial] How to use Miracle Box to backup Qualcomm Android firmware
3.- And is it to restore the ROM?: [Tutorial] How to use Miracle Box / Thunder to flash firmware to Qualcomm devices
All the best
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Also, next time you buy a phone, just go buy a Samsung/Xiaomi or whatever brand that do support unlocking their phones' bootloader and pray that the phone you bought in the future got tons of custom ROMs ported to it or something, Nokia thinks that locking their phones' bootloader will make those phones more secure, which is purely bull****. If you ABSOLUTELY have to buy a Nokia phone however, go buy an older one, cause the site with unlock keys only support those old phones, and it might be impossible to even unlock new phones coming from Nokia in the future.
AltFantasy said:
Also, next time you buy a phone, just go buy a Samsung/Xiaomi or whatever brand that do support unlocking their phones' bootloader and pray that the phone you bought in the future got tons of custom ROMs ported to it or something, Nokia thinks that locking their phones' bootloader will make those phones more secure, which is purely bull****. If you ABSOLUTELY have to buy a Nokia phone however, go buy an older one, cause the site with unlock keys only support those old phones, and it might be impossible to even unlock new phones coming from Nokia in the future.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good afternoon,
Thank you very much for all the information you have given me.
It has no solution, I bought an X10 and an X20, because they have Android One and will have updates for 3 years.
I thought I could unlock it and do root, and I see that it is impossible or it is very difficult.
All the best
gonzo1963 said:
Good afternoon,
Thank you very much for all the information you have given me.
It has no solution, I bought an X10 and an X20, because they have Android One and will have updates for 3 years.
I thought I could unlock it and do root, and I see that it is impossible or it is very difficult.
All the best
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wait, you bought both? Well, if you're trying to root them, then too bad, it's literally impossible. But if you're just using both phones normally, I would say: They're actually pretty good! The specs are great for medium gaming, the build quality is really nice, the cameras are not bad honestly. They're slightly overpriced, but they felt nice enough to use daily. Too bad Nokia ruined these phones with the bootloader unlocking problem though, and I swear I'll never buy a Nokia again, cause of this problem, even though they might be one of the best phones I've ever used.
Good evening,
I have tried to do what they explain in the article in Spanish: https://www.ayudaroot.com/root/nokia/como-hacer-root-al-nokia-x10/ and it has been impossible to do anything.
I have found the following problems:
1.- The option "Enable OEM unlocking", comes in gray and is not accessible on the smartphone.
2.- You can not extract the "boot.img" file, because at the link that explains how to do it: https://www.ayudaroot.com/actualizar/alternativa-para-conseguir-la-rom-de-un-telefono-movil/ do not explain how to do it for this smartphone, which is "Qualcomm", not "MTK"; with which it is impossible to extract it.
3.- The "Qualcomm" and «ADB» drivers that are installed with the application are not worth connecting the Nokia X10 to the computer, I had to uninstall them so that the computer itself detects the smartphone.
4.- You can not unlock the bootloader in the way they explain it, so nothing can be done.
5.- The video of the end still confuses more, it is not for this smartphone or a similar one.
Therefore, the item is not useful.
Better forget it and not waste time.
Greetings
gonzo1963 said:
Good evening,
I have tried to do what they explain in the article in Spanish: https://www.ayudaroot.com/root/nokia/como-hacer-root-al-nokia-x10/ and it has been impossible to do anything.
I have found the following problems:
1.- The option "Enable OEM unlocking", comes in gray and is not accessible on the smartphone.
2.- You can not extract the "boot.img" file, because at the link that explains how to do it: https://www.ayudaroot.com/actualizar/alternativa-para-conseguir-la-rom-de-un-telefono-movil/ do not explain how to do it for this smartphone, which is "Qualcomm", not "MTK"; with which it is impossible to extract it.
3.- The "Qualcomm" and «ADB» drivers that are installed with the application are not worth connecting the Nokia X10 to the computer, I had to uninstall them so that the computer itself detects the smartphone.
4.- You can not unlock the bootloader in the way they explain it, so nothing can be done.
5.- The video of the end still confuses more, it is not for this smartphone or a similar one.
Therefore, the item is not useful.
Better forget it and not waste time.
Greetings
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Weird, my OEM unlocking is not greyed out.
jukyO said:
Weird, my OEM unlocking is not greyed out.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
mine too, but then it's a useless feature anyway, cause Nokia does not let anyone to unlock its phones' bootloaders
jukyO said:
Weird, my OEM unlocking is not greyed out.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
AltFantasy said:
mine too, but then it's a useless feature anyway, cause Nokia does not let anyone to unlock its phones' bootloaders
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good Morning,
After installing all security updates, it has also been made accessible.
It is no longer gray, but it does not work for nothing, since there is no way to unlock it.
Regards
gonzo1963 said:
Good Morning,
After installing all security updates, it has also been made accessible.
It is no longer gray, but it does not work for nothing, since there is no way to unlock it.
Regards
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
also, I think you should try contacting their customer service, and hope that they'll accept or something. If not, keep on annoying them with the "Can you unlock my phones' bootloaders?" question, and see if they will answer or not.
Hey brothers , am a random guy looking forward to get my brand new Nokia x10 soon. And according to all paragraphs I read above it seems the main thing I need from this device apart from daily usage is inaccessible which it ""unlocking the bootloader"* But am not totally sure if it's still impossible because it's almost a year since you're conversing and it seemed to be impossible according to what I've looked at in your Conversations. Back to the topic- I got a Nokia service-center in my area here so I need your advise if I'll be able to take there the Nokia x10 and they unlock the bootloader "Incase I buy it" on their end because there have access to everything I assume whereas they're working for Nokia but it looks risky for me to get a device before am sure if it'll go up with what I need from it.......In conclusion if any of you knows a method to unlock the bootloader currently "because it's almost a year when it was impossible". You may advise me before making the mistake I'll regret. Goodnight
Hello Fellows,
I've got a Redmi 9 Pro for Linux purposes, but the phone came with FRP triggered and of course, I couldn't get access to the sellers
account. I spare you the details, because I am sure, every one knows a story like that.
I checked xda and the web about guides for quite some time, and actually found a lot of them, but none of them worked. At the end I could combine
some of these guides to actually make it happened. I've created a little screen recording to show all the steps that worked for my device.
Yes you can actually install and open almost every apk even with a triggered FRP. Almost means, you can even enable the developer options, but
they don't show anything for that user.
Initial situation:
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro EEA (joyeuse)
Bootloader Locked
triggered FRP Lock
find my device - OFF
No MI-Account
Software Variant 1:
Firmware: MIUI V12.0.2.0.QJZEUXM Stable Official Update for Redmi Note 9 Pro EEA (joyeuse)
Android 10 - Miui 12
Android Security Patch Date: 2021-01-21
Software Variant 2:
Firmware: MIUI V12.5.8.0.RJZEUXM Stable Official Update for Redmi Note 9 Pro EEA (joyeuse)
Android 11 - Miui 12.5
Android Security Patch Date: 2022-03-01
FRP Bypass start conditions:
Wifi is connected
The basic idea and steps:
Get into System Settings via the Help & Feedback from Gmail to disable and stop certain apps.
Only for this is the wifi needed, if you type delete, the right help topic will show up
2x Android Setup
Carrier Dafault App
Google Play Services (must be disabled at the very last)
enable the Accessibility Suite to re-enable Google Play Services at the right moment
Continue the actually process to setup the phone, the procedure will stuck at "Just a sec..." "Checking for updates..."
now try to re-enable the Google Play Services, once this is done, the FRP Bypass will take place the next step
One important note, after enabling Google Play Services, its Storage and Cache must be deleted!
This is one of the main reasons why it didn't worked for me the first 100 times i tried.
It does go through though, but right at the moment the setup is finished, the FRP Lock gets triggered and
we are back at the beginning.
Enabling the Google Play Services can be annoying, because the screen is flashing/changing so fast, that the touch
will not be accepted right away. But there is plenty of time to try until it hits.
Finish the setup process until you see the home screen
Execute the factory reset over the settings menu and the FRP is gone for good
Optional, you can enable oem unlock before you factory reset the phone
With oem unlock enabled, the phone can't get FRP Lock on.
Spoiler: FRP Bypass and Reset Android 10 - Miui 12
Spoiler: FRP Bypass and Reset Android 11 - Miui 12.5
Regarding Bootloader Unlock, which es mandatory to install Linux (Ubuntu Touch) on this phone.
I couldn't found any free way to either unlock the bootloader without Mi-Account, or reboot the phone into EDL.
They are some Apps I tried so far:
Xiaomi Sideload Tool and ROM2box from Romprovider.com
But they need MIUI Recovery 5.0, and I only have MIUI Recovery 3.0
And don't want to upgrade, because Ubuntu Touch need Android 10
Does anybody have more information about that exploit these Sideload Apps are using?
I don't get how you can read data from and adb sideload connection, where you just can upload zip files
for updates
EDL from the famous Bjoern Kerler "bkerler" (MTK-Client)
For this tool the phone must be in EDL Mode, which I can't get into it
Does anybody know a way how to do that without Test Point? I tried so many ways, but none worked.
I even compiled fastboot and adb from AOSP, but the "old" ways like reboot-edl don't work.
My last hope is a USB-C V2 Cable/Dongle from Team Hydra.
Updates will follow...
[Update 1: 2023-04-25]
The FRP Bypass Procedure also works on Android 11 MIUI 12.5
[Update 2: 2023-04-25]
I've built the EDL Cable/Dongle, but it didn't work. I've bought the official
Hydra EDL Cable V2, exact same result, it also didn't work. Hydra refuses to give me a straight answer to this issue, even as a customer. The shop I've bought it
from, asked Hydra as well, with the feedback, this could be a SPD issue.
But still, they refuse to tell me, which SPD I need to get it working. At this
time I was on SPD 2021-01-21, and they published the EDL Cable Pinouts in Dec. 2022 [Latest Security]. So this was a very false promise from Hydra or rather mobilerdx, not sure who's to blame here, perhaps myself.
[Update 3: 2023-04-25]
I've wrote an ADB and Fastboot Sniffer for Windows. Which worked
pretty well, and I was able to get the ADB commands from the Xiaomi Sideload Tool. So the Exploit is basically, that you can perform ADB PULL and ADB PUSH while your in SIDELOAD Mode, that's it. And that it uses a built-in command to gather the partition structure while you are in the
normal ADB Mode.
With that knowledge now, I've also wrote a Bash pendant from the Xiaomi Sideload Tool -> Xiaomi SideLoad Terminal Tool (xsltt). Which inherits all its functions plus a bit more user comfort.
With this tool, I was able to delete my xloader, and the device now boots
straight into EDL Mode. Which is great, you can call this a Software Testpoint.
But, there is always a but, it seems that there is still no proper firehose file out there, that bypasses this annoying EDL authentication. And no, I will not even try to bypass that myself, this is way over my head.
So I would very much appriciate it, if someone can point me to a working firehose file that bypasses the EDL authentication for the Redmi Note 9 Pro (joyeuse).
I am facing the same problem, can not find the right firehose tool.
And all the apps that claim they have proper firehose file are all paid service.
since you have hydra tool, did they work for the edl? since they said they have the right firehose file.
ccaye said:
I am facing the same problem, can not find the right firehose tool.
And all the apps that claim they have proper firehose file are all paid service.
since you have hydra tool, did they work for the edl? since they said they have the right firehose file.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Haha, no they don't. They even recommended me the hydra dongle in their own telegram support channel. Now i have this dongle since a day, they say it is not supported in EDL Mode, only Sideload mode. And now i have to find someone who can fix the phone remotely with a auth service account. Isn't it great?
I'
newbit said:
Hello Fellows,
I've got a Redmi 9 Pro for Linux purposes, but the phone came with FRP triggered and of course, I couldn't get access to the sellers
account. I spare you the details, because I am sure, every one knows a story like that.
I checked xda and the web about guides for quite some time, and actually found a lot of them, but none of them worked. At the end I could combine
some of these guides to actually make it happened. I've created a little screen recording to show all the steps that worked for my device.
Yes you can actually install and open almost every apk even with a triggered FRP. Almost means, you can even enable the developer options, but
they don't show anything for that user.
Initial situation:
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro EEA (joyeuse)
Bootloader Locked
triggered FRP Lock
find my device - OFF
No MI-Account
Software Variant 1:
Firmware: MIUI V12.0.2.0.QJZEUXM Stable Official Update for Redmi Note 9 Pro EEA (joyeuse)
Android 10 - Miui 12
Android Security Patch Date: 2021-01-21
Software Variant 2:
Firmware: MIUI V12.5.8.0.RJZEUXM Stable Official Update for Redmi Note 9 Pro EEA (joyeuse)
Android 11 - Miui 12.5
Android Security Patch Date: 2022-03-01
FRP Bypass start conditions:
Wifi is connected
The basic idea and steps:
Get into System Settings via the Help & Feedback from Gmail to disable and stop certain apps.
Only for this is the wifi needed, if you type delete, the right help topic will show up
2x Android Setup
Carrier Dafault App
Google Play Services (must be disabled at the very last)
enable the Accessibility Suite to re-enable Google Play Services at the right moment
Continue the actually process to setup the phone, the procedure will stuck at "Just a sec..." "Checking for updates..."
now try to re-enable the Google Play Services, once this is done, the FRP Bypass will take place the next step
One important note, after enabling Google Play Services, its Storage and Cache must be deleted!
This is one of the main reasons why it didn't worked for me the first 100 times i tried.
It does go through though, but right at the moment the setup is finished, the FRP Lock gets triggered and
we are back at the beginning.
Enabling the Google Play Services can be annoying, because the screen is flashing/changing so fast, that the touch
will not be accepted right away. But there is plenty of time to try until it hits.
Finish the setup process until you see the home screen
Execute the factory reset over the settings menu and the FRP is gone for good
Optional, you can enable oem unlock before you factory reset the phone
With oem unlock enabled, the phone can't get FRP Lock on.
Spoiler: FRP Bypass and Reset Android 10 - Miui 12
Spoiler: FRP Bypass and Reset Android 11 - Miui 12.5
Regarding Bootloader Unlock, which es mandatory to install Linux (Ubuntu Touch) on this phone.
I couldn't found any free way to either unlock the bootloader without Mi-Account, or reboot the phone into EDL.
They are some Apps I tried so far:
Xiaomi Sideload Tool and ROM2box from Romprovider.com
But they need MIUI Recovery 5.0, and I only have MIUI Recovery 3.0
And don't want to upgrade, because Ubuntu Touch need Android 10
Does anybody have more information about that exploit these Sideload Apps are using?
I don't get how you can read data from and adb sideload connection, where you just can upload zip files
for updates
EDL from the famous Bjoern Kerler "bkerler" (MTK-Client)
For this tool the phone must be in EDL Mode, which I can't get into it
Does anybody know a way how to do that without Test Point? I tried so many ways, but none worked.
I even compiled fastboot and adb from AOSP, but the "old" ways like reboot-edl don't work.
My last hope is a USB-C V2 Cable/Dongle from Team Hydra.
Updates will follow...
[Update 1: 2023-04-25]
The FRP Bypass Procedure also works on Android 11 MIUI 12.5
[Update 2: 2023-04-25]
I've built the EDL Cable/Dongle, but it didn't work. I've bought the official
Hydra EDL Cable V2, exact same result, it also didn't work. Hydra refuses to give me a straight answer to this issue, even as a customer. The shop I've bought it
from, asked Hydra as well, with the feedback, this could be a SPD issue.
But still, they refuse to tell me, which SPD I need to get it working. At this
time I was on SPD 2021-01-21, and they published the EDL Cable Pinouts in Dec. 2022 [Latest Security]. So this was a very false promise from Hydra or rather mobilerdx, not sure who's to blame here, perhaps myself.
[Update 3: 2023-04-25]
I've wrote an ADB and Fastboot Sniffer for Windows. Which worked
pretty well, and I was able to get the ADB commands from the Xiaomi Sideload Tool. So the Exploit is basically, that you can perform ADB PULL and ADB PUSH while your in SIDELOAD Mode, that's it. And that it uses a built-in command to gather the partition structure while you are in the
normal ADB Mode.
With that knowledge now, I've also wrote a Bash pendant from the Xiaomi Sideload Tool -> Xiaomi SideLoad Terminal Tool (xsltt). Which inherits all its functions plus a bit more user comfort.
With this tool, I was able to delete my xloader, and the device now boots
straight into EDL Mode. Which is great, you can call this a Software Testpoint.
But, there is always a but, it seems that there is still no proper firehose file out there, that bypasses this annoying EDL authentication. And no, I will not even try to bypass that myself, this is way over my head.
So I would very much appriciate it, if someone can point me to a working firehose file that bypasses the EDL authentication for the Redmi Note 9 Pro (joyeuse).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm ready to fund for research cause. I will invest in the tool that I know which allows EDL authentication so that we can verify if it works with your device.
Please let me know so that together we can succed in fixing your phone.
mvikrant97 said:
I'
I'm ready to fund for research cause. I will invest in the tool that I know which allows EDL authentication so that we can verify if it works with your device.
Please let me know so that together we can succed in fixing your phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you for your generous offer, I am not sure If I understand you right, plus I don't have the need
for charity. To be honest, I don't even have a clue, what to believe now. They all promise you honey
flowing in rivers, but can't really deliver.
They are tools called EMT and UAT Pro. Never heard about them before. But they claim they have
auth support for this model in EDL mode. UAT even offers a pure software solution for an affordable price.
If you are willing to fund your self, please try it out, and report back.
newbit said:
Thank you for your generous offer, I am not sure If I understand you right, plus I don't have the need
for charity. To be honest, I don't even have a clue, what to believe now. They all promise you honey
flowing in rivers, but can't really deliver.
They are tools called EMT and UAT Pro. Never heard about them before. But they claim they have
auth support for this model in EDL mode. UAT even offers a pure software solution for an affordable price.
If you are willing to fund your self, please try it out, and report back.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I won't be investing in those tools. Both EMT and UAT allow auth flashing however I know a tool called Xiaomi Pro tool which supports auth flashing and it works and the investment is pretty low so I can invest in that tool to help you out with auth flashing.
I cannot discuss any further as XDA does not allow that.
mvikrant97 said:
I won't be investing in those tools. Both EMT and UAT allow auth flashing however I know a tool called Xiaomi Pro tool which supports auth flashing and it works and the investment is pretty low so I can invest in that tool to help you out with auth flashing.
I cannot discuss any further as XDA does not allow that.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah that's weird, I've read this a lot, never had any issues with XDA about that.
Anyways, I can't find any manufacture website to the Xiaomi Pro Tool, so I cannot compare.
I think 15 bucks for are 3 Months time period is much cheaper compared to the 110 I've paid
for this Hydra Dongle, which brings me zero yet. So please, write me a PM with a link to a shop.
Just a little Update.
Thank your @mvikrant97, Xiaomi Fire Tool did the trick. They don't unlock bootloader,
but flash firmware with EDL auth. And now my phone is back to life. Support was very good, in fact,
they were the only ones who responded at all. Very patience and polite as well. Plus, very affordable.
Once my phone is fully charged, battery was totally drained since it was in EDL Mode for weeks, I will see
what Hydra has to offer. Btw: They've banned me from their Support Channel, without any explanation.
I guess I asked the wrong questions, pitty.
newbit said:
Just a little Update.
Thank your @mvikrant97, Xiaomi Fire Tool did the trick. They don't unlock bootloader,
but flash firmware with EDL auth. And now my phone is back to life. Support was very good, in fact,
they were the only ones who responded at all. Very patience and polite as well. Plus, very affordable.
Once my phone is fully charged, battery was totally drained since it was in EDL Mode for weeks, I will see
what Hydra has to offer. Btw: They've banned me from their Support Channel, without any explanation.
I guess I asked the wrong questions, pitty.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm very happy to learn that your phone is fixed.
While the rest we can discuss in PM!
Tale as old as time. Have a phone given, factory reset with a Google account that wasn't properly removed.
So FRP lock is in play.
Seems like all the old tricks & tips I knew years ago don't seem to work on this device. Seems like the A14 on Android 13 is lock tight.
What I can do is use ODIN to flash back to stock rom, but that didn't really help.
And what I can also do is go through User License agreements, and somehow fumble my way through Learn More links that I can eventually lead to Google Search
But this method doesn't have Java Script enabled, so I can't login to Google account and add my own account that way.
I'm looking towards roms for the previous model since they're so similar but this feels like a dead end before I even think of a download since incompatible roms can't be flashed.
All I really need is Bootable Android 11 or 12 regardless of how functional or broken it is so I can try exploits for those versions. Just enough to activate OEM unlocking and USB debugging is the end goal
Any tips y'all have?
According to this list
LineageOS 20 Supported Phones: All Models For 2023 [UPDATED]
Here's a quick breakdown of ALL the Android phones that can run LineageOS 20...
www.knowyourmobile.com
the popular Lineage OS isn't available for the Galaxy A14
Rottytops said:
Tale as old as time. Have a phone given, factory reset with a Google account that wasn't properly removed.
So FRP lock is in play.
Seems like all the old tricks & tips I knew years ago don't seem to work on this device. Seems like the A14 on Android 13 is lock tight.
What I can do is use ODIN to flash back to stock rom, but that didn't really help.
And what I can also do is go through User License agreements, and somehow fumble my way through Learn More links that I can eventually lead to Google Search
But this method doesn't have Java Script enabled, so I can't login to Google account and add my own account that way.
I'm looking towards roms for the previous model since they're so similar but this feels like a dead end before I even think of a download since incompatible roms can't be flashed.
All I really need is Bootable Android 11 or 12 regardless of how functional or broken it is so I can try exploits for those versions. Just enough to activate OEM unlocking and USB debugging is the end goal
Any tips y'all have?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can't do anything because the bootloader lock is on.
I bypassed frp with sp flash tool but a14 has exynos processor so sp flash tool will not work.
There is no offical previous android, So downgrade will not work too.
Was able to bypass FRP unlock using one of those paid tools, but it may have been unnecessary to pay. (SamFW to be specific)
I'll explain for future googlers dealing with the same issue.
So I had the ATT model of the device. Specifically model SM-A146U. It comes with an Exynos or Mediatek SoC.
Mine was specifically the MT variant.
I used Odin3 to revert to the stock build. Build dated November 29/Dec 1 2022; despite the official release date of the device being Jan 2023.
The emergency code *#0*# does not work, but *#*#88#*#* does.
Obviously you needed Samsung USB, ADB, drivers installed. Additional troubleshooting has me download Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 ; and MT65XX Preload Drivers.
The SamFW tool claims it's free to remove the FRP lock on security patches pre-dating December 2022.
The SamFW tool only suggests you needed Samsung driver's and Visual C++. So I tried several times using the SamFW tool to push it's exploit, and it kept failing.
So in a moment of weakness, I bought the $15 credit pack because it promised "All models", ran the tool again, and still it failed. It required a credit card number for a service called coffee break or something, which is exactly the shady **** I have a cash app card for. I was not going to use my real bank account.
Because it runs a ADB exploit, I reboot into Recovery. Then in recovery menu, I select to Reboot into Bootloader, which puts the device into fastboot.
This is where I discover that I had no ADB drivers.
So I install ADB, and open Terminal/shell, whatever you call it. (Hold Shift and right click in ADB folder to shortcut ADB terminal)
I type:
Fastboot Devices
Didn't get a serial. I reboot Fastboot again, this time with Device Manager open on Windows, and notice for 5 seconds, a device called MT65xx preloader was lacking driver, and unloaded to reload ADB drivers. This is where I find out I'm using a MediaTek SoC
So I finally googled and install MT65xx Preload. Reboot to Fastboot 1 more time. I type
Fastboot Devices
I get a serial.
So not I reboot to system, then on phone in emergency dial type *#*#88#*#* then do another device check. Looks good.
Because I already paid $15 for the premium unlock, that's the first option I pick it finally unlocks. But because all this time I was missing critical mediatek drivers, the free option still could have worked. So I can't confirm if being free would have sufficed, or if I needed that paid service.
But what's done was done, and I was able to get into the phone.
So to recap I used:
SM-A146U ATT stock Rom (5.5GB), earliest build Nov-Dec 2022 (Google it)
Odin v3 Flash Tool (Hold Vol+ Vol- & Power to access)
Samsung USB Drivers (Latest and official)
Google ADB Drivers (Mini installer)
Microsoft Visual C++ 2015
MT65xx preloader Drivers (Google it)
And SamFW 4.6 FRP Tool
Emergency Dial code : *#*#88#*#*
To bypass FRP Lock on Galaxy A14 ATT version, Model SM-A146U ; MediaTek variant.
and to reiterate, Recovery and Fast Boot are not necessary in any part of the process.
I use Recovery to boot into Fastboot, and I only use FastBoot + ADB to personally confirm that my computer recognizes the device connected in several boot modes