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[Samsung Galaxy Core.] Christian.Andre.CFL:
Good Day Community:

I've came across this forum quickly upon some brief research on my issue.

My GF purchased a Core Prime-G360T1 for Metro this past weekend from a private seller. She thought she was doing the right thing by having the seller factory reset the phone in front of her but the seller didn't remove the original Gmail account prior to doing that.

Now I'm stuck at the set up screen asking to input original Gmail email to move forward. Great security feature for this OS 5.1.1 but not so great if you just bought this phone and have no idea what the original email is.

I found a quick fix if this phone supports OTG but after purchasing a cable; I found out the hard way that this model does not support it out of the box.

There's a lot of great info throughout these threads but after searching I couldn't find a thread regarding my issue. I hate to start a new thread as I like to keep things neat and tidy myself. I'm a noobie to this after starting research last night but I'm tech savy and willing to learn or be directed in the right direction. Looks like a lot of great info on here on how to root, flash, etc but I don't know how to start if I can't even get into the phone at this moment.

Highly motivated as my GF thinks she got taken advantage of and threw away money for an early holiday present.
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] jaywillsoul:
Removing the gmail account shouldn't have anything to do with it. I suggest booting to recovery and resetting again. It should print out that it's wiping the cache's. This should remove all the previous user data. If not, flashing a stock rom over it should help.

And invest in a replacment stock cable. Nothing beats using the cable designed for the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] Christian.Andre.CFL:
Hello There:

Thanks for your insight. I'm able to get into recovery easily with holding the the Volume UP, Power, and Home buttons simultaneously. It does give me that option which I've tried countless times to do a factory reset essentially erasing all user date before joining the community to no avail.

From my understanding with my research on Lollipop 5.1.1 .. the bootloader has Factory Reset Protection aka Google "Icloud Lock" which makes extremely difficult to get past if you don't know the original Gmail account and password.

Can anyone confirm if I flash it with a stock rom that it'll work? Also how would I go about finding the stock rom?
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] jaywillsoul:
You can try using kies 3 and the emergency recovery option or try initializing the upgrade again and see what that does. There's a chance the previous owner locked the phone via Google and is making or next to impossible to even use. The only other choice is either flashing stock rom, still no guarantees as the security protocols may survive or going to a Samsung store,usually a best guy has them inside, explain it to them and have them fix it. They have machines that can re flash the original firmware basically making it like you just bought it. Outside of all of that, I'm out of ideas.
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] EmperorofShambala:
Just made a little guide on a way to deal with this issue.

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-core/help/guide-removing-frp-protection-samsung-t3275584
[Samsung Galaxy Core.] Jhervin Benitez:
Did wiping cache works??

My phone also had the same of you
[Android Head-Units] epirater:
Hi, I'm completely new to all this so please forgive me if this has been covered well elsewhere.

I can't find much information on why it's taken so long for an Android 5.0/5.1 Lollipop Head Unit firmware. Does anyone know what its development status is, when it might be released, if it will be compatible with older android head units and if there will be many differences?

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] epirater:
Well the developer of 'Joying' tells me they're expected by March... https://twitter.com/carjoying/status/674874058891104256
[Android Head-Units] dc5daft:
Seems a bit pointless putting out lollipop with 6.0/Marshmallow out just now :P they would be better off just releasing Marshmallow instead
[Desire 626 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HTCStuff:
I have the HTC Desire 625 from Cricket (htc_a32eu1) I have installed a custom recovery but by doing that I lost the original and have no rom installed... I cant find a single rom online that will work for this phone specific and no RUU please help it is soft bricked in a bootloop at this moment.
[Desire 626 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frankgambit:
if u mean htc 626 a32_ul qualcomm 410 type phone then u find all u need from previous links i posted here http://xdaforums.com/desire-626/help/to-unbrick-htc-desire-626x-t3246766

and my other posts here http://xdaforums.com/desire-626/help/complete-detailed-step-step-root-t3217505/page21

you should be able sort out your phone from those links i posted
[Desire 626 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OctoberNexus:
How about HTC Desire 625 from Cricket with Snapdragon 210 and 1.5gb RAM?
[Desire 626 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jakecdma:
Anyone willing to explain if this phone works with all CDMA email Jakewatermann@gmail
[Desire 626 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stony369W:
CDMA = NO Sim card!

I think you meant the TWRP, not CDMA. & it be best to double check before trying just internet serch

---------- Post added at 02:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:19 PM ----------

You're in the wrong area to use TWRP, or {Install a new Oden (Kerrnal) [Download Mode]}

Bootloader isn't for anything useful to lame brains like me, besides unlocking the bootloader, rooting it, and fixing the SD write issue, then relocking the bootloader.

What we did wrong is this! we didn't have all the correct programs running when we unlocked the bootloader, after that we rooted our phones. Gotten the root is correctly installed from a root apk/exe {programs} once we reset our phones, we get stuck at the service provider screen. the only way off this screen is to press the both volume

buttons + power until it resets. if we don't press the volume down + power buttons it reboots & locks up again at the service provider screen.
[Desire 626 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stony369W:
For HTC Phones:

HTC phones can flash stock ROMs, known as RUUs, right from the phone's bootloader. You'll need to Google around for your device's specific RUU file, but once you download it, save the ZIP file to your SD card, and rename it (to something like PG05IMG.zip—the download page for the RUU file should specify which filename is required), booting up your phone should automatically flash the stock ROM from HBOOT, HTC's bootloader.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2426426
[Desire 626 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hostmanager:
NOOB ALERT!!! (me lol)

I have the exact same issue of this thread and I've been looking all over google for at least one stock ROM for the desire for like 3 weeks now and I did read some of the thread you quote before and was really usefull for my Moto Droid Razr HD :victory: but It would be AWESOME if you have an idea of where to find a ROM for this phone specific

HTC Desire 625 Cricket

***UNLOCKED***

htc_a32eul PVT S-ON

OS-1.23.507.5

Thank you!:fingers-crossed:
[Desire 626 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yorbis1122:
Buenas tengo problema también con htc desire 625 cricket y no encuentro una stock room
[Desire 626 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Linuxslate:
I just bought one of these (Cricket HTC 625) to use as a temporary phone after my Sony Z2 Failed (Touch screen spazzing out/left, 1/4 non-responsive).

I am going to (carrier) unlock it, but obviously a more generic ROM would be nice, too.

I'm experienced at installing ROMs via various way, installing recoveries, using ADB, etc., but I know nothing about this phone (I've never had an HTC phone)

Is this phone essentially a branded 626?

Can I re/un brand it with any 626 rom?

A quick intro to this phone would be appreciated.
[Desire 626 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leopard_fist:
I also bought a 625 from cricket recently. Someone told me via pm here at the forum that it could be rooted using the same method as the 626s, but the person has not (yet) pointed me to the guide he used.

I'd like to learn more also
[Desire 626 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] embhorn:
I bought a couple of these as "Refurbished HTC 625" from Cricket for $0.99. The phone I received is an HTC Desire 626s. In fact if you look at the "settings->about->phone" it says "HTC Desire 626s".

I was able to unlock the bootloader / install a custom recovery / root, but there does not appear to be any ROMs available. My previous experience was with Kindle Fires and Nexus 5s, so I was a bit surprised with the dev threads for this phone.
[Desire 626 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Linuxslate:
That's an awesome deal.

I paid $6 for one of those instant on-line carrier unlocks, so you'd have a fairly modern and capable unlocked Android phone for ~$7.00. If I could un-lock and un-brand them, I could sell as many as I could get at a significant profit!

As I mentioned, mine was a temporary replacement. I've since purchased an Honor 8 as a permanent replacement, but the HTC served me well in the interim.
[Desire 626 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jakesnot-hereman:
https://xdaforums.com/desire-626/help/complete-detailed-step-step-root-t3217505
[Desire 626 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leopard_fist:
Thanks Jake - I got it rooted not too long after I'd made that post but I appreciate you taking the time to post that
[Desire 626 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] michielc:
I got myself a 625 last year, when I boot the thing into download mode it shows htc_a32eul

The official Cricket RUU for 626s also shows A32EUL in the filename. So perhaps this rom wil help you ?

http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...4.1777877360.1498843151-1775625655.1498843151

Here you can find that the 625 is the same as the 626s

https://xdaforums.com/desire-626/general/desire-625-626s-t3420019

edit: I can confirm this RUU is working on Cricket desire 625 ! The phone now has the official ROM again and when i tap "about" in the system settings it shows 626s. Everything is working fine ! So I'm now thinking of flashing to a custom 626s rom :)
[Desire 626 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] damiloveu:
The refurbished one was $1 with 1-month plan purchase requirement, great phone for the price.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lasacv:
Enybody have any news on pricing?

Maybe $449/499/549 for 32/64/128 gb idk just taking a guess at it maybe more but I thought Google might take a shot at moto x pure pricing
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Heisenberg:
You can find out the pricing very easily if you actually look online for it.
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lasacv:
ok thanks
[Nexus 6P Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Magnum_Enforcer:
Asked & answered...........

Thread closed
[General Questions and Answers] SunnyGrewal11:
hello .. i was browsing ebay n came to 2 fones .. note 4 n s6 and they are Manufacturer refurbished with 6 months warranty ... so is it good option to buy Manufacturer refurbished fone ?? both are available for 28k indian rupees ..

someone said like they are defected fones which are repaired so they arent good option..

m confused :(
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rockpaper:
I need help. My z1 compact wont load all the radio band available for my phone. Just the usa band. Need help to fix this. Thanks
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] levone1:
Did you see this - http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/thread-progress-please-leave-im-updating-t2871269 ?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mad-d702:
Hello I have the T-Mobile MDA (http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/phones/Detail.aspx?device=8802ddeb-1ee4-477a-9608-d9cd1e2a903f) and it has a Windows Mobile 5, I would like to upgrade it to Windows Mobile 6 (from HTC), is that possible? If so, how? Please tell me..

Thank you..
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] starkwong:
Look at the stickies please.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mahesh10:
How to take backup of current ROM & upgrade my HTC Desire 816G from kitkat to lolipop:):):):) Thank u :good:
[X Style (Pure) General] iamsloany:
Bust the screen on my style 2 weeks ago, being the festive season and the postal service running delayed I decided to hold off sending my phone until after Christmas has past.

I called moto repair service for a quote on repair they got back to me 2 days later with some shocking information new to me.

They informed me that my style was rooted and gave me an estimate of how long it had been rooted for (2 weeks in my case)

They wouldn't be able to repair it even though I said I'd pay they won't touch it, irrelevant if I've gone back to complete stock with my original backup and a relocked bootloader as the style has some kind of e-fuse similar to Samsung device, what's surprised me is that the phone has remotely told Moto that the phone has been rooted somehow.

Talk about big brother looking over you're shoulder, I've bought this phone outright from new I should be able to what I want with it in theory :banghead:

Good thing I've got an Honor 7 as a backup phone, looks like I'll be buying a new screen and doing it myself
[X Style (Pure) General] mlfs:
How could Motorola know this?

I am just waiting for a safe and easy way to root mine marshmallow xt1572, but as I have more 10 months of warranty, I really wanna know how to avoid them from knowing I will be rooted...

Enviado de meu XT1572 usando Tapatalk
[X Style (Pure) General] Restola:
Moto knows if you've requested an unlock code. And as soon as you've requested the code you are out of warranty for software issues.
[X Style (Pure) General] mlfs:
What you mean as unlock code? Is some code in moto website?

Enviado de meu XT1572 usando Tapatalk
[X Style (Pure) General] ximfinity:
This, they don't know if you are rooted per se, but they assume so if you unlocked the bootloader. I've also not had any issues with the fact and warrantee claims have been said to not be an issue unless they can link the problem to the software side. So a broken button or what not on the hardware will still be covered.

Unlock code is part of the procedure to get to rooted status, see the guide in the general forums.
[X Style (Pure) General] shoman94:
I wouldn't be surprised if something here gives them info from your system.
[X Style (Pure) General] mlfs:
OK I will take a look on it

As far as a I see there is only a experimental way to root a marshmallow xt1572.

Regards

Enviado de meu XT1572 usando Tapatalk
[X Style (Pure) General] blackknightavalon:
During the original root procedure, one of the steps tells you to do this:

and it displays some code. You send that string of code to Motorola and they email you an unlock code. If you use that unlock code, it probably trips something in your phone the way flashing something other than stock on a Samsung phone through Odin trips Knox. That's probably how they know.
[X Style (Pure) General] rushless:
Well, this would contradict all the posts of people saying they would fix rooted devices. Makes sense considering that is how the warranty policy is written.
[X Style (Pure) General] pinoymutt:
Did you refer the rep you spoke to this this post on the Moto Forums: https://forums.motorola.com/posts/cda80927a1

It has been clearly stated by Motorola that they will still honor warranty on hardware issues even if you have unlocked the bootloader, provided it cannot be traced to something that the software caused. I believe the only thing that they will refuse to even touch is water damage (I think unless you have ADP on Motocare).
[X Style (Pure) General] joshw0000:
This isn't even a warranty claim. Apparently you got a rep that had no idea what he was talking about. If you're paying for the repair, they have no basis to deny you, rooted or not.

Call back and pretend the first conversation never happened. The next rep will give you a price to fix it. If they don't, talk to his manager. Keep going up the chain and don't take no for any answer.

These people's call count are monitored. They're bonuses are affected by how many phone calls they can process an hour. "Nope, you're rooted, can't help you." is a much quicker call than "please hold while I check that price". Be firm and TELL them you want it repaired. Don't ASK if they'll repair it.
[X Style (Pure) General] shimn:
I believe that only applies to US customers. I saw a post in Motorola's forums from one of their reps saying they would honor hardware warranty claims on unlocked devices for US customers only. I don't have a link but to it right now, but it's fairly easy to find. It's one of the longer threads on this issue.

The OP doesn't appear to be a US customer...since he has a style not a pure.
[X Style (Pure) General] iamsloany:
Spot on buddy, I'm in the UK, but I will give them a call tomorrow and play dumb to get a repair quote if at all possible and see if I can carry it up the mangerial ladder.
[X Style (Pure) General] shimn:
This was the response on the Motorola thread I mentioned earlier (https://forums.motorola.com/posts/cda80927a1):
[X Style (Pure) General] shane1:
I had a 14 X that moto knew was rooted but still honored a warranty claim. With all the permissions now adays its pretty easy for any company to know your rooted.
[X Style (Pure) General] @rbiter:
Wouldn't knowing you're rooted be an invasion of privacy? The unlocked bootloader thing is OK because it's an upfront agreement but moto peeking into YOUR phone to check root with out them.putting their hands on it is very shady.
[X Style (Pure) General] dipaolnv:
Wait, what? Is it possible to root without unlocking the bootloader?
[X Style (Pure) General] cicatriz63:
No, what is more likely is that the OP meant that Motorola knew his phone was UNLOCKED for about 2 weeks, since you need to request the unlock key from them of course they know. Regardless of whether you root after the fact it states pretty clearly that it will void your warranty when you unlock the bootloader (although as stated it seems in the US they will still honor hardware issues).
[X Style (Pure) General] Jason.DROID:
They've always known. The qe e-fuse was added back in the Bionic or RAZR days.

On my 2013 Moto X (XT1060), the initial 4.4 KitKat OTA tripped the e-fuse to "qe 1/1". It wasn't until the 5.1 OTA that it moved to "qe 0/1". First number is status of root, second number is a permanent fuse trip when the device was rooted the first time. Good thing I didn't need warranty service because that would've been a hassle. The 2013s that came with KitKat preloaded (like my brother's) don't have it tripped, so his reads "qe 0/0".

Unlocking the bootloader doesn't trip the e-fuse, I don't think.
[X Style (Pure) General] buzz11699:
I can tell you first hand, I had an unlocked bootloader and rooted Moto X pure and had some problems with sound. I called customer service and they swapped out the phone no problem, no questions asked.
[X Style (Pure) General] MattBooth:
When you unlock the bootloader you give them your IMEI and they log that to try and refuse your warranty.

I had a similar problem recently with a screen defect, and I had to kick up a bit of a fuss about it over email to get them to replace the device. Even then, despite the fact that my UK consumer rights entitled me to a replacement (hell, even a refund) they passed it off as a without prejudice offer. Adhering to my rights without actually adhering to my rights.

However, for them to refuse the offer of payment for a repair is quite odd.
[X Style (Pure) General] iamsloany:
Ended up not calling and buying a new screen replacement instead, being delivered this week.

Since I've been out of the moto scene for a few weeks, has the notification delay been improved with marshmallow update?

It was my only gripe with the style
[X Style (Pure) General] farru503:
Damn that's f**d up bro, we pay in full for the freaking phone and they won't accept your phone... I think I've been lucky everything is working perfectly and I don't have to deal with moto sh**y customer service...next device I get won't be a moto for sure
[X Style (Pure) General] alphadog00:
I don't think it is f'd up at all. If your phone had water damage they would refuse a paid repair. In the case of rooted/unlocked, it could take them longer then budgeted for and they don't want to get involved. Once they accept the phone for repair they could get stuck with other repairs later. Use gets phone back and speaker doesn't work - is it related to repair or did original user flash some custom kernel that borked something.? I understand their desire to not touch.

And it really shouldn't bother anyone. The boot loader unlock page tells you your warranty is void, so have repairs done somewhere cheaper.
[X Style (Pure) General] kadopt:
I think you're confusing warranty and a paid repair. Even if you drown your device in water they have to check the device, only if the device is deemed unrepairable then they would have to say that the damage is too extensive and you need a new device (for a paid repair). In case of a warranty claim it must follow the manufacturer rules and the law for the place where it was bought.

Sent from my Moto X Style!
[X Style (Pure) General] alphadog00:
No, I am not confusing warranty and repair. No shop will repair a phone with a water sensor tripped, even if customer is paying. That other unseen item could break 3 days later, and the shop could be on the hook. There is the slim chance that someone who unlocked, also rooted and possibly over clocked, or changed other parameters that either physically damaged the phone or caused instability via software - again this could necessitate a return to the shop and finger pointing.

It is easier to not do repairs on out of warranty devices under certain conditions.

But, like I said before, if you have no warranty, then you don't Motorola to do the repair. Do it yourself. Screens, motherboard and battery are about the only components, so find a cheaper place or do it on your own. That should be a pre-requisite for modding anyway, along with thorough ADB competence and CLI, but I digress.
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raveen XD:
My phone was locked by my carrier so i had to unlock it, then i brought it to a shop and they rooted it with chainfire. Now i can use other simcards but then when i call or receive calls it restarts and sometimes even if i just leave it there it restarts again. And there's a message saying kernel is not seandroid enforcing. Please do help :crying:
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yathani:
go to about phone then software info. What does it say under Kernel?
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yeyorobles:
I have the same problem. My note 5 is the 9208 and the problem begging after rooting.

Under Kernel says:

3.10.61-SpaceX-v0.1

ManhIT@ChoiMobile.VN #1

Sun Sep 27 07:18:44 ICT 2015

thanks!
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yathani:
Its the kernel that causing the issue. very old

Try different kernel like Arter97 but i don't think he support 9208

or try to go back to stock and install the latest firmware

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/60964/N9208ZTU2AOK2_N9208ZZT2AOK2_BRI/
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yeyorobles:
thanks for your help. Am I going to lose rooting after installing the latest firmware?

I used to have a problem with my battery, Android System was draining all my battery and it stop afeter rooting but the reboot problem appear.
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yathani:
Yes, you will loss root as its tie with the Kernel you have. You can look for new kernel that doesn't have this issue and root it because your can't root stock unmodified kernel
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] c200amgpacket:
Try this works great

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3214659
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yeyorobles:
I will give it a try! thanks!
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] c200amgpacket:
First I was with space x but I had reboots and drop calls but I root with auto root xiaolu and everything works fine in my N9208
[Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raveen XD:
It says the same even the date. What now?:crying: