Hi all, hoping you knowledgeable folk can help.
Unfortunately my Pixel 3 was stolen today. The phone was setup with an alphanumeric password to unlock the device, so I know from that sense the device is protected. I cannot locate the device and have sent an erase command from the Android device admin page and changed just about every password I can think of.
What I'm really worried about is could someone with the right knowledge access my personal data on the phone? It's my fault, but I had left ADB debugging enabled for some work stuff and I'm worried that some could gain access to the information - apps, photos, notes etc - stored on the device without too much effort.
The device was enrolled in an Android for Work / Android enterprise and I know that after 6 failed password attempts my work profile will remove itself from the phone, but I'm not sure what happens after that. I am assuming the password to unlock the device stays as is on the phone.
The phone was not rooted and completely stock.
Can someone please let me know if the thief could access the data on the phone, perhaps via USB? There is so much personal info on there I am terrified of what someone with access could do.
thanks for your help.
1. Hi , if your phone is stolen with adb option enabled , the person who stole your device can easy remove password and access to your phone !
2. If that person does not understand something in the removal of the password whe will probably do " Factory Reset " after that hi will face another problem and that is FRP ( Factory Reset protection ) this means that to access to the phone he need to put Google Account which was registred on the phone before he do Factory Reset .
3. In that way solution is to send him to some service to remove frp protection or if he know easy trick to bypass frp protection he got full access to device .
4. Even if he do factory reset and data is removed still is on internal phone memory which can be recovered whit some special tool or software .
5. In this case your options is :
a) International Mobile Equipment Identity ( IMEI )
With 15 digits numbers from your cell phone for example 358206/08/2260178 you can report to Police that your cell phone is stolen and give then information what model is , which collor , etc... This information if you don't know you can find from imei .
One of the site that you can use is : https://www.imei.info/
b) Another way if your device is not factory reset is if you had Android Manager enabled to the settings , login to your Google account , go to paired device and see if is Online and ip location or place where is device , also police can trace your device by IP adress but device must to be conected to the internet!
c) If your device was stolen to the public or in the place which has security camera ask some of those people if can help you by giving you video from security camera to see who is that person and with that video go to police in order to try to identify that person.
Good luck ....
Hello,
can the bootloaders of Samsung devices be unlocked without internet? So offline unlocking and without online account.
My Xiaomi phone and Realme phone need an internet connection and an online account to unlock the bootloader. There is no local possibility.
How about Samsung devices, e.g. the current Samsung Galaxy Note 20, can you unlock the bootloader locally, i.e. without internet connection and online account?
FidesnsInai said:
Hello,
can the bootloaders of Samsung devices be unlocked without internet? So offline unlocking and without online account.
My Xiaomi phone and Realme phone need an internet connection and an online account to unlock the bootloader. There is no local possibility.
How about Samsung devices, e.g. the current Samsung Galaxy Note 20, can you unlock the bootloader locally, i.e. without internet connection and online account?
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u could prolly unlock it give ur model is unlockable.. but ull runvinto issues with kg status being prenormal until u connect to data so u wouldnt b able to flash anything.. theres also a chance itll need to cojnect to data in order for the oem toggle to appear.. so most likely yes , u will need data either way
elliwigy said:
u could prolly unlock it give ur model is unlockable.. but ull runvinto issues with kg status being prenormal until u connect to data so u wouldnt b able to flash anything.. theres also a chance itll need to cojnect to data in order for the oem toggle to appear.. so most likely yes , u will need data either way
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What do you mean by that exactly?
I want to buy a current Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (Snapdragon model) and unlock the bootloader and flash custom ROM.
That means I want to have the general possibility to unlock or lock the bootloader whenever I want to and it must be local.
I do not want these 3 points.
1. Bootloader can only be unlocked with an online account.
2. Request an unlock code on the manufacturer's website. Requires an internet connection to the manufacturer's server and must provide an email address to get the unlock code and then the user can enter it into ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to unlock the bootloader.
3. Install an unlock app (.apk) from the manufacturer and the Android device will be unlocked by the unlock app, but needs an internet connection in the unlock app.
Note:
I have tested everything with current Android 10 devices.
At point 1 I know it on my Xiaomi device.
At point 2 I know it on my Sony, LG and Nokia devices.
At point 3 I know it on my Asus and Realme devices.
I'm looking for Android devices that have a local and direct possibility to unlock the bootloader without online account, without unlock code (online request), without internet connection.
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Another question you say on Samsung devices there is a KG State, what is that exactly?
I searched the forum, but there was no such clear information. As I understand it, it seems that when this "KG state" is set to "prenormal" on Samsung devices, the user cannot flash custom ROM and unlock the bootloader for about 7 days (168 hours).
Is this true?
What exactly does this KG State solve, how can it be prevented? Does it only happen for Samsung with Snapdragon model or only for Exynos model?
FidesnsInai said:
What do you mean by that exactly?
I want to buy a current Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (Snapdragon model) and unlock the bootloader and flash custom ROM.
That means I want to have the general possibility to unlock or lock the bootloader whenever I want to and it must be local.
I do not want these 3 points.
1. Bootloader can only be unlocked with an online account.
2. Request an unlock code on the manufacturer's website. Requires an internet connection to the manufacturer's server and must provide an email address to get the unlock code and then the user can enter it into ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to unlock the bootloader.
3. Install an unlock app (.apk) from the manufacturer and the Android device will be unlocked by the unlock app, but needs an internet connection in the unlock app.
Note:
I have tested everything with current Android 10 devices.
At point 1 I know it on my Xiaomi device.
At point 2 I know it on my Sony, LG and Nokia devices.
At point 3 I know it on my Asus and Realme devices.
I'm looking for Android devices that have a local and direct possibility to unlock the bootloader without online account, without unlock code (online request), without internet connection.
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Another question you say on Samsung devices there is a KG State, what is that exactly?
I searched the forum, but there was no such clear information. As I understand it, it seems that when this "KG state" is set to "prenormal" on Samsung devices, the user cannot flash custom ROM and unlock the bootloader for about 7 days (168 hours).
Is this true?
What exactly does this KG State solve, how can it be prevented? Does it only happen for Samsung with Snapdragon model or only for Exynos model?
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you will need a data connection.. even if bl is unlocked after u unlock it will wipe device.. u then need to reboot and skip through setup wizard and connect to mobile data or else kg status will be "prenormal" and not let you flash anything custom..
kg state is different than the 7day period. kg is also called knox guard and no, theres no way around it, u have to connect to data for it to change. it is on all samsung devices exynos and snapdragon.
and thats if its unlockable.. not all snapdragon devices can b unlocked.
also this isnt a xiaomi or lg or nokia or asus or realme device.. samsung has its own extra security..
theres no easier way to explain it.. i suggest u read up on it and check existing samsung device forums to get more info
I have now tested more Android devices and finally found Android devices where I can locally unlock the bootloader and also flash locally custom ROM without data connection, unlock code, online account and KG State.
It is a Google Pixel 3 and a OnePlus 7T. It is important that it is not the T-Mobile version!
So no provider devices, because when I bought a OnePlus 7T T-Mobile version I could not unlock the bootloader. It needs a unlock code (online request), because of SIM-Lock. It is not possible to unlock the bootloader directly and locally, for example to flash the stock rom (without T-Mobile).
My recommendation to the users, if you are looking for Android devices that can unlock the bootloader locally (via ADB) and flash locally custom ROM. Then Google Pixel and OnePlus devices that can do this, but only the free provider version, very important!
FidesnsInai said:
I have now tested more Android devices and finally found Android devices where I can locally unlock the bootloader and also flash locally custom ROM without data connection, unlock code, online account and KG State.
It is a Google Pixel 3 and a OnePlus 7T. It is important that it is not the T-Mobile version!
So no provider devices, because when I bought a OnePlus 7T T-Mobile version I could not unlock the bootloader. It needs a unlock code (online request), because of SIM-Lock. It is not possible to unlock the bootloader directly and locally, for example to flash the stock rom (without T-Mobile).
My recommendation to the users, if you are looking for Android devices that can unlock the bootloader locally (via ADB) and flash locally custom ROM. Then Google Pixel and OnePlus devices that can do this, but only the free provider version, very important!
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huh? you talk about bl lock because of sim lock (sim lock has nothing to do with it, even agter getting sim unlocked they are still not bl unlockable) then unlock locally via adb (isnt it fastboot which is not adb?) then pixel and one plus (theres many many other devices that are bl unlockable besides these two) then but only free provider version (huh?)
I meant fastboot and not ADB. Sorry, I downloaded this here on XDA forum. I have simply considered ADB as a whole
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Yes generally do not buy a provider version for all Android devices. There are only additional restrictions and is always dependent on the provider server.
I have to do this here with my OnePlus T-Mobile version, see the OnePlus support page.
https://support.oneplus.com/app/ans...-to-unlock-bootloader-for-oneplus-smart-phone
I need to unlock the SIM and request an OEM code and then I can unlock the bootloader locally and flash locally custom ROM or stock rom (without T-Mobile).
I can confirm that these Android devices Google Pixel and OnePlus without provider version can by default unlock the bootloader locally and flash custom ROM locally.
The user can just buy these Android devices in the store and do everything locally right away. No data connection is required. All you need are the tools and the custom ROM on the computer, which you can download and save to an external hard drive.
Quite simply said. Something similar when the user installs a Linux distribution (Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Fedora) on his computer or notebook.
Other Android devices, like I said before, need a data connection to unlock the bootloader, e.g. via app, online account or an unlock code (online request).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83480827&postcount=3
Samsung devices I haven't tested, but have the similar problem (needs data connection to flash custom ROM), which you wrote yourself, because of KG State.
This is important to say, thanks. True as it is, only Google and Oneplus devices are free to use (equals root). Google can even accommodate GrapheneOS.
from my poor understanding of the recent 2-3 generations:
Root and developer friendly: google, oneplus
+ GrapheneOS compatible : google
+ Ez single command unlock like when we were young : oneplus
+ OTA Updates when rooted : oneplus
+ flash update without PC : oneplus
+ Encryption never touched : oneplus
Relatively root friendly : xiaomi, asus, sony, lg
+ official "support" of unlocking : all
+ without internet spying aspect of the procedure : none?
+ "featuring" disgusting wait period : xiaomi (realme)
+ chance of losing encryption: high (it is possible to forget ROMs and TWRP and keep it on some models)
Root unfriendly : samsung
+ official "support" of unlocking : no
+ "featuring" knox trip : yes
+ "featuring" key combination to boot : most models
+ can't even unlock : note20?
Root almost impossible : huawei, oppo and other small brands
now i don't care how difficult the first root procedure is or to knock some stupid fuse, but rather care more about how update procedure is, and can't adher to the new "standard" of killing encryption by disablers, so naturally i'm stuck to oneplus for the daily driver device. i can only look at the pictures and reviews of other brands
*people who root will go to heaven*
huh?
lol i dont understand most of last two posts.. i have g988u g986u rooted on unlocked bl no problem, no buttons need to be pressed, twrp exists, custom roms are easy, dunno what grahpOS even is and the list goes on.. if u kno wat ur doing samsung isnt that bad but yes, google 0urchased devices of course are easy
doggydog2 said:
Root and developer friendly: google, oneplus
+ GrapheneOS compatible : google
+ Ez single command unlock like when we were young : oneplus
+ OTA Updates when rooted : oneplus
+ flash update without PC : oneplus
+ Encryption never touched : oneplus
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I have read all the answers here and would like to add additional points that the OP (original poster) mentioned but did not add to a concise list.
+ Unlock bootloader without network connection and online account : Google, OnePlus
+ Rooting and flashing without network connection and online account : Google, OnePlus
Note: The 2 new points work immediately and only if it is not a provider device. If it is a provider device e.g. from T-Mobile it does not work, in this case (Google and OnePlus) you need for the first step (unlock bootloader) a code from the provider and is dependent on its server so simply put, you need a network connection.
doggydog2 said:
Relatively root friendly : xiaomi, asus, sony, lg
+ official "support" of unlocking : all
+ without internet spying aspect of the procedure : none?
+ "featuring" disgusting wait period : xiaomi (realme)
+ chance of losing encryption: high (it is possible to forget ROMs and TWRP and keep it on some models)
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+ without internet spying aspect of the procedure : none?
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This point generally applies to almost all Android devices, regardless of whether the manufacturer allows bootloader unlocking or not (e.g. Huawei).
It is confirmed several times by users in recent years see in XDA forums. Some examples Sony, LG, Asus, Xiaomi, Samsung, Realme, vivo, OPPO and Nokia, no matter if provider or non provider device. These Android devices spy because the first step (unlock bootloader), necessarily requires a network connection. For example, via online account, code or app (network connection required, sometimes it works only if the user has mobile data in the app).
Simply put without internet spying is not possible.
If only compare this point with iOS/iPadOS devices, so jailbreak. Then it is almost similar, that is on current iOS/iPadOS devices you also need a network connection first to complete the "iOS Setup", when that is done a jailbreak (if available for the respective iOS/iPadOS version can be made). In some cases, so with very old iOS devices for example the first iPhone you can bypass the iOS setup (so without network connections) and can then, as usual make a jailbreak.
FidesnsInai said:
What do you mean by that exactly?
I want to buy a current Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (Snapdragon model) and unlock the bootloader and flash custom ROM.
That means I want to have the general possibility to unlock or lock the bootloader whenever I want to and it must be local.
I do not want these 3 points.
1. Bootloader can only be unlocked with an online account.
2. Request an unlock code on the manufacturer's website. Requires an internet connection to the manufacturer's server and must provide an email address to get the unlock code and then the user can enter it into ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to unlock the bootloader.
3. Install an unlock app (.apk) from the manufacturer and the Android device will be unlocked by the unlock app, but needs an internet connection in the unlock app.
Note:
I have tested everything with current Android 10 devices.
At point 1 I know it on my Xiaomi device.
At point 2 I know it on my Sony, LG and Nokia devices.
At point 3 I know it on my Asus and Realme devices.
I'm looking for Android devices that have a local and direct possibility to unlock the bootloader without online account, without unlock code (online request), without internet connection.
---
Another question you say on Samsung devices there is a KG State, what is that exactly?
I searched the forum, but there was no such clear information. As I understand it, it seems that when this "KG state" is set to "prenormal" on Samsung devices, the user cannot flash custom ROM and unlock the bootloader for about 7 days (168 hours).
Is this true?
What exactly does this KG State solve, how can it be prevented? Does it only happen for Samsung with Snapdragon model or only for Exynos model?
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Pixels from Google and One Plus is what your looking for. In both cases you will have to fully boot the phone skip thru setup unlock developer option oem unlock toggle before you can unlock pixel or one plus
People this is a very big problem with Samsung and other manufacturers. Current smartphones are not independent devices, without server of the manufacturer nothing works.
LG is closing the bootloader unlock program that would help keep its Android phones alive
After ending its mobile business earlier this year, LG has confirmed it will also shut down the bootloader unlock program.
9to5google.com
Here is a very recent example. LG will soon close its key server for unlocking the bootloader. Until December 31, 2021, you still have time to unlock the bootloader of your LG smartphones. Later it is no longer possible.
Hi!
I need to change the KG state of my Samsung Galaxy S22+ (Snapdragon, from US) which is currently in active state. I need the KG STATUS to be in CHECKING", "BROKEN", "COMPLETED" or disappeared so I can install a proprietary custom FW (the device and the custom FW are for professional testing purposes).
To unlock the bootloader I requested Samsung a token (which they gave me) and after flashing the token into the device the bootloader was unlocked (at least I get that warning messaging over a dark background stating this every time the device starts up). But, to be able to install the custom FW I need to change the KG status which, by some reason, is always active. I didn't have this problem with the Exynos model but this snapdragon model is killing me.
Does anyone knows how to do this?
Thanks!
What does the token look like and how did you flash it. Would you mind share or showing a screen shot of what the token looks like.
Hi!
Already solved the issue.
Had to engage samsung directly. I request them to disable Knox Guard and they did it.
rcmv20 said:
Hi!
Already solved the issue.
Had to engage samsung directly. I request them to disable Knox Guard and they did it.
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Broo..how did you contact samsung.?
Also olease tell me how did you managed that situation with the help of samsung.
Because i am also facing a issue like that.